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‘Supernatural’ Fan Wins Metallicar Replica at 2019 Comic-Con

‘Supernatural’ Fan Wins Metallicar Replica at 2019 Comic-Con

Anyone who watches the hit CW show Supernatural knows that Dean Winchester’s Chevy Impala is a member of the family (as well as the family business). Dean’s Baby is with the Winchester brothers through thick and thin, and comes back even when Dean takes out his grief on it with a crowbar following the death […]

 Patrick Grieve

Honda Sonic Civic Debuts at San Diego Comic-Con, Goes Fast

Honda Sonic Civic Debuts at San Diego Comic-Con, Goes Fast

The words “Honda Sonic Civic” may cause some folks to do a double take, as they try to envision some unholy union between the Chevy Sonic and Honda’s own popular compact car. But don’t worry, the title actually refers to something much cooler: a “Sonic the Hedgehog”-themed Honda Civic. The one-of-a-kind Sonic Civic was created […]

 The News Wheel

Darth Vader Car Debuts Today at Comic-Con

Darth Vader Car Debuts Today at Comic-Con

That’s right, Star Wars fans. Mattel is unveiling a life-size, fully operational Darth Vader Car at San Diego Comic-Con today (July 23). No word yet on if the engine sounds like someone hooked up to a very loud breathing tube. The reason for this incredibly awesome and incredibly dark Darth Vader Car, based on a […]

 Ben Parker

2 BMW Models Make Cameos in Marvel’s “Black Widow”

2 BMW Models Make Cameos in Marvel’s “Black Widow”

When I went to the theater with my wife last Thursday to see the new Marvel film Black Widow, I expected tons of action, explosions, and death-defying stunts. What I didn’t expect was to see two new BMW models appearing front and center within a matter of minutes following the opening credits. Small and Sporty: […]

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Pricing Starts at $30,550 for Hyundai Kona Iron Man Edition

Pricing Starts at $30,550 for Hyundai Kona Iron Man Edition

Marvel fans, rejoice — pricing details are now available for the 2019 Hyundai Kona Iron Man Edition crossover. Boasting a variety of unique design features intended to evoke the look of the famed comic book and movie character’s suit, the Kona Iron Man Edition takes its place at the top of the Kona lineup, just […]

 Zachary Berry

“Avengers” Actor Robert Downey Jr. Commissions “Captain America”-Themed Camaro for Co-Star Chris Evans

“Avengers” Actor Robert Downey Jr. Commissions “Captain America”-Themed Camaro for Co-Star Chris Evans

At the end of Captain America: Civil War, the eponymous superhero and his fellow Avenger Iron Man did not depart on the best of terms. It would seem that strained relationship does not exist between the two actors who portray the superheroes: Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr. In fact, Downey Jr., who portrays Iron […]

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Hyundai Celebrates Comic Con With Kona Iron Man Edition

Hyundai Celebrates Comic Con With Kona Iron Man Edition

San Diego Comic-Con is the Comic-Con, started way back in 1970 to eventually become a massive event with tens of thousands of people. So, when Hyundai decided it wanted to celebrate Comic-Con, the automaker knew it couldn’t just trot out its normal lineup (even if the Veloster was in the Ant-Man movie). Instead, it unveiled […]

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The LA Auto Show Was a ‘Star Wars’ Paradise

The LA Auto Show Was a ‘Star Wars’ Paradise

When people think of California conventions that are all about pop culture, usually one thinks of San Diego Comic Con. This year, though, the Los Angeles Auto Show stepped up to the plate to get Star Wars fanboys drooling and searching for their wallets. Besides the reveal of the Star Wars Limited Edition Nissan Rogue […]

 Patrick Grieve

Civic Type R Prototype to Headline Honda’s “Civicpalooza” Showcase at SEMA

Civic Type R Prototype to Headline Honda’s “Civicpalooza” Showcase at SEMA

Fresh off of its world premiere in Paris, Honda will be bringing the new Civic Type R prototype to the 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas next week. The hot hatch concept will be making its North American debut at the annual aftermarket trade show, alongside a whole bunch of other Hondas. The new Civic […]

