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Today’s Top Stories on Autoholics!

Jen Dunnaway — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 22:05:18 +0000

Here’s some great stories written by the CarDomain community:

All this and more over at Autoholics.com.

Fireball Tim Redster Build Episode 2

Fireball Tim — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:29:52 +0000

Here’s the second episode on our SEMA build!

Building the AutoTrader Classics REDSTER Episode 2

The AutoTrader Classics Redster Build Episode 1

Fireball Tim — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 16:37:18 +0000

Here’s the First Episode (1 of 5) of the build of our latest for AutoTrader Classics. “THE REDSTER.” New episode every Monday right here on CarDomain. The truck will be at SEMA and many other major shows across the country. Enjoy!

Building the AutoTrader Classics REDSTER Episode 1

Captain America Set Photos Revealed

Fireball Tim — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:59:17 +0000

Some serious machines in this one. Set in WW2, Captain America should be an interesting war/action epic. These shots feature the stunt doubles preparing for a scene. Follow the jump for a few more.

The AutoTrader Classics Redster is Launched!

Fireball Tim — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:03:07 +0000

Well, it’s official. Cat’s outta the bag and there’s no stopping it. Redster, the movie truck I’ve been working on, is here to stay. Sunday’s launch was a huge success, with more than 250 in attendance. The crew from Star Car Central and Knights of the West Coast all came in for a huge party. We had visitors from all over the country as the awesome KLOS DJ Uncle Joe Benson opened the show. Then came the food, a ton of cool cars and the lead-up to the Redster’s big reveal.

Official photos will be published soon–keep an eye on the Redster’s Facebook page for all upcoming build episodes, starting next week, along with more pics from the launch party and the build. And for now, follow the jump for some more pics from the party!

Mad Max Interceptor Replica

Michael Berenis — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:18:58 +0000

This supercharged Interceptor replica is totally for the Road Warriors. The only thing it’s missing is Mel Gibson, and frankly I wouldn’t trust him behind the wheel of a golf cart let alone this beauty. Read more about the replica at Tampa Sports Car Examiner.

Driving Test Scene From License To Drive

Jen Dunnaway — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 09:38:57 +0000

I’d forgotten how awesome this cornball flick was. This was from way back in the day when Corey Haim (R.I.P.) was just an adorable little kid and the California DMV apparently ran a fleet of 80′s Escorts and Chevettes for their driving tests. Love it!

$200K Ecto-1 on Hemmings

Jen Dunnaway — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 20:40:08 +0000

But is it one of the original movie cars, which might actually command such a price? Or just a very detailed clone built after the fact for exhibition? The ad carefully side-steps this issue, but it’s worth a look.

NASCAR Transformers Spied in Chicago

Chris Bicknell — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 18:38:31 +0000

It looks as though the Decepticons have found a new disguise for the upcoming Transformers 3 movie, scheduled for release in 2012. These wild NASCAR-impersonating robots from outer space were seen tearing up the streets of Chicago during filming for the anticipated blockbuster this past weekend. Chevrolet’s presence has been strong throughout the recent popular Hollywood recreation of the 1980′s cartoon series, most notably with Bumble Bee, the yellow and black concept Camaro and the more recent Corvette Stingray concept, both of which were sighted as well during the Chicago shoot. So it’s no surprise that all three of the NASCAR themed stunt-cars are modeled after Chevy-sponsored teams. Check out more pictures after the jump, and see the full story at seibertron.com.

Christine vs. The Car

Stephanie Porteus — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 10:40:15 +0000

1958 Plymouth Fury or mysterious Lincoln Mark III? Imagine yourself breathless, running as fast as you can down a dark alleyway being chased by Christine. Or picture yourself running for your life through the arid, sweltering desert, choking on the burning dust with The Car hot on your heels. Out of these automotive Hollywood devils, which would you find more terrifying?

Just in case there’s anyone who hasn’t seen either of these B-movie gems, I won’t give away too much. I’ll just say that both Christine and The Car are formidable automotive monsters–but you can rent the movies this weekend to see for yourself the destruction they wreak. Otherwise, follow the jump to refresh your memory!

Christine is a car that can self-regenerate. That’s always unsettling, yet The Car seems equally indestructible. Both were said to be pure evil. Which was more intimidating? While The Car was racing after its victims, it would sound the horn obnoxiously in an almost mocking manner. On the other hand, Christine would be playing fifties tunes in the most eerie way, seeming to use the songs as a means of communicating sinister underlying messages to her intended victims.

Perhaps easier to understand, Christine simply was in love (albeit voraciously) with her owner, Arnie Cunningham. Her jealousy was a powerful and insatiable force to be reckoned with. Her wicked love for Arnie even causes his nerdish good nature to change into something darker as he gets caught up in her spell and falls deeply in love with her.

The Car was just assumed to be evil, but no explanation is ever really given. It appears that no one is driving The Car, and there are beliefs that it’s the devil’s car.

Out of these two, I would say Christine is the more frightening. She is obsessively in love and there’s nothing scarier than a hyper-jealous gal infatuated with a boy, even if that “gal” is a murderous automobile.

What do you think? Who’s scarier, Christine or The Car?