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  • Aerosmith's original touring van, a 1964 International Harvester Metro, via @KConz20

    A 1964 International Harvester Metro found in Massachusetts by a reality television show is none other than the first touring van used by the legendary rock band Aerosmith. The Boston Globe reported the van was discovered on private property in Chesterfield, across the state from where the band was founded in Boston. The find was documented on the History Channel show "American Pickers." Footage showed the rusted van with “Aerosmith” written on the side being loaded onto a trailer. The man who owned the land, identified in the episode only as Phil, told host Mike Wolfe and Frank...

  • Ferrari F12 Berlinetta 70th anniversary edition inspired by Steve McQueen’s 1963 Ferrari 250 GT
    Steve McQueen's family sues Ferrari over special-edition 70th anniversary cars

    Last year, Ferrari celebrated 70 years since the unveiling of its first sports car and part of the celebration included 350 special edition cars in various liveries to mark significant moments for the company. Allegedly, the "Steve McQueen" livery never had the McQueen family's blessing. According...

  • Usher in a BAC Mono at the 2018 Gumball 3000 rally
    Usher starts 2018 Gumball 3000 rally in a BAC Mono

    The 2018 Gumball 3000 rally kicked off in London on Sunday and among the crowd was none other than Usher, whose choice of ride for this year's rally is a BAC Mono. A car like the Mono can be intimidating, especially on public roads where you're driving alongside tall SUVs and trucks. However, it's...

  • "Fast and Furious" cast members recall their first cars
    "Fast and Furious" cast members recall their first cars

    No one forgets their first car. First cars represent freedom, at least within the bounds of curfews and parental scoldings on late nights. For the cast of the "Fast and Furious" franchise, first cars were no different. A video from 2013 shows Paul Walker, Vin Diesel, Tyrese Gibson, Dwayne "The...

  • The Rock gifts his stuntman a Ford F-150
    The Rock gifts custom Ford F-150 to his longtime stunt double

    Having someone recognize hard work and dedication is always a positive experience, but when it's someone like Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, he goes above and beyond. As in, gifting his longtime stunt double a custom Ford F-150. Johnson posted the touching video to his Instagram showing him surprise...

  • Paul Walker and an R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R on the scene of Fast and Furious 4
    First look at "I Am Paul Walker" documentary is emotion-packed

    For the first time since the actor's untimely death, friends, family, and co-stars will open up about Paul Walker and his life in "I Am Paul Walker." Ahead of the documentary's debut, a new trailer shows snippets of the emotion and love people around the actor had for him. Many individuals will...

  • Mark Wahlberg [via SocialiteLife]

    From music to modeling to burger joints and now to car dealerships, Mark Wahlberg is on the move. The 47-year-old celebrity announced Friday he will open a Chevrolet dealership in Columbus, Ohio. The dealership will be a partnership with his current business partner Jay Feldman, who owns a handful of dealerships in Michigan. The dealer, formerly called Bobby Layman Chevrolet, will wear the actor's name: Mark Wahlberg Chevrolet. "I am continuously looking for ways to innovate my brand and engage in businesses I am passionate about," Wahlberg said in a statement. "I love cars and the chance to...

  • Paul Walker and an R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R on the scene of Fast and Furious 4
    "I Am Paul Walker" documentary premiering August 11

    Five years after "Fast and the Furious" star and auto enthusiast Paul Walker's untimely death, fans will receive a closer look at his life. The Paramount Network announced Tuesday it will premiere the "I Am Paul Walker" documentary on August 11, 2018. The documentary will feature close friends...

  • Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson
    The Rock to star in "Fast and Furious" spin-off, "Hobbs and Shaw"

    Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is set to bring his "Fast and Furious" character Luke Hobbs back to the big screen. This time around, however, he's the star in a spinoff from the main franchise. Titled "Hobbs and Shaw," the film features The Rock and co-star Jason Statham reprising his role as Deckard...