 Patrick Grieve

2017 Chevy Sanic Debuts at San Francisco Meme-Con

2017 Chevy Sanic Debuts at San Francisco Meme-Con

On Friday night, Honda made a splash at the San Diego Comic-Con by unveiling the “Sonic Civic,” a 2016 Civic Touring sedan specially designed to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the classic Sega game “Sonic the Hedgehog.” Not to be outdone, last night Chevrolet debuted its own 2017 “Chevy Sanic,” a Chevy Sonic hatchback uniquely […]

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Nissan Goes Nerdy For Comic Con

Nissan Goes Nerdy For Comic Con

This weekend is very important. Well, it’s very important if you are a nerd and lover of all things sci-fi, fantasy, or otherwise comic-related. That’s right, it’s time for the hallowed San Diego Comic Con (SDCC). What once was just an event for comic book readers has exploded to include hit movie franchises and TV […]

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Lexus and Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Recruit SDCC Attendees

Lexus and <em> Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.</em> Recruit SDCC Attendees

Lexus has a long history with Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., as Director Coulson’s  crew drives a fully outfitted Lexus GX 460 SUV from one situation to another on the popular TV show. The automaker decided to join Marvel at this weekend’s San Diego Comic-Con for a fun video series to bring attention to both the brand […]

 Aaron Widmar

Win a Harley-Davidson Motorcycle, the Newest Member of The Avengers 2: Age of Ultron

Win a Harley-Davidson Motorcycle, the Newest Member of <i>The Avengers 2: Age of Ultron</i>

Come May, we’re going to see promotional tie-ins for The Avengers 2: Age of Ultron out the wazoo–probably the Hulk’s wazoo, no less. It’s only March and the first tie-in has already launched. This one is actually worth your time. In the first Marvel’s The Avengers film three years ago, Captain America rode a black […]

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There Are Ten Car Crashes in the New Mad Max Trailer Alone

There Are Ten Car Crashes in the New Mad Max Trailer Alone

Think back on the trailers for some of your favorite action movies. They probably included an over-the-top attention-grabber, followed by some brief exposition via voiceover, some dialogue trying to become quotable catchphrases, and an arbitrary chase (either by foot or vehicle)–all culminating in a CGI-filled stunt sequence wrecking a car or two. Even the most explosive trailers […]

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BMW Stormtrooper: This IS the Drive You’re Looking For! [Gallery]

BMW Stormtrooper: This IS the Drive You’re Looking For! [Gallery]

“Now, young Skywalker, you… will… drive!” Bulgarian tuning company Vilner has combined two things we love: hot cars and Star Wars! We want to tell you all about it, but we’ll try not to overwhelm you with too many one-liners in the process. Modifying its BMW 6-Series Bullshark E63 coupe revealed last year, Vilner has proudly […]

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Car Wars: Darth Vader vs. Chewbacca

Car Wars: Darth Vader vs. Chewbacca

In the weirdest video that we have come across today, Darth Vader gets behind the wheel of a C6 Corvette to take on Chewbacca, who sets his sights on a fourth-generation Camaro and likely does not have a proper driving permit. The hilarious “Car Wars” video is meant to promote HP Motorsports, a new auto […]

 Kyle Johnson

Elon Musk to Bankrupt Mr. Burns on ‘The Simpsons’

Elon Musk to Bankrupt Mr. Burns on ‘The Simpsons’

It’s something of a rite of passage for celebrities to appear in the city of Springfield in a yellow-skinned, four-fingered form. Whether they’re playing themselves, as did Sir Paul McCartney or Johnny Carson, or portraying memorable characters like Leon Kompowsky or a talking coyote guiding Homer through a vision quest, anybody who’s anybody has had […]

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Scion Social Media Contest Epic in More Ways Than One

Scion Social Media Contest Epic in More Ways Than One

Do you think you can fill 15 seconds with all of your epic-ness? If you think so, the newest Scion social media contest, known as the Scion Epic FR-S contest, is just the place for you to express yourself. The contest challenges Scion fans submit a video or pictures incorporating a Scion vehicle or a […]