Some life events inspire movies, and some movies inspire, well, real-life obsessions. The Fast & Furious franchise is the perfect example of the movies taking on a life of their own. At least that’s the case for collector Jorge Acosta. Not only is his replica car collection the largest in the world, but it’s also …
For many automotive enthusiasts, the Fast and the Furious franchise had some of our favorite movies and favorite cars. Whether the producer intended to or not, they managed to alter car culture in a pretty significant way. In the early 2000s, the popularity of heavily modified cars skyrocketed, and you can still see a generation …
With the introduction of another — sigh, yes, another — addition to the Fast and Furious story, it’s hard for many original fans to accept the changes made to the franchise, and storyline aside, that means to the cars. Sure, the newer movies feature exotic cars that are super fast, but they aren’t the enthusiast …
Cops have to match their wheels to their environment. In US cities, for a long time, that meant the ultra-durable Crown Vic. In more rural areas, that might mean a pickup truck or an SUV. For Dubai and its concentrated supercar population, that means other supercars. In Italy during the 1960s, police got Ferraris. You’d …
Fast and Furious has created several automotive icons. And one of the most significant is Dominic Toretto’s Dodge Charger. So tied is Vin Diesel’s character to the brand, that he’s featured in the Durango Hellcat teaser. Although FF9 will likely have Dom in a Charger Hellcat, his quintessential ride is a black 1970 Charger R/T. …
Top Gear used to be the go-to show for car enthusiasts, but not anymore. After offering numerous car-related movies, Netflix has started making its own car shows. And whether you’re a life-long gearhead or someone new to the passion, these shows should be on your ‘to-binge’ list. Drive to Survive In the US, the dominant …
The latest Fast and Furious movie is, as expected, shaping up to feature a smorgasbord of sweet rides. Of course, Dom’s Dodge Charger will make an appearance, joined by its latest descendant, the Dodge Charger Hellcat Widebody. It’s just one of the Hellcat-engined vehicles FCA makes; soon, even the Ram Rebel will get it. However, …
Ahead of this year’s Super Bowl car commercials, the trailer for Fast and Furious 9 finally dropped. Up until now, the only thing we’ve really known about the film is a few of the cars that will appear in it. The trailer, though, has already revealed quite a few things about FF9’s contents. However, something that …
The Fast and the Furious franchise is a favorite among gearheads. This first one was released in 2001 and eight sequels, plus one spinoff followed it. The producers have announced that the main series will have two more films to be released in 2020 and 2021. Filming for the ninth installment is already in progress. …
