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Queen Elizabeth and ‘Top Gun’ actor Tom Cruise ‘really hit it off’ when she invited him for tea at Windsor Castle in her final weeks. The British monarch had let the Hollywood superstar land his helicopter on her lawn and even invited him back for lunch — but she died before that could happen. In the weeks before Queen Elizabeth’s death, the late monarch had found a new pal in Hollywood star Tom Cruise, suggests a new report. According to Page Six, she and the Top Gun actor “really hit it off” over the summer, a source told a British media outlet. The Queen’s…

Tom Cruise saved Ray-Ban from bankruptcy by boosting its sales from 200,000 pairs per year to 4.5 million in a very less amount of time. One of Hollywood’s finest actors is Tom Cruise. With action-packed movies like Top Gunand Mission Impossible, the star who started his acting career in Hollywood with Taps in 1981 (he also made a brief appearance in Endless Love in the same year) can still compete with more recent stars. We tell you about the moment he helped salvage a brand. It was none other than the American-Italian brand of designer sunglasses and eyewear called Ray-Ban, which was founded by Bausch & Lomb in 1936.…

Tom Cruise’s Oblivion is an overlooked and minor hit in the star’s filmography. It’s also a tribute to the type of old school sci-fi movies we need to see more of… Photo: Universal Pictures Oblivion was released as a Tom Cruise vehicle in 2013, giving him his second best box office weekend up to that time outside of the Mission: Impossible franchise. However, the sci-fi pseudo-epic also received middling reviews and almost immediately dropped out of the public consciousness altogether. Which makes its reemergence into it via Netflix this month intriguing. Oblivion admittedly has its flaws, yet it is worth a second look if only because…

YouTube channel Speed Phenom took these V8-powered track machines to Buttonwillow Raceway and set timed laps. The results, though, are surprising! As far as American-made goes, there is no rivaling the 2023 Corvette C8 Z06. It’s by far the best bang-for-buck performance car you can buy today. That being said, Ford has a special-run item that does make the Z06 sweat a little. The Shelby GT500, although discontinued, is an impressive attempt at a track toy by the Blue Oval. While it may not feature the latest and greatest like the Chevy, the muscle car does have a significant horsepower advantage and a few aero…

Lots of acceleration can make electric cars feel like a one-trick pony. But that’s not why Ford’s Pony car is true to its roots. Nothing slices through London traffic like a ’68 Mustang. You may think the vehicle of choice a Swatch-sired Smart or tiny tandem Twizy, but in the cut and thrust of the metropolis, it’s about how the other drivers treat you. Everything gives way for a classic Ford Mustang. Pedestrians may cuss you for being in a Roller or Range Rover or drivers cut you up in a 458. But with a 390ci rumble, you’ll part traffic like that scene in Bruce Almighty where…

Tom Cotter of Hagerty’s Barn Finder sees many fabled cars in a storage vault at the Henry Ford Museum, including the unique Ford X100. The Henry Ford Museum Has A Range Of Uncommon Classic Cars That Span A Century Matt Anderson, the museum’s Curator of Transportation, showed Tom a variety of cars that have historical significance. These include racing cars, such as a 1906 racer based on the Ford Model K to “Awesome Bill from Dawsonville” Elliott’s 1987 Ford Thunderbird stock car that broke the speed record at Talladega. Tom also checked out a fascinating cutaway of a 2005 Ford GT.…

Toyota stopped taking orders for the Land Cruiser 70 some time ago to meet the backlog. But it seems that it will resume taking orders in 2023. Recently, a lot has been said, and speculated, about the Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series in the international markets (excluding the American market). Sometime around mid-2022, it was reported that the waiting period for a Land Cruiser 70 was somewhere around 2 ½ years in Australia. Well, that was not surprising as Australia is one of those few markets that still get a constant supply of the 70 Series, and is still head over heels in…

Tom Cruise kept a low-key look on Tuesday as he touched down in London after flying himself to the capital via his helicopter. The Top Gun actor, 60, who has had his pilot’s licence since 1994 and owns several aircrafts, was seen at the helm as he landed at London’s Battersea Helipad alongside a secondary pilot. Sporting a crew-neck black jumper with a pair of dark-wash jeans, he was also joined by two women as they were snapped departing the chopper. The actor was snapped in the pilot seat of his Airbus Helicopter H130 as he landed into the capital, before making…

