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Click here to read Alex Cox Goes HO Scale: <em>Repo Chick!</em>

Alex Cox Goes HO Scale: Repo Chick!

I say Alex Cox's Repo Man stands as The Greatest Car Movie Of All Time. His latest film- which should be released this year, Hollywood politics permitting- might turn out to be the Greatest Toy Car Movie Of All Time. More »

01/30/10

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By Murilee Martin

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First A-Team Trailer: Yes, It's The Same Ol' GMC Van!

As ridiculous as it sounds, the A-Team movie remake includes the only cast member we care about: the classic GMC A-Team van. Also, B.A. Baracus in a Lamborghini clearly pities many fools. Leaked trailer below. More »

01/08/10

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By Matt Hardigree

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Why Do Most Car Movies Suck?

Are cars in movies these days? Yes. Are they fun to watch? Not so much. Cars and movies are roughly the same age, but they've never really gotten along. What's wrong with this (motion) picture? More »

01/06/10

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By Sam Smith

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Tron Legacy: Ooh! New Light Cycle Porn!

We've already shown you the epic dances-on-a-line-of-light trailer, our first-hand, up-close look at the new Tron Legacy light cycle. Now Disney's released a new one-sheet for the upcoming Bridges-enhanced flick. That and two more images below. More »

12/09/09

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By Ray Wert

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My Short-Lived Filmmaking Career Made Z-List Stars Of '56 Chevy, '79 Granada

Maybe if Super 8 film hadn't been such a comprehensively terrible medium, I'd have kept making films; who knows, by now I might have become The King Of Eastern European Dental Fetish Porn! More »

12/05/09

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By Murilee Martin

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What Could Be Better Than A Mustang vs Charger Chase? Opel Rekord vs Fiat 124!

The famous chase sequence in Bullitt was just about perfect, but it lacked a few crucial components. For example, where was the church procession blocking the road? The oil drums bursting on the pavement? And where was the Fiat? More »

11/28/09

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By Murilee Martin

#parkinglots

Kill The Headlights And Put It In Neutral: Why The Parking Lot Matters

Consider the lowly parking lot: You drive on it. You park on it. You ignore it. It's a means to an end, not an end in itself, right? Wrong. It's wonderful. And it needs your love. More »

11/25/09

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By Sam Smith

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2012: Anatomy Of A Carpocalyptic Disaster Scene

Big-budget disaster ~~porn~~ flick 2012 was the top-grossing movie in theaters this weekend. Personally, we think it's because of the insane amount of automotive hoonage and destruction. Popular Mechanics has an inside look on how the carnage magic was made. More »

11/16/09

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By Ray Wert

#moviecars

The Cars Of Mad Max 4: First Look

Click here to read The Cars Of <em>Mad Max 4</em>: First Look

After we revealed yesterday Mad Max 4: Fury Road is green-lit, director George Miller's provided a sneak-peak at two cars from the new movie. One is the Max's iconic supercharged Interceptor, the other, a monster-motored hot-rod pickup. More »

10/27/09

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By Ben Wojdyla

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The Movie That Put Paul Newman In The Driver's Seat: "Winning"

After reviewing a good Paul Newman book, we ought to watch the trailer from the film that helped turn Newman from ordinary car lover to rabid racer. More »

10/18/09

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By Murilee Martin

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Click here to read <em>Oktapodi</em>: The Loveliest Movie Car Chase

Oktapodi: The Loveliest Movie Car Chase

You would think a two-minute short film starring octopuses in love and in which the fastest vehicle is a Piaggio Ape cannot possibly be filled with fast-paced action. But you would be wrong. More »

10/12/09

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By Peter Orosz

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Michael Moore Makes First "Official" GM Visit

Michael Moore did the Detroit screening of his latest flick Capitalism: A Love Story at none other than the GM Renaissance Center, where he wasn't tossed out on his ear by security... for once. [Mediate]

09/22/09

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By Ben Wojdyla

#reddawn

Commie Killing Pickup Spied On Set Of Red Dawn Remake

Communist forces are invading America (again) and this is the pickup that's going to stop them. Spied on the set of the new Red Dawn remake, this Dodge Ram is a proud Wolverine. More »

09/22/09

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By Wes Siler

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The Sinister 15: Murilee's Favorite Bad Guy Movie Cars

I admit it, I missed a whole bunch of great cars in my last movie car list and the biggest omission was the '73 Eldorado driven by the Drāno-force-feeding pimp in Magnum Force. More »

08/09/09

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Murilee's Movie Car Hall Of Fame

If you were outraged by our neglect of your very favorite films in the 12 Greatest Car Movies post, get ready to blow your remaining head gasket! It's time for Murilee's Maddening Movie Machines! More »

08/01/09

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By Murilee Martin

#planelopnik

American Aviatrix Amelia Earhart Gets Biopic

Amelia Earhart, the American aviatrix and first woman to receive the Distinguished Flying Cross medal, disappeared after she stopped radio transmitting on July 2, 1937 during her attempted flight around the world. Now she's getting a movie. More »

07/17/09

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By The Auto Insider

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Citroën-Driving French Cops Versus Buick Sport Wagon: L'homme à la Buick!

Say you're a French jewel smuggler in the late 1960s and you're shopping for the ideal work vehicle. How about a Buick Sport Wagon? A little on the conspicuous side, sure, but such style! More »

07/11/09

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By Murilee Martin

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Click here to read Japan Again Wins WTF Award: <em>RoboGeisha</em> Has Geishas Transforming Into Tanks

Japan Again Wins WTF Award: RoboGeisha Has Geishas Transforming Into Tanks

We dare you to try and comprehend anything in this trailer for RoboGeisha. If you aren't careful, your mind may melt and you'll fall into an awesomeness-induced coma. Why are those buildings bleeding? Mildly NSFW. More »

07/03/09

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By Ben Wojdyla

#ironman

Iron Man 2 Race Car Spotted On Set

Apparently there's a need for Tony Stark to have a race car in Iron Man 2 and spy shooters have spotted the "Stark Industries" sponsored race car on a recreated Monaco circuit built in California. More »

06/12/09

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By Ben Wojdyla

#celebrities

REPORT: Liam Neeson To Play "Hannibal" Smith In "A-Team" Movie

Yes! The A-Team movie's coming and thanks to the possible casting addition of Liam Neeson as Col. John "Hannibal" Smith, it should be less campy. We love it when a plan comes together! More »

06/09/09

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By The Auto Insider

#carcrash

Nine Injured In Second Sorcerer's Apprentice Accident

Click here to read Nine Injured In Second <em>Sorcerer's Apprentice</em> Accident

Days after a Ferrari crash in Times Square, nine crew members filming the Nicolas Cage flick The Sorcerer's Apprentice were injured when a BMW X5 hit them after jumping a curb. Is this movie cursed? More »

05/06/09

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By Ben Wojdyla

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