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Watch the World's Worst Parallel Parker

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 01 May 2013 16:40:29 +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 sheâ€™s being taped and on the fast track to viral superstardom. At nearly 15 minutes long, it takes a good chunk of time [...]

I Took My Driver's Test in a HUGE Mercury Marquis, What Did You Take Yours In?

Cathy Kates — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 21:43:20 +0000

Huge, doesn't properly discribe the vehicle I had to take my driver's ed test in. More like humugi-mammoth! Parallel park? It was like docking the Vista Queen in the Duluth Harbor wearing blinders like those of the horses that pull the carriages in Canal Park. Here's a video that will give you a walk-around view of a Mercury Marquis.

Airplanes Black Box Saves Lives and Answers Questions, Your Car May Be Next To Get One

Chris Allen — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:30:29 +0000

Everyone knows when a plane goes down, the first thing the investigators try to get is the black box recorder. The recorder can measure the actions of the pilots, record transmissions and also anything on their dash they may have seen. This week ended the public comment sessions to put a black box in every new car sold by September 1, 2014.

Mini Does A Backflip Off Ramp

Joe Student — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:05:23 +0000

TopGear has done it again. Just when you think that the car-centric, UK show can't get any crazier, it makes like a gearhead version of "Jackass" and gets video of a guy making a Mini Copper do a backflip off a ramp. This really happened. Watch the video below:

That's French Rally Raid world champ

Spike TV's New Show 'Car Lot Rescue' Saves Dealerships

Ken Hayes — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:57:46 +0000

Spike TV is television for guys, right? So they’ve had success with ‘Bar Rescue’ and now they’ve turned to another thing guys like: Cars. So they’ve launched the show “Car Lot Rescue.” It’s a pretty interesting show that let’s you see how car dealerships make their money. Or in this case… SHOULD be making their [...]

Guy Stuck in His Car Going 125 MPH With No Brakes

Phil Richardson — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 19:00:38 +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.

Tesla Model S Is the Motor Trend Car of the Year

Mike Adams — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 19:26:30 +0000

The Tesla Model S has been named Motor Trend magazine’s 2013 Car of the Year, one of the most prestigious honors in the automotive industry. The Model S won by way of unanimous vote, after 11 discriminating judges test drove 25 other vehicles to compare those all-important technical aspects of four-wheeled travel like acceleration, brakes and suspension tuning.

What Are the Most Reliable Cars on the Road Today?

Mike Adams — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:00:05 +0000

The latest automotive reliability survey from Consumer Reports came out this week, and Toyota leads the way. Ford, which had been rising in the ranks recently, fell back this year: it now ranks second-to-last among all auto manufacturers.

Your Car May Have Counterfeit Airbags, See If Your Car Is On The List

Chris Allen — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 18:05:12 +0000
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a statement saying that they have arrested a small ring of auto part suppliers that have been selling counterfeit airbags to be installed in cars. They have released a list for you to check and see if your car is on the list. Check to see if your [...]

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

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 14:12:42 +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. Â Fortunately for everyone else [...]

Dumb Criminal Of The Day Arrested After Not Being Able To Drive A Stick

Ken Hayes — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 17:26:24 +0000

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f you are going to make a career out of stealing vehicles, you probably would want to brush up on your driving skills. Or at least know some of the basic things about a vehicle you might be stealing. This idiot didn't quite understand that there is a possibility of Porsche having a manual transmission.

Red Cars Attract More Bird Poop

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 16:06:27 +0000
You’ve probably heard that red cars get more speeding tickets, and that they cost more to insure. Contrary to popular belief, neither of these oft-quoted arguments against going red are true. However, according to a new study, there is one legitimately good reason to chose a blander car color. Apparently red cars attract more bird poop than [...]

What Cities Are People Most Likely to Have Their Cars Stolen?

Mike Adams — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 15:55:01 +0000

Your vehicle might be a little bit safer this year against auto theft than it has been in the past, but according to a new report, you might just want to hang on to that security system and full coverage insurance for awhile.

Toyota Recalls Almost 700,000 Vehicles for Brake Light and Airbag Issues

Shauna Wright — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 16:20:30 +0000
If you bought a new Toyota car or truck in the past few years, you could be getting a recall notice. The automaker says more than 680,000 vehicles may have brake light and airbag problems. Toyota reports that during assembly, silicon grease might’ve found its way into the stop-lamp switch on affected cars, which could [...]

Car Myths That Cost You Money Every Year

Ken Hayes — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 19:42:25 +0000

One of my favorite websites cracked.com had an article about car myths that cost you money. It's a good article and it solidifies some things I've believed for quite some time. I've added a couple of my own too.

First here's what they had to say.

1. Changing oil eve

Watch A Man Jump Over 3 Cars!

David Drew — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 18:56:14 +0000

Don't try this at home! Watch British long jumper J.J. Legede jump over 3 Minis Cooper.

Nevada Gives Thumbs-Up To Driverless Cars on the Road [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 17:35:08 +0000

YouTube A bill has passed in Nevada that makes it legal for Google’s fleet of driverless cars to take to the state’s roads.

The hope is that in the future, these automated cars could avoid the crashes currently caused by distracted driving. Several companies are already hard at work creating the technology necessary to make it happen.

Local Reporter Almost Gets Run Over By Car and Five Other Correspondent Accidents [VIDEOS]

Tony Hart — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 19:29:09 +0000

Ben Higgins, the sports director for San Diego's ABC affiliate, was in Tucson, Arizona on Thursday, where he covered San Diego State University's first ever NCAA tournament victory.

But what made his report so memorable was the part when a SUV darn near ran him over as the cameras rolled. Luckily for Higgins, the vehicle stopped just in the nick of time.

Since videos of television reporters actually being struck by things are fun too, we've included a bunch those after the video of Higgins' close call.

Check them out after the jump, and feel free to laugh because none of the reporters were seriously injured (phew!).

Preview of 2011 Detroit Auto Show

Tony Hart — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 20:46:18 +0000

Carmakers from around the world traveled to Detroit for the 2011 North American International Auto Show, where they unveiled their newest models, including a new Toyota Prius worthy of an Iron Man 3 cameo and Hyundai's itty-bitty concept SUV, the "Curb."