Celebrities
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You're in for a special episode of “Jay Leno's Garage” today. Cody Walker, the youngest brother of the late Paul Walker, visits Jay Leno and the comedian's famous garage with a 1993 Toyota Supra. But this isn't any old Supra. It's a right-hand-drive example shipped from Japan, probably not overnight, and the car looks to be in good condition. That's impressive considering it's a modified example, which is probably the case for pretty much every Supra you see, and the fact that it is one of the first examples of the MkIV generation. The car doesn't actually belong to Walker...
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Adam Carolla's Paul Newman collection going on displayFor the first time ever, Adam Carolla is going to display his collection of Paul Newman race cars. The San Marino Motor Classic will provide the setting, and Carolla will provide 10 iconic race cars all once piloted by the legendary actor and driver. As you might expect, the collection features a...
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Edd China of “Wheeler Dealers” fame teases new showPraise the television gods because Edd China is planning a new show, and yes it's all about restoring old cars. Called “Edd China's Garage Revival,” the show is only at the pilot stage but with any luck we'll soon see a television or online channel pick it up. The full 40-minute pilot...
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Gigi Hadid scares Lewis Hamilton in the AMG GT, then roles are reversedGigi Hadid is a Los Angeles-born supermodel. She's a champion of the catwalk. Lewis Hamilton is a British-born race car driver. He's a four-time Formula One world champion. You'd think it would be Hamilton, then, that would offer to give Hadid a ride in a Mercedes-AMG GT, but in this video from the...
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Iron Maiden's Nicko McBrain orders up a Greatest Hits Jaguar XJNicko McBrain has been the tempo provider for Iron Maiden starting back in 1982. Little did he realize that two years later, Jaguar would build a car for him that he wouldn't take ownership of until 2018. Along the way, both Nicko and Jaguar have had a number of hits but now the pair have teamed up...
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"I am Paul Walker" documentary in the works by ParamountThe sudden death of "Fast and Furious" star Paul Walker left automotive enthusiasts and movie fans shocked five years ago. On Wednesday, Paramount Network announced it's working on a documentary looking at the star's rise to fame and unexpected death. Set to debut in summer 2018, the documentary...
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Well-known car guy, actor, and comedian Tim Allen has a new toy he wants to show off, and it's none other than the Ford GT. Allen is one of the lucky few to have been selected by Ford to purchase a new GT, as was Allen's longtime pal, Jay Leno. Leno already detailed his GT in his own video, but Allen took to YouTube earlier this month to introduce the world to his "silver spaceship." Two rules, per Allen, when watching the video: don't comment on his hair or his shirt. Now that the regulations are out of the way, we can talk about the video. Allen's video attempts to detail the good and the...
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Bring home a slice of 007: Daniel Craig's Aston Martin Vanquish heads to auctionDaniel Craig will give up the keys to his personal 2014 Aston Martin Vanquish Centenary Edition when it heads to auction at The Exceptional Sale at Christie’s in New York. Fittingly, the 2014 Vanquish is serial number 007—Craig is the most recent individual to portray James Bond...
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The mini bike from "Dumb and Dumber" is up for saleIn the world of cinema, there exists a comedy that remains a masterpiece of its genre. We refer, of course, to the glorious film "Dumb and Dumber." Starring alongside Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels, one of the unsung heroes of this film is... a mini bike. It's this bike that brings Lloyd and Harry to...
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Buy the late George Carlin's BMW 8-SeriesBMW may have another 8-Series brewing, but that never stops enthusiasts from swooning over the original, especially in V-12 form. Now enthusiasts have their chance to own a rather special one. Listed on the always interesting Bring A Trailer is the great comedian George Carlin's personal 1996 BMW...
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John Cena asking judge to dismiss Ford GT lawsuitActor and pro wrestler John Cena asked a Florida judge Tuesday to dismiss a lawsuit alleging he violated an agreement by selling his $450,000 Ford GT supercar. Ford filed a lawsuit against Cena in November alleging the actor was flipping the 2017 Ford GT he purchased in October. According to Ford...
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1969 Dodge Charger owned by multiple celebrities is for saleIt's rare that a celebrity-owned car comes up for auction, but this 1969 Dodge Charger replica has had multiple famous owners in its lifetime. The car is currently owned by Jamiroquai lead singer Jay Kay, an avid car collector and owner of a Kermit the Frog green Ferrari LaFerrari. Before him, the...
