Sacha Baron Cohen as Kazakh reporter Borat Sagdiyev It’s been a long time since I first saw Borat, but I still remember how inescapable the film was when it debuted in 2006. Its star, British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, had been playing the character (inspired by a Russian doctor he once met) for years on…
There are times when you want to watch serious, deep movies about the things in life that really matter. For us, we mostly like watching ridiculous movies with terrible-yet-hilarious jokes that have us tittering to ourselves for hours. Based on our love for all things goofy, we came up with this list of the 10…
Who put this here? Photo: DanTD I’ve traveled cross country quite a few times in my life and have had to make many urgent stops at rest areas along major highways. As I’ve traveled, I never really thought about the frequency of rest areas or if there was any pattern associated with their locations across…
I just needed everyone to see this photo Photo: Steve Jurvetson In case you missed it, Tesla CEO Elon Musk awkwardly danced his way onstage at a Model 3 event at the brand’s Shanghai plant yesterday. The crowd cheered him on as he casually tossed his jacket to the side, bopped his head, and eventually…
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…
Rapper Nelly made an appearance at SEMA in 2008 While the SEMA show in Las Vegas isn’t open to the public, it’s still pretty cool to watch livestreams and stay up-to-date on the debuts occurring each day. On top of this, the show holds themed special events with celebrity guests throughout the four-day occasion. Here…
Generally, episodes of Jerry Seinfeld’s Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee are reserved for letting the funnyman take his comedy contemporaries out for a spin in one of his lavish cars. We’d been hearing rumblings for some time of a Seinfeld reunion having been filmed at the same Tom’s Restaurant in New York that featured prominently…
No matter which presidential ticket ends up in the White House after this election is over, it’s doubtful that either Clinton/Kaine or Trump/Pence will be able to match the current administration’s zeal for vintage Chevy Corvettes. And that, my friends, is a shame for this great nation of ours. For safety and security reasons, presidents…
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…
When you think of celebrities who truly love cars, it’s likely that your mind jumps straight to those stars like Jay Leno and Jerry Seinfeld, who both love cars so much they have their own respective shows. But what about the big names that keep their love of cars on the down low? The entertainment…
While many may watch Jerry Seinfeld‘s hit series Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee for the laughs, the comedians are only half of the show. The cars that Jerry Seinfeld chooses are meant to match the personality, vibe, or style of the comedian being featured. At the beginning of each episode, Jerry tells the audience the year,…
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…
Be thankful we don’t see what Grandma’s wearing in the back seat Photo: BMW USA UPDATE: Want to find out who the actress playing Grandma is? Read our follow up article! Thus far in 2015, BMW has been on a roll with its commercials. Following the clever, self-deprecating banter between Katie Couric and Bryant Gumbel…
Tap, tap, tap. Jerry’s back! Photo: Pete Souza Jerry Seinfeld will be back in the driver’s seat and on your screens in July, as a new season of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee returns to Netflix. The 11th season premieres on July 19 with a handful of stars making appearances alongside the car-loving, caffeinated comedian….
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…
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…
so Noam Gottesman – co-founder of the GLG hedge fund – has been accused of something that sounds like it came from a Seinfeld episode https://t.co/RsH6WE8vaC — Tony Tassell (@TonyTassell) July 10, 2019 Billionaire hedge fund mogul Noam Gottesman is trending in headlines for the fake “no parking zone” he created in front of his…
Each year’s Super Bowl is the place for great new commercials–and my favorites are ones for new cars. While some can be thoughtful or moving, the most entertaining are the ads that go for laughs. Here are the eight funniest car commercials that debuted during past Super Bowl shows. My Favorite Laugh-Inducing Car Ads from…
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…
Obama takes a look at Chevrolet’s new all-electric Bolt Photo credit: Michael Martinez President Barack Obama stopped by the North American International Auto Show in Detroit today to check out some of the latest models. According to the White House, Obama’s visit was meant “to showcase how the American auto industry has come roaring back…
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…
Porsche has announced its global vehicle deliveries were up two percent in the first half of 2019, with 133,484 models delivered from January through June compared to 130,598 last year. Notably, however, Porsche’s European sales declined sharply in the first half of 2019 compared to 2018 —they were down 16 percent, and 18 percent in…
In 1931, Ferdinand Porsche founded the Porsche brand, but back then the company didn’t build or sell any of its own vehicles, but instead developed automobiles for other manufactures such as Volkswagen. In fact, Ferdinand Porsche has been credited with designing the iconic Volkswagen Beetle, but things changed in 1948 when Ferdinand Porsche and his…
Celebrities with a lot of money at their disposal often spend it on extravagant and exorbitantly priced items. And there’s no better status symbol than a unique and expensive car, such as one of the top five coveted celebrity cars mentioned below. These cars are beautiful, bold, and definitely make a statement. Sadly, most of…
Randy cows from last year’s Chevy Silverado Super Bowl commercial, “Romance” Chevrolet and Bengals head coach, Marvin Lewis, have something in common now: a strong aversion to the Super Bowl. The American automaker said Monday at the 2015 North American International Auto Show that there would be no Chevy Super Bowl commercials aired during this year’s…
Honda Accord Outsells Camry Once Again Last week, we noted that the Honda Accord had pulled ahead in their never-ending battle with the Toyota Camry. Now that last month’s sales figures have been released, it appears that Accord has once again bested its undying foe, by selling 32,956 units in September of 2014 for a…
Jerry Seinfeld will be back in the driver’s seat and on your screens in July, as a new season of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee returns to Netflix. The 11th season premieres on July 19 with a handful of stars making appearances alongside the car-loving, caffeinated comedian. In seasons past, the number of guests has…
Dodge produces the most powerful mass-production muscle cars on the market—it’s no secret. With the brand’s 707-horsepower 6.2-liter supercharged V8 engine, which is the showpiece in the Dodge Hellcat models, it’s hard to imagine this title going to any other brand. Originally, though, this drool-worthy engine wasn’t nearly as powerful. In a recent report from…
Jesse and Mr. White are together again for the Barely Legal Pawn short Audi returns this year to the leading role of Official Automotive Sponsor for the 66th Emmy Awards, which will air Monday, August 25 at 8pm EDT on NBC. Part of the walkup to the biggest night in television began on Monday with the…
Spike Feresten is ready to hook people up… with cars! Photo: Esquire Network Still wandering through life hollow and loveless? Stuck in a dead-end relationship you’re ready to get out of? Jealous of other people’s happiness while hiding your own lack of fulfillment? Don’t be ashamed to admit it– more people in the world have…
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…
When you write about Mazda coming out with a new car, one thing is likely to happen: somewhere in the comments will be an enthusiast of Mazda’s currently-discontinued rotary engines, asking Mazda to please, please just bring back the RX lineup. These enthusiasts were given a shot of hope when Mazda unveiled its RX-VISION concept…
This week, Jay Leno’s Garage welcomed a 1938 Buick Y Job, a rare gem brought in by General Motors’ Vice President of Global Design, Michael Simcoe. The vehicle was originally created by Harley Earl and functioned as his daily driver until 1950. “[This is] probably the most famous car in the history of General Motors,”…
When you consider that the 2016 Porsche Macan comes standard with a… People who like to drive fast should be happy to hear officials… The 2016 Porsche Macan is a sporty and agile luxury crossover that features… While Miami rapper Rick Ross is probably unhappy he’s had to sit… Jealousy breeds hatred. It has been nearly…
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