The idea of flying cars is one that has floated around human minds at least ever since cars were invented, but despite Back to the Future Part II’s optimism that we would have invented them by now, it’s clear that many of us have put the idea on the backburner and decided “maybe it’s a…
Terrafugia TF-X Image: Terrafugia via Youtube Hey everyone, break out the dog walking treadmills and robot maids, because here come flying cars. Well, eventually. I mean, there’s no rush on the robot maid. Feel free to take your time, is what I’m saying. Like, 8 to 10 years worth of your time. However, despite the…
“Also, I might just start breeding dragons.” A lot of people are projecting things they plan on doing for fun in the future today, particularly with the announcement that Microsoft will be dropping The Master Chief Collection in November (if you’re anything like me, then you’re pretty jacked at the idea of getting to play…
Move over, Goodyear blimp — it’s time to make way for flying… The future you have always imagined may be closer than you think.… We have written a little bit about flying cars here on The… Toyota is really invested in showing off Japanese technology for the 2020… The new cutting-edge technology that everyone in…
Curse Star Wars for giving us this concept but not making it a reality! Photo: Lucasfilm Ltd, Walt Disney Co. The Star Wars films give us an exciting glimpse into the future of technology, but does that mean its owners are responsible for bringing about that technology? That’s what one Delaware man claimed in a…
Photo: Famartin The Palmetto State is home to many notable people and locations known nationwide. However, not many are aware of some incredibly unique spots that can be found along its roadways. For a truly bizarre and entertaining road trip experience, be sure to check out these three weird roadside attractions in South Carolina. The…
Director Tommy Wiseau addresses fans during a screening of his film, The Room Update 10/12: April Fool’s Day has come and gone. Tommy Wiseau and Greg Sestero are not making The Car, but it has been announced that they are teaming up once again for Best F(r)iends, which may feature a flying Mustang. Rejoice! Few things bring people together…
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Hopefully, Cadillac’s vision of the future is a little less dystopian than the one featured in Blade Runner The Cadillac commercial that generated the most buzz during the 90th Academy Awards on Sunday gave audience members some brief glimpses at the upcoming Cadillac XT4 crossover. Of course, it wasn’t the only ad that Cadillac aired…
Word to Santa Claus: cars are a lot less messy and more powerful than wimpy reindeer As eco-friendly as using reindeer to transport you around the world may be, flying mammals just don’t cut it. It’s the 21st century and it’s time Santa Claus replaced his team of magical reindeer with dependable, practical automobiles. To…
Everyone had their favorite cartoon in the 1980s that they collected all… Computer-generated animation wasn’t always the dazzling art form it is today. It… Television shows made to sell toys is commonplace now. Having survived the… What if you turned a classic racing video game into an animated… Hanna-Barbera has produced many timeless cartoons over…
Photo: Rudolph Stricker via CC Much like flying cars, amphibious vehicles are sort of a curio in the automotive world. We have the technology to make them a reality, but have they ever been widely available? Can you still buy one? If you could, is there even a market for such a thing? As it…
Flying Greased Lightning : Z1DO4U Just as cars are essential to our real lives, they are important for fictional characters as well. Whether they are symbols or simply a setting for a scene, these vehicles act as plot devices that drive musicals forward. In this series, we’ll take a look at some live and movie…
Photo: Mazda Whether you’re looking to keep your daily driver looking spiffy or you want to preserve your dream machine, it’s likely you’ll need to know how to maintain your car’s paint job. And it’s not just about vanity — a well-manicured finish helps bolster your car’s resale value. So here’s a look at five…
Cars Land tips for the perfect day trip, from Rain Blanken, auto enthusiast and Disney Vacation Expert. Racing fans… it’s time to start your engines and head on down to beautiful downtown Radiator Springs. Here, Disney’s Cars characters are brought to life with thrills, food and, of course, shopping. But before you hit the road, use our…
It’s time to go for a ride on Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters! Photo: Disneyland One of the elements of Disney Parks that make then so memorable–whether in Florida, California, or abroad–is not just the dressed up characters but the uniquely-inspired rides. That’s where the magic comes alive and becomes truly immersive. A new ride opens March 7th…
Traveling on the highway at any time of the day can be… Car insurance is one of those annoying things that you both need… Being involved in a car accident can be really nerve-wracking, especially if… If you’ve been in an accident, you may think your vehicle is… The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is…
There`s a growing interest and demand for the use of window tints in many cars worldwide, and it`s easy to see why. Window tints come in different a variety of degrees to cater for the different permeation limit and tolerance. If professionally installed, window tints offer an aspect of aesthetic allure and a pleasing glamour….
