Infographic: Vehicle Breakdown Lessons From Movies
If you’ve ever broken down on the road, you’re not alone. Rather than panic when this happens to you, it’s better to prepare for the inevitable. Here are some good lessons on how to deal with vehicle breakdowns from the world of movies. Provided by Halfords Autocentre
Trailer for the Latest Pixar Movie “Onward” Features Two Elf Brothers Driving a Van
Pixar once again returns to the automotive world in its latest feature film, where the mythical meets the suburban
This summer, Disney and Pixar are reuniting Buzz, Woody, and all your favorite toys for Toy Story 4. After the release of the fourth installment of Toy Story, Pixar is reportedly returning to a lineup of original movies, taking a break from the sequels and prequels it has produced in recent years. The next Pixar […]
10 Campy B-Movies About Cars
Have some cheese with your popcorn with these enjoyably hokey flicks
Classic films like Bullitt, The Fast and the Furious, and The Italian Job receive all the attention when talking about memorable car-themed movies. But where’s the love for zany, low-budget car cinema? Sure, they don’t have the budget or the quality of Hollywood blockbusters, but these low-budget movies about cars can be just as entertaining […]
New Jeep Gladiator Ads Use Dialogue from the “Gladiator” Movie
With its new ads, Jeep asks, "Are you not entertained?"
The 91st Academy Awards were held last night, with Green Book winning the award for Best Picture. It’s been 18 years since that title was awarded to Gladiator during the 73rd Academy Awards, but it’s the film’s influence on popular culture continues to this day. Take, for example, the recent advertising campaign for the Jeep […]
Mattel and Warner Bros. Are Teaming Up for a Hot Wheels Movie
The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part arrives at movie theaters nationwide today. Five years ago, the first LEGO Movie proved that a film based on a line of toys could truly be a success, both commercially and critically. Now, another toyline will evidently try its luck at a major motion picture franchise. Warner Bros. […]
LEGO Movie Stars and 2019 Silverado 1500 High Country Featured in New Chevy Ads
The 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 High Country is a stunning vehicle, and it’s even cooler when it’s made out of LEGOS. The LEGO-made 2019 Silverado 1500 High Country model along with stars of The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part are featured components of Chevy’s new Silverado advertising campaign released today that graces Twitter, Facebook, […]
UPDATE: Four Chevy Camaros Featured in the “Transformers” Movies Sell for $500,000 at Barrett-Jackson Auction
Last weekend, Barrett-Jackson held its annual auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. Among the many vehicles to cross the auction block were four Chevrolet Camaros featured in the popular Transformers movies. The winning bid for these four vehicles was reportedly $500,000. An Automotive History Lesson: The history of Chevrolet The Chevrolet Camaro served as the alternate form […]
John Travolta-Starring ‘Trading Paint’ Sure Looks Like a Movie All Right
John Travolta had a pretty productive 2018 if only because he starred in Gotti, one of the most hilariously bad films of the year. If the official trailer for Trading Paint — and the haircut he’s sporting in the Fred Durst-directed (yes, that Fred Durst) Moose — is any indication, Mr. Saturday Night Fever could […]
How Do Period Films Acquire Classic Cars for Historic Movie Sets?
Have you ever noticed the abundance of vintage vehicles lining city streets in period films set in the early 20th century? Surrounding the movie characters — be they a 1950s family or 1920s mobsters — are dozens of pristine cars from that time period. Classic cars are an essential set dressing in historic films needed […]
Wahlmusic, Wahlmovies, Wahlburgers, and Now … Wahlberg Chevrolet
Always on the lookout for new opportunities, Marky Mark just teamed up with his business partner to buy a Chevy dealership in Columbus, Ohio
Now that he’s topped the pop charts as Marky Mark, established himself as one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, tricked out a Toyota Sienna, and opened a burger chain with brothers Paul and Donnie, what worlds are left for Mark Wahlberg to conquer? Auto sales, it turns out. Wahlberg recently teamed up with Jay Feldman to […]
Do Filmmakers Crash Real, Expensive Cars in Movie Stunts?
Think back on the action movies you’ve watched over the last couple years. How many of them involved fiery car explosions and intense, metal-twisting crashes? If you’re a gearhead, you’ve probably cringed every time you’ve seen a nice car destroyed on screen and wondered, “Did they really just destroy that expensive supercar?” We’ll let you in […]
Where Is the Pizza Planet Truck in Each Pixar Movie?
Discover the hidden location of this delivery vehicle in each of the films that Pixar has produced
Over the years, Pixar has become famous for the extraordinary number of cameos and secret references it scatters throughout its movies. Sometimes, these cameos can be used to advertise an upcoming film in Pixar’s lineup, such as when a child is seen reading a Mr. Incredible comic during Finding Nemo. In other instances, an image […]
Superhero Cars: Automotive Brand Sponsorships in Marvel Movies
Acura, Audi, Chevy, Ford, and Lexus all make appearances in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Who would’ve ever thought that superhero movies like Guardians of the Galaxy and Thor: Ragnarok would be the highest-grossing films of the year? These days, Marvel’s live-action feature films are box office gold, raking in millions of dollars globally. Not only are these adventure flicks money-making opportunities for producers and the studio, they’re prime real estate for companies […]
Top 5 Worst Car Salesmen from Movies
When most people think of a stereotypical used car salesman, they imagine a slimy grease ball that’s just trying to get as much money as possible. Over the years, many films haven’t necessarily helped this stereotype, with multiple characters representing the very worst qualities that many people abhor. After a recent viewing of the film […]
Dodges in Films Through the Decades: 5 Movies Starring Dodge Vehicles
A collection of the most iconic Dodge models to dart across the silver screen
Movies that involve cars more often than not involve car chases. When you have a big chase scene set up, you want a vehicle that packs a lot of power and possesses a ton of muscle. So it should come as no surprise that plenty of feature films feature Dodge vehicles. From classic models to […]
6 Classic Halloween Movie Monsters Re-imagined as Cars
The autumn season brings cooler temperatures and changing leaves–as well as frightening ghosts and ghouls! This is the perfect time of year to pop in an old VHS of a classic scary movie and have a scream. Speaking of scary movies, did you know that some of the famous Universal Pictures monsters from the silver […]
Hollywood Hondas: 4 Movies Featuring Your Favorite Cars
While Honda cars are known for their reliability and longevity, they can also be powerful and exciting. Over the years, Hollywood has chosen numerous Honda cars to appear in movies, including the following four. Your Next Car: Meet the 2017 Honda Accord Sedan [wptab name=”Pulp Fiction (1994)”] 1980 Honda Civic from Pulp Fiction Pulp Fiction […]
5 Movies Featuring Chevy Cars
Chevy is one of the most iconic American carmakers thanks to classic models like the Chevelle, El Camino, and Corvette. Unsurprisingly, the brand’s cars have appeared in a wide variety of movies and TV shows over the years, including old-school models and brand-new ones. Here are just five of the best known. Guns of (High-Strength) […]
