Ladies and gentlemen, introducing the ‘Hulkcamino’. The immensely popular Hot Legends Tour is on hold for now, but not before a winner was named at the last virtual stop. Rather than cancel the stop, Mattel charged ahead and gave builders around the country the chance to compete for a chance to have their showcars turned...
Mattel brings back the immensely popular Hot Wheels Legends Tour, hosts the first-ever view from home tour stop May 8th-16th. Photos courtesy of Mattel COVID-19 can stop us from congregating in large groups but it cannot stop us from loving car culture, or more specifically Hot Wheels. I’ve dealt with the shelter-in-place lifestyle imposed upon...
With the CUV market exploding in the U.S., how does the Cadillac XT4 set itself apart? Reviewing cars in the time of COVID-19 is a double-edged sword. On the positive side, veritably empty freeways make for stress-free cruising. On the other hand, there are very few destinations that are still open. Enter my latest loaner,...
Virtual car events are now a thing, and many of the big museums and automotive collectors are open to the public in this new way. Is it as good as the real thing? No way. Is it better than nothing? Absolutely 100%. Here’s a couple of virtual car meets to get you through your quarantine....
LA CAR gets an e-ticket ride with the latest incarnation of the legendary Toyota Supra thanks to mandatory quarantine and empty freeways. Verdict: It’s a veritable street fighter on wheels. I was very excited to have a week in the 2020 Toyota GR Supra. I took delivery of the press car three days after L.A. County...
Allen Berg Racing Schools adapts to COVID-19 situation, offers personalized online instruction Story by Glenn Oyoung, Photos Courtesy of Simon Tibett I don’t know about you, but the last month-and-a-half has been one heck of a ride. On the positive side, I’m spending more time with my family than ever. On the negative side, close...
2020 NFL Draft top prospect Tee Higgins partners with Hot Wheels to donate to the Boys & Girls Club of Greenville, South Carolina. Leading into Day 2 of the 2020 NFL Draft, all eyes are on the best players still available. Clemson Tiger wide receiver Tee Higgins is widely thought to go early in the...
Galpin Auto Sports’s Beau Boeckman, custom car builder Dave Shuten, and “Mad Mike” Martin team up to resurrect legendary cars in Discovery’s latest car culture series. If you’re a fan of Fords, you know Galpin Ford. Galpin had other top-ranked dealerships including Aston Martin, Mazda, and Volkswagen to name a few — but enthusiasts know...
LA Car reviews the XT6, Cadillac’s entrant in the red-hot three-row crossover market. I recall quite vividly the day one of my former bosses rolled up into the parking lot with a Sailfin blue and silver Toyota Sienna almost 20 years ago. Being a stupid 20-something who felt sufficiently close to my manager, I felt...
The Toyota Avalon goes to automotive crossfit and gets shredded. LACar takes the wheel for a week to see how the TRD treatment suits Toyota’s biggest sedan. Photos courtesy of Toyota You’ve heard of the term “dadbod,” right? Soft from years of neglect, covered up in loose-fitting sweaters this is the type of body perfect...