Shadowy, synthy L.A. outfit Cold Showers will put out a new record this fall, and today the first cut from the forthcoming Love And Regret surfaced, a moody but uptempo track called “BC.” Crystal Antlers guitarist Andrew King helps out on the guitar. Nab that and a bonus cover of the Cars’ “Double Life&...

On this day in 2000, The Cars' singer and bass player Benjamin Orr died of cancer at home in Atlanta at the age of 53.

Last night, Pulp’s Jarvis Cocker joined co-headliners the Strokes during their Is This It-heavy set at Reading Festival for a cover of The Cars’ “Just What I Needed.” Lots of bro-hugs abound. The setlist: 01 “Is This It” 02 “New York City Cops” 03 “Under Co...

Weezer performed their version of "You Might Think" by The Cars for Cars 2

Weezer have contributed a cover of The Cars' 1984 hit, You Might Think, to the Cars 2 movie soundtrack. "The song is going to play in the scene where Lightning McQueen and Mater go to Japan," explains guitarist Brian Bell, "which is great for us because it sort of mirrors our experiences in Japan -- there was a little bit of culture shock!"The ...