Universal Studios Orlando to Welcome ‘Fast and Furious: Supercharged’ Ride in 2017
Universal's New Blockbuster Ride to Replace Disaster! and Beetlejuice Graveyard Revue
The year 2015 has been big for the Fast and Furious franchise. Despite the loss of leading man Paul Walker, the latest entry in the series–the box office hit Furious 7–has continued to grow the popularity and profit of the nitrous-fueled films. In response to this success, Universal Studios Orlando Resort–which had three vehicles from the […]
The Fast and The Furious Supra Sells for $185K
Last month, right at the height of the fever pitch surrounding Furious 7, it was revealed that the 1993 Toyota Supra driven by Paul Walker’s character in the original 2001 film would be going up for auction at the May 12-17 Mecum Car Auction in Indianapolis. The auction has come to pass, and the Supra […]
You Can Buy the ’93 Supra From The Fast & The Furious
Today, Furious 7 is the fastest film to reach $1 billion international gross and is already one of the top 10 highest-grossing films of all-time. In a year where sequels to mega-franchises like Star Wars, The Avengers, Jurassic Park, Terminator, and 007 are all on the slate, Furious 7 is the stage-setter for their success […]
Vin Diesel Says Fast & Furious 8 Will Be ‘From Paul’
The dust is still settling from the hype of Furious 7, which hit theatres on April 3rd and broke a number of box office records in just its first weekend, but already, the cast and crew is looking forward to the all but confirmed Fast and Furious 8, which would be the first film in […]
Nissan Skyline GT-R Driven by Paul Walker in Fast & Furious is For Sale
Furious 7 has been a huge success at the box office, with flocks of auto enthusiasts and regular movie-goers alike coming to see the final Fast & Furious movie to star the late Paul Walker, who was tragically killed in a car crash on November 30th, 2013. The Nissan Skyline GT-R pictured above was used […]
Furious 7 is the Fastest, Furiousest, Sevenest F&F Film Yet
It’s been almost 14 years since the original The Fast and the Furious hit theatres in June of 2001, and the series has changed considerably since then. Not in its sensibilities, which are still wonderfully juvenile, but in its ambitions. In the first film, Vin Diesel and his posse of elite street racers were getting […]
Hulk Mobile VW Touran from Fast & Furious: Tokyo Drift at Universal Studios
This beastly 2005 Volkswagen Touran is tearing itself apart!
Throughout the franchise’s history, The Fast and the Furious has had its ups and downs. While Tokyo Drift certainly wasn’t the strongest installment in the series, it featured one of the most unique vehicles in the 15-year legacy: the Hulk Mobile. The metallic green 2005 Volkswagen Touran (Typ 1T) minivan featured some crazy custom styling […]
Iggy Azalea’s Furious 7 Cameo is Fast, But Not Furious
Last year, Fast and Furious franchise star Vin Diesel let it slip that pop singer Iggy Azalea, famous for her song “Fancy,” would be making a special appearance in Furious 7, which hit theatres last Friday and had an explosive opening weekend at the box office. But until we actually got to plant our butts […]
Helen Mirren Lobbying Hard for Role in Next Fast and Furious Film
Dame Helen Mirren may have already won an Academy Award, a Tony, three Golden Globes, and four Emmys, but she still hasn’t achieved her greatest ambition in life: starring in a Fast and Furious sequel. In a recent interview with Yahoo!, the 69-year-old actress was asked what she thought about the film industry “focusing more […]
[VIDEO] The Aficionauto Takes on Fast and Furious 1970 Dodge Charger
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The last time we caught up with The Aficionauto, the gearheads there were checking out Jurassic Park Jeeps from the film franchise’s Motor Pool in California. This time, The Aficionauto’s host, Christopher Rutkowski, takes on the Fast and Furious 1970 Dodge Charger in the video below, which has been featured in six out of seven […]
Iggy Azalea to Be in Fast & Furious 7
And Do Stuff With Cars, We Assume
While promoting the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy film in which he plays a tree, plant-like action star Vin Diesel revealed to SkyrockFM that Fast & Furious 7 will feature a cameo from 24-year old pop star Iggy Azalea. The Australian recording artist is currently enjoying the success of her smash hit single “Fancy,” which […]
Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car” and the Appeal of Escape
Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car” isn’t just a heartbreaking vignette of unfulfilled dreams; it’s an expression of the car’s symbolic value.
New Survey Lists the States and US Cities Where Fast Food Restaurants Are the Most Popular
States and cities in the South appear to have more fast food joints, while New England has far fewer fast food restaurants per capita
According to recent studies, roughly a quarter of American adults eat fast food every single day. Needless to say, Americans are big fans of cheap food that can be eaten on the go or in their vehicles. With that said, not every part of the country is over-saturated with fast food eateries. Certain states and […]
Honda Builds New ‘Mean Mower’ to Reclaim Fastest Lawn Mower Record
While Bugatti and Koenigsegg battle over making their production cars get closer and closer to the 300 mph barrier, Honda is busy laying claim to another record: that of the fastest lawn mower. It’s a record that Honda held for only a year. In 2014, the automaker built the hilariously-named “Mean Mower,” a lawn mower […]
‘Fate of the Furious’ Races Away With Box Office Record
2017 seems to be shaping up to be a good year for movies. According to Box Office Mojo, box office dollars are up 6.2% compared to last year and almost 15% from 2015. This news isn’t surprising considering the films that have been released so far, including the indie surprise Get Out, the anticipated Beauty […]
Car News In the Rearview: Dodge Demon Pulls a Fast One
Welcome back once more to In the Rearview, where I bring you the past week’s automotive news in a nicely bite-sized form. Here’s a Sound Bite for You: The Chevy Volt’s Engine was one of Ward’s 10 Best Engines First up this week, if you haven’t yet seen The Fate of the Furious or are […]
‘The Fate of the Furious’ – Spoiler-Free Review
Genre: Action Director: F. Gary Gray Producers: Neil H. Moritz, Vin Diesel, Michael Fottrell Theatrical Release: April 14, 2017 Cast: Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Charlize Theron, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris Bridges, Nathalie Emmanuel, Kurt Russell, Scott Eastwood, Helen Mirren The Fate of the Furious is by all accounts the best […]
Dice Drivin’ Review: Press Your Luck in This Fast-Paced, 8-Bit Car Racing Game
Good board games don’t just come from America and Germany; these days, they’re being made all over the world. Thanks to the popularity of tabletop gaming–and the possibilities of crowd-funding–all kinds of creative gaming titles are being released. Last year, Vorpalia Games in Spain created and released Dice Drivin’, a street racing card […]