First featured in the 2001 film The Fast and the Furious, the car is probably best known for making a Ferrari driver look like a punk Dodge models have been featured in the “Fast & Furious” franchise since the first movie was released. To support the release of the ninth film, “F9,” Dodge has launched…
One fan’s tribute to the late Paul Walker is incredibly similar to the actor’s beloved Eclipse in the 2001 Fast and Furious film There are a number of famous cars to come out of Hollywood, but whether it’s the Herbie Volkswagen Beetle or KITT from Knight Rider, there are few that quite compare to Paul…
Have you ever wondered just how many times someone shifts gears in the Fast & Furious franchise? No, not at all? You’re a bit too busy to spend time contemplating such an inane question, you say? Well, luckily, someone out there with a less demanding schedule than yourself not only had time to ponder how…
If you know anything about the Toyota Supra, you’re probably familiar with… If you’ve seen any of the Fast and Furious movies, you’ve no… It’s hard to believe that, over the past century, automobiles have evolved… Before The Fate of the Furious hit the big screen, I resolved… Welcome back once more to In the…
The rear-wheel drive Maverick is a classic car from Ford’s golden age that shouldn’t be forgotten–and what better way to honor the late sedan than with a makeover for this year’s SEMA Show? Earlier this month at the 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Fast and Furious actor Sung Kang (who played Han) revealed his Project Underdog,…
The Fate of the Furious will premiere in just a couple of days time and given that I write for a website about cars, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to put together a review—the only downside being that of the seven movies that came before it, I had seen exactly none. So last week…
Photo: Universal Pictures Step it up, folks. Actress Michelle Rodriguez, known for her role in the Fast and Furious franchise, has issued an ultimatum: either the franchise steps up its game and improves the way it treats women, or she’s out. The actress took to social media to express her frustrations, explaining on Instagram that…
Back in the day, dice-rolling, token-moving board games were everywhere, and that seemed like the only way to adapt movies into competitive family fare. Superman, The Goonies, Candyman–it didn’t matter who the film’s audience was: its game had to be formulaic enough to encourage the most easily-confused people to participate. Then we entered this renaissance of tabletop…
Pictured: Not the actual Vin Diesel With each passing year, the Universal Orlando Resort only grows larger and more immersive. After the addition of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal has been on the fast track to add new rides and attractions to both of its on-site theme parks, as well as its new…
“One last ride” to end your day at Universal Studios Universal Studios Florida is considered to be one of the premier family destinations in the country. Now, a famous on-screen family is making their way to the theme park in the form of Universal’s latest attraction. Universal Studios recently shared some in-depth information surrounding its upcoming…
Not exactly the kind of car one associates with Fast & Furious, is it? Photo: Pixabay via CC The Fast & Furious franchise is a modern blockbuster juggernaut. Having kicked off back in 2001, the series has only continued to build steam over time. 20 years, nine films, and $5.8 billion later, Fast & Furious…
Dodge models have been featured in the “Fast & Furious” franchise since… “The Fast and The Furious: Tokyo Drift” is one of the dumbest movies of all time. But, hey, the cars and the setting look pretty.… The Fast & Furious franchise is a modern blockbuster juggernaut. Having kicked… The history of cinema is no…
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The 2021 Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye Photo: FCA Dodge models have been featured in the “Fast & Furious” franchise since the first movie was released. To support the release of the ninth film, “F9,” Dodge has launched a new “Superpower” multi-tier marketing campaign. Shopping on a Budget: 2021 Challenger is named to 10 Coolest Cars Under $30,000…
Lovers of carsploitation classics, rejoice: the original The Fast and the Furious movie will be returning to theaters for one night only on Wednesday, June 22, 2016. The improbably popular car flick—which starred Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, and the late Paul Walker—is getting a special rerelease in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Watch The Fast…
Before The Fate of the Furious hit the big screen, I resolved to watch the whole Fast & Furious franchise to get properly acquainted with the series that car enthusiasts apparently loved. If you read my review of the series, you’ll know that I wasn’t really all that impressed. Fortunately, there’s plenty to love about…
The 1993 Toyota Supra from The Fast and The Furious sold at auction for a cool $185,000 Last month, right at the height of the fever pitch surrounding Furious 7, it was revealed that the 1993 Toyota Supra driven by Paul Walker’s character in the original 2001 film would be going up for auction at…
Helen Mirren running a 1.52.8 lap on Top Gear It’s a great day to be alive. At least two dreams are in the process of being fulfilled, according to an interview that Dame Helen Mirren recently gave to Elle magazine, in which the 70-year-old actress confirmed that she has been cast in Fast and Furious…
The Fate of the Furious will premiere in just a… They say you should live each day like it’s your last, because… Cadillacs have long been the preferred ride of many hip-hop superstars. Everybody…
The Fast and Furious 1970 Dodge Charger The last time we caught up with The Aficionauto, the gearheads there were checking out Jurassic Park Jeeps from the film franchise’s Motor Pool in California. This time, The Aficionauto’s host, Christopher Rutkowski, takes on the Fast and Furious 1970 Dodge Charger in the video below, which has…
Do you smell what the successful star of film and television formerly known as “The Rock” is growing? Yeah, that’s right… it’s the stench of disruptive facial hair. Speaking of Which: Learn how to remove unwanted odors from your car Dwayne Johnson recently took to Instagram to post a photograph of himself dressed as his…
Vin Diesel is America’s most automobile-friendly actor—not only is his last name a type of fuel, but his first name is an acronym for a vehicle’s identification number. And while we’ve seen Vin behind the wheel of tons of different sports cars over the years, we’ve never seen him drive a classic DeLorean… Until now….
