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"Just Call the Police for Me" Your WTF? Video Moment

Adam West — Fri, 31 May 2013 15:00:45 +0000

Video is everywhere these days, and that can certainly help when a situation arises, and someone wants to document exactly what happened. Unfortunately, we didn’t see the actual incident in question, but the aftermath is truly a “WTF?” moment.

Unhappy Customer Destroys $430K Maserati Because of Poor Service at the Dealership

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:21:03 +0000

People in China really need to work on how to behave in public. First, there was the woman who went dookie in a subway station elevator and now comes this wizard who decided to destroy a Maserati. That’s just dumb, but what’s even dumber is why he did it. The car’s owner decided to manhandle [...]

Watch the World's Worst Parallel Parker

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:35:29 +0000

Parallel parking can be tough. But it can also be oh-so-entertaining. This video follows the exploits of a woman in Belfast, Ireland trying to parallel park her car, all the while unaware she’s being taped and on the fast track to viral superstardom. At nearly 15 minutes long, it takes a good chunk of time [...]

What Are the 10 Most Popular Cars in the World?

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:01:03 +0000

Can you guess the most popular car in the world? The answer may surprise you. Well, it might not surprise you if you were paying attention last year, because for the second year in a row, the Ford Focus is the highest-selling car in the world, with more than a million sold in 2012. Close [...]

5 Weird Concept Cars That Were Vetoed by Some Buzzkill in a Suit

Mike Adams — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 22:00:30 +0000

Every year, new groundbreaking automotive designs are introduced to this progressive planet, which serve to challenge both the traditional definitions of driving and masculinity alike. While automakers and their mad science committees work relentlessly to become the first to bare the most radical and important amendments to the automotive industry, many of these concepts never see the light of day

Lamborghini Veneto is a $4 Million, 740-hp Supercar Only 3 People Will Ever Get to Drive

Eric Rogell — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:58:40 +0000

Most people celebrate a 50th anniversary with a few friends, maybe a bottle of expensive wine. Not Lamborghini.

For their 50th anniversary the Italian automaker has gone to levels extreme even for them—right to the edge of insanity and boldly beyond—creating a vehicle so absurdly powerful, so fantastically designed, and so outrageously priced that even the most jaded gearheads are turned into giggling school girls

Cool New Muscle Car Postage Stamps Feature Iconic Autos

Mike Moody — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 13:00:13 +0000

You may think of the U.S. Postal Service as a dusty and outmoded institution, and we wouldn't argue with you, but it seems the good ol’ USPS is still doing something right. Just check out its latest batch of cool Forever Stamps featuri

Guy Stuck in His Car Going 125 MPH With No Brakes

Phil Richardson — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:34:38 +0000

Imagine yourself jumping into your car for a quick run to the supermarket. As you approach your first stop sign, with the sun shining on your face and some fine tunes on the radio, you realize that your brakes aren't arresting your forward movement, but actually accelerating it. Eventually, your car reaches 125 mph - and then remains there - for an hour.

Edgy Nissan Resonance Concept Heralds the Future of Crossover Design

Eric Rogell — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:00:26 +0000

The Resonance concept made its debut in Detroit at the North American International Auto Show, signaling the bold new "edgy" design direction for future SUVs and crossovers from Nissan.

Proving again that automakers are moving farther and farther away from SUVs and crossovers that look like the trucks they were originally based on, the Resonance sports futuristic, aerodynamic styling, with sharp, fluid edges that flow from the knife-like boomerang headlamps back to the lift gate

Return of the Stingray: The 2014 Corvette Unveiled

Eric Rogell — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:00:44 +0000

Get ready 'Vetteheads. For only the seventh time in its storied 61 year history, the Corvette has undergone a complete redesign. And from what we saw unveiled in Detroit last week, this new C7 is not only the most powerful, race-ready standard model ever built by Chevy, but its aggressive, razor sharp lines make it the most head-turning model in years

