“Ghostbusters” and “Transformers” Franchises Collide with New Ectotron “Transformers” Figure

There’s certainly something strange in the neighborhood The Transformers and Ghostbusters are two of the largest and most influential franchises from the 1980s. If these two franchises joined forces, it would be a dream come true for many nostalgic fans. Hasbro is now making that dream a reality with its Ecto-1 Transformers figure. Tips for…

British Fan Builds His Own Ghostbusters Ecto-1

Do you have any hobbies? We collect spores, molds, and fungus. Paul Harborne builds movie icons. We love Ghostbusters at The News Wheel. When the new Ecto-1 was unveiled earlier this month for the upcoming  movie, our whole office had to debate what kind of car exactly it was built with (our money is on…

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Cadillac Hearse Archives

I always thought hearses were just for funerals and Ghostbusters, but apparently, some people use them as everyday drivers.… This Cadillac Hearse looks more like something out of Mad Max: Fury Road than a restoration project that started with a $600 investment.… Paul Feig, director of the new Ghostbusters reboot set to release next… The…

5 of the Coolest Cadillacs in Cinema

With a legacy of power and luxury, Cadillacs are a natural pick for the silver screen. They’re versatile, too — they’ve served as everything from ghost-busting hero cars to wasteland warlord chariots. Let’s take a cruise though cinema history and see five of the coolest Cadillacs ever featured on film. Smart Sophistication: Cadillac Super Cruise…

DIY car care Archives

Why spend money overpaying a mechanic to do simple service work on… This article contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, The News Wheel… Automotive waste is a serious blight on the environment. But one component… This article contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, The News Wheel… If you’re a true gearhead, you view…

The 5 Creepiest Haunted Cars

2Spooky4Wheels Photo: RetroTrailerspot Earlier this week, the world was introduced to the new Ecto-1, the vehicle of choice for the Ghostbusters. Whether in the classic 1959 Cadillac or the new vehicle straight out of the 1980s, the ghostbusting crew use the car to track down poltergeists and ghouls. What would be really interesting to see…

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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…

Artist Gives Classic TV and Movie Cars the “Mad Max” Treatment

The Bluth family’s stair car from Arrested Development gets outfitted for a ride on Fury Road Photo: Scott Park Scott Park is a visual artist who specializes in creating unique illustrations of classic movie and television cars, such as the “88 Miles Per Hour” poster he made last year, which featured 88 vehicles that appeared…

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Delorean Archives

“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.… Over Labor Day weekend, downtown Atlanta was packed with visitors for the… You know, the phrase “Father of the Year” gets thrown around quite… “Losing feels worse than…

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Cadillac Announces Updates for the 2017 CT6 Luxury Sedan

Consumers who crave V8-power in the CT6 sedan will have to wait at least one more year Photo: © General Motors The Cadillac luxury brand made a lot of headlines in July, thanks to a 1984 Cadillac DeVille hearse being featured in the new Ghostbusters film, as well as the rumor that next year’s Escalade…

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The Top 5 Famous Cars Turned into Legos

It seems like every big movie or television franchise has a Lego set nowadays. Lego Avengers, Lego Jurassic Park, Lego Ninja Turtles. We can probably expect a Lego Fifty Shades of Grey soon! With so many Lego sets throughout the years, plenty of famous cars have gotten the Lego treatment. But which ones received the best…

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