Cena vs. Hasselhoff: Who Will Star in the Latest ‘Knight Rider’ Reboot?
Will the Hoff reprise his famous role or will John Cena take his place?
In September of 1982, Knight Rider premiered on NBC, starring David Hasselhoff as police detective-turned-F.L.A.G. field agent Michael Knight. The Foundation for Law and Government (F.L.A.G.) was a high-tech organization led by billionaire Wilton Knight. The affluent man selected Michael as his primary agent, changed his last name to Knight, and provided him with a […]
Knight Rider’s KITT is Now a Talking Car Charger
Every child of the 1980s deep down wishes they could share snarky dialogue with their car just like Michael Knight and KITT did in the show Knight Rider. Most of them have probably found themselves talking to their car absentmindedly at one point. Thanks to the folks at ThinkGeek, now you too can tell KITT […]
Enjoy This Knight Rider Spoof with Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Funny or Die, the hilarious website that takes its ultimatums seriously, recently put out a gut-busting Knight Rider spoof with Dale Earnhardt Jr., likely to belatedly mark the TV show’s recent anniversary. (Check out the video below.) Instead of a classic Firebird, however, Little E is paired with a Camaro as K.I.T.T., the auto sidekick […]
George Barris: Hollywood’s Car-Making Legend
Hollywood history is filled to bursting with memorable vehicles that have inspired viewers for generations. These eye-catching, iconic rides have a reach and appeal few real-world vehicles achieve, and are surely responsible for creating multiple decades-worth of auto enthusiasts. You may be surprised to know that many of the most recognizable film and TV cars […]
Hey, Let James Bond Drive a Corvette
As the world prepares for a new James Bond, I propose something radical: let the superspy drive a Corvette instead of an Aston Martin.
The Hoff Promotes the BMW Summer Sales Event in True “Baywatch” Style
In case you didn’t know, BMW hosts an annual Summer Sales Event, which allows buyers to receive a credit for a certain amount of money on select BMW models. Now through Labor Day, BMW is offering up to $4,500 on vehicles like the 3 Series, X3, and 5 Series. Other than releasing images of shiny […]
The Curious History of the Mercedes Red Baron
Even for a car, this thing is well-traveled.
The Red Baron is the only Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman ever painted Signal Red.
5 Celebrities Who Love Watching Motorsports
While some celebrities enjoy getting behind the wheel of racecars and zooming down the speedways at maximum speeds, some just like to watch from the stands. From legendary directors to singing sensations to an ‘80s heartthrob, here are five celebs who love watching motorsports. Getting Behind the Wheel? Follow these tips for preparing your car […]
4 Car Museums in Indiana
Indiana has a longstanding automotive history dating back to the very beginning of the car industry. Learn more about Indiana’s car and racing heritage at these four museums. Auburn Cord Dusenberg Automobile Museum When you think about the start of the U.S. automotive industry, chances are you picture automakers who still make cars to this […]
Here’s Everything You Need to Know about the New Disney Channel Mini-Series ‘Fast Layne’
If you’ve got a tiny car enthusiast in your family who’s itching for a new show to watch, the upcoming Disney Channel mini-series Fast Layne might become their new favorite. From producers Matt Dearborn and Tom Burkhard (Zeke and Luther, Even Stevens) and creator Travis Braun (Vampirina, Muppet Babies), this new Disney show is already […]
What Famous Cars Are in That Walmart Commercial?
How many of the movie and TV cars did you recognize?
It’s the most wonderful time of the year … film awards season! The Golden Globe awards kicked it off last weekend and, in a couple of months, the road will have led us to the prestigious Academy Awards. In the meantime, film nerds everywhere are indulging in their love of cinema by reflecting on their […]
Dom Toretto’s 1970 Dodge Charger Is Up for Auction
The customized Charger is just one of many pieces of automotive movie memorabilia up for sale at a Hollywood auction this weekend
The Fast & Furious film franchise is filled with iconic automobiles. Still, none are quite as recognizable as Dominic Toretto’s 1970 Dodge Charger. This weekend, Fast & Furious fanatics will finally have a chance to own Dom’s Charger, as one of the Chargers used for the films is set to be auctioned off by GWS Auctions in […]
Cadillac Compares Its Super Cruise System to Famous Cars of the Future During Oscars Ad
The Cadillac commercial that generated the most buzz during the 90th Academy Awards on Sunday gave audience members some brief glimpses at the upcoming Cadillac XT4 crossover. Of course, it wasn’t the only ad that Cadillac aired during the prestigious cinematic awards ceremony. Another of Cadillac’s ads compared famous cars of the future featured throughout various […]
5 Things You Might Not Know About Dean Winchester’s 1967 Chevrolet Impala
Fascinating trivia on the automotive star of 'Supernatural'
Any Supernatural fan out there knows that Dean Winchester’s 1967 Chevrolet Impala is more of a character than a car. “Metallicar,” as fans have nicknamed the Impala, has been in the Winchester family for decades. While the show has given an in-depth history about the Impala, where it came from, and its significance, there are a few […]
Cartoon Car Spotlight: The Bizarre Animated World of ‘Pole Position’
What if you turned a classic racing video game into an animated show and stuffed it with everything popular from today’s kid flicks–transforming vehicles (Inspector Gadget) that talked (Knight Rider), animal sidekicks (Speed Racer), secret missions fighting crime (Scooby-Doo), anime-like style (also Speed Racer), all involving classic and futuristic cars? Would it be spectacular, or would it be a […]
Ford Working to Bring Gesture, Expression Recognition to Future Vehicles
From childhood, many of us have dreamed of a future where we are able to interact with machines as though they are other people, whether it’s with a Rosie the Robot Maid or our very own Terminator that we are desperately trying to teach the value of life in order to prevent them from going […]
Gatlinburg’s Hollywood Star Cars Museum Review & Visitor Experience
There are certain places in the United States that are known for being family vacation destinations, and eastern Tennessee is one of those. For families on the East Coast and in the Midwest, the Smoky Mountains region has been a go-to weekend retreat for hiking, drinking, and sightseeing. In addition to the Great Smoky Mountains […]
Honda and SoftBank Collaborating on a Car that Feels Feelings
Soon, the self-aware car KITT from Knight Rider might not seem so unrealistic. (David Hasselhoff’s performance in the series, however, will probably continue to strain believability). Today Honda R&D announced that it was teaming up with SoftBank to create a car that uses SoftBank’s “emotion engine”: an artificial intelligence technology that “enables machines to artificially […]