The Batmobile and 5 Other Hollywood Cars That Sold at Auction

Danny Groner — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:20:04 +0000

BAM! The original Batmobile sold at auction for $4.2 million this weekend which has both car lovers and cartoon lovers giddy. Famous Hollywood cars like those from 'Starsky and Hutch,' 'Knight Rider' and 'The Pink Panther' go up for sale from time to time, bringing out the most nostalgic buyers. Here's a look at how five memorable cars fared when they hit the open market, and what they fetched for sellers:

High Speed Police Chase Takes Surprising Turn

Emerald Catron — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:32:09 +0000
We sat through this whole thing video of a high-speed police pursuit in Inglewood, Calif., waiting for something horrible to happen, because it’s the internet. Magically, nothing horrible does happen. We aren’t going to give away the surprise ending. (It’s not clowns. Quit asking about clowns.) We’ll only say it is delightful, and you should [...]

Guy Builds Limo of Junk Parts Worth $1M

Chris Illuminati — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 12:30:54 +0000
If you collect enough junk, and add up the value, it will eventually be worth something — especially if you attach all that crap to a limo. Antti Rahko, a 72-year-old chauffeur from Finland, the proud owner and creator of Finnjet – a 7,500 pounds, 29-foot long limo made completely from junk scraps. It took Rahko [...]

Man Drives Same Rolls-Royce For 78 Years

Chris Illuminati — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 13:30:28 +0000

You can't take it with you. Isn't that the expression people always use when they want your stuff after you drop dead? Mr. Allen Swift knew he couldn't take his 1928 Rolls-Royce Piccadilly P1 Roadster with him to the afterlife, but he made sure it was well taken care of after they tossed him into the ground.

Chinese Use Naked Women to Sell Cars, Proving That They're Geniuses

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 17:00:36 +0000

Woman can make anything look good. This is particularly true when said women are either displaying their rack loudly and proudly, or just plain nude. Remember when Coco made Hurricane Sandy look awesome? We rest our case. These days, the Chinese are jumping on the bandwagon, using babes of the naked variety to sell cars. We can't believe it took this long for them to finally respond to our letter-writing campaign.

Check Out the 8 Dumbest Car Names Ever

Adam West — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 20:41:25 +0000

Throughout automotive history, there have been plenty of successes and failures, plenty of great designs, and plenty of models that fall into the "what were they thinking?" category. There were also some names that car companies came up with that left a bit to be desired. Check out this video that features the 8 dumbest car names ever.

Watch a 1969 Can-Am Mustang Go From Concept to Killer

Chris Illuminati — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 23:30:37 +0000
The Real Thing is a short documentary about Bodie Stroud, a custom hot rod builder from Los Angeles, California and his 1969 Can-Am Mustang. As if the restored classic wasn’t bad ass enough, Stroud dropped an extremely rare motor built specifically for racing legend Mario Andretti. The short film follows Stroud during the restoration process [...]

Tesla Model S Is the Motor Trend Car of the Year

Mike Adams — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 13:26:30 +0000

The Tesla Model S has been named Motor Trend magazine’s 2013 Car of the Year, one of the most prestigious honors in the automotive industry. The Model S won by way of unanimous vote, after 11 discriminating judges test drove 25 other vehicles to compare those all-important technical aspects of four-wheeled travel like acceleration, brakes and suspension tuning.

The Time Is Now for Getting Sweet Deals on Popular Cars — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:50:13 +0000

It is that time of year again, the time of year when auto dealers are desperately trying to rid themselves of the previous year’s models still taking up space on their lots so that they can make room for the new and improved editions on their way in from the manufacturers.

This, of course, benefits the consumer because there is a lot more room to “move and shake” with dealers in hopes of getting a sweet deal on a new ride. However, not every discounted model from the previous year is a good buy.

Heads Up! Watch a Low-Hanging Bridge Defeat Numerous Trucks

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:45:27 +0000
Unless you’re driving a truck or bus, you can pretty much ignore the signs which warn how tall upcoming bridges are. But it turns out that many truck drivers also ignore these signs, and as you’ll see in this video compilation, they often pay a price for it! That’s because in Durham, North Carolina, there’s an 11 foot 8 inch [...]