Nissan Benefits from 'Star Wars' Connection

This August, well in advance of the Rogue One: A Star Wars Story premiere, it was announced that the Star Wars franchise would be working with several brands, forming partnerships with the likes of Nissan, Verizon, General Mills, Gillette, and Duracell to promote the new movie. Lucasfilm also partnered with Uber to add Star Wars fun and exclusive content to rides, and worked…

Star Wars Themed Fiat 500e Mesmerizes the Audience at the LA Auto Show

Custom Painted Fiat 500e “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Stormtrooper Science fiction fans had to love the new Fiat 500e that was recently showcased at the 2015 LA Auto Show; since the vehicle drew inspiration from the upcoming movie, Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Looking For A New Car? Check out these tips for first-time car…

YouTubers Build Real-Life Star Wars Speeders to Drive Around NYC on Halloween

YouTubers Jesse Wellens and Casey Neistat always take Halloween to the next level and this year, they did not disappoint. The two creators have a tradition of designing crazy costumes for Halloween and making their way around a city, filming reactions of the costumes for a video. One year, they even snowboarded through the streets of New…

What Cars Would the Characters of Star Wars Drive?

The new Star Wars movie comes out in December, and we have a whole summer to get hyped up for it. Ever since the first movie trailer came out, the world famous space series has been showing up all over the place. The newest addition is this awesome image from CJ Pony Parts that shows…

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The Vehicles of “Star Wars” Are Aerodynamic Disasters

Battling in the atmosphere can be a real “drag” Photo: Lucasfilm Ltd./ Disney As far as science fiction series go, the Star Wars franchise has always played pretty fast and loose with its physics. That tends to happen when you have a cast of characters who can move objects and shoot lightning using “the Force.”…

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Dive Into The World Of ‘Star Wars’ at Nissan Dealerships

Nissan’s partnership with Lucasfilm is giving Star Wars fans a lot of car fun to look forward to in the coming months. The brand transformed its lineup into special show cars representing major characters in the films, and it’s all but guaranteed that Nissan will be bringing the Star Wars galaxy to the major motor…

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The Mystery of the Missing Star Wars Toyota Celica

The 1977 Toyota Celica Liftback The Star Wars saga began back in 1977 with the release of the original film. Back in the pre-internet era, Toyota decided to celebrate the release of the classic movie by teaming up with 20th Century Fox to create a Star Wars Celica and give it away to one lucky…

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Star Wars has been a cultural phenomenon for well over four decades,… We all know and love the classic Star Wars ships like X-Wings and The Millenium Falcon. But the galaxy’s most luxurious ride is actually a Buick Electra.… The Mario Kart series of racing games is considered to be one… As far as science…

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Director Ron Howard Releases Image of Mysterious Steering Wheel from “Solo: A Star Wars Story”

Han Solo himself probably doesn’t know which vehicle this wheel belongs to Photo: Lucasfilm Ltd./ Disney It seems like only a month ago that Star Wars: The Last Jedi was released in theaters nationwide, but it has actually only been three weeks. Still, that hasn’t stopped emmerging news, rumors, and speculation surrounding the next addition to the…

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Nissan Rogue Star Wars Edition Gets Unboxing Treatment

Whenever a new piece of technology is released to the public, there are many “unboxing” videos that make it on to YouTube. That usually doesn’t apply to cars simply because they don’t come in boxes, but Nissan (which is no stranger to putting cars in boxes) decided to change that. Lewis Hilsenteger of Unbox Therapy…

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‘Star Wars’ Visited New York with Nissan

The Nissan Rogue has been gaining a lot of popularity in recent months, partially thanks to the special edition of the crossover released to celebrate the latest addition to the Star Wars science fiction franchise, Rogue One.  In fact, according to The Car Connection, the Nissan Rogue is now actually the fourth bestselling vehicle in…

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2017 Nissan Rogue Priced

The 2017 Nissan Rogue has recently gone on sale at dealerships nationwide, which means it officially has a price tag. This year is sure to be an exciting one for the Rogue, thanks to the introduction of the Nissan Rogue Hybrid and the model’s partnership with the latest film in the Star Wars franchise.  The…

