Vehicular Viewing: New to Streaming for August 2021
Love all things automotive? Check out these car-related movies and television shows coming to Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, HBO Max, and Disney Plus in August. With summer winding down, there’s no better time to settle in and find something new on your favorite streaming service. Silverado Showdown: Find out how Chevrolet’s bestselling truck beats the competition […]
5 Car Museums in Texas
Like many states, Texas is home to several car museums well worth checking out. From large collections to small, here are five car museums in Texas to visit. Austin Rock & Roll Car Museum A trip to the Austin Rock & Roll Car Museum is a must for every automotive enthusiast, though you’ll need to […]
Nissan Highlights Vintage and New Mix of Models at Car Show
Nissan is mixing it up at this year’s annual Japanese Classic Car Show (JCCS) by showcasing two new 2018 models—the second-generation Nissan Leaf and the Nissan 370Z Heritage Edition—alongside some more seasoned vehicles—a 50th anniversary celebrating 1972 Datsun 510, the race worthy competitor 1994 Nissan D21 Hardbody Bonneville, and the record-holding 1970 Datsun 240Z F/GT […]
Check out the World’s Fastest VW Beetle
We all know that the VW Beetle is a zippy little vehicle, but have you really had the opportunity to see this car race along as fast as it can? Volkswagen wanted to put the Beetle LSR to the test, so it was taken out to the famous Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, and what […]
660cc Honda S-Dream Streamliner Sets Land Speed Record
This past weekend in Utah, the S-Dream Streamliner hit 261.875 mph, the fastest speed ever recorded by a Honda vehicle. And it did so with an engine that’s smaller and less powerful than the V6 in a new Accord. But size and horsepower aren’t everything, as proven by the aerodynamic Honda S-Dream, which set a […]
Ohio State University, Venturi Collaborate to Smash Electric Car Speed Record
Way back in 2010, French firm Venturi (mostly known for its oddball electric cars) and Ohio State University teamed up to create a vehicle that would break the record for fastest land speed for an electric vehicle, which at the time had stood at 245.5 mph. They destroyed the standing record with a speed of 307.7 […]
Review: Don Keefe’s ‘Pontiac Concept and Show Cars’ from CarTech Books
The Pontiac brand has been six feet underground for roughly six years, but its presence remains very much alive today. On your daily drive, you are still likely to see plenty of late-model G6s, G8s, Vibes, and Azteks on the road, and you will no doubt find a few Bonnevilles or GTOs at any […]
1970 Chevelle SS Cameos on Mad Men Finale
Last night, AMC aired the final episode of Mad Men, a seminal television drama that followed the lives, loves, and benders of 1960s advertising executives. A lot happened, and we’ll try not to spoil any of the big plot developments for you, but it should be noted that the very first shot of the Mad […]
GM Arlington Assembly Celebrates 10 Millionth Vehicle
It’s a big year for the GM Arlington Assembly Center in Arlington, Texas: not only is the manufacturing plant still enjoying its 60th anniversary, but it just rolled out its ten millionth vehicle. The milestone vehicle in question was a 2015 Chevy Suburban, a model which is itself celebrating 80 years of continuous production. (You […]
Cool Car Cinema: 11 Best Automotive Documentary Films, Ranked
Hollywood blockbusters have nothing on the excitement, history, and heart of true automobile passion. The thrilling authenticity of actual motorsport footage and real-life interviews can’t be replicated by actors or stunt crews. That’s why nothing beats a good car-themed documentary. Because of that, we thought it was time to share our favorites. We couldn’t limit our choices […]
Behind the Badge: Revealing the Secrets of Pontiac’s Emblem
Discover the history of the Arrowhead, an iconic automotive logo
It’s a shame the defunct Pontiac brand didn’t make it out of the Great Recession. After developing a hundred-year legacy of stylish, affordable vehicles, the automaker’s doors were closed by General Motors in 2010. Even though no new Pontiac models are arriving at dealerships anymore, the “zombie” brand still lives on in its recognizable, pointed […]
Chevy Buys Portland State Carbon Credits – To Retire Them
Chevrolet will be buying several Portland State carbon credits as part of the brand’s voluntary carbon reduction initiative, meaning that Chevy won’t be buying the credits to use, but to retire. The Portland State carbon credits bought in the transaction are worth two and a half years of energy efficiency projects, which totals about 1,500 […]
4.7 Million Cars Affected by Latest Airbag Defect Recall
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced yesterday an airbag defect recall of epic proportions, but in this, the year of the recall, is anyone really surprised? In total, 4.7 million vehicles are affected, and NHTSA is reporting that at least four people have died as a result of this defect. Drivers whose cars […]
Romantic Road Trip Movies: Forces of Nature Review
At the conclusion of the 20th century, before Sandra Bullock and Ben Affleck were Oscar pets, they briefly converged for a cross-country whirlwind from the director of Harriet the Spy. Affleck is miscast as a nervous, uptight writer and Bullock is miscast as a free-spirited seductress in a pessimistic, tonally-confused film attempting to undermine romantic comedy stereotypes. Although […]
Carpool Deville to be the World’s Fastest Hot Tub
We’ve seen some lame attempts at converting a car into a pool, but this one, the Cadillac Carpool Deville, is brilliant—because it had real engineers behind the design wheel, of course. The engineers behind the Carpool Deville hope to take it to the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah on August 9th, to set the record […]
Video: Honda Mean Mower Is World’s Fastest Lawnmower
Cuts your grass when you’re not looking, speeds away before you can say thank you
I don’t claim to know much about lawn mowers. Growing up, when my dad made me mow the lawn, I had such bad allergies that I had to wear a face mask, gloves, and long pants and a long-sleeved shirt, regardless of how freaking hot Ohio would get. Suffice it to say, I did not […]