Top five celebrity Carpool stories of 2019

In 2019, we published an array of topics on Carpool, from road trip and adventures, tips and advice, quirky and pets to television, film and celebrity. The latter is always of interest, especially when we take a look at some of the interesting endorsements, activities and personal collections they curate.

Here are five of the top trending celebrity stories of the year.

5. Cars from the personal collection of Fast and the Furious actor Paul Walker set for auction

In October a selection of 21 collectable cars and bikes from the personal collection of the late Fast and Furious actor Paul Walker were announced as part of an auction set for January 2020. From the European side of the collection, there is a 2000 Audi S4 and seven BMW M3s. Five of which are matching track-oriented 1995 M3 Lightweights in Alpine White, finished with the BMW Motorsport chequered flag livery. BMW built only 125 of these pocket rockets.

4. Five Hollywood stars and their crazy cars

Hollywood's biggest stars have cash to SPLASH when it comes to splurging on lux items -- and that goes for cars too. It doesn’t matter whether they’re just starting their collection or adding to an already very impressive garage, you can’t get away from the twinge of jealously whenever they share their latest ride on Insta. Celebs to make the list included Kylie Jenner, David Beckham and Beyoncé.

3. Do celebrities secretly hate Lamborghinis? The facts say yes

Okay, this is a question you’ve probably never thought too much about but as our article goes on to explore, it appears Lamborghini does not receive the respect it deserves. When we came across some custom designed and modified Lambos by some Hollywood celebs, we couldn’t help but wonder what they were thinking! You never see Ferraris or Aston Martins chopped the same way, so maybe celebs actually hate Lamborghinis? It is the only explanation really. We took a look at some of the worst offenders.

2. Seven iconic cars from the Stranger Things universe

Netflix’s Stranger Things is best known for as a bingeable homage to the 1980s; a fun and frightening summer vacation that never has to end. The sci-fi thriller series isn’t just known for being a movie nerd’s heaven though (referencing the Carpenters, Hughes, Kings and Spielbergs). It’s also a vintage car lover’s dream come true. We took a look at seven of the most iconic cars from the Stranger Things universe.

1. Arnold Schwarzenegger is back and in his oddest role yet – car salesman

Known for iconic film roles like The Terminator, Total Recall and Kindergarten Cop, as well as being a former Governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger is back to doing what he loves. In June, Arnie appeared on the internet for a project which was a mixture of all of these previous roles combined into one. Going ‘undercover’ as a sleazy and boisterous fossil fuel loving salesman on a mission to highlight the benefits of going electric – by trying to sell the opposite.

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