66% of Americans Pick Their Nose While Driving
Americans do a lot of things besides driving when we’re driving, including a few activities that could be dangerously distracting. Half of us have texted or eaten meals while driving, a quarter of us have engaged in sexual activity while behind the wheel, and a handful of us have even taken our eyes off the […]
Today is National Corvette Day, Celebrate Accordingly
For people who love celebrating the relatively obscure anniversaries of popular car models, this is truly the holiday season. Not only are we in the midst of the Honda Accord’s 40th anniversary and the Chevy Camaro’s 50th, but today is also National Corvette Day! Hooray… I suppose! The first production Corvette rolled off of the […]
Chevy Reveals Pricing for 2017 Camaro and Corvette in Europe
If you are in Europe and a fan of Chevy, then boy howdy are you in luck, as the Bowtie Brand has revealed European (and UK) pricing for the Camaro, Corvette Z06, and Corvette Stingray, as well as a number of updates for each. First, you have the Camaro, which will be arriving in Europe […]
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 […]
BMW Creates Home Energy Storage Solution
Home energy storage is all the rage now, thanks to the introduction of Tesla’s Powerwall. BMW threw its hat into the fray this week at the Electric Vehicle Symposium & Exhibition 29(EVS29) event in Montreal, Canada. BMW’s system would focus on giving a second life to the batteries used in the BMW i3, making the vehicles […]
5 Most Coveted Celebrity Cars of All Time
Celebrities with a lot of money at their disposal often spend it on extravagant and exorbitantly priced items. And there’s no better status symbol than a unique and expensive car, such as one of the top five coveted celebrity cars mentioned below. These cars are beautiful, bold, and definitely make a statement. Sadly, most of […]
Joe Biden Confesses to Vatican Cardinal that He Was Wrong About How Fast the Cadillac CTS-V Is
Barack Obama may drive the occasional 1963 Corvette and say nice things about the Chevy Bolt, but it’s clear that the real gearhead in the Obama administration is Vice President Joe Biden. The Scranton-born son of a used car salesman, Biden has demonstrated multiple times that he has a deep affection for American automobiles, and […]
Commoners Need Not Apply: Ford’s GT Application, Step-by-Step
On Wednesday, Ford began accepting applications for its 2017 GT supercar. While Ford is not charging a fee to fill out the form—though it probably very well could have given both the superlative hype and the extremely limited quantities in which it will be sold—the presumed $400,000 price is enough in and of itself to knock […]
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 […]
8 Funniest Super Bowl Car Commercials of All Time
Each year’s Super Bowl is the place for great new commercials–and my favorites are ones for new cars. While some can be thoughtful or moving, the most entertaining are the ads that go for laughs. Here are the eight funniest car commercials that debuted during past Super Bowl shows. My Favorite Laugh-Inducing Car Ads from […]
President Obama Calls Corvette C7.R “Subtle,” Checks Out Bolt EV [VIDEO]
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President Barack Obama stopped by the North American International Auto Show in Detroit today to check out some of the latest models. According to the White House, Obama’s visit was meant “to showcase how the American auto industry has come roaring back since the financial crisis” (in other words, to argue that the GM and […]
Book Review: ‘Making a Morgan’ Exquisitely Captures the Vintage Brand’s Spirit
An inside look at the making of an automotive icon from specification sheet to finished car
The Morgan Motor Company is a David among an industry of Goliaths. England’s last independent, privately-owned automaker has been resistant to the changing production methods and neutered styles of the modern automotive industry–despite being advised to “get with the times.” This high-end automaker has established a consistent identity for nearly a century as […]
10 Best Celebrity Cars of 2015
Many people are fascinated by the extravagant lifestyles of celebrities, with particular interest paid to the types of vehicles they drive. Celebrity car collectors such as Jay Leno and Jerry Seinfeld have taken their interest in cars and have turned that passion for automotives into unique TV shows, but that isn’t enough for a lot […]
Andy Richter and Ana Gasteyer Look for Tomatoes in a 2016 Chevy Traverse
Chevrolet is trying to sell the 2016 Chevy Traverse minivan as the ideal family vehicle, and to do so, it’s enlisted the talents of former Saturday Night Live cast member Ana Gasteyer. The bowtie brand is sponsoring the actress’ Yahoo web series, “Going There,” which features celebrities venting about their children. The show is very similar […]
Joe Rogan’s 1965 Corvette Stingray Visits Jay Leno’s Garage
On most episodes of “Jay Leno’s Garage,” the former late night host interacts with auto mechanics or regular guys who happen to own remarkable cars. In the latest installment, though, Leno welcomes a fellow comic to the show: Joe Rogan, best known now as a UFC commenter. When the two go for a spin, the […]
What do the Transformers Transform Into?
Discover what the heroic Autobots and villainous Decepticons change into when they transform.
No series quite captures the nostalgia of the 1980s like the Transformers. A tale of good vs. evil, the ongoing battles between these robots has captured the imagination of both children and adults for generations. One aspect that helps the Transformers remain so timeless is their ability to change into vehicles. As automobiles have changed since […]
Lego Porsche 911 RSR Makes Appearance at 24 Hours of Le Mans
If this story sounds too fake to actually be true, trust us that we are not making this news up. A LEGO Porsche 911 RSR made out of 380,000 Lego pieces recently debuted at the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race. The 911 is split down the middle between a Lego side and the original […]
Saying Goodbye to Late Night’s Other 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 […]