[VIDEO] “Furious 7” C-130 Plane Drop Used Actual Cars Falling from an Actual Plane
![[VIDEO] “Furious 7” C-130 Plane Drop Used Actual Cars Falling from an Actual Plane](https://thenewswheel.com/wp-content/themes/patterns/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fthenewswheel.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2015%2F03%2FPlane-Drop.jpg&q=90&w=760&h=400&zc=1 "[VIDEO] “Furious 7” C-130 Plane Drop Used Actual Cars Falling from an Actual Plane")
Just when you thought the Fast & Furious franchise couldn’t get any more badass (Fast and Furious 6 used an actual tank, after all), the crew goes and pulls a stunt as twisted as parachuting cars out of an airplane. You’ve probably seen the clip we’re referring to in previews for the upcoming Furious 7 […]
Furious 7, Due Out April 3rd, Features a Helluva Lotta Dodge
Dodge partners with Atlantic Records for Furious 7 music videos
Furious 7 is due out in theatres on April 3rd, less than a month away. Whether you’re a diehard Fast and Furious fan or not, the film is one to watch out for, if only to see Paul Walker’s last artistic endeavor before his untimely passing. (Walker tragically passed away before Furious 7 had finished […]
[VIDEO] Madness, World’s Fastest Hearse, Lives Up to its Billing
![[VIDEO] Madness, World’s Fastest Hearse, Lives Up to its Billing](https://thenewswheel.com/wp-content/themes/patterns/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fthenewswheel.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2015%2F02%2FArne-Toman.jpg&q=90&w=760&h=400&zc=1 "[VIDEO] Madness, World’s Fastest Hearse, Lives Up to its Billing")
There’s an old saying that a good method of existing involves living fast, dying young, and leaving an attractive corpse. Arne Toman, the VP of AMS Performance in Chicago, took that particular adage and appended it to read “live fast, die young, leave a good-looking corpse, and get carried to the grave by a 1,000-horsepower […]
These are the Cars in the Furious 7 Super Bowl Trailer
If you saw the Furious 7 trailer during the Super Bowl and are dying to know what that weird car was at the end, we’ve got you covered. This seventh Fast & Furious movie is a special one, indeed, since Paul Walker was tragically killed before filming was completed. If you haven’t seen the trailer […]
Guns, Girls, and Great Cars: Furious 7 Trailer Features Paul Walker
Halloween has passed yet we’re still seeing ghosts. The internet was buzzing this weekend with the release of the new Furious 7 trailer. While there’s more than enough footage of gunfire, girls, and great cars, everyone’s interest is on one person. If you’re wondering if the late Paul Walker is featured in the Furious 7 trailer […]
[VIDEO] The Aficionauto Takes on Fast and Furious 1970 Dodge Charger
![[VIDEO] The Aficionauto Takes on Fast and Furious 1970 Dodge Charger](https://thenewswheel.com/wp-content/themes/patterns/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fthenewswheel.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F09%2F1970-Charger-4.jpg&q=90&w=760&h=400&zc=1 "[VIDEO] The Aficionauto Takes on Fast and Furious 1970 Dodge Charger")
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 […]
Hennessey Venom GT is World’s Fastest Production Car, Guinness Be Damned (UPDATED)
The Hennessey Venom GT's 270.49 mph run on February 14 tops Bugatti's previous best...even if it doesn't totally count.
The record for world’s fastest production car has been broken (unofficially, at least) after the Hennessey Venom GT topped out at 270.49mph during a run on the Space Shuttle runway at the Kennedy Space Center. According to Top Gear, a Valentine’s Day record attempt yielded a result that bested the 2010 record of 269.86mph set […]
Idiotic Paul Walker Tribute Ends with Fire in Scotland
The untimely death of Fast and Furious star/import tuning enthusiast Paul Walker inspired a number of touching tributes: fans and fellow actors took to Twitter to voice their sorrow for Walker’s passing and celebrate a life well-lived; friends and family gathered for his funeral, and fans left candles and flowers at the crash site; and […]
Dame Helen Mirren Says Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Can’t Drive Stick
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 will soon come partially true, when she gets to film a cameo in […]
Love Cars? Add These Netflix Originals to Your Watchlist
If you enjoy working on cars, driving them, or even just watching them on the screen, you’ll have plenty of options to choose from on Netflix. The streaming service boasts an extensive library of original movies and shows that are sure to hit the spot when you’re craving the excitement of a pedal-to-the-metal race or […]
Chevy Teams Up With Jesse Iwuji for NASCAR Xfinity Series
It’s tradition for automotive brands to sponsor or partner with specific drivers and teams for various races and events in the motorsports world. Starting with the 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series, Chevrolet will team up with Jesse Iwuji Motorsports. Fast and Furious: Car and Driver Names Chevy Corvette to 2022 10Best List “There couldn’t be a […]
Best Ideas for Car-Themed Halloween Costumes
Automotive costumes for gearheads young and old
Picking a clever Halloween costume that will impress your friends without costing you an arm and a leg (unless that’s the look you’re going for) can be a challenge. And going to the costume store to buy an outfit limits you to whatever blockbuster movie and pop culture references are trending. Whatever happened to clever costumes for […]
[Photos] 2022 Ford Mustang Gets New Stealth Edition Package
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All of you fans of the 2005 film Stealth, this one’s for you. Ford is bringing an all-new Stealth Edition Appearance Package to the 2022 Mustang, and it’s every bit as action-packed, bold, and memorable as that Jessica Biel about a bomber plane powered by a rogue artificial intelligence. Another High-Powered Beast: The Mustang Mach-E […]
Vehicular Viewing: New to Streaming for August 2021
Love all things automotive? Check out these car-related movies and television shows coming to Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, HBO Max, and Disney Plus in August. With summer winding down, there’s no better time to settle in and find something new on your favorite streaming service. Silverado Showdown: Find out how Chevrolet’s bestselling truck beats the competition […]
7 Ways to Celebrate Your Car’s Birthday
Whether you prefer to commemorate the day you bought your vehicle or the day it was built, the sky’s the limit when it comes to how you party it up with your car. Here are seven ways to celebrate your car’s birthday. New Tires: Gift your car with some new tires for its birthday 1. […]
New Toyota GR Supra A91-CF Edition is Exclusive to the U.S.
The Supra may be one of the most iconic Japanese nameplates in the world, but Toyota isn’t beyond creating a few special edition models just for its North American market. Every example of the new GR Supra A91-CF Edition will be sold only in the United States — rejoice, JDM fanboys. Toyota Lineup: Explore the […]
Top 10 Rainy Day Activities for Car Geeks
If you’re a true gearhead, you view the weekend as a prime time for attending car shows, going on joy rides, or working on your car in the driveway. Unfortunately, the weather doesn’t always cooperate. Gusting winds and deluges of rain might thwart your tinkering or cruising plans. You might even be tempted to just […]