Cadillac Compares Its Super Cruise System to Famous Cars of the Future During Oscars Ad

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…

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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…

Musicars: Grease

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…

Take a Spin on Disney California's New 'Cars' Ride: Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters

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…

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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. …

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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…

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“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…

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Neil Young’s 5 Best Songs About Cars and Driving

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….

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Elon Musk: “Maybe We’ll Make a Flying Car”

“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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

Will We Ever See a Real Mr. Fusion?

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…

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No Joke: Toyota Hovercar in the Works

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…

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GM and Michelin Want to Take the Air Out of Tires

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…

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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…

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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…

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“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…

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Patents Archives

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……

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Tesla Cybertruck Looks Like the Inside of Elon Musk’s Brain

Yesterday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed his company’s newest vehicle: The Cybertruck. This thing. Photo: Tesla Yes, it sounds like something from an episode of Doctor Who. Yes, it kind of looks like something from an episode of Doctor Who, as well. WEEEEE-oooooooooooo-WEeeeeeeee-oooooohhhh, der der der derderderderderrrrrr Photo: Paul Hudson The Cybertruck is Musk and…

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When you’ve seen hundreds of drivers block the left lane on the highway before, what’s another?… The upcoming remaster of the beloved Mass Effect trilogy might be able to correct one of the original’s biggest flaws: the Mako.… Lots of games make driving a major focus, but some developers go the extra mile by crafting…

Tommy Wiseau Announces “The Car,” Long-Awaited Sequel to Cult Classic “The Room”

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…

Goofy Road Trip Movies: Due Date Review

There’s a lot of personality between the two lead actors. Too bad the script couldn’t keep up. Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures Two of this century’s highest-grossing and renowned comedic personalities have banded together for an outrageous and unforgettable cross-country adventure. Sounds promising, doesn’t it? Too bad we got Due Date. More: Read our other road trip…

Confederate Flag Georgia License Plates? Oh, Dear

February was not the kindest month to the state of Georgia. First there was the disastrous response to an apocalyptic winter storm (folks further north might better recognize such an event as “Tuesday”), which left thousands without electricity for the better part of a week. And because the earth clearly hates peaches, it hit Georgia with a 4.1 magnitude…

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For the 11th consecutive year, Ford was the exclusive automotive sponsor of the ESSENCE Festival, which celebrates the multitudinous achievements of black female artists and entrepreneurs. This year’s event celebrated the 25th anniversary of the ESSENCE Festival, and the theme of “Paint the Future Proud” fit hand-in-hand with Ford’s new Built Ford Proud ad campaign….

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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…

History of the Tomorrowland Speedway at Magic Kingdom

Racers speed near Space Mountain on the Tomorrowland Speedway Photo: Brett Kiger For little fans of high-speed adventures, the Tomorrowland Speedway at Disney’s Magic Kingdom is a must-see attraction. Here, the thrill of race track is alive and well, and you don’t even need a driver’s license. First Delivery: Check out the first 2016 Nissan…

4 Major Benefits of Tinting Your Car's Windows

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….

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What do the Transformers Transform Into?: Part 2

What do more of the Transformers transform into? Earlier this summer, I created a list of what many of the robots from the beloved series The Transformers transformed into. Ever since the franchise was founded in 1984, its cast of characters has massively expanded! More Transformers means even more vehicles they transform into. Although our…

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A number of GM recalls and stop-sales materialized over the weekend, to no one’s surprise. I’ll save you the time of having to endure my now trite cynicism of The General, and just go ahead and tell you why your cars might kill you this time around: General Motors recalled 117,000 various vehicles in North…

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2017 Chrysler Pacifica Named 2017 Family Vehicle of the Year by MAMA [Photos]

The Pacifica was named the best vehicle for families on the road The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica has been receiving a lot of love from the automotive industry recently. Chrysler’s flagship minivan earned the “Best of 2017” award from Cars.com earlier this year. The Pacifica even received the prestigious title of “North American Utility Vehicle of…

Will Honda Come Back to F1?

Photo: Honda Honda left Formula 1 at the end of the 2021 season right as it finally found success, having powered Max Verstappen to the drivers’ world championship title. Had it stayed around, the Japanese manufacturer would have enjoyed even more success, as both Red Bull Racing and Verstappen are running away with the 2022…

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2002’s Mafia is a rare treat for retro gearheads and gangster movie aficionados.… It’s hard not to think of taxis when thinking about New York… As of Jan. 1, ride-share drivers in Toronto are now required to… When pondering the possibilities of futuristic technology, one concept that tops many… Like the rest of the theater…

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4 Reasons Why Your Teen Doesn’t Want to Drive

Photo: State Farm Getting a driver’s license is a common goal for many young drivers. A driver’s license represents freedom, independence, and fun. It can unlock opportunities such as getting a job or going away to college. Despite the advantages and benefits, though, your teen may be stalling on the driver’s license process. Why? Well,…

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While fully autonomous vehicles are still a thing of the future, advanced… As the all-electric and self-driving vehicle markets continue to explode, Volkswagen is investing in companies that will help them own the future.… A research team at MIT is trying to improve self-driving car technology by teaching vehicles to see around corners using shadows.……

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Vehicular Viewing: New on Streaming for January 2020

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…

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