Car Wars: The Card Game Review – Maximum Vehicular Destruction!
For gearheads who love role-playing games, the classic Steve Jackson game Car Wars will always reign supreme. The idea is fantastic: destroy your opponents in an arena with massive, futuristic weapons. Has Your Car Taken a Lot of Damage? Here are easy ways you can extend your vehicle’s life But not everyone has the time, […]
2020 Corvette’s Fuse Box May Hint at Future Hybrid C8
According to some rumors, the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette’s fuse box may hold the secret to an upcoming hybrid version.
Car-Related Gifts for Drivers Who Are Garage-Less
Are you a car owner lacking a garage? Or, do you have a driver in mind who has no covered structure to protect his ride? Then consider adding the following items recommended by Family Handyman writer Julia K. Porter to your shopping cart to improve your or your friend’s driving life. Car Maintenance Guide: Why […]
Emoji Plates Invade Australia’s Highways
Emojis are already in your text messages, social media posts, advertisements, and movies. Now, they’re taking over Australia’s highways. Starting March 1, Queensland drivers will be able to customize their license plates with a selection of familiar smiley faces. Offerings include “Smile,” “Wink,” “Sunglasses.” “Heart Eyes,” and “Laugh out Loud,” which features the familiar crying-laughing […]
Film Adaptation of Stephen King’s “From a Buick 8” Is Reportedly in the Works
"From a Buick 8" will be the second Stephen King novel about a haunted car to receive the silver screen treatment
One of Stephen King’s most famous, yet bizarre, novels is Christine. This 1983 King classic features a vintage Plymouth Fury that comes alive and terrorizes a town full of teenagers. However, Christine isn’t King’s only story about a supernatural automobile. In 2002, the author published From a Buick 8, which featured a malevolent 1954 Buick Roadmaster rather […]
Happy Birthday, A.A. Milne (and Winnie the Pooh)
January 18th marks the birthday of A.A. Milne, author who crafted the world of the Hundred-Acre Wood as well as it’s endearing animal characters. Although it’s been almost 100 years since Winnie the Pooh was first published (in 1926), children and adults alike continue to enjoy these engaging stories via book and film. To commemorate this occasion, […]
Fact or Myth: Can Your Car Battery Freeze When It’s Cold Outside?
As temperatures continue to drop and sheets of ice of glaze the streets, you obviously would prefer to stay in bed than venture outdoors. But, unfortunately, you have to hit the road. So, after scraping your vehicle clean, you finally turn the ignition to discover—lo and behold—it won’t start. Isn’t that your luck? Before you assume […]
2018 Ford Mustang Overview
The Ford Mustang is unstoppable and undeniable on the road. With its classic aggressive stance and intense growl, there’s no mistaking it. Ford is giving the Mustang a refresh for the 2018 model year, with a new and improved powertrain, more customization, and added convenience features. The 2018 Ford Mustang is available in nine trims: […]
Strategies for Surviving a Car Breakdown in Winter
Winter definitely poses some formidable challenges for drivers. Considering that approximately 70% of injuries that happen during the winter are vehicle-related, it’s important to know what to do in case of a vehicle breakdown during this chilly season. What Not to Do Don’t dig your car out of a snow bank While it might be […]
Car Loans in Canada are Easier to Acquire than Ever
It goes without saying that one of the most important possessions that you can own in Canada is a car. Without transportation, you’ll have a hard time getting around in sub-zero winter conditions. It’s an excellent feeling when you finally find car loans that are right for your personal needs. Doing so these days is easier […]
Superhero Cars: Automotive Brand Sponsorships in Marvel Movies
Acura, Audi, Chevy, Ford, and Lexus all make appearances in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
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, raking in millions of dollars globally. Not only are these adventure flicks money-making opportunities for producers and the studio, they’re prime real estate for companies […]
Semi Truck Hubcap Spikes: Decorative or Dangerous?
Are those shiny, pointy spikes on big rig wheels a hazard?
Few things can send a driver’s heart rate skyrocketing faster on the highway than driving next to a semi-truck. Aside from being inches from a construction zone’s concrete blockades (seriously, why are those positioned so far into the lane?), traveling neck-and-neck alongside a big rig that’s five times your vehicle’s size is the quickest panic-inducer […]
2018 Honda Fit Launching Next Month With New Sport Trim, Refreshed Styling
Honda revealed the refreshed 2018 Fit today, which will go on sale next month with new styling, the addition of a Sport trim, and available Honda Sensing safety features. This marks the popular hatchback’s first update since the launch of the 2015 model in 2014. The updated styling and addition of color define the subcompact’s new […]
Final “Cars 3” Trailer Provides Feels on Wheels [VIDEO]
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For the most part, Pixar is famous for creating films that tug on the heartstrings. After all, very few audience members can sit through the first few minutes of Up with dry eyes. Still, of the franchises under Pixar’s belt, the Cars series isn’t exactly known for eliciting emotional responses from movie-goers. The automotive-based franchise […]
Report: 2018 Ford Mustang Will Not Offer V6 Engine Option
The iconic Ford Mustang may never be same. For years this pony car was offered with a thunderous V8 engine that demanded everyone’s attention both at the drag strip and on the road. However, for buyers who couldn’t afford eight cylinders, Ford has offered a V6 which allowed the ‘Stang to find homes in more […]
Bumping Along With the AC Blasting: A First-Timer’s Look at Driving in Mexico
It was incredibly hot at the Cancun, Mexico airport, as the mid-day sun turned every paved area into a skillet and tested the resolve of every air conditioning unit. Red-faced tourists stood in a long line up to a shoulder-high counter, behind which stood a team of blank-faced employees methodically working their ways through both […]
Car Doesn’t Dodge, Gets Rammed
There are a few things you just don’t do: You don’t pull on Superman’s cape, you don’t spit into the wind, you don’t pull the mask off that old Lone Ranger, and you don’t mess around with Slim. Oh, and you don’t get between fighting rams: (Before watching, make sure to turn down your […]
There Are Ten Car Crashes in the New Mad Max Trailer Alone
Think back on the trailers for some of your favorite action movies. They probably included an over-the-top attention-grabber, followed by some brief exposition via voiceover, some dialogue trying to become quotable catchphrases, and an arbitrary chase (either by foot or vehicle)–all culminating in a CGI-filled stunt sequence wrecking a car or two. Even the most explosive trailers […]