Arriving in style: Seth Rogen and Michael J. Fox step out of the iconic DeLorean to present at the 89th Academy Awards While everyone is still in shock over the biggest blunder in the history of award show mix-ups, I’m over here fangirling from the presence of an iconic vehicle at the 89th Annual Academy…
“MALAISE FOREVER” It’s like the good people of Springfield said: Jimmy Carter truly is history’s greatest monster. Not because of his “malaise speech.” Not because of the “killer rabbit” incident. Not even because of his brother’s awful “Billy Beer”—but because of his anti-speeding stance, which almost sabotaged the making of the greatest time-traveling teen comedy…
Image: Terabass via WordPress When you think of Back to the Future, you’re virtually guaranteed to picture Doc Brown’s iconic time-traveling DeLorean — complete with its factory-made gull-wing doors and decidedly aftermarket flux capacitor. What you may not know that the film’s 1955 setting uses both plot-relevant and background vehicles to remarkable effect. Here are…
Could a new Back to the Future Ride be on its way to Universal Studios? Photo: Ryutaro Koma Great Scott! We’ve traveled back to 1989, when rumors of a Back to the Future ride at Universal Studios Orlando were floating around. Only this is 2015 instead. 8 years after the original Back to the Future: The…
If you’re shopping for accessories to install on your pickup truck, you… “Back to the Future” helped make the DeLorean an Icon, but it also showcases tons of beautiful Chevrolet vehicles that set the scene and sell the timeframe.… The Cadillac commercial that generated the most buzz during the 90th Academy… The idea of flying…
“Back to the Future” helped make the DeLorean an Icon, but it also showcases tons of beautiful Chevrolet vehicles that set the scene and sell the timeframe. While everyone is still in shock over the biggest blunder in the history of award show mix-ups, I’m over here fangirling from the presence of an iconic vehicle…
From the manure truck to the hoverboard, every vehicle from the Back to the Future franchise is on display We’re just eight months away from October 21, 2015—the date that Doc Brown, Marty McFly, and Elisabeth Shue (God, can never remember her character’s name…) flew their time-traveling DeLorean to in 1989’s Back to the Future…
You might say the 2022 Ford Ranger Splash is a splashy choice. And you should. Because it is Photo: Ford Nostalgia is in and the ’90s are back — not quite in Pog form yet, but give it time before somebody revives that property. But on the subject of revived properties that ’90s kids might…
Blizzard? Snow problem for the F-150 Lightning and Ford Intelligent Backup Power Photo: Ford Running down a list of every rad thing about the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning might take a while. From its super quick acceleration to its huge Mega Power Frunk, it’s not hard to see why Ford’s basically pre-sold its entire first…
Ford made a Very Gay Raptor truck (right) to make its thoughts on homophobia very, very clear Photo: Ford Ford has absolutely zero time and zero chill for homophobic nonsense. Recently, a troll on social media tried to down on the Ford Ranger Raptor by describing it as gay in a derogatory manner. So Ford…
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As you may know, Kia has a history of giving back to its local community as well as nationally to various organizations. The “Accelerate the Good” campaign started years ago and is still running strong, with Kia’s latest charitable endeavor arriving in the form of a $1.8 million donation. Kia’s Going Green: Check out the…
Even just a few years ago, the future of the Buick Regal line seemed rather uncertain. In response to this uncertainty, Buick made the bold choice to split the Regal into two separate models: the Buick Regal TourX and the Buick Regal Sportback. Ultimately, Buick’s bold move paid off, as Regal sales began to climb…
GM Fuel Cell Car (Photo: Siemans) You may remember about a decade ago when fuel cell technology was all the rage and automakers were touting it as the fuel of the future. Then, the economy came to a stop and so did the fuel cell cars—at least most of us thought it had. Now that…
Kia has come a long way since 1944 For more than 50 years, Kia has produced millions of vehicles — some of which are still being driven today in places like India, Mexico, Europe, and America. But have you ever wondered how Kia got its start? You probably know the brand is originally from South…
Vin Diesel is America’s most automobile-friendly actor—not only is his last name a type of fuel, but his first name is an acronym for a vehicle’s identification number. And while we’ve seen Vin behind the wheel of tons of different sports cars over the years, we’ve never seen him drive a classic DeLorean… Until now….
