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Like some of the worst things in existence–such as the Four Horsemen… As soon as you finish watching American Graffiti, there is a lingering… As today is the first day of autumn, it’s time for The News… Wait, isn’t this that critical bomb from 2002 starring Cameron Diaz? No,… It’s been a long time since I…
Goofy Road Trip Movies: Borat Review
Sacha Baron Cohen as Kazakh reporter Borat Sagdiyev It’s been a long time since I first saw Borat, but I still remember how inescapable the film was when it debuted in 2006. Its star, British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, had been playing the character (inspired by a Russian doctor he once met) for years on…
10 Worst Road Trip Movies Ever
Some road trip movies make you yearn to grab your friends and hit the road on a cross-country journey immediately, if not sooner. Then there are those road trip movies that make you want to claw your eyes out and have you questioning your decision to waste an hour and a half of your life…
The Top Five Cars That Won’t Start in the Friday the 13th Movies
Today is the only Friday the 13th of the year, so if you haven’t started your Jason movie marathon yet, you’d better hurry and fire up the VCR—it’s going to be 244 days before we’re blessed with another one! For the uninitiated, Friday the 13th is a horror film franchise based around the (morally suspect)…
Goofy Road Trip Movies: Rat Race Review
Goofy Road Trip Movies: Rat Race Review Paramount/YouTube Rat Race (2001) has long been a favorite movie of mine for some inexplicable reason. I think it’s all the slimy underhandedness and just the right amount of Jon Lovitz that does it for me. I even own the dang thing on VHS, which currently sits in…
Mythbuster Adam Savage Turns Honda Ridgeline Into a Portable Movie Theater [VIDEO]
After 15 seasons and 282 episodes, the cultishly adored Discovery channel show Mythbusters was cancelled this past March. Since then, series co-host Adam Savage has been keeping busy (and creative) on his website Tested, where he’s been doing appropriately nerdy DIY projects like building the captain’s chair from Star Trek and the space rifle from…
Romantic Road Trip Movies: Leap Year Review
Leap Year Review: stars Matthew Goode and Amy Adams share one of seven-trillion arguments. Photo: Universal Studios This shallow 2010 romp through the hills of Ireland will undoubtedly leave most audience members pondering a serious question: is there anything worse than being stuck in a car between a narcissistic, spoiled city woman (Amy Adams at her…
new streaming movies Archives
If you’re looking to start your summer with a little on-screen auto… If you’re looking for a movie or TV show to watch on… If you need some extra motivation to stay home this February (besides… There’s no guarantee 2021 will be better than 2020, although that bar…
10 Goofiest Road Trip Movies Ever
There are times when you want to watch serious, deep movies about the things in life that really matter. For us, we mostly like watching ridiculous movies with terrible-yet-hilarious jokes that have us tittering to ourselves for hours. Based on our love for all things goofy, we came up with this list of the 10…
Bus Explosion for Jackie Chan Movie in London Causes Fear in Locals
An explosion on Lambeth Bridge in London was only a stunt for a movie, but it scared locals anyways Earlier this week, people in London received a bit of a shock after a bus exploded on Lambeth Bridge. The explosion, which was part of a stunt for Jackie Chan’s newest film called The Foreigner, caused…
$1.5 Million Lamborghini Miura from 'The Italian Job' Discovered
The wrecked Lamborghini Miura is dropped into the bottom of a ravine Photo: Paramount Pictures What would you say is the coolest car of all time? According to Top Gear Magazine‘s weigh-in on the subject, it’s easily the Lamborghini Miura, and we have to agree. The love affair with Lamborghini‘s flagship model–regarded as the first…
Musicars: Ragtime
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 musicals where cars steer the…
Lincoln Navigator Finds New Doubles Partner in Serena Williams for Digital Campaign
Lincoln has gotten a new brand ambassador who is arguably an even bigger deal than Academy Award-winner Matthew McConaughey: Serena Williams, the 23-time Grand Slam winner and possibly the most dominant athlete to ever take the tennis court. Williams appears in a new social media campaign supporting the 2018 Lincoln Navigator. Like McConaughey, Serena has…
The Angry Video Game Nerd Reviews Big Rigs, “The Worst Game Ever Made”
