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 Aaron Widmar

Best Ideas for Car-Themed Halloween Costumes

Best Ideas for Car-Themed Halloween Costumes

Automotive costumes for gearheads young and old

Picking a clever Halloween costume that will impress your friends without costing you an arm and a leg (unless that’s the look you’re going for) can be a challenge. And going to the costume store to buy an outfit limits you to whatever blockbuster movie and pop culture references are trending. Whatever happened to clever costumes for […]

 The News Wheel

Boy Wears Hot Dog Costume for Picture Day, Gets a Wienermobile Visit

Boy Wears Hot Dog Costume for Picture Day, Gets a Wienermobile Visit

Though most children finalize their costumes in the days before Halloween, one of them decided to pull out his costume a bit early. Maine fourth-grader Jake Arsenault wore a hot dog costume for school pictures. What he got was a unique school ID picture and a personal visit from the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile.  Sleek and […]

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Mike Trout, Clayton Kershaw, Guy in a Bear Costume Parade Through Cincinnati

Mike Trout, Clayton Kershaw, Guy in a Bear Costume Parade Through Cincinnati

As the Official Vehicle of Major League Baseball, Chevrolet had a major presence in Cincinnati this week for the 2015 MLB All-Star Game at Great American Ball Park. The 2016 Camaro was on display at the T-Mobile FanFest downtown, and Chevy even had new Equinox SUVs taxiing people from the FanFest convention to the ballpark. […]

 Rain Blanken

8 Best Homemade Transformers Costumes on Earth

8 Best Homemade Transformers Costumes on Earth

Transforming Transformer costumes that turn into cars, roll-out, and even light up.

Yes, the title is a bit dramatic, but we’re talking galaxy-saving robots here, so you’ll forgive my excitement. Since the first live-action Transformers movie* came out in 2007, costumers have been struggling to emulate the finer details of the Autobots and Decepticons. Hey, something wonderful and creative has to come out of those films. With […]

 Catherine Hiles

How to Protect Your Car From Theft This Halloween

How to Protect Your Car From Theft This Halloween

Halloween is a fun holiday, full of candy and cool costumes. But with so many strangers coming to your house, it can also be a prime time for car thieves to steal your car right from your driveway. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, Halloween was the third-biggest holiday for car thefts in 2018, […]

 DeAnn Owens

Glow Guards Available Now at Nissan Dealerships in Canada

Glow Guards Available Now at Nissan Dealerships in Canada

Reflective stickers, referred to as Glow Guards, are now available at Nissan dealerships across Canada. Trick-or-treaters can apply the stickers to their costumes so drivers will have an easier time spotting them as they collect their candy and treats. Award-winning Safety: Nissan Sentra and Altima win IIHS safety awards In 2019, Nissan introduced the Glow […]

 Ben Parker

2 BMW Models Make Cameos in Marvel’s “Black Widow”

2 BMW Models Make Cameos in Marvel’s “Black Widow”

When I went to the theater with my wife last Thursday to see the new Marvel film Black Widow, I expected tons of action, explosions, and death-defying stunts. What I didn’t expect was to see two new BMW models appearing front and center within a matter of minutes following the opening credits. Small and Sporty: […]

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‘Star Wars’ Props Made From Car Parts

‘Star Wars’ Props Made From Car Parts

Star Wars has been a cultural phenomenon for well over four decades, continuing to inspire viewers with its mythic structure and epic stories. A big part of the appeal of Star Wars is the visual design of the world it takes place in. When originally conceived in the mid-1970s, the soon-to-be-beloved galaxy far, far away […]

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The Strange History of Disney’s “LiMOUSEine”

The Strange History of Disney’s “LiMOUSEine”

Ever since the opening of Disneyland in 1955, Disney has been no stranger to attention-grabbing forms of promotion for their parks. From billboards and TV commercials to converting a monorail train into a street-legal rocket car, Disney has found innovative and often strange ways to increase park attendance. This is the story of the strange […]

