J. Clarke articles

Few things get movie fans grinning like a good car chase. Tires screech, bumpers crunch, engines roar, and for a few minutes it feels like chaos has broken loose on the screen. But here’s the twist: behind the camera, it’s all a tightly choreographed dance. Directors, stunt drivers, and camera crews have been fine-tuning this wild art form for over a century. Buckle up—because the story of how Hollywood captures its car chases is as thrilling as the movies themselves.

The auto industry has a long history of innovation—but not every big idea pays off. Some cars arrive with huge fanfare only to disappear almost immediately, leaving behind puzzled buyers and embarrassed manufacturers. From strange crossovers that nobody wanted to luxury sedans that never stood a chance, these flops are cautionary tales on wheels.

Some vehicles are just cars, others become legends. The Jeep has clawed its way through battlefields, farm fields, Hollywood sets, and suburban driveways to earn its reputation. Along the way, it picked up more than a few quirks and little-known stories. Think you know the Jeep? These unusual facts might just surprise you.

When most people picture a billionaire’s lifestyle, they think of private islands, yachts the size of hotels, and champagne that costs more than a year’s rent. For Larry Ellison—the co-founder of Oracle and one of the wealthiest people on the planet—that image comes with a roaring V12 soundtrack.

Everyone knows that new-car smell eventually fades, but one thing you really don’t want disappearing too quickly is your car’s value. While some rides nosedive the second you drive them off the lot, others cling to their worth like a cat clinging to a sunny windowsill. According to Kelley Blue Book, these are the vehicles that’ll have your back when it comes time to trade in, sell, or brag to your neighbor who’s stuck with a depreciation disaster.

There’s something undeniably romantic about using a classic car as your daily driver. It’s the kind of idea that makes car lovers dream of rolling into work in a ‘67 Mustang or cruising grocery runs in a vintage Alfa Romeo. The thought is intoxicating—you’re not just commuting, you’re time traveling. But once the honeymoon ends, reality sets in. Daily driving a classic means balancing joy and frustration. The truth is equal parts mechanical headaches, unexpected bills, and pure automotive joy. Here’s the full ride:

There are rich people, and then there are celebrities with car collections so extravagant they make regular millionaires look like they’re carpooling in a minivan. From rare supercars worth millions to vintage classics that belong in a museum, these stars have garages that are basically small kingdoms of horsepower.

Ah, the auto repair shop. A place where the dreaded check-engine light flicks on, price estimates soar, and suddenly you’re convinced your old sedan is about to explode. Some repair shops are honest; others…well, let’s just say creativity with your wallet is part of the job description. In this slideshow, we’ll expose 10 of the most common repair rip-offs—doing what mechanics might hope you don’t: reading the fine print, asking questions, and keeping your guard up.

Car stunts are the stuff of legends—the kind that make us gasp, cheer, and maybe even duck reflexively. From centrifugal barrel rolls to parachuting supercars, filmmakers have dared to dispatch entire vehicles in ways that defy both physics and common sense.