In the latest episode of “Welcome to the OC, Bitches!” podcast with… While I like to pretend time isn’t flying by at the speed… Inspector Gadget was a wacky television show with fun characters, quotable lines,… The popular History Channel show American Pickers has a new cast member. …
Photo: ajmexico via CC As a heat wave baking the East continued this past weekend, flying temperatures inside automobiles claimed the lives of two more children, one in Missouri and one in Florida, raising the total number of children killed by heatstroke in vehicles this year to 23. This year has been especially deadly for…
It’s pretty good to be the Xinjiang Flying Tigers basketball team. Not just because the Flying Tigers recently won the 2016-17 Chinese Basketball Association Championship, but because all 27 members of the squad were gifted their own 2017 Lincoln Navigator by Lincoln China and the Xinjiang Guanghui Group. Need a Quick Quote? Try Black Book’s Credit…
Countless children first became interested in automotive culture and mechanical engineering through… Today, Hot Wheels are practically synonymous with the idea of small toys… The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is an instantly recognizable vehicle thanks to its… The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part arrives at movie theaters nationwide… It is a truth universally acknowledged that…
Photo: Honda Red Bull-Honda’s Max Verstappen believes the team no longer needs to fear the Formula One tracks that had once been “quite painful” for it in the past. Since the start of the hybrid power unit era, Red Bull had depended on specific circuit characteristics to help it compete for wins. Its chances to…
When it comes to testing its vehicles, it’s probably safe to say that, until lately, the European Union would not be classified as “tough.” Instead, the EU has long used a very lax emissions testing system, and has relied on its member nations to regulate the vehicles sold within their borders by themselves, which, as…
“Nomadland” is a cripplingly honest depiction of a unique community of disenfranchised Americans who need to treat their cars as homes.… There are tons of great quotes about cars or driving in film, but some of my favorites come from movies that aren’t about cars or driving.… By drawing inspiration from so-called walking simulator games…
It’s that time of year again when everyone is heading out on vacations to various destinations across the globe. While recent airline news has sparked a sudden interest in road trips, many travelers still prefer the quicker method of flying at an average speed of 550 mph in a giant aluminum tube, approximately 39,000 feet…
Photo: Takahiro Kyono via CC BY 2.0 Neil Young is one of rock’s all-time great singers, guitarists, and songwriters. He’s also a complete obsessive when it comes to cars. Over the years, Young has spent countless hours collecting, driving, and working on classic rides, and he’s an enthusiastic advocate for green energy and eco-friendly vehicles….
NASCAR on Wednesday lost its longtime battle against common sense and the march of time, announcing that it will finally ban the Confederate flag from events and racetracks moving forward. The move comes days after Bubba Wallace — the only black driver in the NASCAR Cup Series — advocated for the removal of the flag….
Along the bank of the Mad River, classic car enthusiasts from throughout Southwest Ohio — as well as Kentucky and Indiana — gathered for the 2018 Dayton British Car Day on Saturday, Aug. 4. Eastwood MetroPark hosted hundreds of vintage British-brand cars in 30 classes, ranging in production years from the care-free ’50s to the…
Imagine this Prius… hovering slightly above the road. Yep. Remember watching movies and TV shows back when you were a kid and thinking how awesome the future would be? Flying cars, time travel, you name it—the new millennium was going to bring about some amazing changes. But then 2000 came and went without incident, and…
Of all the types of entertainment that car culture has pervaded — from rap music to action-packed movies to children’s shows — it’s had very little crossover onto the live stage. Theatrical productions have very rarely involved or focused on automobiles, probably because they’re so hard to get up on stage and integrate into the…
What is a car bra used for? Photo: SoulRider.222 via cc/Flickr Have you ever seen a beautiful, athletic-looking sports car travelling down the road … only to be baffled to see its dazzling fascia masked by a bumper cover? These unsightly black vinyl coverings — known as a front-end bra or car bra — obscure…
Hello, and welcome to In the Rearview, where due to some fun health stuff, this is coming way late in the week. So, here is last week’s top news. It’s About That Time: Get a start on Halloween with these car-themed costumes We start out with Uber’s terrible, no-good, very bad week, including the company…
Of all the types of entertainment that car culture has pervaded —… Just as cars are essential to our real lives, they are important… Just as cars are essential to our real lives, they are important… Just as cars are essential to our real lives, they are important… Just as cars are essential to our…
