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The Fast and Furious movie franchise has given us some of the most iconic movie cars ever created. With the latest Fast and Furious 7 installment now in cinemas, we pick the ten coolest Fast and Furious movie cars. 10. Veilside Mazda RX-7 (Fast and Furious Tokyo Drift, 2006) When Fast and Furious Tokyo Drift came out,...

The wonderful world of cars; there is nothing quite like it. And with any passion, there are some pretty cool and unknown facts that are guaranteed to impress your fellow peers. Here are 10 unique facts that will bring out your inner car geek. source: carhoots 1. Everyone hates red lights. They always come at the...

Ever since the motorcar was invented, we’ve had a fixation with making it go as fast as physics would allow. Over the past 100 or so years we’ve boosted horsepower with bigger and more efficient engines and added things like turbochargers and superchargers to pack on speed.

The Internet nearly blew up after the ‘Furious 7’ trailer was shown during the Superbowl. The trailer for the seventh Fast and Furious featured crazy physics-defying stunts, angry cars, many explosions and intense one-liners. Not only that, but it gave us a glimpse of some of the new stars in the lineup of supercars,...

The Bugatti Veyron is one of the most expensive and exclusive supercars in the world, while also carrying the title of the world’s fastest production car. We’re told only eight more of these million dollar speed machines will be built ...

1. Lamborghini Aventador Rollerball Pen For the man who has everything, what do you buy? Yep, a Lamborghini Aventador Pen. Sure, it may be a little bit of overkill, but who would be able not to grin like a kid when handed this stunning pen on Christmas morning? 2. Gear Shifter Cufflinks Want to keep your man looking...

What’s the scariest road you’ve ever driven down? There are a handful of hair raising roads around the world that strike fear into even the bravest of men. This list will either spur you on to take a great leap into the unknown, a new life of adventure, or make you feel extremely grateful about the school run. Without...

Trunk-or-Treat? Yep, it’s not a typo. It’s a spooky new Halloween car decoration craze that brings trick-or-treating to parking lots and local streets.  Instead of ringing the doorbells of unknown homes, kids go from car to car collecting candy and playing games – all under their parent’s careful watch....

Narrowing down these exhilarating finishes was quite a difficult task. It led to many heated arguments in the Carhoots team and we’re sure to hear some opinions from you guys, but that's alright. It is what the comments section was invented for, so make sure you give us your very best.

The first Lamborghinis were tractors, and they're still made today. Indeed, Lamborghini had made himself a wealthy man through Lamborghini Trattori (tractors). In fact, this is wealth from his successful tractor business, he bought many different Ferrari's, all with their own clutch problems.

The Aston Martin has become a staple of modern supercars, and is renowned as the stereotyped British sportscar. Made famous by its racing heritage and the irrefutable James Bond, the brand has gone from strength to strength in recent times. We have taken a look at some of the more obscure facts that may have eluded...

Summer is out and now it’s time to start thinking about that all important winter road trip. Whether it may be for a family Thanksgiving road trip or a romantic Xmas adventure, forget hibernating, winter is the perfect time to get out on the road, into the great outdoors and see the best the USA has to offer. Why not...

Whether you’re headed to the hills for the weekend, an important business trip or a date night in the city, the innovative, the brand new 2015 Chevy Tahoe gives you the absolute confidence to go anywhere. Take on any challenge. We break down in 5 reasons why the 2015 Chevy Tahoe is the SUV you’ve always been wanted. 1)...

There comes a time in every car enthusiasts’ life where the urge to own a high-horsepower modified street car becomes almost irresistible. This usually occurs during one’s early twenties or late forties, as a midlife crisis type scenario. So whether your desire is to be a Fast and Furious style ‘boy racer’ or to...

In the world of supercars, rarer is better. In certain parts of the world where supercars are commoner than taxis, just knowing it’s unlikely you’ll see a car like yours down at the local shops is more important than Nürburgring lap times. So when a Porsche 918 or McLaren P1 is just a little too common for comfort,...

Automotive brands are going mad for Pinterest at the moment. Despite the perceptions, Pinterest is not just pretty wedding cakes and travel photos. Hell no! It is also full of beautiful automotive imagery that would melt any car enthusiasts’ heart. No wonder it is becoming the fastest growing social network in the...