A while back, I spotlighted the videos of YouTube celebrity Flula and took the opportunity to discuss my inability to understand the appeal of famed internet moron PewDiePie. Despite a number of folks coming to his aid and suggesting, among other things, that screaming into a webcam is one of the hardest jobs a person…
New Short Film Turns the Stig Into a LEGO Car to Race Lightning McQueen
Somehow, the Stig is even more mysterious as a LEGO car Photo:Top Gear/Disney/LEGO The Stig is undeniably the world’s most famous test driver. With his iconic white racing suit and helmet concealing his enigmatic identity, the Stig has a recognizable look that is easily translated across several different mediums. Still, Top Gear fans may have never…
Hyundai Sales Beat Expectations in September
Hyundai Palisade sales set a new September record Photo: Hyundai Despite the auto industry’s ongoing issues with chip shortages and lagging inventory, Hyundai Motor America still managed to beat sales expectations for September. Hyundai Palisade Guide: Get the details on each of this premium SUV’s trim levels Hyundai sold 53,800 vehicles for the month. Although…
2021 Chevy Blazer Adds Numerous Safety Technologies
The 2020 Chevrolet Blazer Photo: Chevrolet The Chevrolet Blazer is getting some fantastic updates for the 2021 model year that make it an even better option for small families. Perhaps the most exciting update is that the 2021 Blazer is offering a wide variety of safety technologies as standard systems. A Secure Ride: 2020…
Nissan Teams Up With Disney For ‘A Wrinkle in Time’
Last year Nissan said that it was impressed with the triumph of its Rogue One: A Star Wars Story partnership with Lucasfilm and owner Disney. It seems as if the Japanese automaker is really taking that success to heart, because not only did Nissan partner again with Star Wars for The Last Jedi, but it…
Best Family-Friendly Accessories for Your 2020 Eclipse Cross
2020 Eclipse Cross Photo: Mitsubishi Motors The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is already designed to handle the needs of small families. However, if you want even more functionality, organization, and adventure-ready capability, consider buying these family-friendly accessories for your 2020 Eclipse Cross. Hitting the Road With Your Family: Features everyone can enjoy in the 2019 Outlander…
Vehicular Viewing: New on Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu for February 2019
It’s time for another installment of Vehicular Viewing. In this monthly feature, I round up notable car-centric films and TV shows that are new to Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu. Whether you love to geek out over movie vehicles or you just enjoy a good car chase or road-trip flick, you’ve come to the right place….
Before Finding His True Calling, Guy Fieri Starred in Car Parts Commercials
Though cruelly stereotyped as a one-dimensional caricature, there are many sides to Guy Fieri. Like all humans, his is a complex persona composed of multiple facets, some of which are not immediately apparent to casual fans—which is to say, there are more Guys than meet the eyes. Sure, most of us know him as a…
Report: Ford F-150 Electric Adopting Lightning Name
The Ford F-150 all-electric prototype Photo: Ford With production set to spark up in mid-2022, we should be getting our first glimpses of the all-electric Ford F-150 any ol’ time now. When that day comes, it may very well be introduced under a familiar name: the Ford F-150 Lightning. F-150 Wins Again: Latest F-150 named…
2016 Toyota RAV4 Overview
The 2016 Toyota RAV4 enters the crowded small crossover segment alongside a number of all-new competitors. Despite being in its fourth generation, the RAV4 still offers plenty of standard and optional features to get drivers excited, and the 2016 model year includes some thrilling new features to ensure the crossover doesn’t fall into a design…
Denali Ultimate Joins Revamped 2024 GMC Sierra HD Lineup
Photo: GMC The GMC Sierra HD arrives for 2024 with a redesigned look, extra capability, a deluxe new Denali Ultimate trim, and much more. Read on for more details about what’s new and different for this high-end heavy-duty truck. Reasons to Buy a Denali Truck: Get the details on GMC’s most luxurious nameplate Photo: GMC…
Ram 1500 Archives
If you prefer diesel to power your new vehicle, you have three… The Ram 1500 has earned the title of Best Full-size Pickup in… MotorTrend has singled out the Ram Truck brand for the third year… Driving in winter can be stressful and challenging. Even if the ground… It’s a three-peat win for the Ram…
Ram Truck Launches Special-Edition Boot Collection
