The cover of Super Hybrid is as hilarious as its title Photo: Anchor Bay Entertainment There’s nothing more terrifying than a man-eating car going 15 mph. Well, technically there is–but that’s the scariest thing you’ll find in Super Hybrid, a 2011 Canadian B-movie which received limited American home media distribution. What else would you expect…
Officer Jeff Davis (AKA, the “Shake it Off Cop”) sings along to the hit single by Taylor Swift Dover, Delaware police officer Jeff Davis—better known to as the “Shake it Off cop”—spent twenty years behind the badge before becoming an internet sensation. A video of Davis lip-synching to the Taylor Swift song “Shake it Off”…
What are you doing on April 20th, AKA 4/20, the holiest of #high holy days on the pothead’s calendar? If you live in or around Dayton, Ohio, you may be tempted to check out Limp Bizkit’s super-secret live show at the Sunoco gas station on Wayne Avenue. One almost assuredly apocryphal tweet (above) seems to have…
Image: Taku Amber alerts over car radios are a thankfully infrequent occurrence, but when they occur, often those listening are nowhere near those the police are looking for. This was definitely not the case for Ohio resident Steve Adams on October 29th. He heard a nationwide Amber Alert for the missing 2-year-old Brooklynne Enix on…
There are some things that, if missed, you can shrug off and say, “I’m glad I didn’t put on pants and stayed home to eat that tub of ice cream with my cat.” Then there are other things that, dare we say, are worth putting your pants on for. Dodge at the 2014 Woodward Dream…
The Lincoln MKS will die after 2015, according to Ford President of The Americas Joe Hinrichs Lincoln has some big lineup changes in store in the next few years, and it’s been well-assumed that one of these changes involves the discontinuation of the MKS in favor of a return for the Continental. According to Joe…
It looks like exactly as much fun as it is Photo: Laura via Flikr There are a couple of common-sense vehicle practices that even the least experienced drivers know to adhere to. Change your engine oil regularly; make sure you have functional headlights, brake lights, and turn signals; don’t speed past a police officer at…
Usually concept cars revealed at auto shows are sleek (or wild) pieces of art that will never see actual production. They are meant to show off a brand’s advances in technology and its look at the future. At the New York Auto Show, one concept is taking the spotlight away from the manufacturers, and it’s…
New York Auto Show guests were among the first to see the Porsche 911 R in the US There were a lot of weird new cars that debuted at the 2016 New York Auto Show, but Porsche was one brand that kept things simple and used the occasion to show off its new 911 R…
Photo: The News Wheel Parking lots are danger zones for potential disasters. From drivers blindly backing up to pedestrians darting among cars to shopping carts on the loose, there’s always something lurking among the parking spaces. If your bumper accidentally collided with a nearby parked car, or your door damages another, or your shopping cart…
Seems ominous, now Remember those news broadcasts with sensational teasers that you knew were just fake, but still make you uneasy that your toaster was going to kill you somehow? Well, in that proud tradition, let us begin this story by saying the following: Are your neighborhood trees poised to crush you and your children…
The spirit leaves the car Photo: Baba Films To successfully launch a new car, you need to garner a lot of attention and interest, especially if it’s a model that’s outside of most people’s price range. What better way to generate hype than to introduce the vehicle as the headlining star of its own cinematic…
Are ready for this craziness?Photo: Taihe Entertainment & Shinework Media 2017 is already looking like it’s going to be a great year for movies–and we’re not just talking about the bajillion super hero films coming out (aren’t people sick of those by now?). Two entertainment behemoths have teamed up to produce one of China’s most-anticipated…
It’s not surprising that American audiences think our domestic cinema has a monopoly on high-octane car movies due to hits like The Fast and the Furious. In actuality, nations around the world have produced vehicle-centric films with just as much excitement and drama as those in American theaters. Want some examples? Here are some of…
Here’s your monthly look at car-related movies that are newly available on the three major streaming services. June’s new titles are heavy on action and comedy — both recent and classic. Did we leave anything out? Let us know in the comments! Comfortable Driving: Pay attention to your posture behind the wheel Netflix Batman Begins…
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