  • James Dean and Paul Walker
    Like James Dean, Paul Walker has become an icon for a generation of car enthusiasts

    On September 30, 1955, James Dean, a 24-year-old actor who enjoyed racing sports cars, was driving from Los Angeles to northern California, to Salinas, just east of the Monterey Peninsula, heading to a race. His Porsche 550 Spyder was bedecked with the words “Little Bastard,” and...

  • Ford GT40 1-2-3 finish at 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans
    Matt Damon to play Carroll Shelby in upcoming Ford versus Ferrari film

    It was supposed to be Tom Cruise. The "Top Gun" and "Mission Impossible" mega star was reportedly set to portray Carroll Shelby in a film depicting Ford's motorsport battles with Ferrari. That was way back in 2013, though, and Hollywood has since moved on. But time is a flat circle, so we're ready...

  • Jerry Seinfeld and Dave Chapelle on Season 6 of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee
    Season 6 of "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee" coming July 6

    Jerry Seinfeld has rounded up another slew of very funny people and invited them to go for a drive to get coffee. Season six of "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee" is set to land on Netflix on July 6. The lineup for the new episodes is top notch, and if you're a fan of comedy it should prove to be...

  • Matt LeBlanc and his 2016 Ford Focus RS

    Matt LeBlanc has decided that the next season of Top Gear will be his last. Since 2016, the former Friends actor has served as one of the main show hosts, alongside Chris Harris and Rory Reid. LeBlanc cited the serious time demand and extensive travel as his main motivation for walking away from the show. LeBlanc will shoot one final season. In his own words, LeBlanc says that it's "great" fun to host Top Gear. However, the "time commitment and extensive travel takes me away from my family and friends more than I'm comfortable with." LeBlanc joined the Top Gear family back in 2016, when the...

  • The "Terminator 2" Harley-Davidson Fat Boy
    The "Terminator 2" Harley-Davidson Fat Boy could be yours

    Are you a fan of the dystopian-future motion picture "Terminator 2: Judgement Day"? Of course you are! It's a great film that highlights the role of Skynet in the coming robot-driven apocalypse. One of the highlight vehicles featured in the film is a 1991 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy. It was ridden by...

  • Prince Harry and new wife Meghan Markle in the Jaguar E-Type Zero concept
    Prince Harry and Meghan Markle leave wedding in an electric E-Type

    Saturday's royal wedding between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle wasn’t just about the dress, as there were an assortment of interesting British cars in service throughout the event. One of the standouts was the Jaguar E-Type Zero, an electric version of the iconic sports car that Harry and...

  • Jay Leno and Cody Walker with a 1993 Toyota Supra
    Cody Walker brings a Toyota Supra to Jay Leno's Garage

    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...

  • Paul Newman race car collection to be shown at San Marino Classic
    Adam Carolla's Paul Newman collection going on display

    For 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...

  • Scene from 'Edd China's Garage Revival' pilot
    Edd China of “Wheeler Dealers” fame teases new show

    Praise 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...

  • Lewis Hamilton and Gigi Hadid go for a drive in a Mercedes-AMG GT

    Gigi 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 Tommy Hilfiger Twitter account, that's not initially the case. Hadid rolls up to a thumbs-out Hamilton, who is hitchhiking at a racetrack for some reason, and asks if he needs a ride. The F1 champ is in for a thrill ride, but not like he's used to. As he jumps in, Hamilton's gaze is not on the...

  • Greatest Hits Jaguar XJ for Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain
    Iron Maiden's Nicko McBrain orders up a Greatest Hits Jaguar XJ

    Nicko 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...

  • Paul Walker and an R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R on the scene of Fast and Furious 4
    "I am Paul Walker" documentary in the works by Paramount

    The 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...

  • Tim Allen driving his Ford GT
    Allow funny man Tim Allen to show you his new Ford GT

    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...

  • Daniel Craig's 2014 Aston Martin Vanquish Centenary Edition
    Bring home a slice of 007: Daniel Craig's Aston Martin Vanquish heads to auction

    Daniel 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...

  • The original Dumb and Dumber mini bike is up for sale
    The mini bike from "Dumb and Dumber" is up for sale

    In 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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