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…
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