Herbie Archives

Few vehicles are as iconic and recognizable as the Volkswagen Beetle. The… The Fast & Furious film franchise is filled with iconic automobiles. Still, none… How many of you remember the Love Bug movies? These days, the…

Elvis Presley cars Archives

The Fast & Furious film franchise is filled with iconic automobiles. Still, none…     Next to his music, Elvis Presley was also known for… Elvis’ 1955 pink Cadillac Fleetwood 60 recently took a 4,400-mile trip from… August 16 marks the 37th anniversary of the all-too-soon demise of “the…

7 Ways to Celebrate Your Car's Birthday

Celebrating a car’s birthday can take many different forms, from decorating it with balloons to planning a road trip Photo: Michael Schwarzenberger via Pixabay 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…

Fiat Chrysler Possibly Resurrecting Barracuda Name

The ever-popular Barracuda might be coming back to the FCA lineup There are few muscle cars in the history of the automotive industry that have a reputation quite like the Barracuda. Known for its sex-on-wheels styling, shaker hood, and high-octane performance, the Plymouth ‘Cuda was one of the most distinctive vehicles from the muscle-car era….

NAIAS through the Viewfinder of My Nikon

At work, I’ve been doing everything I could to be recognized as a photographer (I’m a part-time wedding photographer), so when my supervisor asked if I’d be interested in traveling to NAIAS to photograph the event, I was ecstatic! Luckily, my partner in crime for the trip, Tim, was just as excited! My 2010 Honda…

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2014 Dodge Charger Exterior The Dodge Charger epitomizes the resurgence of unbridled American muscle. The 2014 Dodge Charger flaunts one of the most outwardly aggressive exterior designs in the industry. From its imposing front grille to its signature rear-stretching LED taillights and standard 17-inch alloy wheel, the 2014 Charger boasts unrivaled curb appeal. Related: 2014…

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The Blacktop Appearance Package has already been issued for the Dodge Avenger, Challenger, Charger, Dart, Grand Caravan, and Journey, and at long last, the brand is giving us the 2014 Dodge Durango Blacktop edition. The Blacktop Package will be available on the SXT, Limited, and R/T models. Related: Special Dodge Challenger to Auction for Charity…

classic film Archives

Hollywood history is filled to bursting with memorable vehicles that have inspired… The Fast & Furious franchise is a modern blockbuster juggernaut. Having kicked… There’s no shortage of car-themed movies in the world. In fact, some… It goes without saying that cars and movies go together like chocolate…

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Ludacris Archives

With each passing year, the Universal Orlando Resort only grows larger and… Merry Ludacrismas to Me. @acura #nsx #gooddadgang @cthagod thanks for the plug!… The 14th annual Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB) Invitational Showcase was… Rapper, actor, and Acura aficionado Ludacris may have loyal supporters in a… Although it certainly had the most star…

Dodge Named to 2014 Worlds 50 Most Innovative Companies List

Dodge Durango Just recently, Dodge revealed that it had been named to the 2014 World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies list, which is currently featured in Fast Company’s March 2014 issue. The March issue was released to newsstands and online on February 17. Related: New Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Doesn’t Purr, it Roars Dodge is in…

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[Photos] 2022 Ford Mustang Gets New Stealth Edition Package

The 2022 Ford Mustang Stealth is real deal Jessica Biel Photo: Ford 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…

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Best Exterior Colors Offered by Dodge

Dodge vehicles are available with more extensive palette of colors than most, and that’s great. More choice is more freedom, and we love our freedom. But more choice also means it’s easier to get confused. So we’ve put together a list of the best exterior colors offered by Dodge, just for you. [wptab name=”Charger Colors”] The…

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car chases Archives

“The Fast and The Furious: Tokyo Drift” is one of the dumbest movies of all time. But, hey, the cars and the setting look pretty.… Ah yes, the cinematic car chase. No action/adventure movie is complete without… The results of a small-scale scientific study show that “Mad Max: Fury Road has some of the most…

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automotive board game Archives

Highways are seemingly always under construction, especially in California where earthquakes abound…     Not all motorsports are posh, high-class endeavors like rich sponsors would…       As stories like Death Race 2000 have proven, not…     There truly aren’t enough automotive-themed two-player board or card games…     There are many board games and…

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Best Ideas for Car-Themed Halloween Costumes