Hopefully, Cadillac’s vision of the future is a little less dystopian than the one featured in Blade Runner The Cadillac commercial that generated the most buzz during the 90th Academy Awards on Sunday gave audience members some brief glimpses at the upcoming Cadillac XT4 crossover. Of course, it wasn’t the only ad that Cadillac aired…
Photo: Wikimedia Commons Touch screens and infotainment systems probably seem like relatively recent automotive innovations — but Buick first integrated them back when the NES was a cutting-edge game console and Top Gun was playing in theaters. Check Out: New Buick models That’s right — in 1986, the Buick Riviera became the first production car…
After it was teased the next-generation Toyota Supra would debut at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, it seems almost pointless to announce that any other new Toyota would launch at the event in Switzerland; after all, what could possibly top the Supra? Still, this upcoming debut is an important one. Toyota announced today that the…
Photo: The News Wheel Everyone is a critic. This old saying especially applies to teens when their parents are behind the wheel. According to a new survey facilitated by OnePoll at the request of Smith Micro Software, three in 10 answers revealed it was the teen in the family who wears the badge of “backseat…
Photo: Chevrolet General Motors and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) recently announced that they would collaborate to reimagine how customers could use GM electric vehicles as on-demand power sources when needed. More Chevy EVs: Chevrolet reveals plans for electric Equinox and Blazer “We are really excited about this innovative collaboration with GM. Imagine a…
Goodbye, Russia, it’s been nice. But we won’t miss… all the ice. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles tends to do relatively well, year after year, throughout most of Europe. One exception to this trend is Russia. The automaker’s market in Russia has rapidly dwindled in the past few years. In fact, due to this situation, FCA has decided to…
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Photo: Pixaline Soon, rideshare services will provide consumers with more than just convenience. They’ll also give consumers the opportunity to help reduce emissions. Lyft recently announced its plan to start incorporating electric vehicles in its fleet. It will also add a new Green Mode feature in the Lyft app through which users can hail an EV…
Suicide doors are back with the Lincoln Continental 80th Anniversary Coach Door Edition Ask and (ask and ask and ask and) ye shall receive. Lincoln on Monday confirmed what we have long suspected and hoped for: the return of suicide doors for the Continental. The Lincoln Continental 80th Anniversary Coach Door Edition will bring back…
Taxis have a long history in New York City, often consisting entirely of a single model of car, like the Checker Marathon in the ’60s and ’70s, Chevy Caprices in the ’80s, and Ford Crown-Victorias after that. Since Ford stopped making the Crown Victoria in 2012, though, the taxi fleet has become a hodgepodge of…
Photo: Honda Honda left Formula 1 at the end of the 2021 season right as it finally found success, having powered Max Verstappen to the drivers’ world championship title. Had it stayed around, the Japanese manufacturer would have enjoyed even more success, as both Red Bull Racing and Verstappen are running away with the 2022…
2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV Photo: Chevrolet Chevrolet is broadening its lineup with the addition of more electrified options. The future looks bright for the automaker and for drivers who are looking to go green behind the wheel. Here are a couple of Chevy models, the Bolt EUV and Silverado Electric, you need on your electrified…
2019 Niro EV The new Kia Niro EV feels like it’s from the future in several ways. Sure, its range and relative affordability for an electric vehicle will usher in a new age of EVs, but it also sports some futuristic aesthetics. Let’s be honest; half of our excitement for future cars is how cool…
Could the platform for the Alfa Romeo Giulia be used for Future FCA vehicles? Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is investing a lot of time, energy, and money into relaunching the Alfa Romeo brand in the North American market. $2.7 billion has already been allocated toward the brand’s relaunch campaign, with another $2.68 billion set aside. Furthermore,…
Toyota’s FCV Concept Electric vehicles are the future. At least, that’s what we’ve been hearing from the auto industry for years now. Just look at the success Tesla has seen in recent years. But very recently, a big player in the alternative fuel game turned its back on electric vehicles as a viable long-range alternative…
Powermat Wireless Charging as seen in the 2015 Cadillac ATS Photo: © General Motors Some of you may very well recall the great and lengthy war waged between VHS and Betamax in the 1980s, the result of which determined the state of home entertainment for a decade or so thereafter. Similar battles between brands and…