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The Mouse-O-Rail: Disney’s Street-Legal Monorail Super Car

The Mouse-O-Rail: Disney’s Street-Legal Monorail Super Car

When most people think of the Disney theme parks, they think of costumed characters and overpriced bottled water. However, beyond the visual spender and veneer of “Disney magic” is a fascinating history of innovation, imagination, and recycling old things into newer, shinier things. Disney is no stranger to reusing iconic elements of their theme parks […]

 Kimiko Kidd

Nissan Invites Hillsboro High School Students to Decorate a Sentra

Nissan Invites Hillsboro High School Students to Decorate a Sentra

While Halloween costume parties and trick-or-treat took a back seat this year, Nissan decided to make the holiday a little sweeter for a group of creative high school students in Franklin, Tennessee. The automaker teamed up with the school’s art department to give local students a chance to gain hands-on experience with automotive design. Looking […]

 Whitney Russell

Halloween Drive-Thru Events in Colorado

Halloween Drive-Thru Events in Colorado

Stay healthy while celebrating all things spooky and gathering candy this Halloween. Here are just a few drive-thru events worth attending in Colorado. Fall Journeys: Discover why the GMC Terrain makes a great road-trip companion City of the Dead Drive-In Haunted House If you’re searching for a haunted activity for your teens, reserve tickets to […]

 Whitney Russell

Halloween Drive-Thru Events in South Carolina

Halloween Drive-Thru Events in South Carolina

The Palmetto State has a plethora of delightful ways to commemorate All Hallows’ Eve this month. Here are four Halloween drive-thru experiences that you and your children are sure to enjoy. Fall Confidence: Discover the benefits of OnStar technology Wicked Woods Haunted Halloween Drive-Thru If your children are older, you won’t want to miss the […]

 Whitney Russell

Halloween Drive-Thru Events in Pennsylvania

Halloween Drive-Thru Events in Pennsylvania

The Keystone State offers a myriad of ways to pay homage to Halloween this month. Grab some goodies while building memories with the kids in your life when you attend one or more of these drive-thru events. Fall Savings: Find a pre-owned vehicle under $20K Lonesome Valley Farms Valley of Terror Haunted Drive-Thru Get haunted […]

 Whitney Russell

Halloween Drive-Thru Events in Missouri

Halloween Drive-Thru Events in Missouri

Looking for a fun (and safe) way to get in the Halloween mood this month? Here are four family-friendly drive-thru events in Missouri that are worth attending. Fall Anticipation: Meet the 2021 Escalade A Gentle Halloween Drive-Thru Celebrate Beggar’s Night a bit early when you attend “A Gentle Halloween Drive-Thru” at The Gentle Barn in […]

 Whitney Russell

Halloween Drive-Thru Events in Massachusetts

Halloween Drive-Thru Events in Massachusetts

With a little planning, you can still have a thrilling Halloween in Massachusetts despite social-distancing restrictions. Here are a few drive-thru events to attend with the children in your life. Stay Safe, Buy Smart: Tips for choosing a safe used car for your family Drive-Thru Parade in Ware Head to Ware’s Grenville Park on Friday, […]

 Whitney Russell

Halloween Drive-Thru Events in Wisconsin

Halloween Drive-Thru Events in Wisconsin

Halloween in Wisconsin might look a bit different this October. But you can still build fun memories with the children in your life when you take them to one of these drive-thru events in the Badger State. Fall Arrivals: Get the scoop on the 2021 XT6 Drive-Thru Trick-or-Treat in Chippewa Falls This year, Chippewa Falls […]

 Whitney Russell

Halloween Drive-Thru Events in Illinois

Halloween Drive-Thru Events in Illinois

Oct. 31 is just around the bend. Get your spook on when you attend one of these social distance-friendly Halloween events in the Prairie State. Safe Rides This Season: Why the Equinox makes a protective pick for teen drivers FRIGHTFEST at Harvest Moon Drive-In Theatre During October, catch a spine-chilling film at one of the […]

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