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It is fairly common practice nowadays for large stores like Kroger and… The Star Wars films give us an exciting glimpse into the future… Billboard reports that the Alliance of Artists and Recording Companies (AARC) have…

Darth Vader Car Debuts Today at Comic-Con

Yes, really: a Darth Vader Car. That’s right, Star Wars fans. Mattel is unveiling a life-size, fully operational Darth Vader Car at San Diego Comic-Con today (July 23). No word yet on if the engine sounds like someone hooked up to a very loud breathing tube. The reason for this incredibly awesome and incredibly dark…

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Porsche has teamed up with Lucasfilm, the production company behind Star Wars,… Every automaker follows common patterns and attributes when designing its vehicles so… As many automakers do, Lexus puts a lot of thought into its vehicles’… If you were asked to describe what a Mitsubishi vehicle looked like or… Earlier this year, Subaru unveiled the redesigned…

BMW Stormtrooper: This IS the Drive You're Looking For! [Gallery]

Our entire staff of professional writers can’t even begin to describe how badass this picture is. Photo: Vilner “Now, young Skywalker, you… will… drive!” Bulgarian tuning company Vilner has combined two things we love: hot cars and Star Wars! We want to tell you all about it, but we’ll try not to overwhelm you with too…

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Porsche has just launched the Porsche Augmented Reality Visualizer App, a new… Nissan’s partnership with Lucasfilm is giving Star Wars fans a lot of… Honda really wants you to know that the all-new 2018 Accord is… Art comes to life through various forms, mediums, and techniques. In that same… When it comes to choosing the ideal…

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The Best Disney Plus Movies for Auto Enthusiasts

Photo: Disney The newest heavy hitter in the world of streaming services, Disney Plus boasts a treasure trove of groundbreaking animated films, childhood classics, and — eventually — all of the Marvel and Star Wars movies. Lovers of cars (and, uh, Cars) will find plenty to enjoy on Disney Plus, and I’ve sifted through all…

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Many people, particularly film buffs, know about the Cannes Film Festival. A… “Battle Test: A Nissan 360-Degree Virtual Reality Experience” is the latest example… Late last year, Nissan announced that it was partnering with Lucasfilm for… This August, well in advance of the Rogue One: A Star Wars Story premiere,… When people think of California conventions that…

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Star Wars has been a cultural phenomenon for well over four decades,… This article is sponsored by Brakes Hub. Today, vehicles play an indispensable… Last month, General Motors pushed out the old and welcomed the new… It is in our nature to want our cars to go faster,… Modern motorists who have been involved in…

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Ford Reveals Mustang, F-150 Raptor LEGO Sets

LEGO Speed Champions Ford Mustang Set There are only three things that are certain in life: death, taxes, and LEGO media tie-in lines. Ford is the latest to get in on the action, joining Doctor Who and Star Wars as LEGO’s most recent acquisition as part of the LEGO Speed Champions line. Awesome New Fords: Petty’s…

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The first trailer for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker recently premiered… To say that Nissan loves the Star Wars franchise would be the… Out of all the various vehicles that are featured throughout the Star Wars… Space-based vehicles have always been iconic and important aspects of the Star… With an upcoming release date of May…

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HondaVac Sweeps Us Off Our Feet With “Spokescrumbs”

In order to promote the 2014 Odyssey, which boasts the first-ever in-vehicle vacuum cleaner, Honda has launched a new ad campaign showing the HondaVAC’s effectiveness against the assorted kinds of crud that may be lurking beneath the seats.  To help drive the point home, Honda has tapped the familiar vocal talents of actors Neil Patrick…

'Adam Ruins Everything' Takes On Electric Cars

If you have access to truTV (or CollegeHumor’s YouTube channel), you are probably familiar with Adam Conover and his show Adam Ruins Everything. As the name implies, each episode tackles a new subject matter for Adam to ruin, like the US elections, weddings, and social media. In a recent episode that tackled being green, Adam proceeded to…

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While many people decide to fly into the Orlando airport to visit Walt Disney World in Florida, some families choose to drive. Doing so has plenty of perks, from having the freedom to leave the Disney bubble to get fresh groceries to being able to bring much more for your trip than an airline would…

Fiat Chrysler Joins Forces with Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice in New Ad Campaign

The 2016 Jeep Renegade Dawn of Justice Edition is part of Fiat Chrysler’s new partnership with Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Batman has an entirely new partner in his fight against Superman—Fiat Chrysler. The Italian-American carmaker recently announced it is joining a one-of-a-kind co-branded partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice….