Tom Cruise is used to signing autographs and having his picture taken with fans. But he might not have been expecting similar levels of enthusiasm from his Hollywood peers. Cruise, 60, found himself the toast of the Oscar nominees luncheon yesterday as A-list stars including Jamie Lee Curtis and Austin Butler made a beeline for him. He was pictured shaking hands, laughing and joking with Tinseltown’s elite at The Beverly Hilton. The actor, whose blockbuster Top Gun: Maverick is nominated for Best Picture, posed for photos with Elvis star Butler, director Steven Spielberg, The Whale star Hong Chau, activist Malala Yousafzai and Best Actress nominee…

One of BMW’s last true analog cars, the Z3 Roadster, could be worth a fortune in years to come. The 90s was an excellent time for the automotive world, especially for German powerhouse BMW. They began solidifying into the mainstream world of desirable automobiles and produced some fantastic cars in this period. The E36 generation of M3, the E34 M5 Touring and even introduced their first SUV, the X5. While these cars have all become household names, one 90s Bimmer has become somewhat of a forgotten gem – The Z3 Roadster. The Z3 had everything for both car and fashion enthusiasts. A sleek…

This woodworker took the idea of a 6×6 Rolls-Royce Phantom to another level. Last year, we wrote about Alexandre Danton’s crazy custom Rolls-Royce Phantom: a 6×6 off-roading monster with 24-inch wheels and gold-plated brake calipers. As if that wasn’t unusual enough, a woodworking artist published a video on his ND – Woodworking Art YouTube channel of the whole process of assembling a wooden 6×6 Rolls-Royce Phantom. Probably even more remarkable is that this wooden replica drives and has functioning lights and turning signals! It was just a matter of time before this guy would make a wooden Phantom, as he has already built wooden models…

Tom Cruise was seen on a red carpet for the first time in eight months as he attended the 95th Annual Oscars Nominees Luncheon at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills on Monday. The Top Gun: Maverick star was there to support the 2022 blockbuster summer film that has received several Oscar nominations, including Best Picture. The ex of Nicole Kidman and Katie Holmes looked different at the splashy afternoon event as he wore his hair longer and had a deep summer tan. It has been many months since the 60-year-old – who will reportedly attend King Charles’ coronation – posed on a red carpet; the last…

Digital artist, Abimelec Arellano, gives the world the coolest Bugatti Type 57 render to look at, and for hot rod fans to say “Take my money.” Bugatti makes ridiculously fast hypercars like the 2022 Bugatti Chiron and its many derivatives, but a look back at their classic cars proves where all the style and luxury came from. These rare exotics, vintage or modern, combine the characteristics of luxury cars and performance cars – and even a model as old as a 1937 Bugatti Type 57 SC Atlantic reflects the French automaker’s passion for manufacturing limited-edition cars. The Atlantic is an icon, and this elegant coupe carries its uniqueness from the past into the future as well.…

YouTuber Mad4Motors’ kindness yields this abandoned 2001 Honda Integra Type R a crucial overhaul and its lost JDM glory. The Honda DC5 Integra Type R was released decades ago, and those who sought it once fell out of love with it or abandoned it. However, one such piece piqued the interest of YouTuber Mad4Motors, who towed it into his garage to bless a life. And boy! What a rebuild it was! Mad4Motors is popular for his meticulous rebuilds, and he worked wonders on this 2001 Honda Integra Type R to make it close to new. This rebuilt JDM looks factory new at the end of the restoration,…

London is calling the Top Gun star Tom Cruise is one of the biggest stars in the world, but always finds time to be there for his family, particularly his adult kids with ex-wife Nicole Kidman. MORE: Tom Cruise’s daughter Bella shares unusual post on Top Gun star’s 60th birthday The actor recently made an incredible move in a show of support for his adoptive daughter with the actress, Bella Cruise. He has been spending a lot more time in the UK as of late, not only being a heavy part of the promotional cycle for his latest film, Top Gun: Maverick, but also attending…

The artist rarely shares selfies Bella Cruise delighted fans on Friday with a fun and flirty snapshot of herself from inside her home. The daughter of former couple Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise, normally reserves her social media for her artwork. But the edgy artist decided to flaunt her new look with a cheeky image of herself wearing a tight crop top and jeans. Bella proved she’s ditched her red hair in favor of dark locks which she is wearing in slightly longer, ruffled waves. She showed off her numerous tattoos on her arms and made her lips pop with a shade of red.…

