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‘Star Wars’ Props Made From Car Parts
The infamous cantina, seen here recreated at Star Wars Celebration in 2015 Photo: William Tung via CC Star Wars has been a cultural phenomenon for well over four decades, continuing…
Volkswagen Outlines Plan for Electric Future at LA Auto Show
Photo: ©Volkswagen Volkswagen unveiled the I.D. concept family, a new line of electric vehicles, at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show and said it hopes to start producing EVs in…
Robert “the Niro” De Niro is a Hipster in European Kia Ads
Why yes, that is a not-so-young Vito Corleone sporting a beanie and suspenders A celebrity having the same name as a product is some strange form of serendipity that is…
Ryan Millen Will Expose Rally RAV4 to New Challenges
The 2016 Toyota Rally RAV4 Last year, driver Ryan Millen took the rally RAV4 from Toyota to four out of five victories in the Western US—quite a successful run for…
[Photos] 'Street Outlaws' Star Big Chief’s New Racecar Will Blow Your Mind
Big Chief didn’t let one crash scare him away from racing Street Outlaws cast member Justin “Big Chief” Shearer survived a terrifying car crash a few months ago that destroyed…
Buick Envision Tops Segment in 2021 Dependability Study
The 2018 Envision Photo: Buick In the J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study, the Buick Envision earned the highest ranking in the competitive Compact SUV segment. The model surpassed…
Ford, Hertz Bring Hertz 24/7 Service to FordPass App
Got a big shopping trip on the horizon and need to rent a van to help get the job done? Have no fear, Ford and Hertz are here. Ford has…
Superhero Cars: Automotive Brand Sponsorships in Marvel Movies
Who would’ve ever thought that superhero movies like Guardians of the Galaxy and Thor: Ragnarok would be the highest-grossing films of the year? These days, Marvel’s live-action feature films are box office gold,…
Uber Unveils Motion Sickness Prevention System to Improve Ride Share Experience
Photo: FreeStocks As autonomous vehicles start becoming the norm, a few voices are addressing a legitimate concern that some individuals experience on a normal basis: motion sickness. The instances of in-vehicle…
Subaru Announces STI S209 Pricing and Limited Run
Say hello to the first S-line performance vehicle sold in the U.S.A. Photo: Subaru The Subaru WRX STI has been a favorite among adrenaline-fueled drivers for years, due in large…
Volkswagen is Building a 404-BHP Arteon R
With the VR6, Volkswagen has long the block and the technology to build a truly powerful engine—but always denied it would out of the belief that people wouldn’t buy one.…
Life Is Hard, so Here's a Grit Machine Named Gritsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Anti-Slip Machiney
Life is tough. Huge data breaches are being covered up, our airbags are blowing up, and governments are revoking driver’s licenses if you fall behind on your loans—really, modern living…
2018 Honda Pilot Goes on Sale for Under $31,000
Photo: ©Honda The 2018 Honda Pilot is now officially on sale at dealerships around the country with a starting MSRP of $30,900 (not counting the $975 destination and handling charge),…
Book by Cadillac Car-Subscription Service Predicts Booming Growth Over the Next Two Years
With companies like Uber and Lyft making their way to the forefront, many consumers are questioning whether or not they even need to own a car in the 21st century.…
Subaru Drivers Higgins and Pastrana Survive the Oregon Trail (Rally)
David Higgins kicks up dust on the fast, sweeping stages of Oregon Trail Rally Photo: Subaru Subaru Motorsports USA drivers Travis Pastrana and David Higgins competed in the Oregon Trail…
