Will the Ford Thunderbird Rise from the Ashes?
A trademark filing with the United States Patent and Trademark Office suggests that Ford Motor Company could be bringing back one of its most iconic nameplates. No, not the Pinto. Not the Aspire, either. We’re talking about the Ford Thunderbird Another Ford Icon: New F-150 tops its class in towing, payload once more Earlier this […]
Marilyn Monroe’s Ford Thunderbird Headed to Auction in November
As far as American icons go, Ford and legendary actress Marilyn Monroe find themselves in common company. The former is arguably the first name in American automotive, and the latter is easily one of the most iconic personalities and recognizable faces of the 20th century. It should come as little surprise, then, that they managed […]
eBay Calling: Joe Strummer’s 1963 Ford Thunderbird
Not just any band can carry the label of “The Only Band That Matters,” but for the better part of an all-too-short decade, The Clash were just that. Inarguably one of the greatest bands to come out of the punk rock movement, and arguably one of the greatest bands of all time, they remain a […]
Ford Thunderbirds Mustang Raises $398,000 for Young Aviators
Ford crafted its one-of-a-kind 2014 Mustang GT U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Edition with two things in mind: celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the iconic U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and raising money for young aviators to pursue their dream. The first was accomplished thanks to the engineering and design team at Ford, who artfully crafted a […]
A Mustang Turned Air Force: 2014 Mustang Thunderbird
This April, the Air Force sadly announced that they would be suspending all their 2013 Thunderbird jet demonstration shows. Federal budget cuts limited the number of shows the team could perform, so the team suspended the tour all together. In order to make up for the sadness a lot of dedicated fans complained about, Ford […]
Vehicular Viewing: New to Streaming for August 2021
Love all things automotive? Check out these car-related movies and television shows coming to Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, HBO Max, and Disney Plus in August. With summer winding down, there’s no better time to settle in and find something new on your favorite streaming service. Silverado Showdown: Find out how Chevrolet’s bestselling truck beats the competition […]
Forza Horizon 4 Adds Classic Mazdas
Forza Horizon 4 recently added the 1973 Mazda RX-3 and the 1972 Mazda Cosmo to its roster of virtual race cars. Here’s a look back at these classic cars — and how you can unlock them in the game. Meet the Mazda Cosmo In 1967, Mazda released the Cosmo. It was Mazda’s first foray into […]
Remembering Gerry Anderson’s ‘Supercar’
During the 1960s, there were few creative personalities as prolific and beloved as Gerry Anderson. While most people will naturally remember him for creating Thunderbirds, there was a lot more on his resume than that. This is the story of one of Anderson’s most enduring creations: the 1961 TV series Supercar. Driving in the Rain? […]
Ford Boasts $2.9 Billion Economic Impact in Chicago
Chicago Assembly Plant, which builds the new Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator, leads Ford in its $2.9 billion economic impact on the economy in the Windy City. A new study from Boston Consulting Group shows that the employment of 7,100 Chicagoans at CAP and Chicago Stamping supports 23,000 supplier and community jobs, making the Blue […]
Ford Honors McKinley Thompson Jr. in Celebration of BHM
In celebration of Black History Month and in preparation for the impending reveal of the all-new 2021 Bronco, Ford is shining a spotlight on McKinley Thompson Jr., the first black designer hired by the automaker in 1956. After obtaining his degree in transportation design from ArtCenter College of Design, Thompson joined the advanced design studio […]
Edsel Ford II Accepts Landmark Award at NASCAR HOF Ceremony
Edsel Ford II was on hand at the 2020 NASCAR Hall of Fame induction ceremony last month, where he became just the sixth person to accept the Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR. Ford’s passion for racing began at the age of 18 when he attended the 24 Hours of Le Mans with his […]
Pennsylvania Man Hoards 50 Cars in Barn
Recently, we explored some of the psychological reasons behind car hoarding. Regardless of whether you’re for or against this habit (or well-intentioned hobby?), a recent headline out of Pennsylvania makes for an interesting story. Refresh Your Ride: Rejuvenate your car with these nifty GM accessories The discovery YouTuber Matt Murray, who runs the channel Iron […]
The News Wheel Editors: Our Favorite Auto-Themed Songs
We’ve already shared some of our favorite road trip music. Now, we thought we’d explore some of our top tunes that feature cars in case you need some more selections to add to your next travel playlist to help set the mood for your journey. Safe Travels: Why oil changes are important for your vehicle […]
Celebrating 50 Years of the Beautiful Ford Capri
Ford has seen its fair share of iconic cars over the years, from the game-changing Model T to the Thunderbird to the Mustang to the new GT. One car that doesn’t quite seem to get the credit it’s due is the Ford Capri, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Meant to scratch the itch […]
Classic Car Profile: Buick Riviera
Over the years, Buick has built numerous vehicles. Some stuck around for several generations, while others disappeared into oblivion and are rarely talked about today. One Buick vehicle that had a long run, and is popular with classic car collectors today, is the Riviera. Buick first introduced the Riviera in October 1962 for the ’63 […]
The Story of Disney’s Lost World’s Fair Attraction: Ford’s Magic Skyway
A collaboration between Disney and Ford created one of the most memorable attractions at the 1964 World's Fair. Unfortunately, the ride never made it to any of the Disney theme parks.
For both Ford Motor Company and Walt Disney, the 1964 New York World’s Fair was a watershed moment. Ford was planning to introduce its new Mustang model at the World’s Fair, hoping that the “pony car” would be a success for the Ford Brand. Meanwhile, Disney received the opportunity to test out new technologies for […]
The Fascinating, Futuristic Cars of Black Mirror
As a thoughtful, haunting product of speculative fiction, Black Mirror contemplates our increasingly troublesome connection to technology. Even though episodes focus on the social and personal dilemmas of characters, their situations often involve vehicle transportation, which allows Black Mirror to indirectly remark on our humanity’s relationship with automobiles and the direction in which automotive technology is […]
Vehicular Viewing: New on Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu for February 2019
It’s time for another installment of Vehicular Viewing. In this monthly feature, I round up notable car-centric films and TV shows that are new to Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu. Whether you love to geek out over movie vehicles or you just enjoy a good car chase or road-trip flick, you’ve come to the right place. […]