Ford Working on a Twin-Turbo Godzilla V8: Report
Ford is pushing its chips to the middle of the table with electrification, but it doesn’t seem that it’s totally done with internal combustion engines just yet. A report says that the automaker is developing a twin-turbocharged version of its massive 7.3-liter V8, affectionately known as Godzilla. One Muscular Truck: 2021 Ford F-150 flexes again, […]
Underrated Car Chases: ‘Godzilla Raids Again’ (1955)
There are few fictional characters with as varied and wide-ranging a history as Godzilla. Today, the creature is most-often associated with things like monster fights, cinematic cheese, and — if you’re a regular reader of The News Wheel — some silly car chases. However, not all of Godzilla’s vehicle-related escapades are goofy chuckle-fests. In fact, […]
Cinema’s Goofiest Car Chases: ‘Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah’ (1991)
Let’s face it: Godzilla isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. The Big G has a rich, nearly 67-year history across the globe, and March of 2021 will see Godzilla vs. Kong — his 36th film — released in theaters and on HBO Max. As previously covered on The News Wheel, the long-running franchise is surprisingly well-versed […]
Cinema’s Goofiest Car Chases: ‘Godzilla’ (1998)
Ah yes, the cinematic car chase. No action/adventure movie is complete without a high-speed pursuit of some kind, and even the most misunderstood films tend to have memorable car-chase moments. In a previous article for The News Wheel, I highlighted one such goofy scene from the 1973 kaiju flick Godzilla vs. Megalon. But if you […]
Updates to the 2020 Nissan GT-R Nismo: Godzilla Gets Lighter and Faster
Even though the Nissan R35 GT-R has been in the same generation for over a decade, the automaker doesn’t seem to be in a hurry to replace good old Godzilla. For the 2020 model year, this classic is lighter, faster, and better engineered. Here’s a look at how Nissan did it. Shop Smarter: Learn about […]
Cinema’s Goofiest Car Chases: “Godzilla vs. Megalon”
For almost as long as movies have existed, there has also existed that most beloved of cinematic cliches: the car chase. The weird and wonderful world of motion pictures has no shortage of them, and they range from exciting and evocative to ridiculous or just plain nuts. For this installment of “Cinema’s Goofiest Car Chases,” […]
Genesis Motors Reveals Man Behind the Godzilla Mask in New Video
If there’s one giant monster that’s left a humongous footprint on our hearts–and our cities–it’s Godzilla. A beast of magnificent power and popularity, the Japanese creation began as a bleak post-WWII metaphor but evolved into a big lug that beat the snot out of dozens of invading creatures. If you’ve not grown up watching Godzilla and […]
Godzilla Fiat Commercial is Scary for Wrong Reasons
I'm not a superstitious man, but the tangential connection to Puff Daddy that the Godzilla Fiat commercial creates has me nervous.
If you’re not entirely aware, then it’s probably best that somebody inform you that there is going to be a new Godzilla film in theaters next Friday. If you have somehow made it through the entirety of 2014 to this point without having heard that The King of the Monsters will be storming through theaters […]
“Godzilla Craves Italian” Ad Shows Big Monster Munching on Fiats
An incredibly bizarre but intriguing Fiat ad dropped today called “Godzilla Craves Italian,” in which Godzilla has a hankering for, you guessed it, Italian. But it’s not linguini on the menu; oh no, instead it is any Fiat 500 he can sink his teeth into. The “Godzilla Craves Italian” commercial surfaced only a couple weeks […]
Meet Chevy’s 1,004-HP Crate Engine, Shai-Hulud of Engines
The engine is so ridiculously large and powerful that it has transported my brain back to a pre-adult state.
King Kong Drives a VW in this Amazing Vintage Commercial
When it comes to Hollywood icons, few are as big — pun intended — as King Kong. Since his debut in the groundbreaking 1933 original film that started it all, the oversized ape has enjoyed continued pop-cultural relevance and has done everything from performing on Broadway to fighting Godzilla — twice! But did you know […]
New Campaign Pits Mustang Mach-E v. Everything
Ford launched a new campaign this week called Mustang Mach-E v. Everything. With five short ads, Ford looks to change the public perception of electric vehicles by having it prove its mettle against lightning, DNA, and rocket science. Mustang Mach-E Also Takes on Time: Upcoming GT Performance Edition is stupid, stupid fast One question up […]
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 goldmine that is the 1970s. From crazy kung fu flicks to cheap sci-fi schlock, this was definitely an exploitation-heavy decade. It was also a period stuffed with low-budget crime dramas, some better than others. One of the best-known examples of this genre […]
Cinema’s Goofiest Car Chases: ‘Samurai Cop’
It’s no secret that even the most objectively bad movies can make for great, hilarious viewing. And when it comes to the weird and wonderful world of “so-bad-it’s-good” cinema, there’s nothing quite like Samurai Cop. One look at that ridiculous title, and you know you’re in for an over-the-top good time. Thanks to its bad […]
Nissan Canada Offers Fun Virtual Meeting Backgrounds
Since the pandemic began, virtual meetings have become a way of life. To help put some personality back into your Zoom calls, Nissan Canada has cooked up a series of background images for your enjoyment. Here’s a closer look at some of the most entertaining picks of the bunch. Stay Safe at Home: Shop online […]
Ford Spain Offers Free PlayStation 5 with Explorer Plug-in Hybrid
You’ve got to hand it to the Ford Motor Company for coming up with a really smart sales promo for its Explorer Plug-in Hybrid. Any customer who purchases a Ford Explorer Plug-In Hybrid in Spain will also get a free PlayStation 5. Take that, scalpers. No Scalping Needed: The Ford Bronco is coming, and you […]
History of the Nissan GT-R
When it finally arrived on American soil in 2008, the Nissan GT-R was already dubbed “Godzilla” by the press because of its fire-breathing reputation throughout Japan. It completely changed America’s idea of what a Nissan was (a boring sedan). The GT-R continues to make a huge splash throughout the country and has become known as […]
Report: New Windsor V8 Coming to Next-Gen Mustang
Last month, Ford Motor Company of Canada and Unifor ratified a new three-year deal ensuring the future of Oakville Assembly Complex and Windsor Engine. A new 6.X-liter engine program at Windsor is among the wins for Unifor, and a whirlwind of speculation suggests that will result in a massive V8 for the next-generation Ford Mustang. […]