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 Kurt Verlin

Paul Walker’s ‘Fast and Furious’ Supra Sold for Record $560,000

Paul Walker’s ‘Fast and Furious’ Supra Sold for Record $560,000

First featured in the 2001 film The Fast and the Furious, the car is probably best known for making a Ferrari driver look like a punk

 Meg Thomson

‘Fast and Furious’ Actress Michelle Rodriguez Threatens to Quit Over Treatment of Women

‘Fast and Furious’ Actress Michelle Rodriguez Threatens to Quit Over Treatment of Women

Step it up, folks. Actress Michelle Rodriguez, known for her role in the Fast and Furious franchise, has issued an ultimatum: either the franchise steps up its game and improves the way it treats women, or she’s out. The actress took to social media to express her frustrations, explaining on Instagram that the film’s executives […]

 Patrick Grieve

Dame Helen Mirren Lands Dream Role in ‘Fast and Furious 8’

Dame Helen Mirren Lands Dream Role in ‘Fast and Furious 8’

It’s a great day to be alive. At least two dreams are in the process of being fulfilled, according to an interview that Dame Helen Mirren recently gave to Elle magazine, in which the 70-year-old actress confirmed that she has been cast in Fast and Furious 8. That means that Helen Mirren has realized her […]

 Patrick Grieve

Dwayne Johnson Threatens to “Disrupt” the “Fast and Furious” Franchise with his Odd Facial Hair

Dwayne Johnson Threatens to “Disrupt” the “Fast and Furious” Franchise with his Odd Facial Hair

Do you smell what the successful star of film and television formerly known as “The Rock” is growing? Yeah, that’s right… it’s the stench of disruptive facial hair. Speaking of Which: Learn how to remove unwanted odors from your car Dwayne Johnson recently took to Instagram to post a photograph of himself dressed as his […]

 The News Wheel

Check Out One Fast and Furious Fan’s Tribute to Paul Walker

Check Out One <em>Fast and Furious</em> Fan’s Tribute to Paul Walker

There are a number of famous cars to come out of Hollywood, but whether it’s the Herbie Volkswagen Beetle or KITT from Knight Rider, there are few that quite compare to Paul Walker’s (or should we say Brian O’Conner’s?) Mitsubishi Eclipse featured in the 2001 The Fast and Furious film. Because of its popularity, this […]

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Universal Studios Orlando to Welcome ‘Fast and Furious: Supercharged’ Ride in 2017

Universal Studios Orlando to Welcome ‘Fast and Furious: Supercharged’ Ride in 2017

Universal's New Blockbuster Ride to Replace Disaster! and Beetlejuice Graveyard Revue

The year 2015 has been big for the Fast and Furious franchise. Despite the loss of leading man Paul Walker, the latest entry in the series–the box office hit Furious 7–has continued to grow the popularity and profit of the nitrous-fueled films. In response to this success, Universal Studios Orlando Resort–which had three vehicles from the […]

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Helen Mirren Lobbying Hard for Role in Next Fast and Furious Film

Helen Mirren Lobbying Hard for Role in Next Fast and Furious Film

Dame Helen Mirren may have already won an Academy Award, a Tony, three Golden Globes, and four Emmys, but she still hasn’t achieved her greatest ambition in life: starring in a Fast and Furious sequel. In a recent interview with Yahoo!, the 69-year-old actress was asked what she thought about the film industry “focusing more […]

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[VIDEO] The Aficionauto Takes on Fast and Furious 1970 Dodge Charger

[VIDEO] The Aficionauto Takes on Fast and Furious 1970 Dodge Charger

The last time we caught up with The Aficionauto, the gearheads there were checking out Jurassic Park Jeeps from the film franchise’s Motor Pool in California. This time, The Aficionauto’s host, Christopher Rutkowski, takes on the Fast and Furious 1970 Dodge Charger in the video below, which has been featured in six out of seven […]

 Zachary Berry

“Fast & Furious: Supercharged” Celebrates Its Grand Opening at the Universal Orlando Resort

“Fast & Furious: Supercharged” Celebrates Its Grand Opening at the Universal Orlando Resort

