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Top five ways to induce road rage like a pro

Published October 12, 2009 by Zane Merva

Chet Atkins once said, “Once you become predicable, no one’s interested anymore.” I don’t know who Chet Atkins is, but I do know that mixing up your driving style is an easy way to keep time behind the wheel very interesting.

A day at the RedBull Soap Box Derby

Published September 30, 2009 by Greg Tariff

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With over 110,000 people in attendance, the RedBull Soap Box Derby in Los Angeles, CA was truly an amazing event. We were there to attend and have a mega gallery of 100 photos.

Funny Chevy truck commercial from Mexico

Published June 16, 2009 by Josh Merva

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From the “automakers have funnier commercials outside the US” file- check out this Chevy truck commercial from Mexico. It will make you chuckle- we promise.

City of Toledo, Ohio issues parking tickets to drivers parked in their own driveways

Published June 16, 2009 by Zane Merva

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Toledo, Ohio Mayor Carty Finkbeiner, who is already up for a recall vote, defended the ticketing of several cars over the past week who were parked in their owners driveway. How can they do that? They just found an old law prohibiting drivers from parking on “unpaved” surfaces.. and technically gravel is unpaved.

When two Prius pass each other in Boulder and a tree falls on them both- do they make a sound?

Published June 16, 2009 by Zane Merva

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When two Prius pass each other in Boulder and a tree falls on them both- do they make a sound?

A 75-year old Maple tree came crashing down Monday in the middle of Broadway Street in Boulder, Colorado. Nothing unusual until you consider it fell on not one, but two, Prius. We even have video of the aftermath.

Audi vs BMW: billboard wars!

Published April 15, 2009 by Zane Merva

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Audi and BMW have been European arch rivals for years. Through marketing and wit we’ve seen the duo trade shots at one another in some pretty ingenious ways- however Audi should have known when they put this billboard up BMW wouldn’t let it slide.

Car Commercial Of The Month! – “Respect The Van!”

Published April 7, 2009 by Greg Tariff

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Car Commercial Of The Month! – “Respect The Van!”

It’s that time of the month faithful readers! The car commercial of the month goes to the new hilarious Honda Odyssey commercial that is current playing on TV. Van lovers across the world young and old learn to “Respect The Van” in Honda’s new commercial campaign. I don’t think there is anything else like seeing old school vans flying through the air to brighten your day! Check the video out after the jump.

Mini introduces “perpetual motion” magnetic propulsion system…yes it’s a joke

Published April 1, 2009 by Zane Merva

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Mini attempted some April Fool’s fun of their own today- sending off a press release to the media announcing that they had invented a “perpetual motion” magnetic propulsion drive system. The “system” would “extend the range of its MINI E to several hundred, possibly even thousands of miles, on a single overnight charge of electricity.” Oh, those guys in New Jersey are hilarious!

What happens when a Hummer crashes into a Suzuki?

Published March 31, 2009 by Zane Merva

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What happens when a Hummer crashes into a Suzuki?

The Hummer brand has few fans these days days and we’re guessing the owner of this Suzuki is not one of them.

Top 10 Detroit auto show oddities

Published January 22, 2009 by Zane Merva

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Walking through this year’s Detroit Auto Show was interesting to say the least. Smaller booths, better cars, fewer frills. But, despite the scale-back, I still found 10 things that left me scratching my head.