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…
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