The star-studded opening ceremony, held last week, featured cast and crew from the "Fast & Furious" films, as well as some thrilling automotive stunts

With each passing year, the Universal Orlando Resort only grows larger and more immersive. After the addition of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal has been on the fast track to add new rides and attractions to both of its on-site theme parks, as well as its new Volcano Bay water park. For 2018, […]

 Zachary Berry

Netflix and DreamWorks Animation Are Developing a “Fast & Furious” Animated Series

Netflix and DreamWorks Animation Are Developing a “Fast & Furious” Animated Series

The fast-paced action of the Fast & Furious franchise is adapted for animation in this upcoming "car"toon

No matter how you feel about them, it’s hard to deny that the Fast & Furious movies often have engaging action sequences that are best described as “over  the top.” Some moviegoers have gone as far to call these films live-action cartoons. Therefore, one can only imagine how wild the Fast & Furious franchise would […]

 Patrick Grieve

See the Original “Fast and the Furious” Movie in Theatres on June 22

See the Original “Fast and the Furious” Movie in Theatres on June 22

Lovers of carsploitation classics, rejoice: the original The Fast and the Furious movie will be returning to theaters for one night only on Wednesday, June 22, 2016. The improbably popular car flick—which starred Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, and the late Paul Walker—is getting a special rerelease in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Watch The Fast […]

 The News Wheel

The Fast and The Furious Supra Sells for $185K

<em>The Fast and The Furious</em> Supra Sells for $185K

Last month, right at the height of the fever pitch surrounding Furious 7, it was revealed that the 1993 Toyota Supra driven by Paul Walker’s character in the original 2001 film would be going up for auction at the May 12-17 Mecum Car Auction in Indianapolis. The auction has come to pass, and the Supra […]

 Caleb Cook

The Best Movies and TV Shows on Max for Auto Enthusiasts

The Best Movies and TV Shows on Max for Auto Enthusiasts

In May 2023, HBO Max was rebranded as Max, debuting a new look and adding a large catalog of television shows sourced from the Discovery+ streaming service. Max is a goldmine of choices for car-loving subscribers, offering a wide variety of movies, documentaries, and reality shows that appeal to casual viewers and auto enthusiasts alike. […]

 Caleb Cook

The Best HBO Max Movies and Shows for Auto Enthusiasts

The Best HBO Max Movies and Shows for Auto Enthusiasts

HBO Max has quickly taken its place as one of America’s biggest and best streaming platforms for movies, documentaries, and television shows. For car-loving subscribers, these are just a few of the many gearhead gems that can be found in this service’s huge catalog of viewing options. FWD, RWD, AWD, or 4WD? How to decide […]

 Catherine Hiles

How to Keep Your Car on the Road for 200K Miles and Beyond

How to Keep Your Car on the Road for 200K Miles and Beyond

While there are a lot of perks to driving a new car, like the updated technology and the new-car smell, your purchase usually comes with a not-so-nice monthly car payment. Rather than switching out your car every few years, it can be beneficial to both your wallet and to the environment to keep your car […]

 Amanda Drago

Dodge Launches Campaign for Ninth ‘Fast & Furious’ Movie

Dodge Launches Campaign for Ninth ‘Fast & Furious’ Movie

Dodge models have been featured in the “Fast & Furious” franchise since the first movie was released. To support the release of the ninth film, “F9,” Dodge has launched a new “Superpower” multi-tier marketing campaign. Shopping on a Budget: 2021 Challenger is named to 10 Coolest Cars Under $30,000 list What does the campaign involve? The “Superpower” […]

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Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car” and the Appeal of Escape

Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car” and the Appeal of Escape

Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car” isn’t just a heartbreaking vignette of unfulfilled dreams; it’s an expression of the car’s symbolic value.

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The Original ‘Fast & Furious’ You Didn’t Know About

The Original ‘Fast & Furious’ You Didn’t Know About

The Fast & Furious franchise is a modern blockbuster juggernaut. Having kicked off back in 2001, the series has only continued to build steam over time. 20 years, nine films, and $5.8 billion later, Fast & Furious has no intention of slowing down; four more upcoming sequels/spinoffs are in development, and there’s even an animated […]

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