Automotive Pop Culture
5/21/2013
Ford opens Model A museum in Michigan
Cars have been a staple of society for more than a century, and a new museum is striving to honor the automobile's roots. read more »
5/8/2013
Audi teams up with Star Trek to promote new S7
"Star Trek Into Darkness" is set to be one of the biggest movies of the summer, but before its May 17 premiere rolls around, fans can make do with a new video from Audi. read more »
4/26/2013
Ferrari 458 becomes the most expensive prize in 'Price is Right' history
While prizes normally encompass things like dining room sets or trips, one lucky gamer got the opportunity of a lifetime when the announcer introduced a Ferrari 458 Italia Spider - the most expensive prize ever featured on the show. read more »
4/26/2013
Ferrari 458 becomes the most expensive prize in 'Price is Right' history
While prizes normally encompass things like dining room sets or trips, one lucky gamer got the opportunity of a lifetime when the announcer introduced a Ferrari 458 Italia Spider - the most expensive prize ever featured on the show. read more »
4/26/2013
Ferrari 458 becomes the most expensive prize in 'Price is Right' history
While prizes normally encompass things like dining room sets or trips, one lucky gamer got the opportunity of a lifetime when the announcer introduced a Ferrari 458 Italia Spider - the most expensive prize ever featured on the show. read more »
4/26/2013
Ferrari 458 becomes the most expensive prize in 'Price is Right' history
While prizes normally encompass things like dining room sets or trips, one lucky gamer got the opportunity of a lifetime when the announcer introduced a Ferrari 458 Italia Spider - the most expensive prize ever featured on the show. read more »
4/4/2013
Ram to build sports-inspired trucks
Ram Truck is once again partnering with a professional sports team. read more »
4/1/2013
Kia unveils a Wonder Woman-inspired Sportage
Kia Motors American recently unveiled the latest addition to its Justice League line of superhero-inspired vehicles at the New York International Auto Show. read more »
3/27/2013
Daniel Craig does a live drive of new Range Rover Sport
Daniel Craig can add an impressive accomplishment to his resume: his presence literally stopped traffic. read more »
3/7/2013
Woman tricks thieves into giving back her stolen car
Beatriz Pardo, a 50-year-old nurse in Washington State, was driving past a parking lot when she spotted a vehicle that looked familiar. read more »
3/4/2013
Australian man goes to great lengths to avoid traffic tickets
Mario Hili, a 64-year-old retiree, avoided paying thousands of dollars in traffic camera fines by reporting that his vehicle was stolen every time he got a ticket. read more »
3/4/2013
Australian man goes to great lengths to avoid traffic tickets
Mario Hili, a 64-year-old retiree, avoided paying thousands of dollars in traffic camera fines by reporting that his vehicle was stolen every time he got a ticket. read more »
3/4/2013
Australian man goes to great lengths to avoid traffic tickets
Mario Hili, a 64-year-old retiree, avoided paying thousands of dollars in traffic camera fines by reporting that his vehicle was stolen every time he got a ticket. read more »
3/4/2013
Australian man goes to great lengths to avoid traffic tickets
Mario Hili, a 64-year-old retiree, avoided paying thousands of dollars in traffic camera fines by reporting that his vehicle was stolen every time he got a ticket. read more »
2/26/2013
Bentley launches its own fragrance line
They say there's nothing like a new car smell - but what if you could bottle that scent and wear it whenever you wanted? That's exactly what Bentley is trying to do with its latest business move, which will bring the automaker into the world of men's cologne. read more »
2/26/2013
Bentley launches its own fragrance line
They say there's nothing like a new car smell - but what if you could bottle that scent and wear it whenever you wanted? That's exactly what Bentley is trying to do with its latest business move, which will bring the automaker into the world of men's cologne. read more »
2/26/2013
Bentley launches its own fragrance line
They say there's nothing like a new car smell - but what if you could bottle that scent and wear it whenever you wanted? That's exactly what Bentley is trying to do with its latest business move, which will bring the automaker into the world of men's cologne. read more »
2/26/2013
Bentley launches its own fragrance line
They say there's nothing like a new car smell - but what if you could bottle that scent and wear it whenever you wanted? That's exactly what Bentley is trying to do with its latest business move, which will bring the automaker into the world of men's cologne. read more »
2/19/2013
Latest 'Die Hard' movie wrecks $11 million worth of cars
Those who saw "A Good Day To Die Hard" likely remember a chase sequence that resulted in the demolition of countless cars - in fact, the extensive damage helped the movie claim the record for the most automobiles crashed in a single film, MSN Autos reports. read more »
2/8/2013
Head to the best car museums for a lesson in auto evolution
Cars can connect people from all over the world, so it's only fitting that a love of automobiles can bring you across the globe. read more »
2/4/2013
Auto commercials strike a note during the Super Bowl
Now that the big game is over, it's time to decide who really won the Super Bowl - not the battle on the field, but the one on the airwaves. read more »
1/24/2013
Batmobile commands big bucks at auto auction
Bruce Wayne paid a lot of money for the Batmobile to be created. read more »
1/23/2013
