“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…

John Cena Still Not Dead, Set to Star in Transformers Spin-Off “Bumblebee”

Transformers: The Last Knight is a good old-fashioned blockbuster smash hit, pulling in a global haul of $568.9 million since bowing in theaters on June 23rd. It is also what one might charitably call a critical punching bag, earning a paltry 15% Tomatometer score on RottenTomatoes.com and earning a towering 0 out of 4 stars…

Chevrolet Bows Again in ‘Transformers: Age of Extinction’

The Transformers are back (and luckily, Shia LaBeouf is not) in Michael Bay’s latest action-packed thriller, Transformers: Age of Extinction. And what would the Transformers franchise be without Chevrolet? (Answer—a movie not worth watching.) Two Camaros in Transformers: Age of Extinction The Camaro will return to Transformers: Age of Extinction as Bumblebee yet again. Bumblebee…

What do the Transformers Transform Into?

What do the Transformers transform into? Photo: Hasbro No series quite captures the nostalgia of the 1980s like the Transformers. A tale of good vs. evil, the ongoing battles between these robots has captured the imagination of both children and adults for generations. One aspect that helps the Transformers remain so timeless is their ability to…

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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…

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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If you’re a fan of the long-running Transformers franchise, the heroic Bumblebee… Transformers television shows have existed since the first iteration of the franchise… Last weekend, Barrett-Jackson held its annual auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. Among the… In 2009, the Chevrolet Camaro made its triumphant return to the automotive… Spin-off films seem to be all the…

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Chevrolet Bows Again in ‘Transformers: Age of Extinction’

The Transformers are back (and luckily, Shia LaBeouf is not) in Michael Bay’s latest action-packed thriller, Transformers: Age of Extinction. And what would the Transformers franchise be without Chevrolet? (Answer—a movie not worth watching.) Two Camaros in Transformers: Age of Extinction The Camaro will return to Transformers: Age of Extinction as Bumblebee yet again. Bumblebee…

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8 Best Homemade Transformers Costumes on Earth

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…

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Sonic RS Turns Autobot in Transformers 4

Since compact cars are such a hit right now on the roads, it doesn’t surprise us that director Michael Bay is planning to incorporate a hot compact into the fourth installment of the Transformers series.  The Chevrolet Sonic RS will make its debut on the big screen in Transformers 4 when it comes out on…

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Angry Birds Transformers, Because Money

Okay, so Michael Bay is likely not at all responsible for this leeching corporate disaster that is sure to turn your child into a crazed, screaming lunatic in the toy aisle, but it’s still nice to have a scapegoat, especially one who dared put his faith in Shia LaBeouf and Megan Fox all in one…

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I Binge-Watched All Four of Michael Bay's “Transformers” Films and Survived

I guarantee that the next movie will end with Optimus Prime delivering some kind of speech Believe it or not, it has been 10 years since the first live-action Transformers movie hit the big screen. That’s an entire decade of gratuitous slow-motion shots, robots turning into General Motors vehicles, and, of course, explosions. What’s more,…

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Believe it or not, it has been 10 years since the first… Earlier this summer, I created a list of what many of the… How would you like a vehicle that could change between a truck… The wait is almost over: Transformers: Age of Extinction hits theatres tonight… Next Friday is a big day for Transformers…

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Four Camaros Featured in the “Transformers” Films Are Going Up for Auction

This is your chance to bid on Bee In 2009, the Chevrolet Camaro made its triumphant return to the automotive market. Its rebirth was due in part to its appearance in 2007’s hit film Transformers, with the character Bumblebee transforming into the Chevy performance vehicle. Throughout the next four Transformers films, Bumblebee retained his Camaro-based…

Netflix to Receive a New “Transformers” Series Next Year

The Robots in Disguise are coming to Netflix next year Photo: Netflix 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…

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The red-hot, American-made Corvette Stingray is crossing the Atlantic at last. Chevrolet… So far this year, the Chevrolet Corvette has experienced a 21.2 percent… In a previously published article, we discussed vehicles that derive their names… No series quite captures the nostalgia of the 1980s like the Transformers.… The MLB All-Star Game is always one…

Cartoon Car Spotlight: Creepy 'Turbo Teen' TV Show Should Stay Buried in the '80s

Turbo Teen is much more sinister than it first appears Photo: Ruby-Spears Productions Admittedly, I’m a big fan of obscure, oft-forgotten cartoons from childhood. I still think Cadillacs & Dinosaurs was criminally underrated and deserves a live-action reboot (it’d be far better than the recent Transformers and Jurassic World movies). But there are some old…

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To stir up excitement about the next generation of the popular Elantra… Hyundai’s striving to appeal to all types of sports fans through its… Looking for a new car this summer? Before you go browsing the… THIS GIVEAWAY HAS CLOSED If you’re a fan of feminine topics and news… Much like Edward Cullen, Twilight just won’t…

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General Motors enjoyed strong U.S. sales in the second quarter, reporting 696,086… The 2022 Trax and 2022 Trailblazer are Chevrolet’s two smallest SUVs. That… The Chevrolet Trax is the brand’s compact urban-friendly crossover. It combines the… Chevrolet’s latest version of the popular Trax crossover was introduced to Indonesia… Chevrolet Indonesia launched three all-new vehicles today—the…

Michael Bay Selling His 1967 Camaro SS Bumblebee at Barrett-Jackson

Lovers of good cars and bad movies, take note: filmmaker Michael Bay is auctioning off the 1967 Chevy Camaro SS “Bumblebee” from the fourth Transformers movie at Barrett-Jackson. The distinctive Resto-Mod was built for Transformers: Age of Extinction, the Hollywood blockbuster that earned Bay his second Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director, after which it…

Cartoon Car Spotlight: The 1960s Hot Wheels Show You Forgot About

Photo: Ken Snyder Properties, Pantomime Pictures Television shows made to sell toys is commonplace now. Having survived the era of The Transformers and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoons–and their subsequent live-action portrayals–the concept of using entertainment to entice children to buy tie-in merchandise is old news. But, back in the 1960s, the idea was novel and–apparently–controversial….

