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  • Derek Zoolander and the Fiat 500X

    When you want to advertise a product, you should try and get the best talent you can find. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles [NYSE:FCAU] isn't messing around with regards to its 500X subcompact crossover. The automaker has reached out to the greatest model on the planet. Derek Zoolander is now the face of the Fiat 500X, which means it's probably going to become the greatest selling vehicle of all time. CHECK OUT: VW Tiguan Plug-in Hybrid Off-Road Concept: Live Photos And Video Zoolander is bringing his trademark Blue Steel to the driver's seat of the 500X, just as his new movie—or is it Ben...

  • Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson - Image via Dwayne The Rock Johnson Facebook page
    'Boost Unit': Dwayne Johnson Developing Fast & Furious-Inspired Show

    Dwayne Johnson’s Fast and the Furious persona Luke Hobbs turned out to be one of the more popular characters of the franchise, so much so that there’s been talk of movie spinoffs centered on the Diplomatic Security Service agent. Now we have confirmation from the man...

  • President Obama and Jerry Seinfeld on Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee
    President Obama visits with Jerry Seinfeld on "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee"

    He may be the President of the United States of America and the leader of the free world, but, according to Jerry Seinfeld, he's gotten off just enough one-liners to qualify to be on 'Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee.' Seinfeld kicked off the seventh season of his Crackle web series with his...

  • President Obama and Jerry Seinfeld on Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee
    President Obama To Be On 'Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee'

    The seventh season of Jerry Seinfeld's Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee Crackle web series is set to debut on December 30 at 11:30 pm EST and the first guest won't be a comedian. It will be President Barack Obama. No matter what party you affiliate with, that's a big "get" for a web series. ALSO...

  • 1964 Porsche 356 C Cabriolet once owned by Janis Joplin
    Janis Joplin Porsche Fetches $1.8M At Auction, Fangio Ferrari Goes For $28M

    She bought the car after seeing another prowling the hills of San Francisco. Janis Joplin found her Porsche in 1968, and she found it in Beverly Hills. The car in question is a 1964 Porsche 356 C Cabriolet, and it needed a paint job suitable to serve as the daily driver for a rock goddess. That...

  • Kevin Wells with Public Enemy in the back of his Ford Focus
    This Ford Focus Driver Saved A Public Enemy Concert

    One Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] Focus driver became a hero to thousands of fans attending a recent Public Enemy concert in the United Kingdom. Photographer Kevin Wells was at a music store where the famous hip hop group were signing copies of their new album and offered to give them a lift when the...

  • ‘FuguZ’ Nissan 240Z - Image via Sung Kang Facebook page

    Remember the custom 240Z Fast and the Furious actor Sung Kang and his pals were building for the recent SEMA show? The car’s Vegas unveiling was featured in a final episode of a five-part series from FOX Sports documenting the build. In case you missed the series, all five episodes are reproduced below. ALSO SEE: Paul Walker’s Father Sues Porsche Over Actor’s Death The custom 240Z, which Kang and his friends nicknamed the Fugu Z, was one of the most popular attractions at SEMA. Not only did it achieve the event’s Best Import accolade, it was also selected by Gran...

  • Paul Walker In ‘Fast and Furious 7’ - Image via Fast & Furious Facebook page
    Paul Walker’s Father Sues Porsche Over Actor’s Death

    Paul Walker’s father, Paul William Walker III, has sued Porsche for the 2013 accident that killed the Fast and the Furious star and his friend Roger Rodas. Walker III is the executor of the late actor’s estate and sued the German sports car marque on Wednesday for negligence and...

  • Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and the Ferrari LaFerrari
    The Rock Can't Squeeze Into A LaFerrari Or GTA Spano

    Dwayne Johnson is a large man. There's a reason he's most often referred to as The Rock. He's a part of the cast of the recent Fast and the Furious films, and he's also currently starring in the HBO series Ballers. It's the latter that has caused a bit of a buzz among car enthusiasts recently...

  • 2007 Range Rover Sport owned by David Beckham
    David Beckham-Owned Range Rover Sport Heads To Auction

    Are you a football fan? No I don't mean the version we play here in the States, but rather the version enjoyed by the rest of the world. If so, you probably have one of two opinions of David Beckham. You love him because he was a great player, or you hate him because he helped beat your favorite...

  • Paul Walker and an R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R on the scene of Fast and Furious 4
    Paul Walker Responsible For Own Death, Says Porsche

    As most readers would already know, Paul Walker, famous for his role in the Fast and the Furious movies, died in a single-vehicle accident involving a 2005 Porsche Carrera GT almost exactly two years ago. Walker was the passenger in the Porsche supercar, which was driven by his friend Roger Rodas...

  • Nicolas Cage-Owned Ferrari 599
    Nic Cage-Owned Ferrari 599 For Sale

    How much weight does celebrity ownership put on the value of a vehicle? Well one group selling a 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano happen to think it can account for a whole chunk of cash on top of the real value of the car. This particular 599 was owned by Mr Nicolas Cage, and we have to say that Nic...

