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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 [...]

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.

Volkswagen's Controversial 2013 Super Bowl Commercial Has a Jamaican Flavor

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 23:55:09 +0000
Volkswagen’s 2013 Super Bowl Commercial takes place in a nondescript office building. Despite the location, the island nation of Jamaica manages to be the star of the spot. In it, we see a bunch of morning-weary workers in an elevator. “I hate Mondays,” one of them says, and the most of the elevator’s other occupants seem to concur. But one [...]

Return of the Stingray: The 2014 Corvette Unveiled

Eric Rogell — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 11:28:44 +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

'Mad Max: Fury Road' Shows Off its Cars

Damon Houx — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 11:19:42 +0000

Though 'Mad Max: Fury Road' may star Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron, if this film is anything like the previous entries it's possible they could be upstaged by the cars and stunts in the film. And as we wait to see the movie (which is scheduled to come out sometime in 2014), now you can see some of the vehicles from the film.

The Sleek 'Tesla C' Is The Must-Have Electric Car Of The Future

Mike Moody — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 13:00:27 +0000
Tesla Motors, the car company that “set out to prove that electric vehicles could be awesome,” has designed some amazing vehicles over the past few years. But none of them are quite as forward thinking as this concept for the “Tesla C” The Tesla C by Dejan Hristov is a concept for a compact Tesla [...]

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

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:15:27 +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 [...]

Man Reunited With Car Two Years After Forgetting Where He Parked It

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:00:42 +0000
Forgetting where you parked your car always gives you a sinking feeling. However, it may have been for the best that this German man lost track of where he’d left his vehicle in December of 2010… That’s because his forgetfulness happened to be fueled by a long night of heavy drinking. Fortunately for everyone else [...]

What Are the Top Gas-Guzzling Vehicles on the Road?

Mike Adams — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 12:24:55 +0000

As the days of buying cheap gasoline pass into the American history books, more and more of us are driving fuel-efficient vehicles as a means to combat those steadily rising gas prices.

That is, unless you happen to have enough money to not give three screaming squirts about how much gas prices go up

General Motors Recalls More Than 38,000 Chevy Impala Police Cruisers

Mike Adams — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 12:33:32 +0000
The safety of police cruisers all across the United States and Canada are now in question, as General Motors announced that it is recalling more than 38,000 Chevrolet Impala police vehicles because of suspension issues in the front end that could lead to an a accident. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the [...]

What Are the Most Dangerous Cars in America? [PHOTOS]

Don Deane — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 12:21:52 +0000
Given modern engineering, design and manufacturing, most drivers probably assume that new cars are inherently safe. But, according to a study by the nonprofit group Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, that isn’t necessarily the case. In fact, the group recently reviewed a range of new models and found seven that were lacking in safety. The [...]

Ford Mutilates Mustang's Classic, Iconic Design For 2015 Model

Danny Gallagher — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:34:09 +0000

There are few things in life that are treated with as much reverence and respect as the Ford Mustang. Sure there may have been some noticeable changes in the later models from its earlier concepts and classic originals, but even the most modern edition has been able to maintain some semblance of its unique and iconic look…until now.

Like Using Your Cell Phone In the Car? A New Device Will Stop You

Kathy Landin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:55:01 +0000

Statistics are showing more and more that cell phone use in cars is a leading cause of accidents. In fact, some research has shown that driving while distracted causes more deaths than driving while under the influence. But, would you buy a new device that prevents you from ever using your cell phone in your car?

Streets Belong to the Elderly as Older Drivers Outnumber the Younger

Kathy Landin — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:45:54 +0000

We’ve all heard the stories of elderly drivers with poor vision who drive through the front of stores or hit pedestrians — just watch South Park. If you’re one of those people who are freaked out by these often times urban legends, a new study from the University of Michigan might freak you out even more. Apparently, for the first time there are more older drivers on the road than younger drivers.

New Movie Releases: 'Cars 2,' 'Bad Teacher' [VIDEOS]

Andy Scott — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 12:30:29 +0000

Another sequel cruises into theaters this weekend by way of Pixar’s ‘Cars 2,’ with Lightning McQueen (voiced by Owen Wilson) back for another fast-paced adventure – this time, at the first-ever World Grand Prix.

Reviews haven’t been too kind for the movie, but given Pixar’s recent successes, ‘Cars 2′ should have no problem taking the number-one spot at the box office.

Disney/Pixar Movies, My List of the Best [VIDEO]

Lori Crofford — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 15:49:11 +0000
I blogged the other day that Monster’s Inc. was getting a sequel and that got me thinking about the best Disney/Pixar movies ever. 1. Monsters Inc. I love this story. It has friendship, love, and suspense, and of course a big fluffy monster that you just want to hug. 2. Cars You can’t go wrong [...]

Make-A-Wish Car Show [PHOTOS]

Billy Goforth — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 20:33:47 +0000
Here is a gallery of the Make-A-Wish car show that I went to this weekend. Some super cool cars, great food and face painting for the kiddos. Tell us which of these you thought might deserve to win! Leave us some comments.

It's O.K. To Negotiate, It'll Save You Money

Lori Crofford — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 16:05:17 +0000
Here are 6 things that you should negotiate on. I’ll be honest with you, I didn’t think you could negotiate the price on some of these items. Think about the money you could save. #1.) Credit Card Rates. After the economy tanked in 2008, and the credit card reform bill went into effect in February [...]

Thinking of Buying a New Car? The Most and Least to Insure

Lori Crofford — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 16:56:56 +0000

I love the thought of buying a new car. I know what car I would want. Now with that in mind I'm not sure I would want to pay the insurance on it. When car shopping you also need to take into consideration how much it would cost to insure. I hope you find this list helpful.