Google Street View catches flock of Ferraris in natural habitat
added on March 16th, 2009 |
| Filed under: Sports/GTs, Etc., Euro, Supercars, Ferrari
Click the above image for a closer look at the assembled Ferraris
Man, the Google Street View Driver got an eyeful the day he drove by this Maranello Moment. And he captured it all for posterity (and Google Maps) to boot. The gaggle of F430... |
PSA: If you're going to rob your mechanic, it's unnecessary to pay for your repairs first
added on March 16th, 2009 |
| Filed under: Etc.Police in Ypsilanti, MI had little trouble nabbing a thief suspected of holding up a repair shop employee at gunpoint because they knew exactly what car he was driving. The 24-year-old alleged robber dropped his vehicle off at the repair facility on Wednesday and came to pick it... |
JDM kit turns Honda Crossroad into a "HUMMER H4"
added on March 16th, 2009 |
| Filed under: Aftermarket, SUVs, Japan, Honda, HUMMERDriving a HUMMER in Japan seems about as practical as piloting an Chevy Kodiak in the urban canyons of Manhattan. It's just not optimal. Solution? Take Honda's pint-sized pillbox on wheels, the Crossroad, and HUMMERize it. That's what Okada Enterprise (Motto: "We supplied high... |
Classic JDM TV: Seibu Keisatsu's "Super Machine-X" Skyline 2000GT Turbo
added on March 16th, 2009 |
| Filed under: Time Warp, Coupes, Sports/GTs, Etc., Japan, Videos, Nissan, Police/EmergencyUnfortunately, I don't speak Japanese, because then I might have enjoyed the old detective drama Seibu Keisatsu even more than I did watching the video above and the two subsequent parts embedded after the jump. The crew at Japanese Nostalgic... |
Random Sightings: Original Batmobile spotted at SoCal car wash
added on March 16th, 2009 |
| Filed under: Time Warp, Etc.Original Batmobile - Click above for high-res gallery
It's no secret that Southern California is home to one of the best car cultures in the world. You can find a cruise or car show pretty much any day of the year, and it's always amazing to see... |
Catch Truth in 24 this Friday on ESPN
added on March 16th, 2009 |
| Filed under: Motorsports, Audi, PeugeotThe 24 hours of Le Mans is arguably the toughest, most famous race in the world. Audi has dominated the annual event since 2006 with its revolutionary, diesel powered R10. Truth in 24 (Autoblog review here) is the story of the 2008 race as seen from... |
BMW DesignWorksUSA designs ultimate gaming rig
added on March 15th, 2009 |
| Filed under: Tech, BMW, Lifestyle
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About a decade ago, pretty much every computer in the world was housed in a boring beige box, and the biggest design question was whether that container would sit vertically or horizontally. That's all changed now, partly due to the influence of Apple... |
PSA: Snuggies and driving don't mix
added on March 15th, 2009 |
| Filed under: Etc.Sure, the Snuggie's just tops for keeping warm while using the remote, talking on the phone, playing video games, reading a book, eating popcorn, making s'mores, or looking like a complete lunatic at your kids' soccer game, but when it comes to driving, well, it appears that's where... |
Rally 'round the family: Ford backs up Chrysler's "weak" assessment of new CAW contract
added on March 15th, 2009 |
| Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing, Ford, Earnings/Financials, UAW/Unions, CanadaGM just ratified an agreement with the Canadian Auto Workers union, and as soon as it did, Chrysler blasted it for being "weak." Chrysler's complaint was that the CAW didn't offer enough concessions to bring production costs into line with market realities. Now Ford... |
Shakeup: Fast & Furious to be first major movie release with D-Box
added on March 15th, 2009 |
| Filed under: Etc., Tech, LifestyleD-Box aims to put viewers into the movies they've paid to go see by moving the chairs they sit in. It works by translating the onscreen action into motion code, which is then used to control chairs equipped with actuators that can pinch, roll, heave, and... |
Just follow the light: Traffic lines stay brighter going in one direction
added on March 15th, 2009 |
| Filed under: SafetyA recent study by North Carolina State University has shown that the stripes dividing our nation's roadways are brighter when they are applied in the same direction that traffic is flowing. In many cases, the twin center lines dividing opposing lanes are painted at the same time, making... |
More Lambo shoes: Reventon sneakers!
