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2014 Corvette Stingray Will Cost About $52K for Base Model

Mike Adams — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:54:23 +0000

Prepare to take out a second mortgage on your home or perhaps even sell off your first born, because General Motors announced earlier last week that the 2014 Corvette Stingray will cost around $52,000 – and that’s just for the base model.

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Coolest Dad or Craziest Dad? Man in Legal Trouble for Letting Son, 9, Drive His Ferrari [VIDEO]

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:50:00 +0000

Police in India have filed charges against a man who let his nine-year-old son drive his car.

Oh, did we mention it’s a Ferrari?

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What Are the 10 Most Popular Cars in the World?

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:01:03 +0000

Can you guess the most popular car in the world? The answer may surprise you.

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Gentlemen, Rev Your Engines To 75!

Mike Hendren — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 19:51:26 +0000

Speed limits taking a jump on selected highways.

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Edgy Nissan Resonance Concept Heralds the Future of Crossover Design

Eric Rogell — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 19:21:26 +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

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Student Driver Attempts To Run Over Instructor After Failing Test

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:00:05 +0000

When a student fails a driving test, they sometimes respond emotionally.

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The Batmobile and 5 Other Hollywood Cars That Sold at Auction

Danny Groner — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 17:00:04 +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:

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Amphibious Motorcycle Is Like A Jet Ski On Wheels

Joe Student — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 14:15:22 +0000

Let's say you live in a flood zone, near the beach or next to a rising river. Water can sometimes be a problem — and not just because you have to pee. Well, not if you have this vehicle:

While it's not exactly a crotch-rocket or a Harley, the amphibious Honda motorcycle featured in the video above functions about as well as any vehicle with wheels could in a few feet of water

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Guy Builds Limo of Junk Parts Worth $1M

Chris Illuminati — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 05:30:54 +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.

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

Mike Moody — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:00:27 +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"

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Japan Develops Shock-Absorbing Car Covered in Airbags

Chris Illuminati — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 19:00:41 +0000

Remember that time you got super drunk, duct taped couch cushions to your body and smashed into things around the house like a human pinball? You don't? Well you were super drunk so that doesn't shock us.

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Chrysler Recalls Nearly 745,000 Jeeps Due to Faulty Airbags

Mike Adams — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:56:43 +0000

Chrysler recently announced that the company is recalling nearly 745,000 Jeep sport utility vehicles across the continental United States to repair an issue that could possibly lead to the involuntary deployment of the airbags.

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Shocking Crash Caught On Camera

Mike Hendren — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 11:00:59 +0000

Up close and personal with one nasty car crash!

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

Mike Adams — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:30:13 +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.

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Is Your Car One of the 7 Million Toyota Is Recalling?

Mike Adams — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 16:00:11 +0000

Toyota Motor Corporation announced on Wednesday that it will recall more than seven million vehicles to fix a power window issue that the manufacturer says could present a risk for fire.

According to a press release issued by the Japanese automaker, the voluntary recall is to inspect and apply special fluorine grease to the driver’s-side Power Window Master Switch (everyone's favorite car part) because it may become “notchy” when operated.

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Should There Be a Law Against Using a Phone While Driving? [POLL]

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 17:00:51 +0000

Currently, 10 states and the District of Columbia ban any cell phone use while operating a motor vehicle. According to a new survey from AutoTrader.com, though, most people would be okay if this restriction spread to the rest of the country.

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General Motors Recalling 474,000 Cars Due to Faulty Gearshift

Mike Adams — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 21:45:44 +0000

General Motors announced Friday that it plans to recall nearly 474,000 of its Chevrolet, Pontiac and Saturn vehicles due to a serious issue that could result in the car rolling freely while in the park position.

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

Mike Adams — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 19:24:55 +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

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Texas Approves Highway With Fastest Speed Limit in the Country

Aaron Galloway — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 17:08:05 +0000

Not only is everything bigger in Texas, but faster now too.

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10 of the Coolest Road Trips in North America

Carl Pettit — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:29:28 +0000

The open road offers up a lot of possibilities. You’ve got adventure, new and strange destinations, gorgeous scenery, and the opportunity to escape the humdrums of your normal life, plus all of the interesting characters you’ll meet along the way. All you have to do is decide on a route, get into the car and drive.

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