The Ram boot collection Photo: FCA Ram Truck has collaborated with Wolverine, a boot and clothing brand, to launch a brand-new boot collection. These special-edition boots were made in the United States and were designed to celebrate skilled workers. The Ram Truck Lineup: See how each model compares Photo: FCA Wolverine has been dedicated to…
2022 Hyundai Tucson Aces Cars.com Child Seat Test
Photo: Hyundai Parents with young children will appreciate the 2022 Hyundai Tucson’s latest achievement: straight A’s on the annual Cars.com Car Seat Fit Report Card. Perfect for Parents: These Hyundai technologies provide safety and peace of mind Two Cars.com editors who are also certified child safety seat installation technicians compiled this year’s report card. They…
Ford F-150 Raptor Archives
It’s been a good 15 months since Ford warned us that the… Rattlers, get rattlin’. Ford is adding a new model to the F-150… A Ford F-150 Raptor prototype was spotted testing around Dearborn at the… If you’ve been thinking about hooking yourself up with a Ford F-150… Audiences are packing movie theaters this weekend…
‘Ford v Ferrari’ Gets Academy Award Nomination for Best Picture
Photo: 20th Century Fox | YouTube Ford v Ferrari, a James Mangold film starring Christian Bale and Matt Damon, has received an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture, as well as three others for Film Editing, Sound Editing, and Sound Mixing. This could be the first time a car-centric film receives the Oscar for Best…
The Chevy Safety Assist Package Includes These 6 High-Tech Features
The 2022 Equinox comes standard with Chevy Safety Assist Photo: Chevrolet Not long ago, advanced safety systems were primarily offered only as deluxe options on higher vehicle trim levels. Now, though, more and more automakers are providing these technologies as standard features. As part of this trend, Chevrolet is rolling out the Chevy Safety Assist…
Cruisin’ the Strip in American Graffiti Cars
Harrison Ford as Bob Falfa in American Graffiti Photo: Universal Pictures As soon as you finish watching American Graffiti, there is a lingering question….who is the blonde in the white T-bird? Sadly, the question is never answered, and that leaves this viewer a little disappointed. But, at least we can rest easier knowing it is the…
Chevrolet’s $30K Electric Equinox Is a Big Deal
Photo: Chevrolet The high price of electric vehicles often scares away car shoppers who’d like to make the switch but can’t find room in their budget. Chevrolet just unveiled a solution to this problem: the 2024 Equinox EV, a compact, all-electric SUV with a standard range of 250 miles — and a starting price of…
Dame Helen Mirren Says Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Can’t Drive Stick
Helen Mirren runs an impressive 1.52.8 lap during her appearance on Top Gear Last year, Helen Mirren told a Yahoo! interviewer that her “great ambition” was to star in a Fast and Furious film, adding that, “my claim to fame is I always do my own driving.” Well, the 70-year old British acting legend’s dream…
Guy Fieri, Chevy Dream Up Apple Pie Hot Dog for Field of Dreams Game
This Thursday, Flavortown relocates to Dyersville, Iowa, for the MLB Field of Dreams game Photo: General Motors Somewhere in the United States of America, a big fan of baseball and Kevin Costner movies wished upon a monkey’s paw that the New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox would play a game at a recreation of…
Laugh Brake Archives
Have you noticed a Jeep in traffic or in a parking lot… As the debate rages regarding the future of physical media, my mind… A big part of the road trip experience is stopping at gas… As April Fools’ Day goes, brands come out of the woodwork with… The engine is so ridiculously large and…
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The CR-V is well positioned to continue improving and maintain its dominance in the compact SUV segment… Check out the latest gadget for drivers who want to accessorize the… This article contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, The News Wheel… This article contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, The News Wheel… This article…
MIT Is Helping Autonomous Vehicles Drive in Snow
Snow-covered mirror Photo: The News Wheel While fully autonomous vehicles are still a thing of the future, advanced technologies allow many vehicles to have self-driving capabilities, making for more convenient drives. Nevertheless, current versions of autonomous vehicles are struggling to drive in the snow, which is why MIT is working to improve the vehicles’ technologies….