added on March 15th, 2009 |
| Filed under: Etc., Lamborghini, LifestyleTim Cooper came up with a hideous set of pumps inspired by the Lamborghini Gallardo. Now, a French designer at Subaru in Japan has come up with sneakers that pull their inspiration from the Lamborghini Reventon. They're a little blunt at the front, but otherwise --... |
Ad alert! Chrysler Sebring is not the same as a Mercedes SL!
added on March 14th, 2009 |
| Filed under: Etc., Chrysler, LLC.Actual images of a contemporary Chrysler Sebring convertible would likely scare off more potential buyers than draw them in, but this is ridiculous. Yes, they both have four wheels and retractable hard tops, but a Mercedes-Benz SL in no way passes for a Sebring. Ever. Erin... |
HUMMER recalls '09 H3T for fuel tank that could fall off
added on March 14th, 2009 |
| Filed under: Recalls/TSBs, Safety
2009 HUMMER H3T - Click above for a high-res gallery
General Motors is recalling 1,798 2009 HUMMER H3T models so that dealers may install a new-design fuel tank front strap support. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, some of the HUMMER H3T models have a condition... |
2014 Audi S4 and S5 to get turbo'd four-pots, massive weight reduction
added on March 14th, 2009 |
| Filed under: Convertibles, Coupes, Sedans/Saloons, Wagons/Estates, Audi
Audi Sportback Concept - Click above for a high-res gallery
Car and Driver sat down with Audi's global head of product engineering, Michael Dick, to discuss the future of the automaker's offerings and how it plans to tackle the ongoing issue of weight. While all... |
Toyota to offer cheaper Prius to compete with Honda Insight
added on March 14th, 2009 |
| Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Green, Japan, Toyota, Rumormill
2010 Toyota Prius - Click above for a high-res gallery
According to the ever-flowing and always active rumormill, Toyota may be working on a new low-cost hybrid to do battle with the revived Honda Insight, which is a bit smaller than its rival from Toyota... |
GM recall affects 277,000 models with shifter problem
added on March 14th, 2009 |
| Filed under: Recalls/TSBs, Safety, Buick, Chevrolet, GMC, Pontiac, SaturnCiting a defect that can cause a parked vehicle to roll away, General Motors is recalling 277,000 cars and trucks. The models involved, all built for the 2009 model year, may have a loose clip on their transmission shift cable. The failure... |
2002 in 2012: Next BMW 1-series taking retro cues, turbo'd four
added on March 14th, 2009 |
| Filed under: Frankfurt Auto Show, Coupes, Euro, Hatchbacks, BMWWhen BMW trotted out the 1-series coupe at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2007, the jumbo-tron was awash in videos and stills of the 2002 as the automaker attempted to associate the new 128i and 135i with BMW's iconic coupe. Almost two... |
Audi drops a whole collection of new images of the R15 TDI
added on March 14th, 2009 |
| Filed under: Motorsports, Audi
Audi R15 TDI - Click above for high-res image gallery
The Audi R15 TDI should be hitting the track competitively for the first time next week at the 12 Hours of Sebring. The new diesel-powered racer will be running against the Peugeot 908 HDi and Acura's new ARX-02a... |
Tomb Raider: Chrysler crashes funeral looking for tissue samples
added on March 14th, 2009 |
| Filed under: Etc., Government/Legal, Chrysler, LLC.Harold St. John passed away suddenly on February 28. His death, however, has sparked a controversy involving Chrysler and a number of auto suppliers who are defendants in a legal battle with the late 67-year-old retired airline employee. St. John and his wife filed suit... |
