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- Yesterday - November 6, 2009
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#lolcars
Ford Unveils New 1993 Taurus For 2010 Model Year!
The Onion News Network covered Ford's exciting unveil of the 1993 Taurus for the 2010 model year. At $650 it's designed to fulfill the needs of Americans in challenging economic times. Video below. More » -
#newcars
Ferrari 458 Italia, Reviewed
Chris Harris has put together a couple of excellent video reviews of the 562 HP Ferrari 458 Italia for England's Evo Magazine. You'll find them below. Gee, think he likes it? More » -
#autotech
Ford's Inflatable Seat Belt Explained, Exploded
Yesterday we told you about the Ford inflatable seat belt that's definitely not an airbag. Today we get to see just how the thing works with crash event test footage and additional explanation on why Ford says they're important. -
#lolcars
A Very Unlikely License Plate Pairing
According to the photographer of this image, the owners of these two cars do not know each other, and this happened completely at random. However, we smell a hoax, because everyone knows the entire state of Georgia is illiterate. [RondamRamblings] -
#advertisement
Meet Alain Yves: The Winner of a Brand-New Suzuki Boulevard Cruiser!
You voted, and Alain Yves, the busy teacher and road-warrior dad, has won a brand-new Suzuki Boulevard Cruiser! (That's him on the left, with his little girl.) Read Alain's Suzuki-winning story here. Suzuki Boulevard Cruiser: the Official Bike of You! -
#industrynews
Bob Lutz is rewarded for besting us with chairmanship of Opel's board. [AutoNews]
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#adwatch
"I Live. I Ride. I Am. Jeep." Ad Will Not Conquer
The Caesar-like tagline and montage-gasmic commercial created for the New New Jeep fail because they could be used for almost any product. I Live. I Watch. I get bored. I forget this is an ad for Jeep. See for yourself. More » -
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#detroit
Dang Detroit Kids Push Abandoned Dump Truck Out Packard Plant Window
Remember the dump truck hanging out the side of the Packard Plant in our Feral Factories of Detroit story? Well, some kids decided it was time to push it over the edge. Check out the crashing-to-Earth result below. More » -
#scifivehicles
Fan-Made Replicas of Science Fiction's Favorite Land Vehicles
While some science fiction fans like to dress as their favorite character, some handy fans prefer to dress up their cars as incredibly detailed replicas of movie machines. We take a look at the futuristic vehicles on the road today. [io9] -
#newcars
Local Motors Rally Fighter: The First-Ever Creative Commons Car
This is Local Motors' Rally Fighter, the first car openly developed and built using crowd-sourcing. It will change the auto industry forever. More importantly for me, with its P-51 fighter plane-influenced design, it might be the coolest-looking car ever. More » -
#motorcycles
BMW C1-E Electrifies Car/Scooter Hybrid
Genius idea: combine the mobility of a scooter with the safety of a car. But the original BMW C1 failed. Can an electric motor and a host of active safety technologies make the BMW C1-E succeed? More » -
#spyphotos
VPG MV-1 Handicapable Standard Taxi Spied
The Vehicle Production Group MV-1 isn't a pretty vehicle, but it's designed with function in mind. That function? It's a purpose-built, wheelchair-accessible vehicle. This "mule" was spotted around Detroit and never has a slang term been more aesthetically accurate.
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#questionoftheday
What Retired Car Should They Still Make?
The VW Golf Mk1 was good enough to be sold for 35 years, and it's not the only vehicle worthy of perpetual production. What retired car should they still make? More » -
#carcrime
VW Bus Stolen 35 Years Ago Found In Shipping Container
Customs inspectors doing a routine inspection on a container on its way to Europe discovered a VW Bus which had been stolen 35 years ago inside. The recently restored Bus will be going to the insurance company, not the owner. More » -
#lolcars
Woman Passes License Exam On 950th Attempt
A Korean woman has passed the written driving test on her 950th attempt. Having tried nearly daily since 2005, she finally managed to meet the minimum score of 60% and now plans to attempt the practical test. [AP] -
#industrynews
VW Golf Mk1 Production Ceases After A Quarter-Century
The original Golf lived on in South Africa for 25 years, but production is ending this year. VeeDub fans covet Mk1s, so it's no surprise they were able to produce more than 500,000 of them for South Africa. [AutoTrader.ca] -
#newcars
Helter Skelta: Australia's Ugliest Sports Car Going Abroad
The Skelta is one of a handful of limited production Aussie sports cars, like the Bolwell Nagari, with real performance credentials and completely fugly design. And it's coming to Europe! More » -
#topgear
Meet The Lego Stig
Some say every time you introduce The Stig, you have to recall a strange power of his in a Clarksonesque way. All we know is…he’s called The Lego Stig. More » -
#nicepriceorcrackpipe
Along Came a Spider for $24,950
Little miss muffet may have suffered from arachnophobia, but today, Nice Price or Crack Pipe has a fly-yellow Alfa that can sit on our tuffet any time it wants. More » - Thursday - November 5, 2009
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#sema
Conspicuously Modified: The Booth Babes Of SEMA 2009
You have to admire the dedication of SEMA's booth professionals. Though there are many jobs in Vegas for a woman with a large chest and a fake smile, they faithfully serve the needs of chrome and carbon fiber. More » -
#lolcars
My name is Ram. I am a huge closet case. [VanityFair]
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#sema
The Coolest, Slowest Vehicle At SEMA
Did you know one of Subaru's first offering in the US was a van? This van. The 1969 Subaru 360 Van was a sub-1000-lb Kei-car import and Subaru Performance Tuning has turned this one into a parts-runner. More » -
#adwatch
My Name Is Irony
My name is Ram. My tank is full. I am fueled by optimism, driven by passion and stopped by lawyers... -
#sema
The Hoverounds Of SEMA
Just in case there's any doubt the auto aftermarketgasm called SEMA is the trashiest show on the automotive calendar, here's a gallery of attendees too fat and/or lazy to walk the show floor unaided. More » -
#sema
Best Mugen Product At SEMA From 1984
Honda's not-quite-in-house tuner Mugen brought out a trio of tweaked Hondas and the best one is this wonderful 1984 CRX Mugen prototype. Oh, how far we've not come. More » -
#sema
Fairlane Afterburner: This Is How It's Done, SEMA
Wanna rebel against tradition? Spit in the eye of convention? Enrage old fogies and confuse the kids? This is how you do it. The Fairlane Afterburner; one of the most original and over-the-top customs we've seen in a while. More » -
#newcars
Mercedes SLS AMG: OCD Mega Gallery
Yesterday, we reviewed the 2011 Mercedes SLS AMG. Now, here's a comprehensive mega gallery of gullwing pr0n and an an impossibly anal level of technical detail. Don your labcoats meine herren! More » -
#industrynews
So Cash For Clunkers maybe wasn't amazing for the environment, either. [Detroit News]
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#sema
Mobsteel Bags 400HP Taurus SHO
The new Ford Taurus SHO is a pretty sweet ride, but the fellas at Mobsteel have gotten their hands on one and blacked it out, smoothed things over and slammed it to the ground. We're not sure about this one. More » -
#autotech
Ford Unveils Inflatable Seat Belt...You Know, For Kids!
Ford just unveiled their new not-an-air-bag inflatable seat belt here in Dearborn, a device Ford adamantly claims will not decapitate the big, heavy heads of small children or compress the thoraxes of the elderly. More »