  • Galpin Auto Sports 2016 Acura ILX & Ludacris Legend

    Chris Bridges is better known to the world as Ludacris. His albums have gone multi-platinum, he's a Grammy winner, and he's also an actor—most famously as Tej Parker in the Fast and the Furious movies. Additionally, he's a fan of Acura. More specifically, he's in love with his own 1993 Acura Legend. The car has been a big part of Luda's life and it wasn't in the best of shape... until Acura stepped in and brought it back to life. DON'T MISS: All-Wheel-Drive Dodge Challenger Leads Mopar SEMA Onslaught The Ludacris Legend has received a full restoration. We're talking frame, body, chassis...

  • Steve McQueen's 1971 Porsche 911
    Steve McQueen Porsche 911 Headed To Auction In Paris: Video

    Legendary actor, King of Cool, and racer Steve McQueen owned a lot of cars. And it's fair to say the ownership history on this 1971 Porsche 911T is a bit more complicated than the pedigree of his 1976 Porsche 930 or 1952 Chevy Pickup. But its history is entwined enough with McQueen's legacy that we...

  • Gordon Ramsay at Ferrari’s home in Maranello, Italy
    Everyone’s favorite chef Gordon Ramsay visits Ferrari

    He probably has just as many detractors as he does fans, but there’s one thing about Gordon Ramsay we can all agree on: he has great taste when it comes to cars. And with a LaFerrari the most prized in his collection, it’s clear that Ferrari, in particular, is his favorite brand of car...

  • Fast and the Furious star Sung Kang
    Fast And Furious Star Building His Dream 240Z: Video

    Everyone knows Paul Walker was an avid car fan, but the late actor wasn’t the only member of the Fast and the Furious family to have a penchant for cars. Sung Kang, who played the character Han in some of the movies, also has a love for cars, particularly classic Porsches. However, he also...

  • Custom Acura for Ludacris
    Acura Bringing Ludacris' 1993 Legend And Custom ILX To SEMA 2015

    Many an enthusiast has graduated to bigger and better cars, only to long for their old high school or college ride. But count rapper and Fast and Furious star Ludacris as one of the few who managed to hold on to his cherished classic. CHECK OUT: ‘Straight Outta Compton’ Director...

  • Leonardo DiCaprio at Odyssey of Pioneers launch
    DiCaprio production company snags VW diesel scandal movie rights

    The Volkswagen emissions scandal is big news. Massive news, really. It's attracted the attention of everyone, and that everyone includes Hollywood, which is already working on bringing the scandal to the big screen. Appian Way productions, along with Paramount Pictures, has acquired the film rights...

  • Duane 'The Rock' Johnson for Ford Service

    Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, one of the stars of the Fast and the Furious franchise, leads a new series of commercials highlighting the Ford Motor Company's [NYSE:F] factory service professionals. ALSO SEE: Drones And Dunes: 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor Testing: Video The first of the new spots is out, and it sees the former World Wresting Federation champion lead a team of "Specialists" who can tackle any problem you might have with your Ford. Given that Johnson's cinematic exploits basically resemble Hollywood studios playing Grand Theft Auto—with real cities and cars—for two-plus...

  • Paul Walker and an R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R on the scene of Fast and Furious 4
    Porsche Faces Lawsuit From Paul Walker's Daughter

    Meadow Walker is the 16-year-old daughter of the late Paul Walker, and she is filing a lawsuit against Porsche. A 2005 Carrera GT driven by Paul's friend Roger Rodas is at the center of the suit, as it was the car in which Rodas and Walker died after Rodas lost control and crashed on November 30...

  • James Dean in his Porsche 550 Spyder, nicknamed Little Bastard
    Is The Porsche 550 Spyder James Dean Died In About To Be Found?

    Tomorrow, September 30, is the 60th anniversary of the death of actor James Dean in a Porsche 550 Spyder. And on the eve of that fateful day, there are rumblings the car Dean died in may about to be found—half a century after it first went missing. ALSO SEE: Porsche Faces Lawsuit From Paul...

  • Jaguar Land Rover Bond cars
    Jaguar Land Rover's Fleet Of Cars From James Bond Movie 'Spectre' Roll Into Frankfurt: Video

    Jaguar Land Rover debuted a fleet of cars set to appear in the new James Bond movie Spectre at this week's 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show. They'll face off against Bond's new Aston Martin DB10 when Spectre opens this fall. The most eye-catching part of the lineup is easily the Jaguar C-X75, which will be...

  • 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 signed by George W. Bush
    Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 Signed By George W. Bush Helps Raise $885k For Charity

    A 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 driven and signed by former President George W. Bush was part of the Gooding & Company auction held during last month’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, and the Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] has confirmed that the final selling price of the car was a...

  • AT&T TE Mobley Wi-Fi Hot Spot
    AT&T's New Car-Based Wi-Fi Must Be Plugged Into OBD II Port

    Neither aftermarket or OEM car-based Wi-Fi systems are particularly new. We had great results testing a system during the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance back in 2012, and the public's growing unease with being offline has ensured plenty more choices have cropped up in the years since. ALSO SEE...

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