The artist is the daughter of Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise Bella Cruise shared a rare personal update with fans on Friday that will no doubt make her parents, Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise, very proud. The talented artist revealed that the limited-edition collection she created with artist Blackgroves – which ranges from sweatshirts to posters – has almost sold out just one day after it was released! Bella took to her Instagram Stories to reshare a post from Blackgroves that showed a photo of three of their designs, including two sweaters and a tie-dye T-shirt, alongside the incredible news that there were only two left…

Buying a classic Pontiac Trans Am might seem like a good idea at the time, but some used muscle cars may bring a lifetime of expense. With their connection to a golden age of American automotive innovation and tremendous raw power, old muscle cars on the used car market are often too tempting for buyers to turn down. However, some classic muscle cars simply struggle to exist in the modern world, built with flaws that make them impractical for today’s roadways. Others weren’t particularly reliable when introduced to the marketplace, and finding original parts to repair them now are additional costs some shoppers fail…

Opulence, power, and exclusivity. These are just some key factors to building an Aston Martin. Yet, design seems to supersede all. They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but there are some exceptions to this rule of thumb. Sometimes there are automotive brands as a whole who struggle to conform to this rule, and they end up just producing beauty after beauty. In this case, we’re speaking about none other than the British automaker, Aston Martin. Updated February 2023: Since Aston Martin’s new release of the DBS 770 Ultimate, we had to rethink what the most beautiful Aston…

There’s a 2023 GMC Canyon trim for almost any type of buyer, but its competitors are better than ever. The GMC Canyon is another midsize pickup truck that offers a version for all buyers. It’s available in four trim levels, including the luxurious Denali and off-road AT-4. It’s also available in two cab styles, extended and crew, with the latter offering more interior room. GMC offers a choice of three engines with the Canyon, a base 200 hp 2.5-liter four-cylinder, a 308 hp 3.6-liter V6, and a 181 hp 2.8-liter turbo diesel. The wide array of configurations makes it easier for buyers to find…

While the 2024 Nissan GT-R is more worthy of the nickname Godzilla than ever, many new sports cars fail to impress. This year will be an absolute rocker for sports cars. BMW, Mercedes, Tesla, and Ford will all release new, insanely quick sports cars. However, one underrated player is updating theirs, Nissan. The GT-R is getting another facelift. The interior will finally be brought into the modern era and slight tweaks to the Powertrain will improve Godzilla. But, how do these other sports cars compare to the almost 20-year-old platform? The chances that they will kick the Nissan GT-R off its throne are…

Toyota’s trusty Hilux pickup has been making history for over 55 years now, and it’s probably not going away anytime soon. Throughout the whole of the automotive industry, no other vehicle is quite as simple and requires less explanation than the humble Toyota pickup truck – otherwise known as the Hilux. For 55 years, the Hilux has served as the trusty, go-to pickup truck that has impacted millions of lives around the world, both on and far off the road. The effect this Toyota truck has developed is simply incomparable to any other truck ever produced. Here are ten reasons why the Toyota Hilux was, and…

Cadillacs, Lincolns, and Chryslers you don’t want to be seen driving in. Luxury cars tend to be some of the most desirable vehicles out there. Who wouldn’t want to shell forward tens, even hundreds of thousands of dollars for a car that told everyone, just by looking at it, that what you had was exclusive? Updated February 2023: American luxury cars are great vehicles as they usually have the same technologies and features as European or Japanese luxury vehicles, but cost quite a bit less. While this is rapidly changing – as some American luxury cars easily cost over $100,000 -…

Can artificial intelligence convincingly review this so-so stick-shift Toyota? Pros Manual transmission (finally) Lighter than automatic Choice is good  Cons Slower than the automatic Toyota builds more exciting sports cars Expensive We’ve all been there—an email hits your inbox reminding you that a work deadline is closer than it may appear and approaching fast. This author’s uh-oh moment arrived with an inquiry as to the ETA on a first test review for the manual-transmission 2023 Toyota GR Supra. Gasp! Having an ETA would mean the review would have penetrated my consciousness in the first place, when it most certainly had not. Partly, this…