Audi will allow viewers to decide Super Bowl ad endings
Try as they might, football fans won't really be impacting the outcome of the Super Bowl when the game kicks off on February 3. They will, however, be able to exercise some control over the commercials they see during the show. read more »
1/23/2013
Hyundai prepares to make a splash with Super Bowl ads
Hyundai will participate in this year's Super Bowl for the sixth consecutive year, but the company is taking a bigger role than ever before with five total commercials. read more »
1/9/2013
Ford's Lincoln starts filming Twitter-inspired commercial
Now that all of the Super Bowl commercial time slots have sold out, brands are beginning to put the final touches on the highly-anticipated ads. read more »
1/8/2013
Television star Kaley Cuoco drives a Toyota in Super Bowl ad
Kaley Cuoco, one of the stars of the CBS comedy "The Big Bang Theory," will be featured in a Toyota commercial set to air during the Super Bowl. read more »
1/2/2013
Super Bowl ads nearly sold out
The Super Bowl, largely known as one of the premiere nights of television for individuals and businesses in the U.S., is close to selling out of all its ad slots. read more »
12/27/2012
Go 'Back to the Future' with the new Lego DeLorean in 2013
Anyone who has seen the cult classic film "Back to the Future" knows the story - if you can get the DeLorean car to reach 88 miles per hour, you travel through time. read more »
12/21/2012
Volkswagen commercials returning to Super Bowl
For the fourth consecutive year, Volkswagen will air commercials during the U.S.'s most-watched television event, the Super Bowl. read more »
12/20/2012
Chrysler launches new campaign for 300 Motown Edition
Throughout its history, Detroit was known as a hotbed for the auto industry and Motown music. read more »
12/18/2012
Automaker ads are among YouTube's most watched videos
Automobile manufacturers came out with some catchy commercials in 2012, and eight of those managed to land in the top 20 most watched ads on YouTube. read more »
12/7/2012
Mercedes makes plans for Super Bowl ads
Viewers of last year's Super Bowl may have noticed that Mercedes-Benz was conspicuously absent from the crop of automobile commercials, but the manufacturer is returning to the game this year - and they are looking to make a splash. read more »
12/6/2012
Conan O'Brien giving away a Volkswagen convertible
Late night talk show host Conan O'Brien is giving away a Volkswagen Beetle Convertible as part of his "Occupy Conan" competition. read more »
12/6/2012
Jimmy Fallon partners with Ford to create new Super Bowl ad
Ford is returning to the Super Bowl marketing game after seven years on the sidelines, and they hope to score big with their commercial with the help of comedian Jimmy Fallon. read more »
12/5/2012
Nissan honors 'The Dark Knight Rises'
The summer's blockbuster hit "The Dark Knight Rises" is coming out on Blu-ray and DVD this month, and to celebrate the launch Nissan has created The Dark Knight Rises Juke Nismo in honor of the film. read more »
12/4/2012
Tupac Shakur's poetry used in Ford advertising
Ford is using poetry from the late rapper Tupac Shakur in its latest commercials for the 2013 Fusion. read more »
11/30/2012
Chrysler's Super Bowl commercial named one the year's best
Adweek Magazine ranked the top 10 commercials of the year, and Chrysler's Super Bowl commercial, titled "Halftime in America," landed at number seven. read more »
11/30/2012
Original Batmobile to be auctioned
The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company will be selling the original Batmobile from the 1960s classic television show. read more »
11/28/2012
'Rain Man' car up for auction
A 1949 Buick Roadmaster used in the Oscar-winning 1988 film "Rain Man" is going on the auction block in California, with the final sale slated for December 14. read more »
11/16/2012
Bond cars influence the box office
The recent James Bond film, "Skyfall," saw tremendous success during its opening weekend at the box office, but how much of those ticket sales had to do with the iconic Bond cars? read more »
11/5/2012
'The Avengers' gets a new concept car
The 2012 SEMA Auto Show in Las Vegas boasted a wide array of unique cars and designs, but some of the most exciting displays had a more futuristic appeal. read more »
11/1/2012
Princess Diana's Rolls Royce is up for auction
A Rolls Royce once used by Princess Diana is being auctioned, with a portion of the sale set to benefit the Children with Cancer charity founded by the royal before her death. read more »
11/1/2012
Blake Griffin stars in new Kia ads
NBA star Blake Griffin is continuing his relationship with Kia through the 2012-2013 season, starring in new commercials for the automaker's best-selling Optima. read more »
10/26/2012
75-year-old woman preps for a drive around the world
A 75-year-old woman is planning a trip around the world in her 91-year-old Hispano-Suiza roadster. read more »
10/26/2012
Ford Fusion stars in an episode of 'New Girl'
Car enthusiasts watching sitcoms were in luck this week, as the 2013 Ford Fusion had a starring role in the most recent episode of the Fox comedy "New Girl." read more »
10/15/2012
Survey reveals favorite James Bond cars
A survey conducted by Total Car Score asked James Bond fans to pick their favorite rides from the international mystery man's 50-year history. read more »
10/15/2012
Batman-inspired car built for charity
It may not be the Batmobile, but for many drivers it may be as close as it's going to get. read more »
10/12/2012
Leno tests out a Bond convertible
If car enthusiasts could trade places with anyone in the world, they might seriously consider Jay Leno. read more »