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The ‘Die Hard’ Ambulance Paradox: An Over-Analysis
In a previous article on The News Wheel, I shed some light…
How Muppets Drive Cars: A Look Behind the Scenes
Way back in 1976, The Muppet Show hit the airwaves and started…
The Time “MBMBaM” Accidentally Made a Buick Ad
In episode 511 of the hit podcast "MBMBaM," the brother-hosts spend a great deal of time talking about the big, beautiful Buick Enclave.…
The ‘Pen Pineapple Apple Pen’ Guy Should be in Every Car Ad
The Pen Pineapple Apple Pen guy should be the frontman in every car commercial.…
Car-Sploitation Movie Spotlight: ‘Speedtrap’ (1977)
A while back on The News Wheel, I penned an article discussing…
Edward Scissorhands Has a Son, and He Drives a Lyriq
During Super Bowl LV, Cadillac gave us our first good look at the Cadillac Lyriq EV and introduced us to the son of Edward Scissorhands.…
Wayne and Garth Star in Totally Excellent Super Bowl Teaser Ad
Thanks to Wayne’s World, my entire childhood was filled with my father…
Fine, Let’s Talk About ‘Tokyo Drift’
"The Fast and The Furious: Tokyo Drift" is one of the dumbest movies of all time. But, hey, the cars and the setting look pretty.…
The Best Underrated Car Quotes in Film
There are tons of great quotes about cars or driving in film, but some of my favorites come from movies that aren't about cars or driving.…
Cinema’s Goofiest Car Chases: ‘Mitchell’ (1975)
If you’re a fan of so-bad-it’s-good cinema, you’re already well aware of…
The Truck Continuity Faux Pas in ‘Die Hard’
Ah yes, Die Hard. Everyone’s favorite Christmas movie that’s not technically a…
Rest Area Panic Is Real, and It’s Also the Worst
Should you stop? Should you press on? Cue anxiety.…
The Thrill and Threat of Driving to “Fury Road’s” OST
The soundtrack for "Mad Max: Fury Road" is so heart-pounding that I'd actually encourage you not to listen to it while driving.…
Terrible Car Snacks Nobody Talks About: The Third Lap
Some snacks don't take well to the road. Today, we talk about Warheads, why they're bad in cars, and why they're particularly bad for me.…
Cinema’s Goofiest Car Chases: ‘Samurai Cop’
It’s no secret that even the most objectively bad movies can make…
Apparently, There’s a Giant Bumblebee Statue in Oklahoma
If you’re a fan of the long-running Transformers franchise, the heroic Bumblebee…
Nissan Canada Offers Fun Virtual Meeting Backgrounds
Since the pandemic began, virtual meetings have become a way of life.…
Did My New Chair Make Me Better at Racing Games?
I recently set out to see if my new desk chair could improve my performance in three racing games. Here are the results of that experiment.…