When you think about the Mitsubishi Mirage, you may think of a small, inexpensive car that gets you around the city efficiently in style. Racing is probably the last thing on your mind, but that is what Hillclimb racecar driver Stefan Wiedenhofer is thinking with the evolution of the Gabat tuned, all-wheel-drive Mitsubishi Mirage R5….
It’s been over two years (831 days to be exact) since The Office aired its final episode here in the US, and each day since then, I have been filled with an intense emptiness that nothing can fill—but kudos to you for trying, Parks and Rec. The Office is a sick obsession for me; I can quote…
Hello there, thief. Say hello to my teeth. When a San Diego police dog takes a bite out of crime, hope on the streets is restored. A thief in California thought he got away with stealing a car from a Roland Park used car dealership, but then the pain set in. The man was spotted…
Photo: Toyota 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:…
Fast, fly, and not camera-shy Photo: Squeezyboy The smallest winged creatures can ruin a good picture. They can also do a number on your car — just ask Minnesota drivers. In this case, this flying dove photobomb from early last week may have been a gracious gift from above for a German driver. The person…
Movies that involve cars more often than not involve car chases. When you have a big chase scene set up, you want a vehicle that packs a lot of power and possesses a ton of muscle. So it should come as no surprise that plenty of feature films feature Dodge vehicles. From classic models to…
Everyone who’s seen The Fast and the Furious remembers Brian O’Connor’s little green Eclipse that he drives in most of the movie. What was it about the Eclipse that made it the quintessential tuner car of the 90s? Find out about each its four generations below. First Generation First Generation Mitsubishi Eclipse Photo: Spanish Coches…
Wiz Khalifa’s 2014 Dodge Viper SRT from the “See You Again” music video With the enormous amount of weed rapper Wiz Khalifa said he smokes daily, it’s probably a good thing he doesn’t actually drive any of the awesome rides featured in the “See You Again” music video. The song, which is currently No. 1…
Paul Walker, 40, died November 30 in an accident in Santa Clarita, California / Photo by Andre Luis Moviegoers and automotive enthusiasts were shocked to learn of the tragic and untimely passing of actor Paul Walker on November 30. Walker, 40, died in a horrific accident after leaving an event for his charity Reach Out…
The Aston Martin DB10 that James Bond will be seen driving in the new film Spectre For the new James Bond film Spectre, Aston Martin built only 10 DB10 sport cars for the exclusive purpose of being used for the movie’s car chase scenes, but still many auto enthusiasts were hopeful that maybe a couple…
“I still can’t believe you let Dad name me “Hemi.” Being a parent–and giving birth to a child–is an incalculable amount of work. So it’s your prerogative to give your child a cool name. Sure you’re picking out the name that will be inextricably linked to their identity for the rest of their life, but why not choose…
FCA’s Indiana Transmission Plant Subaru may have been the first, but thankfully, it was not the last. Since Subaru issued a condemnatory statement to the Human Rights Campaign regarding the recently signed Indiana Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), automakers such as Honda, GM, and Toyota have also spoken out against the law, which many believe…
When you first think of popular cars from movies, your mind may first drift to cars such as the DeLorean from Back to the Future or the beloved Herbie from The Love Bug. How about any Subarus? You may be more familiar with on-screen Subarus than you think. Here are a few Subarus that have…
The 2019 Goodwood Festival of Speed is bringing the fireworks on the Fourth of July next week, and Ford Motor Company is promising fireworks of its own with a “special Ford GT supercar announcement” at the event. Also Quite Special: The 2019 Ford Edge and Expedition earn Best Cars for Families honors Now is the…
What fuels the 2016 Toyota Mirai? Perhaps the question should be more about what doesn’t fuel the Mirai. So far, thanks to Toyota’s Fueled by Everything campaign, we know that the Mirai is fueled by water from an oil town and poop (yes, poop). The latest video shows that the Mirai can also be fueled…
Not all celebrities drive fancy European supercars. Some are content with riding around in a practical, affordable Hyundai vehicle. While Hyundai isn’t known for being a high-class brand, it still offers an appealing experience behind the wheel that even the bourgeoisie can appreciate. Here are six of those stars who love Hyundai. Not Convinced? Here’s why…
It is already pretty clear that Ford is out to ensure that everyone knows how bonkers fun the 2018 Mustang will be. We already know, among other things, that both the Mustang EcoBoost and Mustang GT be offered with standard electronic line-lock, and we know the it will benefit from the smooth shifting of an…
Listen to this great movie music when you’re behind the wheel! Photo: Paramount Pictures No matter what you’re doing, life is better with a soundtrack. It adds excitement, emotion, drama, and an epic quality to those mundane daily tasks. That certainly applies to driving, whether navigating traffic during your commute or traversing empty country roads….
Photo: 1987599 via Pixabay License If you happen to be a human being with a pulse, odds are you’ve seen “Mad Max: Fury Road” and think it’s one of the sickest movies ever — I know I do. Now, a scientific study conducted by Money.co.uk has come along to affirm that belief, as apparently “Fury…
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…
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…
Vin Diesel will huff and puff and blow the competition away In Vin Diesel’s Fast & Furious movies, his character, Dom Toretto, is always talking about the importance of family. Now Diesel is joining a whole new family, thanks to a partnership with Dodge. Vin Diesel will be the official spokesperson for Dodge’s “Brotherhood of Muscle”…
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…
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….
Ever since the Toyota FT-1 Concept was first unveiled in 2014 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, rumors have circulated that it might serve as the visual platform upon which a hypothetical Toyota Supra successor would be based. As we recently found out, that successor definitely seems to be on its way…
Welcome again to Vehicular Viewing, a monthly feature where I round up the major streaming platforms’ best movies and TV shows for car lovers. Among the titles new on streaming for March 2020, you’ll find a heavy emphasis on the past — and an array of classic rides from around the world. Buying a Used…
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…
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…
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…
Photo: Lexus Anime and manga are deeply ingrained in the aesthetics of Japanese pop culture. That’s why Lexus has tapped a trio of artists to showcase the influence of modern Japanese popular art on the automaker’s vehicle designs. Here’s a look at what these artists created. Style and Innovation: The Lexus sedan lineup Photo: Lexus…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Photo: Netflix 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…
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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