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Saying Goodbye to Late Night’s Other Car Guy, David Letterman

Saying Goodbye to Late Night’s <em>Other</em> Car Guy, David Letterman

Tonight, after a record 33 years of hosting, David Letterman will officially retire from the world of late night television. Though he’s famously unsentimental, it’s quite possible that tears will be shed. Bandleader Paul Shaffer—who’s already gotten his own tribute in the form of a sightseeing bus—will almost definitely bawl. Then, on Sunday, Letterman will […]

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5 More Celebrities Who Love Watching Motorsports

5 More Celebrities Who Love Watching Motorsports

You’ve probably seen plenty of celebrities sitting courtside at a Lakers game or cheering along in the stands during the World Series. But did you know there are plenty of celebs who enjoy watching motorsports, too? Here are five more celebrities who enjoy seeing cars zoom past them on the track. Buying vs. Leasing: What’s […]

 Aaron Widmar

12 Great Artists Who’ve Painted Stunning Car Artwork

12 Great Artists Who’ve Painted Stunning Car Artwork

There’s no better way to show off your interests, your perspective on life, and your appreciation for beauty than hanging a fine work of art on your living room wall. Although the market is rife with pastoral landscapes, abstract portraits, detailed still-lifes, and vibrant street scenes, nothing beats the beauty of a car. While the […]

 Patrick Grieve

Jeff Dunham Shows Off His Collection of AMC Gremlins to Jay Leno

Jeff Dunham Shows Off His Collection of AMC Gremlins to Jay Leno

There seems to be a big crossover between comedy and car enthusiasm, with many comedians having a unique affection for certain types of vehicles. For example, well-respected comic Jerry Seinfeld is a well-known Porsche aficionado, Indianapolis-born late night host David Letterman loves Indy racing, buff UFC commenter Joe Rogan is obsessed with American muscle, and […]

 Patrick Grieve

“Car Matchmaker” Spike Feresten Talks to Us About Loving Porsches, Hating Crosstours, Writing “Seinfeld,” and Predicting Donald Trump

“Car Matchmaker” Spike Feresten Talks to Us About Loving Porsches, Hating Crosstours, Writing “Seinfeld,” and Predicting Donald Trump

Although he hosted Talkshow with Spike Feresten for three years on Fox, Spike Feresten made his biggest contributions to the entertainment industry while working behind the camera. As a television comedy writer, Spike has few equals, with a resume that includes Saturday Night Live, Late Night with David Letterman, The Simpsons, and Seinfeld. His most […]

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Five Celebrities You Didn’t Know Were Car Enthusiasts

Five Celebrities You Didn’t Know Were Car Enthusiasts

When you think of celebrities who truly love cars, it’s likely that your mind jumps straight to those stars like Jay Leno and Jerry Seinfeld, who both love cars so much they have their own respective shows. But what about the big names that keep their love of cars on the down low? The entertainment […]

 Patrick Grieve

Chevy Wins Advertising Award for Viral “Technology and Stuff” World Series Gaffe [VIDEO]

Chevy Wins Advertising Award for Viral “Technology and Stuff” World Series Gaffe [VIDEO]

For the third annual year, One Show held its Automobile Advertising of the Year Awards at the Detroit Auto Show. And while brands like Honda and Acura took home trophies for their creative commercials, Chevrolet was honored for a very different piece of viral marketing. Specifically, Chevy was recognized for the way it capitalized on […]

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Stephen Colbert and Jerry Seinfeld Take Turns Driving a 1964 Morgan +4

Stephen Colbert and Jerry Seinfeld Take Turns Driving a 1964 Morgan +4

In the latest installment of Jerry Seinfeld’s Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee web series, the iconic comedian takes late night funnyman Stephen Colbert for a spin in a gorgeous blue 1964 Morgan +4. The Plus 4 features an ash wood frame, a 105 horsepower engine, and a four-speed manual gearbox which proves to be a […]

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Pickup Truck Walks the Plank in Hair-Raising Video

Pickup Truck Walks the Plank in Hair-Raising Video

WARNING: The following video is not for the faint of heart. No, there’s no violence, nudity, cursing, or other NSFW-ish shenanigans. But it is an incredibly stressful viewing experience, and as such, we do not recommend showing it to children, people with heart conditions, and pregnant or nursing women. You’ve been warned: WHO WOULD DO THAT? […]

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Late Show’s Paul Shaffer Honored with New York Sightseeing Bus

<em>Late Show</em>’s Paul Shaffer Honored with New York Sightseeing Bus

Retiring Late Show host David Letterman’s legendary career is coming to an end this month, with his final episode set to air on May 20th. Letterman’s been getting many (well-deserved) plaudits for his lengthy and influential tenure as a late night comedian… but what about the guy who’s been laughing too hard at all his […]

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GM Posts New Job Openings… for 2025

GM Posts New Job Openings… for 2025

If you’re looking for a new job in the automotive industry, then you’re in luck… as long as you don’t mind waiting a decade or so for the position to open up. In an effort to share its vision for the future (and, perhaps, as a tribute to retiring Late Show host David Letterman), General […]

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Vincentric Names 2015 Kia Soul EV Best Value in America

Vincentric Names 2015 Kia Soul EV Best Value in America

Vincentric, the automotive industry’s leading source of cost-of-ownership data and analysis, has recently awarded the 2015 Kia Soul EV with the 2015 Vincentric “Best Value in America” award in the Electric/Plug-in Hybrid category. “The Kia brand has always stood for value, and even as we’ve grown and matured, adding ever more refined and diverse models […]

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BMW Values Blurred Legs With Chicago Marathon Sponsorship

BMW Values Blurred Legs With Chicago Marathon Sponsorship

“I pulled a hamstring during the New York City Marathon,” David Letterman once mused. “An hour into the race, I jumped off the couch.” Participating in a marathon—and we’re talking about more than just your local 5Ks around the neighborhood Wal Mart—take serious dedication. It’s not a feat the majority of us can survive, or even have […]

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[VIDEO] Comedian Spike Feresten Will Play Car Matchmaker

[VIDEO] Comedian Spike Feresten Will Play Car Matchmaker

Still wandering through life hollow and loveless? Stuck in a dead-end relationship you’re ready to get out of? Jealous of other people’s happiness while hiding your own lack of fulfillment? Don’t be ashamed to admit it– more people in the world have bad relationships with their cars. They just need a little help from “relationship” […]

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Ford Lists Off 10 Driver-Assist Features in the 2015 F-150

Ford Lists Off 10 Driver-Assist Features in the 2015 F-150

Earlier this month, Ford rolled out a list of the 10 subtle new features they put in the 2015 F-150 that would make drivers’ lives easier. As the release of the new pickup draws nearer, Ford has gone all David Letterman and gifted us with another Top Ten list. This time, it’s 10 driver-assist features in […]

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Acura Makes Jerry Seinfeld’s ‘Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee’ Possible

Acura Makes Jerry Seinfeld’s ‘Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee’ Possible

Comedians have an uncanny ability to makes us laugh. It is their job after all, but the greats don’t need to be on-stage with a well-rehearsed routine to do so. The really good comedians can turn the most everyday task, such as getting coffee, into gut-busting laughter, and that is exactly what Jerry Seinfeld’s “Comedians […]

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5 Exciting Special Events Happening at SEMA 2019

5 Exciting Special Events Happening at SEMA 2019

While the SEMA show in Las Vegas isn’t open to the public, it’s still pretty cool to watch livestreams and stay up-to-date on the debuts occurring each day. On top of this, the show holds themed special events with celebrity guests throughout the four-day occasion. Here are some of the coolest events that we wish […]