Beggar’s Night can bring out the best and worst in holiday revelers. There are the adorable little trick-or-treaters politely asking for candy at your door and then there are the pranksters who delight in smashing pumpkins, egging houses, and throwing toilet paper through the trees. And, if your car is in the line of pumpkin…
A couple in Hayward, California missed one strange wake up call on Tuesday morning. Around 2 a.m., a driver on Fairview Avenue had a bit of trouble maintaining control of their vehicle. According to investigators, the driver hit a guardrail, flying about 30 feet through the air and into the side of the couple’s home. The car landed with its rear wheels sitting…
The 2015 Ford Mustang Apollo Edition Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed! From the lunar surface to the open roads of Earth, the Apollo edition Mustang has arrived, and it’s no ordinary rocket car; this car sports a seriously cool Saturn V paint job. Ford has fused two American icons—the Apollo mission rockets…
Everyone had their favorite cartoon in the 1980s that they collected all… As someone who grew up watching Pokemon, MegaMan NT Warrior, Yu-Gi-Oh! and… What if you turned a classic racing video game into an animated… Not too long ago, we all found out exactly what type of vehicle… Inspector Gadget was a wacky television show…
Buick recently introduced its newest SUV for the Chinese market: the Buick… There’s a huge shortage of computer chips around the world, and it’s affecting the automotive industry in addition to consumer electronics.… Ah yes, the flying car. As far as highly desired futuristic technology… Chevrolet recently added to its Chinese compact sedan lineup, introducing…
General Motors has found great success in selling larger vehicles in the… Ah yes, the flying car. As far as highly desired futuristic technology… The next few years will be big for Volkswagen. The automaker plans… Back in October of 2019, an enticing image of a refreshed 2021… General Motors and China have a long…
Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, is known for making pretty big announcements and boldly going where other auto CEOs don’t even dream of going. For instance, he recently promised that we’ll have fully self-driving Teslas within the next six years, and he even joked that he might be interested in making a flying car. Musk also…
Image: Terabass via WordPress Ah, “Back to the Future II,” the film that promised us self-lacing shoes, hoverboards, flying cars, dehydrated pizza, and the abolition of lawyers — all by the year 2015! While some of those predictions have come true to a degree — Nike did begin a line of self-lacing shoes, but they…
Photo: Michelin Although airless tires have long been discussed, they’re getting closer to reality. General Motors and Michelin have revealed a design for practical, durable, airless tires. The prototype is named “Uptis,” short for “Unique puncture-proof tire system.” Shop Now: New Chevrolet vehicle While airless tires sound cool and convenient, they’ve typically remained as concepts…
In case you missed it, Tesla CEO Elon Musk awkwardly danced his way onstage at a Model 3 event at the brand’s Shanghai plant yesterday. The crowd cheered him on as he casually tossed his jacket to the side, bopped his head, and eventually transitioned into the “Walk Like an Egyptian” move, for some strange…
From musicals and comedies to Oscar winners and animated shorts, you’ll find plenty of promising vehicle-centric movies and TV shows new on streaming for January 2020. Here are a few of the highlights coming next month to platforms like Netflix, Hulu, Disney Plus, and HBO Now. Stay Safe and Connected: Learn about the benefits of…
If you’re shopping for accessories to install on your pickup truck, you… “Back to the Future” helped make the DeLorean an Icon, but it also showcases tons of beautiful Chevrolet vehicles that set the scene and sell the timeframe.… The Cadillac commercial that generated the most buzz during the 90th Academy… The idea of flying…
“Back to the Future” helped make the DeLorean an Icon, but it also showcases tons of beautiful Chevrolet vehicles that set the scene and sell the timeframe. While everyone is still in shock over the biggest blunder in the history of award show mix-ups, I’m over here fangirling from the presence of an iconic vehicle…
From the manure truck to the hoverboard, every vehicle from the Back to the Future franchise is on display We’re just eight months away from October 21, 2015—the date that Doc Brown, Marty McFly, and Elisabeth Shue (God, can never remember her character’s name…) flew their time-traveling DeLorean to in 1989’s Back to the Future…
It was still able to claim the top spot among automakers for the 10th year running… You may be wondering how a car company’s R&D division can possibly innovate enough to warrant getting nearly 3,000 patents in a single year. But Toyota says that every hour, it invests over $1 million in emerging technology globally……
You can get a whole lot of truck for under $20,000 with the all-new Maverick Photo: Ford A little over three years ago, Ford up and killed off all of its sedans. People thought Ford was nuts. What about an affordable entry-level vehicle, they’d ask. Are you CRAZY, they’d shout to the heavens. Well, you’ve…
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