Racer and the Jailbird

Euro crime drama skips a gear in its switchback action.

"...in this story is Bibi (Exarchopoulos) who drives fast cars for a living under the tutelage of her doting..."

May 11, 2018 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

A Ciambra

Cinema verité depiction of life in Italy's Roma communities

"...of Pio (Pio Amato), the family business means stealing cars, copper, electricity...."

Feb. 9, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Cruisin'

The Cars 2011

"...Do the Cars still matter? That question comes to mind with the..."

June 9, 2011 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Car2Go Arrives

City car-share program launch

"...company launched Car2Go's pilot phase: 200 tiny Smart ForTwo cars (33/41 MPG) for the city’s 13,000 employees...."

Nov. 17, 2009 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Fast & Furious

This third franchise sequel doesn't have as much smarts as speed, but it's still an uncomplicated, undemanding lark.

"...a little bit with Toretto, too, with his fast cars, otherworldly pecs, and code of honor. That dynamic –..."

April 3, 2009 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Getting Weak at the Bearings

The Lonestar Rod and Kustom Roundup vintage car event harks back to simpler, better-designed times

"...straight off. America is not in love with its cars. Between the DVD players, the endless cup holders, and..."

April 5, 2008 Design Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Panel Recap: Urban Air Mobility: What's Next?

Like winter, personal air transport is coming. But for who?

"...thanks, Bladerunner – but, nah, a world of flying cars never really seems to happen in any substantial, generally..."

March 16, 2023 SXSW Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Opinion: Can Project Connect Actually Meet Our Needs?

The question remains if Project Connect will produce a public transit system that people will choose over their own cars

"...expensive suburbs, Cap Metro's plan is actually promoting more cars driving around Austin...."

Aug. 12, 2022 Column by Barbara Epstein

Fun Fun Fun Fest Interview: Gary Numan

“People talk as if I started the whole electronic thing”

"...Numan will forever be known for sole American hit “Cars” and the 1979 LP which spawned it, The Pleasure..."

Nov. 6, 2014 Music Post by Tim Stegall

Historic Grand Prix for F1 Weekend

Circuit of the Americas confirms first support race

"...they would be able to race their vintage race cars at the Circuit of the Americas. Looks like they..."

June 23, 2012 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

'Top Gear': Ten Years, Mostly Accident Free

Three idiots drive fast cars, proving the genius of the BBC

"...The problem with American shows about cars is that they're so enthusiastic. They're all, "Ooo, look..."

June 11, 2009 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

The Common Law

I have a new car, and it keeps breaking down all the time. I've heard about the Texas Lemon Law, but how do I know if the law can help me?

"...for consumers that have had repeated problems getting their cars properly repaired. Under the law, car owners or lessees..."

April 2, 2004 Column by Luke Ellis

Postmarks

Cars the Issue, Not Parking

"...it is to continue to funnel increasing numbers of cars into a finite downtown area. Then maybe a follow-up..."

Sept. 11, 1998 Column

The Upside

Remake of a true story of an unlikely friendship is the flattest version yet

"...teaches the white man about the pleasures of fast cars, hot dogs, and R&B music (although The Upside substitutes..."

Jan. 18, 2019 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Blockers

Butt-chugging gags can't hide Blockers' big heart.

"...a broad, lewd comedy, complete with butt chugging, exploding cars, a lot of vomit, and blindfold naked tag. Barinholtz..."

April 6, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

2018 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Animation

Cartoon creations from Kobe to Goldilocks

"...in front of (and was frankly much better than) Cars 3. The titular schoolyard bully is taught the error..."

Feb. 9, 2018 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Car2Go 2 Go All Benz

Say goodbye to the Smart cars

"...of its stodgy fleet of blue and white Smart cars, to introduce a pilot program in February of sleek..."

Sept. 26, 2017 News Post by Nina Hernandez

Monster Trucks

Boy meets monster, adventure ensues

"...four-link suspension and tractor tires crushing a row of cars by steamrolling atop them. The metaphor may be an..."

Jan. 20, 2017 Movie Review by Steve Davis

The Land

Teen skaters get caught up in the drug world

"...them a decidedly dangerous deal when one of the cars they boost turns out to have a massive amount..."

Sept. 16, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Unfinished Business

The crude humor and cloying sentiment of Vince Vaughn's latest comedy make it a dud

"...find themselves in all sorts of shenanigans involving rental cars, nude saunas, and a glory hole or two, and..."

March 13, 2015 Movie Review by William Goss

Transformers: Age of Extinction

Optimus Prime finds a new pal in franchise addition Mark Wahlberg.

"...to sell shiny toys to little kids and flashy cars to big ones...."

July 4, 2014 Movie Review by William Goss

Circle the Wagons

Exchange Artists' series of five-minute plays performed in and near cars boasts a lively party atmosphere

"...in or near automobiles. Love 'em or hate 'em, cars are an inescapable part of our consciousness – particularly..."

Feb. 28, 2014 Arts Review by Stacy Alexander Evans

The Internship

Once Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson joined forces to crash weddings; in their new comedy, the duo crashes Google as older-than-average interns.

"...through a sea of tech-savvy babes in Toyland (self-driving cars, napping pods, and Quidditch club, oh my!), but you..."

June 7, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Andiamo Ristorante Partners AIM Autosport Racing with Ferrari

Race cars will visit eatery Wednesday morning

"...When two Ferrari 458 Italia GT race cars take to the track at the Grand-Am of the..."

Feb. 26, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Aggies on Autopilot

The future of A&M Football

"...to learn more about their new driverless, or "self-driving" cars. Developed at Stanford under the leadership of Sebastian Thrun,..."

Oct. 2, 2012 Sports Post by Emily Bevan

Senna

This British-made documentary about Formula One racing legend Ayrton Senna is gripping stuff.

"...if you couldn't give a good goddamn about fast cars chasing their tails around a track – as is..."

Aug. 26, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Blame It on the Germans

Car2Go fleet change happens during SXSW

"...announced plans to replace its entire fleet of Smart cars – which is great news… But there’s a catch:..."

March 7, 2011 SXSW Post by Kate X Messer

Carbon Nation

Carbon dioxide emissions will be the death of us all unless we take steps to counteract the harm already done, says this new eco-doc.

Feb. 25, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

Full metal racket.

"...based on the Hasbro toys that can morph from cars and other prosaic metal objects into awesome fighting machines,..."

June 26, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The International

This conspiracy thriller starring Clive Owen and Naomi Watts never gets past second gear.

"...their troubles but shot at and run down by cars. So, we’ve got sinister corporations, political assassinations, chase scenes,..."

Feb. 13, 2009 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

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