Dom Toretto’s 1970 Dodge Charger Is Up for Auction
The customized Charger is just one of many pieces of automotive movie memorabilia up for sale at a Hollywood auction this weekend
The Fast & Furious film franchise is filled with iconic automobiles. Still, none are quite as recognizable as Dominic Toretto’s 1970 Dodge Charger. This weekend, Fast & Furious fanatics will finally have a chance to own Dom’s Charger, as one of the Chargers used for the films is set to be auctioned off by GWS Auctions in […]
Why Are Objects in the Mirror Closer Than They Appear?
How a T-Rex taught us about light rays and convex mirrors
Remember that classic moment in Jurassic Park when the T-Rex is chasing down the Jeep, and its menacing jaws are reflected in the side-view mirror? What made the joke funny — and suspenseful — was the presence of the disclaimer on the side mirror that stated, “Objects in mirror are closer than they appear.” It’s […]
Chariot Says ‘Allo, ‘Allo to London in First Expansion Outside US
Ford has announced that Chariot—its shuttle service currently operating in Austin, Texas; Columbus, Ohio; New York; San Francisco; and Seattle—will now be servicing commuters in London. Chariot began running four routes in the city earlier this month, marking the first chapter in a wider European—and international—expansion. “As well-served as London is by public transport, the […]
FCA Makes the Odd Choice to Release a Jeep Super Bowl Commercial That Openly Criticizes Its Ram Super Bowl Commercial
Jeep's popular "Anti-Manifesto" Super Bowl spot mocked car commercials that rely upon famous speeches, such as Ram's controversial "Built to Serve" ad, which featured the words of Martin Luther King Jr.
By now, we’re all accustomed to seeing a number of common commercial types appear during the Super Bowl. One of the most common of these advertisements is the “Manifesto” from automakers. During these commercials, a speech is delivered by a disembodied narrator loosely related to the values of the brand. Fiat Chrysler is the king of […]
Ford Maintains Commercial Vehicle Sales Leadership in Europe for 2017
Ford Motor Company of Europe eked out a 0.5% full-year sales increase in 2017, delivering 1,358,100 vehicles across its traditional Euro 20 markets. Ford secured its third consecutive year as Europe’s leading commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturer with deliveries totaling 352,200 vehicles, up 7.2% from 2016; Ford’s CV market share also rose in 2017 by 0.3 […]
Ford Employees Raise $1,000 for Operation Good Cheer with Pinewood Derby Tournament
If you’re old enough, or old-fashioned enough, to recall the days of pinewood derby racing, then this story will cut deep and melt your heart. Ford’s user experience team this year raised more than $1,000 in funds to help bring seasonal joy to less-fortunate children as part of Operation Good Cheer. For the last decade, the […]
Dodge Charger and Jeep Wrangler Both Earn 2018 ALG Residual Value Awards
Maintaining a desired level of residual value is no easy task for any vehicle to achieve, which is why it’s so impressive that the Dodge Charger has earned an ALG Residual Value Award for the fourth year in a row. This year, the Charger is joined by its Jeep-branded relative, the Wrangler, which also earned a […]
Cars.com Decorated a Chrysler Pacifica as the Joker for Halloween
The automotive website put a smile on the Pacifica's face/grille
If you noticed fewer kids ringing your doorbell for candy this past Halloween, then you are not alone. In many areas of the country, traditional trick-or-treating is taking a backseat to trunk-or-treating events. Said events involve members of the community handing out candy from the trunks of their vehicles in a parking lot or other […]
Dodges in Films Through the Decades: 5 Movies Starring Dodge Vehicles
A collection of the most iconic Dodge models to dart across the silver screen
Movies that involve cars more often than not involve car chases. When you have a big chase scene set up, you want a vehicle that packs a lot of power and possesses a ton of muscle. So it should come as no surprise that plenty of feature films feature Dodge vehicles. From classic models to […]
Chrysler Signs On as an Official Sponsor of “Sesame Street”
The partnership will also include a series of co-branded videos starring the residents of Sesame Street and the Chrysler Pacifica
For decades, humanity’s greatest philosophers and scholars have been perplexed by one ever-present conundrum: how does one get to Sesame Street? Well, if you ask Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, the answer is behind the wheel of a Chrysler Pacifica. In fact, Chrysler recently announced its status as an official sponsor of Sesame Street. Always Be Prepared: What […]
The Time-Traveling DeLorean from ‘Back to the Future’ Wins Best Car Cameo at the Oscars
While everyone is still in shock over the biggest blunder in the history of award show mix-ups, I’m over here fangirling from the presence of an iconic vehicle at the 89th Annual Academy Awards. During this year’s presentation of the Oscars, the young talent of today starred in short clips that recounted the roles of […]
[PHOTOS] 2016 Dragon Con Parade Features Custom Movie & TV Cars
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Over Labor Day weekend, downtown Atlanta was packed with visitors for the 30th annual Dragon Con pop culture convention. Attracting over 70,000 attendees this year–and many locals interested in seeing the wide array of costumes–the 2016 convention packed the streets with colorful characters. One of the biggest highlights of the convention every year is the […]
Apple Music Buys “Carpool Karoake,” Spike TV Greenlights “Caraoke Showdown,” A Nation’s Lust for People Singing in Cars is Satiated
Do you sometimes watch one of the popular “Carpool Karaoke” segments from The Late Late Show with James Corden and think to yourself, “Man, why don’t they make a whole show out of this? Hell, why don’t they make TWO whole shows out of this?!” Well my friend, your words have not fallen on deaf […]
Hyundai Fools Us with Surprisingly Realistic Virtual Reality Prank
There are two types of April Fools’ jokes: the one that promises us something we’ve always dreamed of, then strips it at away to have a laugh at our expense; and, there’s the one that shows us something completely outrageous so both the audience and the jokesters can share a laugh at the absurdity. This […]
Dinosaur Disrupts Traffic on the Isle of Wight
What do you get when a triceratops crosses the road? A whole lotta havoc in the village of Godshill on the Isle of Wight in England. Last Friday, a massive triceratops statue made its way into the middle of the road in Godshill. “That priceless moment when you’re driving home from work at 3am and […]
The Top 5 Famous Cars Turned into Legos
Brick by brick, examine the coolest cars from movies and television to receive the Lego treatment.
It seems like every big movie or television franchise has a Lego set nowadays. Lego Avengers, Lego Jurassic Park, Lego Ninja Turtles. We can probably expect a Lego Fifty Shades of Grey soon! With so many Lego sets throughout the years, plenty of famous cars have gotten the Lego treatment. But which ones received the best […]
Late Show’s Paul Shaffer Honored with New York Sightseeing Bus
Retiring Late Show host David Letterman’s legendary career is coming to an end this month, with his final episode set to air on May 20th. Letterman’s been getting many (well-deserved) plaudits for his lengthy and influential tenure as a late night comedian… but what about the guy who’s been laughing too hard at all his […]
Count Up ‘Everything Wrong with Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome’
Here’s a surprise for the unacquainted: the best sequel of 2015 may not be Jurassic Park, Star Wars, or Furious 7. It might be the manic, car-chase-filled spectacle that is Mad Max: Fury Road. Before we can get to the fourth film in the franchise, which hits theaters next week, the fine people at CinemaSins […]