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Watch the World's Worst Parallel Parker

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:35:29 +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 [...]

10 Awesomely Creative Cars We Wish We Had

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:47:48 +0000

Besides being vital components in most of our lives, cars can be really awesome creative canvases. Even though not everyone is into all that complicated, fancy shmancy car decor, there’s a big chance these weirdly awesome cars could change your mind. Who would’ve thought cars could be the best way to express your true self? [...]

Louisiana Tech Wins Shell Eco-Marathon Challange

Randy McCoy — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 17:12:19 +0000

Last weekend more than a thousand high school and college studenst from around the country competed in the Shell Eco-marathon Americas, which challenges students to design and build high mileage vehicle. For the second year in a row Louisiana Tech’s vehicle ‘Hot Rod’, a diesel fuel car, achieved 316 miles per gallon, 70 mpg better [...]

Know Your Car! Or At Least More About It!

Sharon Buck — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:57:44 +0000

I can change my own oil. I can put air in my tires. I can change my windshield wipers. I can fill my power steering fluid, windshield wiper fluid, antifreeze and oil. I can replace my bulbs and fuses. I can change my own tires. I sometimes need a little help because I'm not strong enough to get the lug nuts off. I can even apply Bondo and sand it down nice and smooth to get the body ready for painting.

But other things elude me. Like, what is that knocking in my front end?

What Are the 10 Most Popular Cars in the World?

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:01:03 +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 11:00:30 +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

Your Car's Speedometer's Top Speed Often Exceeds Reality

Andy Capwell — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 16:01:59 +0000

Take a look at the speedometer in your car, what does the top end of it read? 120, 140, 160? It is most likely not what your vehicle's top speed can accomplish. For example, the speedometer on the Toyota Yaris says that the 106-horsepower car can reach a speed of 140 mph, in actuality, the subcompact with an automatic transmission would likely reach a top speed of 109 mph.

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.

Place Your Bid For James Bond's Original 1965 Aston Martin DB5

Mike Moody — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 17:31:40 +0000
How cool does a car have to be to earn a $5 million price tag? As cool James Bond, of course. Bond’s original Aston Martin DB5 is officially on the market for $4.69 million, and this is no ordinary classic car. While the vintage vehicle looks sleek and stylish, and it has the extra appeal [...]

Kaley Cuoco Grants Wishes in Toyota's Super Bowl 2013 Commercial

Emerald Catron — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 21:53:24 +0000

This Toyota commercial has got all the necessary ingredients for a big hit at the Super Bowl. There's Kaley Cuoco from 'The Big Bang Theory,' music by Skee-Lo and a guy in a rabbit suit. We're betting there's no shortage of men who don't mind imagining Cuoco as a wish-granting genie. You know, because she could like make enormous trays of nachos appear whenever. Not for any perverted reasons. It's the Super Bowl. Let's keep it clean, fellas.