Good board games don’t just come from America and Germany; these days, they’re being made all over the world. Thanks to the popularity of tabletop gaming–and the possibilities of crowd-funding–all kinds of creative gaming titles are being released. Last year, Vorpalia Games in Spain created and released Dice Drivin’, a street racing card game inspired…
Furious 8 is filming in Iceland and gave us a glimpse of the crew’s cars We already know that part of Furious 8, the newest installment for The Fast and the Furious franchise, is going to take place in Cuba. With this type of location, it’s easy to assume that there’s going to be a…
Furious 7 was quite the phenomenon. Filmmakers will attempt to due it again with Furious 8. Furious 7 took the nation and world by storm when it was released on April 3rd, breaking a number of box office records in just its first weekend. It’s gone on to be Universal’s first film to hit the…
In the wide world of car-themed movies, stories about off-road racing are… Way back in 2017, a little movie called Baby Driver left a… The Fast & Furious franchise is a modern blockbuster juggernaut. Having kicked… If a budget-friendly(ish) speed demon is the only option for your new… Celebrities are known for doing weird and…
Now that the dust is settling from all the hot action of the latest film in the Fast and Furious franchise, many people are wondering just how many cars were destroyed in the making of Furious 7, a movie that saw cars parachuting from planes, jumping from one building to another like a game of…
Charlize Theron will be the newest villain in the Fast & Furious franchise Photo: Twitter There are few women in the industry that are as versatile as Charlize Theron. Despite the fact that the South African native is stunningly beautiful, she’s performed in a myriad of roles, ranging from the evil queen in Snow White…
Genre: Action Director: F. Gary Gray Producers: Neil H. Moritz, Vin Diesel, Michael Fottrell Theatrical Release: April 14, 2017 Cast: Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Charlize Theron, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris Bridges, Nathalie Emmanuel, Kurt Russell, Scott Eastwood, Helen Mirren The Fate of the Furious is by all accounts the best film in…
Shaw’s Fast Attack vehicle from Furious 7 on display at Universal Studios Orlando Theme parks aren’t just for kids–and Universal Studios Orlando would be the first to tell you that. Adults need thrills too, and that’s what the Fast and Furious franchise is all about. As the film series has become a gold mine for…
That’s a lot of horsepower for one garage Dodge vehicles have always been featured prominently in the Fast & Furious franchise since its very inception. Therefore, the most recent announcement from Dodge isn’t really all that surprising. Dodge and The Fate of the Furious will partner for a co-branded promotional campaign. Dodge teaming up with…
The Fate of the Furious will premiere in just a… The year 2015 has been big for the Fast and Furious franchise. Despite… Shiny things are always better than non-shiny things—especially when the shiny thing… With the enormous amount of weed rapper Wiz Khalifa said he smokes… Last month, right at the height of…
In Vin Diesel’s Fast & Furious movies, his character, Dom Toretto, is… 2017 seems to be shaping up to be a good year for… Welcome back once more to In the Rearview, where I bring you… Genre: Action Director: F. Gary Gray Producers: Neil H. Moritz,… The Fate of the Furious…
Helen Mirren runs an impressive 1.52.8 lap during her appearance on Top Gear Last year, Helen Mirren told a Yahoo! interviewer that her “great ambition” was to star in a Fast and Furious film, adding that, “my claim to fame is I always do my own driving.” Well, the 70-year old British acting legend’s dream…
Photo: 1987599 via Pixabay License If you happen to be a human being with a pulse, odds are you’ve seen “Mad Max: Fury Road” and think it’s one of the sickest movies ever — I know I do. Now, a scientific study conducted by Money.co.uk has come along to affirm that belief, as apparently “Fury…