Say goodbye to another car nameplate: the Buick Regal. According to Buick,… General Motors’ decision to idle several of its North American plants is… Even just a few years ago, the future of the Buick Regal… The 2019 Buick Regal Avenir is on the way, and now a… Late last month, Buick revealed that the…
Photo: Chevrolet The future of the car looks to be electric, and General Motors is doing what it can to secure what it needs for batteries. The company just revealed a new partnership with Controlled Thermal Resources of California for access to American-sourced lithium. Looking For Capability and Power? Check out the updates coming for…
The City of Tomorrow, Decades and Decades From Now Unless you are a nihilist (which is, let’s face it, not a difficult disposition to justify these days), you have some vision for the future. Maybe it’s as simple as knowing what you want to have for dinner tomorrow—beef stroganoff, for example. Perhaps it’s something as…
Ford of Europe successfully reopened some key production lines on May 4 after a seven-week layoff Photo: Ford As announced last week, Ford of Europe successfully restarted its production lines on Monday, marking the Blue Oval’s first major foray into returning to vehicle manufacturing. The relaunch is part of a multi-phased approach that will slowly…
Welcome once again to In the Rearview, where we bring you some of the top stories on The News Wheel from the past week. This time, we are taking a journey from past, to the present, to the future, starting with a look back at some of the dumbest drivers on the road: red light…
Lexus has brought an all-new concept crossover to the North American International Auto Show, and the opening line of its press release on the subject show just how excited and proud the brand is about it: “Like molten metal being forged into a fine Japanese sword, the lines of the Lexus LF-1 Limitless concept have…
The 2021 Ford Bronco Sport, Bronco two-door, and Bronco four-door Photo: Ford Ford is turning its iconic Bronco into its own outdoor brand, and it’s looking to build a community and create experiences for enthusiasts across America. In addition to the launch of the all-new 2021 Bronco and Bronco Sport, Ford is supporting a fan…
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This year has been pretty fun for me, car-wise. I bought new… October 21st, as you probably well know, is Back to the Future… If you aren’t familiar with Kate McKinnon now, you better start brushing… Ford’s 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine has earned widespread acclaim and a number of… Ford Sollers, a joint venture in Russia,…
Kind of like this one, but red. Photo: Pedro Ribeiro Simões via Flickr Some cars are iconic. The DeLorean from Back to the Future. The Ecto-1 from Ghostbusters. The eponymous Herbie from The Love Bug series. The one thing all of these vehicles have in common is that the general public knows and associates them…
Could “Back to the Future II’s” Mr. Fusion ever be a reality?… October 21st is Back to the Future Day, and it seems like… October 21st, as you probably well know, is Back to the Future…
Could “Back to the Future II’s” Mr. Fusion ever be a reality?… Anyone who has ever attended mass knows that the service can be… While there are many ways to travel, cars remain some of the… It has been a pretty good year for rapper Wiz Khalifa. Not… This is not a drill! Fans of…
Could “Back to the Future II’s” Mr. Fusion ever be a reality?… Nissan continues to propel sustainable mobility forward. This time, its efforts center in… A new list of the world’s top green companies called Carbon Clean200… John D. Rockefeller’s Standard Oil Company was at one time the… BMW donated a new BMW i3 to…
Image: Terabass via WordPress Ah, “Back to the Future II,” the film that promised us self-lacing shoes, hoverboards, flying cars, dehydrated pizza, and the abolition of lawyers — all by the year 2015! While some of those predictions have come true to a degree — Nike did begin a line of self-lacing shoes, but they…
The idea of flying cars is one that has floated around human minds at least ever since cars were invented, but despite Back to the Future Part II’s optimism that we would have invented them by now, it’s clear that many of us have put the idea on the backburner and decided “maybe it’s a…
Lost in the hype of Back to the Future day, which was highlighted by Toyota unveiling the 2016 Mirai in rather spectacular fashion, was the fact that mechanics at OmniAuto were able to turn a already beautiful Ford GT into a custom machine that both Marty McFly and Doc Brown would be proud to time…
In the arena of exploitation cinema, there is no genre that hasn’t… Could “Back to the Future II’s” Mr. Fusion ever be a reality?… General Motors has issued a recall on approximately 49,000 of its vehicles. The… Sitting proudly at the smaller end of Chevrolet’s SUV lineup is one… There were more cars and trucks sold…
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