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Jay Leno Drives the Aston Martin DB10 from SPECTRE

Jay Leno Drives the Aston Martin DB10 from <em>SPECTRE<em>

Jay Leno has an unwavering commitment to his own trademark style: denim shirt with matching denim jeans. Not even the presence of a bespoke Aston Martin designed exclusively for the world’s most sophisticated and tuxedo-clad spy can convince Leno to wear something a bit more formal, as proven in the latest episode of the comedian’s […]

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Aston Martin Produces 150 DB9 GT Bond Edition Coupes In Advance of Spectre

Aston Martin Produces 150 DB9 GT Bond Edition Coupes In Advance of <em>Spectre</em>

Many people dream they could be James Bond and have all the beautiful women, shaken martinis, and fancy vehicles that come along with being 007. British automotive manufacturer Aston Martin is doing its part to make this dream come true–at least the part about the fancy vehicles–by producing 150 exclusive DB9 GT Bond Edition luxury cars, which […]

 Catherine Hiles

[VIDEO] Spectre Trailer Gives Us Glimpse at Bond’s Cars

[VIDEO] <em>Spectre</em> Trailer Gives Us Glimpse at Bond’s Cars

After months of teasing, Sony Pictures has finally released the full-length trailer for the upcoming James Bond movie, Spectre. As you might expect, it’s full of all the things that make Bond the best—fast cars, attractive women, Britishness, and plenty of explosions. But there’s only one thing we were looking for when we first watched […]

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Behind-the-Scenes SPECTRE Video Shows Off New Bond Cars

Behind-the-Scenes <em>SPECTRE</em> Video Shows Off New Bond Cars

James Bond fans have slowly been getting more and more info on the upcoming franchise entry, SPECTRE, which is set to be released November 6, 2015. There have been lots of rumors, reports, and production photos, but a definite deficit of actual footage (particularly, footage of the movie’s awesome Bond cars). Finally, automotive enthusiasts are […]

 Patrick Grieve

James Bond Range Rover SUVs Stolen From Set of Spectre

James Bond Range Rover SUVs Stolen From Set of Spectre

Longtime Bond fans were upset to learn that 007 will be driving a Fiat 500 for a chase sequence in the upcoming Spectre, but at this point, it may be the only set of wheels he has left. It was recently reported that nine vehicles – including five luxury Range Rovers – worth £630,000 (over […]

 Patrick Grieve

James Bond Drives a Fiat 500 in Spectre

James Bond Drives a Fiat 500 in Spectre

During his fifty-plus years of movie stardom, Bond has driven a moon buggy, a double-decker bus, a firetruck, a gondola, a 29 horsepower Citroen 2CV, and a dumbass invisible car in the film franchise’s nadir, Die Another Day. Yet the revelation that James Bond drives a Fiat 500 in the upcoming 24th installment of the […]

 Aaron Widmar

What Are Driving Gloves For? Purpose & History Explained

What Are Driving Gloves For? Purpose & History Explained

If you’re like me, you’re an average person who drives an average car and doesn’t have fancy driving accessories. Yet, you’ve seen people invest a lot of money into luxury items you don’t have — like driving gloves. Are these leather accessories merely fashion apparel for the upper class, or do these mitts serve a purpose? […]

 Whitney Russell

Driving Gloves: The Accessory You Never Knew You Needed

Driving Gloves: The Accessory You Never Knew You Needed

We’ve already shared the fascinating history behind driving gloves. Now, here are some benefits of wearing driving gloves, as well as some highly-rated ones that you can purchase via Amazon to enhance your commutes, Sunday afternoon drives, and road trips. Elegant Add-Ons: Refresh your Cadillac with these accessories 5 Benefits of driving gloves They look […]

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First Production Toyota Supra Goes on Sale for $2.1 Million at Auction

First Production Toyota Supra Goes on Sale for $2.1 Million at Auction

Just over a month ago, we wondered how much someone would be willing to pay for the first new-generation Toyota Supra. The answer turned out to be quite a bit higher than we anticipated. The first production 2020 Toyota GR Supra, VIN number 20201, was auctioned for charity on Saturday evening for a whopping $2.1 […]

