Photo: Crackle.com For the first episode of the seventh season of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, creator and host Jerry Seinfeld landed his biggest “get” yet: a gorgeous 1963 Chevy Corvette Stingray. Oh, and he got President Barack Obama to drive it, too. As its title suggests, the web series usually focuses on comedians [insert…
Might these classic Buick nameplates be key to the brand’s future? Photo: autoevolution (Twitter) The Buick brand is currently undergoing some major changes. GM is consolidating the Buick lineup, while at the same time planning to introduce new models that will play off the strengths of the Buick brand. An important part during the development…
The 2015 Acura TLX: part of Acura’s biggest media campaign ever Recently, you may have been doing something on your laptop, been startled by the sound of Sid Vicious’ voice snarling a ragged rendition of “My Way,” and looked up at your television, only to see the all-new 2015 Acura TLX being designed and tested…
Bad news for Americans: Toyota will not sell the next-generation Land Cruiser… The rugged SUV’s legendary dependability has made it quite popular in other parts of the world, including among insurgents and terrorist groups… Nearly 20 percent of cold-storage vaccines intended for children have to be thrown away because of temperature changes during transportation… Season…
There’s not just one type of bad driver out on the road.… For car enthusiasts like our team at The News Wheel, challenging yourself to… A few months ago, we put together a multiple-choice quiz to test… For many, crossword puzzles are a popular way to energize your brain… While many may watch Jerry Seinfeld‘s hit…
It’s not uncommon for acclaimed actors to occasionally slum it in awful movies in exchange for a nice fat paycheck. One of the most famous examples is Michael Caine, who won his first Oscar for the 1986 film Hannah and Her Sisters, but couldn’t collect the award because he was busy filming Jaws 4: The…
It’s not uncommon for acclaimed actors to occasionally slum it in awful movies in exchange for a nice fat paycheck. One of the most famous examples is Michael Caine, who won his first Oscar for the 1986 film Hannah and Her Sisters, but couldn’t collect the award because he was busy filming Jaws 4: The…
Cinematic classics, so-bad-they’re-good misfires, and beloved TV shows — all these and more are coming to Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu in July. Here’s a look at the most notable vehicle-related movies and TV shows scheduled to show up on major streaming services next month. Shop Click Drive: A more convenient way to find your next…
If you’re coming into town for the 2017 Chicago Auto Show, you may get a bit hungry. Well, good news—you’re in Chicago! Chicago is a city that, as beloved local paper The Onion has noted, has a hearty appetite. The Windy City is known for pizzas that are way too thick, hot dogs that have…
Jim Carrey and Jerry Seinfeld inside a vintage Lambo It’s 2015, and we still haven’t gotten our 40 Classic Films Starring Jim Carrey retrospective, which seems like kind of a rip off. Still, Jerry Seinfeld is apparently a connoisseur of Mr. Carrey’s oeuvre, and showed his appreciation by inviting him to appear on his web…
Photo: Greg Gjerdingen Over three decades ago, pop-art superstar Peter Max purchased six classic Corvettes with the intention of using them as canvases for his colorful designs. However, he never got the project rolling, and his vintage vehicles languished in various parking garages around the Big Apple. That is, until the Corvette Heroes rediscovered these…
Chevrolet is trying to sell the 2016 Chevy Traverse minivan as the ideal family vehicle, and to do so, it’s enlisted the talents of former Saturday Night Live cast member Ana Gasteyer. The bowtie brand is sponsoring the actress’ Yahoo web series, “Going There,” which features celebrities venting about their children. The show is very similar…
If you’re a fan of cars, chances are you like watching TV shows about cars. Luckily, there are plenty of options out there to satisfy your thirst for speed and cars. Not sure where to start? With so many popular streaming services around the world, it’s hard to know where to look. If you’re overwhelmed…
David Letterman discusses his short-lived pit reporter career and other racing memories Tonight, after a record 33 years of hosting, David Letterman will officially retire from the world of late night television. Though he’s famously unsentimental, it’s quite possible that tears will be shed. Bandleader Paul Shaffer—who’s already gotten his own tribute in the form…
If there is one thing that Jay Leno’s Garage has taught us, it’s that a lot of stand-up comics are car guys. In addition to the host’s own well-documented obsession with all things motorized, the show has featured quite a few comedians in cars (though, perhaps to avoid copyright infringement, they’re never shown getting coffee)….
On most episodes of “Jay Leno’s Garage,” the former late night host interacts with auto mechanics or regular guys who happen to own remarkable cars. In the latest installment, though, Leno welcomes a fellow comic to the show: Joe Rogan, best known now as a UFC commenter. When the two go for a spin, the…
As the world prepares for a new James Bond, I propose something radical: let the superspy drive a Corvette instead of an Aston Martin. James Bond might have met his match. And his name? Chaplin. Simon Chaplin. Earlier this week, Simon Chaplin was attempting to get away from police in Carmarthenshire in Wales when he…
It’s not uncommon for acclaimed actors to occasionally slum it in awful movies in exchange for a nice fat paycheck. One of the most famous examples is Michael Caine, who won his first Oscar for the 1986 film Hannah and Her Sisters, but couldn’t collect the award because he was busy filming Jaws 4: The…
Look, everything is awful, and the seeming scarcity of good news means you’ve got to scour some for rays of light. Taking a moment to appreciate, for example, the absurdity of the fact that Ford put out a press release detailing how many chicken wings you can shove into the front trunk — or frunk…
Look, everything is awful, and the seeming scarcity of good news means you’ve got to scour some for rays of light. Taking a moment to appreciate, for example, the absurdity of the fact that Ford put out a press release detailing how many chicken wings you can shove into the front trunk — or frunk…
Jerry Seinfeld’s classic cars didn’t collect as much cash at auction as anticipated Photo: © Alan light It’s no secret that Jerry Seinfeld, star of the ’90s sitcom Seinfeld, has amassed a rather large collection of expensive, rare, and old cars over the years. The comedian sold off part of his collection in mid-March, bringing…
This week, Jay Leno’s Garage welcomed a 1938 Buick Y Job, a rare gem brought in by General Motors’ Vice President of Global Design, Michael Simcoe. The vehicle was originally created by Harley Earl and functioned as his daily driver until 1950. “[This is] probably the most famous car in the history of General Motors,”…
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