BMW Announces Pure&Crafted Festival for 2016
In August 2015, the first Pure&Crafted Festival, presented by BMW Motorrad, took Berlin by storm. Great music partnered with handcrafting artisans, food, and motorcycles made for a fun event with more than 7,000 attendees. In 2016, the festival will continue as an annual event on August 12 and 13. Traveling to California?: Take a Spin on Disney California’s […]
Which Monopoly Board Game Editions Are Car or Racing-Themed?
Monopoly might not be the perfect board game, but its design and layout make it perfectly customizable. In fact, hundreds upon hundreds of unique editions of the classic board game have been created over the years. For die-hard petrol heads, plenty of unique Monopoly editions exist to satisfy inner auto-racing cravings (in addition to the […]
Not News: GPS Sends Tourists Down Abandoned Road; News: Tourists Needed Rescued by Sled Dogs
Global Positioning Systems are great things. It is amazing that, using satellites, a computer can triangulate your position to a great deal of accuracy, and then use that information, plus data about roads, traffic, and speed limits to accurately tell you the best way to get from your house to the destination of your choice […]
Special Wish Foundation and FCA US Grant 6-Year-Old’s Wish to Crash Test Cars
Wishes are powerful things, especially when the Special Wish Foundation – Cleveland is there to make your wish come true. And, while most children wish for trips to Disney, one six-year-old wished for something a bit different—to be in charge of a crash test. Thanks to the Special Wish Foundation – Cleveland and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, […]
GM Donates 2016 Chevy Volt to FIRST to Further STEM Education
Even if they’re not yet old enough to buy one, GM would like kids to view the all-new eco-friendly 2016 Chevy Volt as an inspiring example of the kind of advanced technological breakthroughs that science can achieve. That’s one reason why the electric vehicle had a cameo in the Disney movie Tomorrowland, and one reason […]
GM Earns MVAA Award for Veteran Employment
General Motors was named a Gold-Level Veteran-Friendly Employer by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, marking the first time in the organization’s history that the distinction has been bestowed upon an automaker. MVAA singled out GM for its efforts in hiring and training military veterans, which are well-publicized and quite effective. “The Veteran-Friendly Employer program recognizes […]
The Mystery of the Missing Star Wars Toyota Celica
The Star Wars saga began back in 1977 with the release of the original film. Back in the pre-internet era, Toyota decided to celebrate the release of the classic movie by teaming up with 20th Century Fox to create a Star Wars Celica and give it away to one lucky winner in a sweepstakes. But […]
Ukrainian Police Arrest Chewbacca, Who Was Just Trying to Drive Darth Vader to Vote
The following statement was placed on the official Instagram account for the Ukrainian police: “Nothing unusual here, just Chewbacca detained for being without documents while driving Darth Vader to the elections in Odessa. The Sith Lord has already claimed this was illegal as Chewbacca is his pet and general servant and thus does not require […]
[VIDEO] Wife Brings Down The Hammer On Cheating Husband’s BMW
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They say that Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. If you needed an incentive to be faithful to your significant other, take this video as a cautionary tale. In China, one woman discovered that her husband was cheating on her and he moved out to live with his mistress. The wife didn’t settle […]
Behind the Badge: Take a “Stab” at What the Maserati Logo Means
One automaker has a sharp logo design that pierces through the bland emblems of its competitors. Want to take a stab at which automaker we’re talking about? The Maserati company was founded in December 1914 by the brothers Maserati. Unlike other popular brothers in automotive history, there were not two or three Maserati brothers, but a whopping […]
Ford Climbs One Spot in Interbrand Best Global Brands Study
Ford was named 38 on Interbrand’s annual 100 Best Global Brands study, climbing one spot from its position in 2014. Stuck Without the Right Amount of Juice? How to jump-start your car Interbrand estimates that Ford’s overall value increased by 6% in 2015 to 11.578 billion. Ford’s estimated value in 2014 was $10.88 billion, $9.181 […]
Prosecutors Decline to Charge Caitlyn Jenner in Connection with Fatal Car Collision
Reality TV star and former Olympian Caitlyn Jenner has avoided charges relating to a February car collision that took the life of 69-year-old Kim Howe. Prosecutors cited a lack of evidence when justifying why no charges were made against Caitlyn Jenner, who formerly went by the name of Bruce Jenner and was the gold medal […]
Dean Jones, VW Star, Passes Away
How many of you remember the Love Bug movies? These days, the idea of riding in a car that can drive itself isn’t too farfetched, thanks to autonomous cars being developed by several automakers and tech companies. Back in the late 1960s, a self-driving car was quite the fantasy, and Disney used the idea hilariously […]
Jimmy Fallon Reads His Favorite #WorstRoadTripEver Tweets
There’s nothing like heading out on the open road with the wind in your hair, music rocking, and an abundance of adventure ahead of you. Road trips are a wonderful way to bond, whether it’s with your family, friends, or yourself. But sometimes, road trips can be a little less than ideal—that’s where the #WorstRoadTripEver […]
GM Sponsors Hiring Our Heroes Job Fair and Workshop
General Motors teamed with the Detroit Tigers, Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, and US Chamber of Commerce to bring together more than 50 Detroit-area employers at the Hiring Our Heroes job fair and career training workshop on Thursday. The focus of the gathering was to give US military veterans the opportunity to seek employment and gain […]
French Group Petitions GM to Sell 2016 Chevy Volt in Europe
A French group named Association Amperistes et Amis des Véhicules Rechargeable is trying to change General Motors’ mind, after the American automaker announced that the new 2016 Chevy Volt electric car will not be released in Europe. The group is making its voice heard with a change.org petition directed at GM, which reads, in part: […]
Danica Patrick Latest in Long Line of NASCAR Women
Danica Patrick is the only female NASCAR driver in history to win pole position in the Daytona 500, and this week it was announced that she has found a new sponsorship in Nature’s Bakery for the 2016 season, ensuring her future in the Sprint Cup Series. Danica Patrick is currently 21st in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, […]
Danica Patrick Signs Extension to Remain in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
Danica Patrick, the only female NASCAR driver to ever win the pole for the Daytona 500, announced a new sponsorship deal with Nature’s Bakery on August 18th, which ensures she’ll be driving around in circles for the foreseeable future with the Sprint Cup Series. This change of sponsorship–from GoDaddy to Nature’s Bakery–means Patrick’s No. 10 […]