Dress up as a vintage racecar driver for Halloween this year Photo: Garry Knight via CC 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…

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Top 10 Car Movies Ever: A Definitive List for Every Film-Watching Gearhead

It’s hard to believe that, over the past century, automobiles have evolved from newfangled contraptions into an inseverable aspect of our daily lives. The concurrent advancement of motion pictures led to the visual chronicling of humanity’s love affair with automobiles through numerous films that depict cars (and our relationship with them) in insightful ways. While everyone has their favorite…

Theme Park Archives

Ever since the opening of Disneyland in 1955, Disney has been no… Earlier this year, The News Wheel wrote about Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway… If you wanted to learn how to be a high-speed racer, who… During the past few weeks, Kings Island, an amusement park located right… With each passing year, the Universal Orlando…

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Race car Archives

In a move that’s sure to delight drag-racing enthusiasts, Chevrolet Performance is… With its new RM19 Racing Midship sports car protoype, Hyundai is making… Chevrolet is debuting the Corvette C8.R at Rolex 24. Not only will… Nissan has set the U.S. sticker price for four 2020 Nissan GT-R… Canada got its first glimpse of Cadillac’s…

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movies Archives

As the debate rages regarding the future of physical media, my mind… “Capote” is a great showcase for the late Phillip Seymour Hoffman, but it also has a few issues, many of which accompany the Chevy Bel Air.… Many “so bad they’re good” movies obsess over showing characters driving very slowly in order to pad…

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Dwayne Johnson Archives

As the biggest action star in the world and sexiest man alive,… Universal Studios Florida is considered to be one of the premier family…     Genre: Action Director: F. Gary Gray Producers: Neil H. Moritz,…     The Fate of the Furious will premiere in just a… World-renowned sexy-man and innovator of The People’s…

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'Thrash-Car' Board Game Review: A Riotous, Reckless Racing Game

When can you win a racing board game without crossing the finish line? When you’re playing Thrash-Car! For those who thought that tabletop versions of racetrack competitions were too tame, uncompetitive, or commercialized, this wild game pits players against each other in aggressive automotive attacks. Whether you side with the hippies, rednecks, old folks, or…

Movie Review Archives

Over the years, the automotive industry has seen its share of independent… For automakers who want to promote their brand’s artistic image as much as… Back in the mid-twentieth century, now-legendary influencers in Hollywood were pushing the… If you think car dealerships are a crazy place to shop at,…     At its core, Roger Corman’s…

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Toyota Supra Archives

With a B58 inline six-cylinder engine developed by BMW, which wasn’t created with a stick in mind, Toyota had to create its own manual transmission… All three of Toyota’s U.S. GR models, including the Supra, 86, and Corolla, are now available with a stick… It will only be sold 600 times, making it the most…

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6 Rockin' Cars from Dwayne Johnson's Instagram

As the biggest action star in the world and sexiest man alive, Dwayne Johnson has a lot of fans who are more than happy to scroll through his Instagram page and browse the numerous pictures of his shirtless stunts on set. With starring roles in franchises like The Fast and the Furious and the show Ballers, Johnson…

Moments in Car History: The First Drive-Thru

This one is a big no-no. In the 1940s, America’s fastest food option was the drive-in. Like you see in various nostalgic movies, these restaurants had customers drive up and park, and then brought the food to them on a platter that clipped onto car windows. However, by the late ’40s, this system had been in…

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Paul Walker Archives

First featured in the 2001 film The Fast and the Furious, the car is probably best known for making a Ferrari driver look like a punk… If you know anything about the Toyota Supra, you’re probably familiar with…     Genre: Action Director: F. Gary Gray Producers: Neil H. Moritz,…     The Fate of…

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Cars You Didn't Know Were in “The Godfather”

Photo: Sicnag via CC When you think of “The Godfather,” the first thing that’s likely to pop into your head is Marlon Brando’s Vito Corleone sitting in a dimly lit room, saying something like, “You come into my house, on the day my daughter is to be married…” But if you look a little closer,…

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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…

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hollywood Archives

Have you ever watched a movie or TV show and heard the… Hollywood history is filled to bursting with memorable vehicles that have inspired… Way back in 2017, a little movie called Baby Driver left a… The Chevrolet Suburban recently made history as the first-ever vehicle to earn… The Fast & Furious film franchise is filled…

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