Being on a road trip or meeting new people can be a lot of fun…except when you can’t think of any small talk to break the ice and instead you’re awkwardly sitting in silence. Ice-breaker questions are a great way to get conversations rolling in the car, in line at the amusement park, or at…
Vin Diesel throwing a plane…Michelle Rodriguez using The Force…and Tyrese Gibson petting an invisible dog. That’s how you spell “action.” Photo: Universal Orlando via @TheNJBrandon Twitter 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…
Last week Nissan released the 2018 Nissan Versa Note hatchback car to dealers around the US. This sporty little car and its three trims are gaining some new features, yet its starting MSRP will be the same from 2017. Are You Ready? Check out these fall maintenance tips for your Nissan Shoppers can expect the MSRP for…
“The most perfect, dazzling creature ever” – Suzanne Somers in a Ford Thunderbird Today marks the 43rd anniversary of American Graffiti, the greatest movie that George Lucas ever directed (FIGHT ME, NERDS!) and the best film ever made about teen car culture in the early 1960s. Last year, when Nickelodeon launched a programming block devoted…
Photo: Nissan If you’re looking for an affordable commuter car, the Sentra and the Versa are two of Nissan’s best values. While both models start at under $20,000, they differ notably in terms of interior amenities and tech features. Here’s a guide to help you make the right choice when you pick your next daily…
Hot Wheels Customized Ford Transit Connect In the simplest definition, Transformers are Autobots led by Optimus Prime that turn into everyday machinery, such as a semi-truck or a fighter jet, to hide their identity on Earth. While the 2014 Ford Transit Connect isn’t exactly up to par with Optimus Prime on the transforming into a…
Photo: The News Wheel This week in the Windy City, Mazda revealed the much-anticipated MX-5 Miata 30th Anniversary Edition, and we were not disappointed. Masahiro Moro, president and CEO of Mazda North American Operations, was proud to head Mazda’s conference at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show where the special edition of the Miata was announced….
First-Generation 1976 Honda Accord Forty years ago today, America was celebrating its Bicentennial, Paul McCartney’s “Silly Love Songs” was the number one song on the charts, gasoline was a (then-outrageous) 59 cents a gallon, and Honda introduced a new three-door hatchback called the Accord. Over the last four decades and nine generations, the Honda Accord…
111 years ago today, Henry Ford and 11 stockholders met in Detroit in order to sign the paperwork that would lead to the incorporation of the Ford Motor Company. The signed and notarized papers were sent to Michigan’s secretary of state, who approved the paperwork the next day. A mere month after the incorporation of…
Robin Thicke wants to “Give It 2 U” (as in, the workers of the Hyundai Alabama assembly plant) Photo: Wikimedia via CC Forget Alan Thicke making babies to his son’s music–the Hyundai plant in Alabama is making cars to Robin Thicke’s music. A Sunday night concert at the Garrett Coliseum for thousands of employees and…
2021 Jeep Cherokee 80th Anniversary Edition Photo: FCA It’s been 80 years since the Jeep brand set the standard for 4×4 capability, and the brand is marking the occasion with several special-edition models. Every model in the Jeep lineup will get a special-edition model that will be available at dealerships later this year. Available Now:…
“Hertz” like hell for your wallet Photo:Hertz Usually when you rent a car from a company like Hertz, you end up with a pretty plain passenger sedan. You’re much more likely to receive a Chevy Cruze than a Corvette. Now, Hertz is pulling out all the stops for its 100th anniversary, allowing a select group…
Your playlist is perfectly curated, your podcasts are at the ready, and you can’t wait to launch into your long list of audiobooks as you hit the open road. But, what about a conversation? Getting to know your road trip companions even more than you already do can be a rewarding focus of your journey….
“I shall call him, Mini-Me.” There are some that would argue that a performance muscle model like the Chevrolet Camaro is akin to a giant toy car. That line of thinking is now more accurate than ever, given the latest special edition revealed for the Camaro. Chevrolet and Hot Wheels have partnered together to introduce the 2018 Camaro…
Challenger 50th Anniversary Commemorative Edition Photo: FCA Dodge is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Challenger by introducing the 50th Anniversary Commemorative Edition of the car. Available for the 2020 model year, this edition combines the iconic design of the Challenger with stylish new features. A Powerful and Thrilling Model: An overview of the 2020…
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