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“Top Gear” is no stranger to cars catching fire. There's been a number of incidents in the decades the series has been on television, and now the latest crew to do the hosting have a story of their own to tell. In this case it was the new A110 sports car from revived French brand Alpine that caught fire, with Chris Harris behind the wheel and Eddie Jordan in the passenger seat. They were driving in front of the cameras for a stunt coinciding with last month's Monte Carlo Rally when informed that flames were coming from the underside of the car. Harris immediately pulled over and...
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Car on which Jeremy Clarkson dropped a piano is for sale, mid-restoration (it's a Morris Marina)Fans of the original "Top Gear" cast may vaguely recall an incident from a promotion for their new Amazon show in which Jeremy Clarkson dropped on a piano from a crane onto a small black sedan. You likely forgot the sedan, but remembered the piano. And the results. The hapless British car was...
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Pair of Corvettes, including first 2019 ZR1, fetches $2.3M at auctionGeneral Motors has raised $2.325 million for charity, although the automaker didn't do it all on its own. It had a little help from none other than George W. Bush, plus auction house Barrett-Jackson. The former president attended a Barrett-Jackson auction on Saturday in Scottsdale, Arizona and...
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Jamie Foxx spotted driving the Rezvani TankJamie Foxx is someone who's not shy about posting photos of what he's currently driving on his Instagram page. For instance, last summer he posted a photo of himself posing with a Bugatti Veyron he had wrapped in gold. Fast forward today and it appears his current ride is a Rezvani Tank. We're not...
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Ansel Elgort, aka Baby Driver, drifts his Subaru WRX in the snowThe film "Baby Driver" was one of the surprise hits of 2017. If you enjoy doing silly things in cars, then the odds are good that you also enjoyed this movie and the vehicular exploits of the titular character Baby. The actor who portrayed Baby is Ansel Elgort. He owns one of the red Subaru WRX...
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1975 George Barris SnakePit with 6 Ford V-8s surfaces for saleGeorge Barris, perhaps best known for creating the 1966 Batmobile, built many wild vehicles in his career, some crazier than others. The 1975 George Barris SnakePit is essentially a kid's Hot Wheel dream come true with not one, not two, but six Ford V-8 engines powering it. Unfortunately, it...
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Lincoln's brand ambassador has returned for another intriguing advertisement, this time for the new 2018 Navigator luxury SUV. The brand launched the spot on Thursday before it makes its television debut on January 1 during the College Football Playoff. The spot, titled "Perfect Rhythm," features a quiet McConaughey as he approaches a railroad crossing in the brand's new full-size SUV. Though no train approaches, he stops the vehicle and things start to fall into rhythm with finger taps as the Navigator's steering wheel becomes an impromptu drumset. McConaughey cues the gate to drop as a...
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Ken Block breaks down his favorite moments of 2017Rally racer and Gymkhana star Ken Block has had a busy 2017 with his Hoonigan team. To cap off this year, Block appeared on an episode of Hoonigan's "Daily Transmission" video to look back on his favorite moments of the year, and he recalled plenty of incredible cars, smokey burnouts, and, well...
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Ferrari Testarossa convertible from Michael Jackson Pepsi commercial for saleBack in the 1980s, Michael Jackson was the undisputed King of Pop and Ferrari was the king of the supercar. Imagine if you combined the two? That's just the thought that Pepsi had for a commercial back in 1987. Pepsi took it another step further and commissioned a convertible Testarossa for its...
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"The Grand Tour" hosts see a future with self-driving carsFor decades, the automotive media has taken automobiles and discussed how they drive, their features, and why one might be a better buy than the other. When the day arrives where a car is ready to do the driving, there may be a bit less to talk about. Nevertheless, "The Grand Tour" hosts believe...
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Ford sues John Cena for flipping 2017 GT earlyActor, pro wrestler and all-around car nut John Cena is in a bit of trouble with Ford. The automaker filed a lawsuit on November 30 with the U.S. District Court in Michigan claiming Cena violated his purchase agreement for a 2017 Ford GT by flipping the car early. The lawsuit, a copy of which is...
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Jeremy Clarkson tapped for new partnership between Mercedes and EmiratesEmirates Airlines recently convinced Jeremy Clarkson to say a few fine words to a camera in regards to its updated first-class seating accommodations. Clarkson, in a video spot for the airline, goes on to describe some of the many features made available to those fortunate enough to fly in this...
Jeff Glucker