The Macroplex corporation was originally named Megatron. Michael states in the script that it sounds like "a Masters of the Universe toy;" he was close - Megatron was actually the name of one of the toy Transformers. In the episode, he says that Macroplex sounds "like an exercise machine."
Richard Okie's script describes Soltis as "an immaculately turned-out continental type." Devon tells Michael that Soltis is "the most wanted man in the world."
K.I.T.T. also turns teacher in this segment, showing the young truant Billy that history and physics can be fun. 8 years after this episode aired William Daniels (who does the voice of K.I.T.T.) would go onto play George Finny in the series Boy Meets World, a teacher that helps his students learn important lessons in life.
After Soltis' bomb blows in his trunk, K.I.T.T. states that they'll "never get the smell out of the upholstery."