Does Putting a Potato or Banana in a Car's Tailpipe Actually Cause Damage?
Remember that iconic scene from Beverly Hills Cop when Eddie Murphy as Axel Foley sneakily shoves his banana (technically three of them) into the tailpipe of the patrol car trying to tail him? Have you ever wondered if that trick works in real life? We’ve all seen it happen in movies and television shows: some prankster–whether…
Haters Wish They Could Own Kevin Hart’s New Mercedes-AMG G65 SUV
Despite having $500,000 worth of clothing, jewelry, and other items stolen from his Los Angeles home last month, comedian Kevin Hart is keeping a positive attitude and even picked up a new Mercedes-AMG G65. Hart formerly owned a Mercedes-AMG G63, but it looks he’s making some major upgrades to his car collection as he also…
Honda Promotes 2016 Civic with 360-Degree Moses Sumney Music Video
Multiple Moses Sumneys sing “Everlasting Sigh” in a creative new 2016 Honda Civic ad Honda has come up with a creative way to promote the new tenth-generation Civic: a 360-degree music video featuring singer-songwriter Moses Sumney. The Los Angeles-based musical artist is joined onscreen by singer Moses Sumney, who provides harmonizing vocals, drummer Moses Sumney,…
Hyundai, Motional Transform Ioniq 5 into Electric Robotaxi
Photo: Hyundai Although customers who buy the new Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV will need to do their own driving, another version of this vehicle will soon be launched as a fully self-driving robotaxi. Hyundai’s Newest Model: Learn about the impressive Ioniq 5 EV Hyundai Motor Group and Motional have partnered to turn the Ioniq 5…
BTS and Hyundai Raise Zero-Carbon Awareness on Social Media
Hyundai and BTS are teaming up to raise climate awareness Photo: Hyundai Hyundai is teaming up with the massively popular musical group BTS for a pair of social media challenges. The goal: getting younger generations involved in the automaker’s “Expecting Generation One” carbon neutrality campaign. Coming Soon: Meet the stunning Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV “Millennials…
Musicars: Bonnie & Clyde
Bonnie & Clyde Broadway : americangal5 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…
Get to Know the GMC Pro Safety Package
The new 2022 Sierra features standard GMC Pro Safety features Photo: GMC For the 2022 model year, GMC has been busy introducing the Pro Safety package as a standard feature across much of its lineup. This package bundles together six — and sometimes more — important driver-assist technologies to help prevent and mitigate crashes and…
“Mad Max: Fury Road” Has the Most Exciting Chase Scenes, According to Science
Photo: 1987599 via Pixabay License If you happen to be a human being with a pulse, odds are you’ve seen “Mad Max: Fury Road” and think it’s one of the sickest movies ever — I know I do. Now, a scientific study conducted by Money.co.uk has come along to affirm that belief, as apparently “Fury…
[VIDEO] Bad Boy Orlando Bloom Customizes, Rides BMW S 1000 R Motorcycle
Just because you play an elf on the big screen doesn’t mean you have to drive like one! While English actor Orlando Bloom might be most-well-known as Legolas in The Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit movies, his real-life interests are a bit more…mechanical. Bloom actually has a passion for motorcycles, possessing and riding many BMW…
Mitsubishi Introduces New 2021 and 2022 Models
The 2020 Mitsubishi lineup Photo: Mitsubishi Motors Mitsubishi has revealed that it will be launching six new 2021 and 2022 models between now and the end of the 2021 second quarter. Three of these vehicles will be significantly revised, and one will have an exciting ground-up redesign. An Adventure-Ready SUV: The 2020 Outlander Sport The…
Check Out One Fast and Furious Fan’s Tribute to Paul Walker
One fan’s tribute to the late Paul Walker is incredibly similar to the actor’s beloved Eclipse in the 2001 Fast and Furious film There are a number of famous cars to come out of Hollywood, but whether it’s the Herbie Volkswagen Beetle or KITT from Knight Rider, there are few that quite compare to Paul…
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…