Few vehicles are as iconic and recognizable as the Volkswagen Beetle. The… The Fast & Furious film franchise is filled with iconic automobiles. Still, none… How many of you remember the Love Bug movies? These days, the…
The Fast & Furious film franchise is filled with iconic automobiles. Still, none… Next to his music, Elvis Presley was also known for… Elvis’ 1955 pink Cadillac Fleetwood 60 recently took a 4,400-mile trip from… August 16 marks the 37th anniversary of the all-too-soon demise of “the…
Vin Diesel will huff and puff and blow the competition away In Vin Diesel’s Fast & Furious movies, his character, Dom Toretto, is always talking about the importance of family. Now Diesel is joining a whole new family, thanks to a partnership with Dodge. Vin Diesel will be the official spokesperson for Dodge’s “Brotherhood of Muscle”…
Celebrating a car’s birthday can take many different forms, from decorating it with balloons to planning a road trip Photo: Michael Schwarzenberger via Pixabay Whether you prefer to commemorate the day you bought your vehicle or the day it was built, the sky’s the limit when it comes to how you party it up with…
When the automobile was first invented, it wasn’t long before people found a new thrilling, high-speed sport: car racing. Even for those of us who have never driven our cars above 80 mph, we still feel an adrenaline rush watching a NASCAR race on television or a local track competition in person. While many immersive video…
The ever-popular Barracuda might be coming back to the FCA lineup There are few muscle cars in the history of the automotive industry that have a reputation quite like the Barracuda. Known for its sex-on-wheels styling, shaker hood, and high-octane performance, the Plymouth ‘Cuda was one of the most distinctive vehicles from the muscle-car era….
Ever since the Toyota FT-1 Concept was first unveiled in 2014 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, rumors have circulated that it might serve as the visual platform upon which a hypothetical Toyota Supra successor would be based. As we recently found out, that successor definitely seems to be on its way…
Welcome again to Vehicular Viewing, a monthly feature where I round up the major streaming platforms’ best movies and TV shows for car lovers. Among the titles new on streaming for March 2020, you’ll find a heavy emphasis on the past — and an array of classic rides from around the world. Buying a Used…
You’re going to have to be both fast and furious to win this bid The Fast & Furious film franchise is filled with iconic automobiles. Still, none are quite as recognizable as Dominic Toretto’s 1970 Dodge Charger. This weekend, Fast & Furious fanatics will finally have a chance to own Dom’s Charger, as one of the…
At work, I’ve been doing everything I could to be recognized as a photographer (I’m a part-time wedding photographer), so when my supervisor asked if I’d be interested in traveling to NAIAS to photograph the event, I was ecstatic! Luckily, my partner in crime for the trip, Tim, was just as excited! My 2010 Honda…
2014 Dodge Charger Exterior The Dodge Charger epitomizes the resurgence of unbridled American muscle. The 2014 Dodge Charger flaunts one of the most outwardly aggressive exterior designs in the industry. From its imposing front grille to its signature rear-stretching LED taillights and standard 17-inch alloy wheel, the 2014 Charger boasts unrivaled curb appeal. Related: 2014…
The Blacktop Appearance Package has already been issued for the Dodge Avenger, Challenger, Charger, Dart, Grand Caravan, and Journey, and at long last, the brand is giving us the 2014 Dodge Durango Blacktop edition. The Blacktop Package will be available on the SXT, Limited, and R/T models. Related: Special Dodge Challenger to Auction for Charity…
Photo: Lexus Anime and manga are deeply ingrained in the aesthetics of Japanese pop culture. That’s why Lexus has tapped a trio of artists to showcase the influence of modern Japanese popular art on the automaker’s vehicle designs. Here’s a look at what these artists created. Style and Innovation: The Lexus sedan lineup Photo: Lexus…
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