 Aaron Widmar

An Appreciation of Slot Car Racing: Plastic Tracks & Mini Motors

An Appreciation of Slot Car Racing: Plastic Tracks & Mini Motors

A model car fan recalls the heyday of slot racing during his childhood

As the son of a die-hard car fan, I spent many nights of my childhood in the basement with my dad racing model cars around an old, plastic track. Revving the cars as fast as they could go brought me a lot of glee, especially when they flew off the track and ran into our […]

 Aaron Widmar

Photo Gallery: MINI, Triumph, MG, Austin-Healey at 2018 Dayton British Car Day

Photo Gallery: MINI, Triumph, MG, Austin-Healey at 2018 Dayton British Car Day

Along the bank of the Mad River, classic car enthusiasts from throughout Southwest Ohio — as well as Kentucky and Indiana — gathered for the 2018 Dayton British Car Day on Saturday, Aug. 4. Eastwood MetroPark hosted hundreds of vintage British-brand cars in 30 classes, ranging in production years from the care-free ’50s to the […]

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5 Coolest Cars from Jay Leno’s Garage

5 Coolest Cars from Jay Leno’s Garage

It’s a well-known fact that Jay Leno is a huge car enthusiast. The late-night television alum runs a show called Jay Leno’s Garage, highlighting both vehicles in his own collection or those he simply admires. We’ve put together a list of five of our favorites. Built to Perform: Check out the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 5 Coolest […]

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BMW X5 Tops List of Most Stolen and Recovered Vehicles in the UK

BMW X5 Tops List of Most Stolen and Recovered Vehicles in the UK

BMW, Land Rover, and Mercedes-Benz models make up the list of the vehicles stolen most throughout the United Kingdom

Tracker, a United Kingdom-based vehicle tracking and recovery organization, recovered more than £11.5 million worth of vehicles last year. Therefore, the team at tracker obviously has some insight into which cars are stolen the most in the UK. According to Tracker’s findings, the BMW X5 was the vehicle that was stolen the most in the United […]

 Zachary Berry

Jimmy Fallon Races Through New York in Bizarre New Universal Studios Ride

Jimmy Fallon Races Through New York in Bizarre New Universal Studios Ride

Will Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon, the latest attraction from Universal Studios, lead the pack or simply burn out in the theme park race?

Back in 2009, Disney was unsurprisingly the king of the hill when it came to theme parks. According to data collected by the Themed Entertainment Association, the Magic Kingdom was the most-visited theme park in the world, with a recorded 17,233,000 visitors. Even the least-visited theme park at Walt Disney World, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, still […]

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2017 Toyota Land Cruiser Overview

2017 Toyota Land Cruiser Overview

Once again, Toyota is proving that it hasn’t lost sight of the Land Cruiser’s originally purpose. More than 60 years after the original Land Cruiser was launched, the 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser proudly continues to carry the off-roading torch in lands yet unexplored. It’s more comfortable, better-looking, and more capable than ever, making it a […]

 Patrick Grieve

“Jason Bourne” Stunt Driver Takes 2016 Chevy Camaro SS for a Hair-raising Ride on Dubai Runway

“Jason Bourne” Stunt Driver Takes 2016 Chevy Camaro SS for a Hair-raising Ride on Dubai Runway

There’s a lot to like about the new sixth-generation 2016 Chevy Camaro. Of the many stats it can boast, though, none have been as dramatically illustrated as its ability to go from zero to 100 mph and back again in just 313 meters—thanks to this new video from Chevrolet Arabia. Titled #Zero100Zero, this two-minute promotional […]

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2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS Overview

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS Overview

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS is a three-row luxury SUV that carries a starting MSRP of $67,050. Formerly known as the GL-Class, Mercedes has renamed this SUV because they say it’s now the “S-Class among the SUVs.” Key competitors for the 2017 GLS include the Cadillac Escalade, Infiniti QX80, and Range Rover. [wptab name=”What’s New”] What’s […]

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Chris Brown’s New Porsche 911 Turbo S is the Car you Dream about Owning

Chris Brown’s New Porsche 911 Turbo S is the Car you Dream about Owning

R&B singer Chris Brown is known for having a rather large collection of performance cars, which includes a Bughatti Veyron, Range Rover, and Lamborghini Aventador, but it’s his newest addition that’s grabbed everyone’s attention. Brown recently shared a new Instagram picture showing off his custom Porsche 911 Turbo S, which features a Stinger GTR body […]