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For both Ford Motor Company and Walt Disney, the 1964 New York… Transformers television shows have existed since the first iteration of the franchise… Jeep recently shocked the automotive world when it announced that it was… Compact disc (CD) players used to be a standard among in-vehicle features.… This summer, Disney and Pixar are reuniting…

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Transformers television shows have existed since the first iteration of the franchise debuted back in 1984. However, the Autobots and Decipticons are now preparing to enter a whole new media domain: streaming. Industry reports indicate that a new Transformers show will be making its way to Netflix next year. A Look Into Transformers Lore: What…

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Recently, Nissan unveiled its first foray into the exciting world of LEGO… The LEGO brand of building blocks has stood the test of time… The 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 High Country is a stunning vehicle, and… The Stig is undeniably the world’s most famous test driver. With his iconic…     The LEGO® Company has released many…

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Snowkhana is back once again, and since it’s dropping coincides with the… If you are one of those people who will always think of… The following statement was placed on the official Instagram account for the… We all remember that amazing VW commercial during 2011’s big game. A… In case you might have missed it,…

How to Get Around Walt Disney World

Modes of transportation at the “Most Magical Place on Earth” Photo: Clément Bardot The Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, is a lot larger than many first-time visitors realize. In fact, the property covers approximately 25,000 acres, or right around 40 square miles. With four theme parks, two water parks, and more than…

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No More Touchscreens With the Kia V-Touch

We know we’ve been writing a lot about Kia’s booth at CES 2019, but there’s so much cool technology going on there that it’s hard not to. We’ve already covered self-parking, self-charging car concepts and the SEED/BIRD cars, so now let’s move on to one of Kia’s other exciting innovations that’s a little closer at…

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Remembering the Micro Machines Phenomenon

It’s all fun and games until a parent steps on one of these little things… Photo: Moxmarco via CC When most people think of tiny toy cars, their minds understandably turn to Hot Wheels. While it’s true that Hot Wheels have cornered the market on small, collectable vehicles, there was a time when they weren’t…

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Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy Opens at Disney's Hollywood Studios on March 31

Ka-Chow about that? If you wanted to learn how to be a high-speed racer, who would be the best candidate for your teacher? Dale Earnhardt Jr.? Danica Patrick? What about Lightning McQueen? That’s the premise of a new attraction coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, entitled Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy. Getting Around in Orlando: Top travel tips…

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Cadillac vehicles and golf are a logical match, so it’s fitting that… The eagerly anticipated 2019 Cadillac XT4 will start showing up at dealerships… When anything big, good or bad, happens in the world, you’ll be… Earlier this year, GM made the executive decision to pause targeted advertising on… At the New York International Auto Show,…

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One of the most fun parts of buying a new vehicle is… Headed to college this fall? Here are our three top Chevy models… The Chevrolet Trax is the brand’s compact urban-friendly crossover. It combines the… Chevrolet has a history of acing J.D. Power Dependability Awards. The brand’s… The Chicago Auto Show is almost on…

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Vehicular Viewing: New to Streaming for October 2021

From beloved classics to brand-new releases, October will usher in plenty of fresh streaming options for gearheads. If you love seeing cars on the big or small screen, here’s a look at some of the coming month’s top movies and TV shows that will scratch your itch for vehicular action. Award-Winning GM Vehicles: Discover the…

Nissan Gains Country Music Credentials With Blake Shelton

Considering that Nissan North America’s office is in Nashville, Tennessee, you would think that it would be an easy thing for the automaker to form partnerships with country music artists. However, while many of its vehicles are made in the United States, it is still considered a Japanese car company, which carries some stigma in…

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