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The editors at Kelley Blue Book are in consensus that the 2020… Photo: Chevrolet The News WheelThe News Wheel is a digital auto magazine… Next Avenue recently named the top five vehicles suitable for grandparents. The… As Official Vehicle of Major League Baseball® (which it has been since… The National Corvette Museum’s Corvette Caravan is…

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Looking for the perfect gift for the Chevy fan in your life?… The Jeff Gordon Children’s Foundation recently ran a charity event called Camaro… If you’re a fan of the long-running Transformers franchise, the heroic Bumblebee… Some cars boast sticker prices that do not accurately reflect their value,… For auto enthusiasts who want the fun…

2016 Lexus GS F Debuts in Detroit

As expected, the 2016 Lexus GS F performance sedan was revealed this morning at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Jeff Bracken, Group Vice President & General Manager of the Lexus Division, bragged about the sales success of the Lexus brand in 2014 and announced the plan to reveal four “new models or mid-lifecycle…

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In professional wrestling, every legendary rivalry must come to a satisfying resolution.… Spin-off films seem to be all the rage these days. Between the… The most famous movement in John Cena’s professional wrestling arsenal is arguably… John Cena, a man who no one can see, is squaring off… John Cena, a man who is very…

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By auctioning off the very first 70th Anniversary Edition 2023 Chevrolet Corvette… In 2009, the Chevrolet Camaro made its triumphant return to the automotive… For the ninth year in a row, Chevrolet served as the official… This past weekend, Chevrolet served as the official vehicle of the Army-Navy…

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For both Ford Motor Company and Walt Disney, the 1964 New York… Transformers television shows have existed since the first iteration of the franchise… Jeep recently shocked the automotive world when it announced that it was… Compact disc (CD) players used to be a standard among in-vehicle features.… This summer, Disney and Pixar are reuniting…

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Each year, automakers show off their coolest concepts at the SEMA Show… The Supra Sport Top is already being praised on the internet for its sweet body kit and visual touches that harken back to the iconic MKIV Supra of the late 1990s… At the 2019 SEMA Show, many new Chevrolet components and vehicles, including……

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Lovers of good cars and bad movies, take note: filmmaker Michael Bay… What do The Godfather, Casablanca, Silence of the Lambs, Schindler’s List, and… The wait is almost over: Transformers: Age of Extinction hits theatres tonight… The latest film in the Transformers saga, Transformers: Age of Extinction, is…

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GMC Partners with Josh Duhamel to Provide Smart Homes for Injured Service Members

Hollywood actor Josh Duhamel and Marine Sergeant Ben Tomlinson will star in a new GMC video Photo: © General Motors The General Motors Company has been a supporter of the US military for more than 100 years, offering veteran support programs, employment programs, and an automotive military discount, but GMC has recently announced a new…

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Check Out the Rumble with Bumblebee Camaro Sweepstakes

Enter the Rumble with Bumblebee Camaro Sweepstakes today! Transformersfans who spent months eagerly awaiting the Age of Extinction film, the fourth installment in the franchise, now have something else to look forward to: the Rumble with Bumblebee Camaro Sweepstakes, in which one lucky winner will take home an all-new Camaro worth more than $40,000. The…

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Could Cadillac's 2020 Plans Include a Hybrid Supercar?

2002 Cadillac Cien Concept Photo: © General Motors President of General Motors North America Mark Reuss all but shut down the suggestion of a Cadillac sports car in an interview released earlier today. Despite the sentiment in his words, something about Reuss’ comments—and a bunch of other pieces that seem to fit together pretty nicely—got…

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It seems that the 2015 Ford Transit is quickly becoming a go-to… Ford has announced that customers participating in the Ford Mobility Motoring Reimbursement… Two custom-built Transit Connect Wagons from Ford and MAKE magazine were put… There are certain words in our cultural lexicon that just carry all… According to a recent press release from…

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Known by many names, the Chevy Sonic was a zippy little car… As a recent graduate, you’re probably equally excited and overwhelmed about your… If you’re ready to buy your first car the options seem endless.… The 2019 Chevy Sonic secured a spot on U.S. News and World… Ever look out across a parking lot…

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One of the most fun parts of buying a new vehicle is… Headed to college this fall? Here are our three top Chevy models… The Chevrolet Trax is the brand’s compact urban-friendly crossover. It combines the… Chevrolet has a history of acing J.D. Power Dependability Awards. The brand’s… The Chicago Auto Show is almost on…

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The proposed SPY Car Act makes hacking-prevention sound like a James Bond… Have you ever wanted to build your own robot, but didn’t really… Regular Price Chicago Auto Show Tickets are $12 for adults, ages 13-61,… Picking out the family Christmas tree is a time filled with tradition,… Racing fans… it’s time to start your…

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Headed to college this fall? Here are our three top Chevy models… GM Canada recently confirmed that it plans to cut the Chevrolet Sonic… As we first reported yesterday, rumors of the Chevrolet Sonic’s immediate demise… A little more than a month ago, rumors began circulating that stated… With nine honors for its vehicles, Chevrolet…

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