#beigebitesback Click here to read New York Prius A Hybrid Hoax Too

New York Prius A Hybrid Hoax Too

NHTSA says computer data from a Toyota Prius that crashed in suburban New York City show at the time of the accident the throttle was open and the driver was not applying the brakes. Another hybrid hoax? Probably.
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06:30 PM
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By Ray Wert
#carporn

Are You My Daddy?

The Mercedes SLS AMG meets its gullwing-equipped predecessor, the 300 SL Gullwing Coupe this week at the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance. [via Carscoop]
05:30 PM
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By Ray Wert
#infrastructure Click here to read "Give Yourself the Green Light": GM's Self-Serving 1954 Road Spending PSA

"Give Yourself the Green Light": GM's Self-Serving 1954 Road Spending PSA

Here's a fascinating old video called "Give Yourself the Green Light." Put together by GM's PR wing in 1954, it advocates public spending on bigger and better roads. Certainly self-serving, but also interesting. Careful, it's 22 minutes long. More »
05:15 PM
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By Ben Wojdyla
#commenteroftheday

Commenter Of The Day: Apology Mouse Edition

05:00 PM
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#customcars Click here to read This May Be The World's Only Jesus-Pimpin' Ghettocruiser Rap Video

This May Be The World's Only Jesus-Pimpin' Ghettocruiser Rap Video

So, uh, this is a little... yeah, we can't make any jokes. Some of them are too easy, some are too stupid, and some are just too mean. But we have five words for you: You must watch this. Now. More »
04:30 PM
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By Sam Smith
#cotomersevis Click here to read Challengerwatch: eBay Says "No Problem," Dealer Says Otherwise

Challengerwatch: eBay Says "No Problem," Dealer Says Otherwise

The eBay'd $29,100 Dodge Challenger SRT8 is still sitting at the dealer, who's alleging more shenanigans with eBay listings, saying the same loss-of-reserve issue happened with a Mustang too. eBay's found no faults and given us an official statement. More »
04:00 PM
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By Ben Wojdyla
#carinsurance

The 20 Cheapest Cars To Insure

The flipside of yesterday's 20 most expensive cars to insure in America list is today's Insure.com-provided list of the 20 least expensive cars to insure. Like saving money? Get ready to own a lame crossover or minivan. More »
03:30 PM
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By Wes Siler
#adwatch Click here to read F1 Driver Heikki Kovalainen's MTV Commercial: Fish With Your Hands, Bitches

F1 Driver Heikki Kovalainen's MTV Commercial: Fish With Your Hands, Bitches

In what might be the greatest Finland reference since Monty Python's "Finland Song", Heikki Kovalainen has participated in a commercial for the 2010 F1 season. He runs with horses. He fishes with his hands. He is Finnish. It's awesome. More »
03:00 PM
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By Sam Smith
#carcrime

$10 Million Ponzi Scheme Car Collection Proves Money Can't Buy Taste

Click here to read $10 Million Ponzi Scheme Car Collection Proves Money Can't Buy Taste
Utah prosecutors allege Jeffrey Mowen ran a Ponzi-scheme and took over $10 million from investors. Those ill-gotten gains funded a 200-plus vehicle collection now heading to auction. These cars finally prove money, no matter how it's acquired, can't buy taste. More »
02:30 PM
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By Ben Wojdyla
#hoonoftheday

What It Feels Like To Drift With Tanner Foust

Click here to read What It Feels Like To Drift With Tanner Foust
Tanner Foust recently drifted his way up a section of Los Angeles's famed Mulholland Highway. The video is everywhere, but I was once lucky enough to ride with him. Wanna know what it feels like to be inside the car? More »
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02:00 PM
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By Sam Smith
#cartech Click here to read BMW CEO: “There will be front-wheel drive BMWs”

BMW CEO: “There will be front-wheel drive BMWs”

At a BMW press conference, Dr. Norbert Reithofer has dropped a dab-of-oppo-less bomb of an unorthodox Bavarian future. Mein Gott! More »
01:30 PM
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By Peter Orosz
#newcars

Special Edition Mazda MX-5 Looks Ready To Cut A Bitch

In honor of the MX-5's 20th French birthday, Mazda rolled out a special edition at a French event we've never heard of. Also, they had a Kill Bill extra on hand to, you know, look fierce. More »
01:00 PM
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By Ray Wert
#threats Click here to read Toyota Demands Retraction and Apology From ABC News Over Manufactured Death Ride

Toyota Demands Retraction and Apology From ABC News Over Manufactured Death Ride

Toyota's general counsel is calling on ABC News president David Westin to retract and apologize for a cocked-up story by America's Wrongest Reporter, Brian Ross. UPDATE: ABC News' response is below. [Gawker]
12:51 PM
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By John Cook
#motorcycles Click here to read The Bizarre Japanese Sport Of Tandem Scooter Racing

The Bizarre Japanese Sport Of Tandem Scooter Racing

Carrying a passenger on a scooter reduces performance, makes cornering tricky and looks ridiculous. Leave it to the Japanese to turn it into a competitive sport. More »
12:30 PM
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By Wes Siler
#cartech

Electronics Whiz Controls '69 Pontiac GTO With iPod Touch

Dave Phipps has been building remote control systems for his 1969 Pontiac GTO for years. His masterpiece? Using a system called RedEye to remotely control the car's ignition, radio, doors and more with an iPod Touch. More »
Feature
12:00 PM
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By Ben Wojdyla
#questionoftheday Click here to read Which Car Company Has The Coolest Founder?

Which Car Company Has The Coolest Founder?

The McLaren MP4-12C was officially unveiled today, a moment that, like most things McLaren, made us think of the man himself. Bruce McLaren is long dead, but his undeniable coolness lives on. Which car company has the coolest founder? More »
11:30 AM
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By Sam Smith
#supercars Click here to read Hamilton And Button Hit The Track In McLaren MP4-12C

Hamilton And Button Hit The Track In McLaren MP4-12C

Like a couple kids in a very expensive, very fast candy store, Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button hit the track in pre-production McLaren MP4-12C's to have some fun ahead of today's unveiling. Must be a hard life. More »
11:00 AM
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By Ben Wojdyla
#carcrime Click here to read Ex-Dealership Employee Uses Internet To Disable 100 Cars

Ex-Dealership Employee Uses Internet To Disable 100 Cars

Omar Ramos-Lopez was fired from his job at a Texas car dealership, so he got even. All of the company's cars was equipped with an ignition interrupter controlled over the internet, so he went online and remotely disabled them. More »
10:15 AM
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By Ben Wojdyla
#supercars

Lexus LFA: Lease It Now For Just $12,400 Per Month

Click here to read Lexus LFA: Lease It Now For Just $12,400 Per Month
Lexus will lease, not sell, the $375,000 LFA supercar. But after seeing details of how the lease works it sounds like a pain in the ass. $12,400 monthly payments? One low $298,000 payment? That's just the start. More »
09:30 AM
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By Wes Siler
#supercars Click here to read McLaren MP4-12C Debuts

McLaren MP4-12C Debuts

Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton officially unveiled the new McLaren MP4-12C earlier today at the ribbon-cutting of McLaren's new production center. More »
09:00 AM
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By Ben Wojdyla
#cotomersevis

Did Challenger SRT8 Auction Expose eBay Reserve Pricing Error?

Click here to read Did Challenger SRT8 Auction Expose eBay Reserve Pricing Error?
Two days ago we told you about a ChallengerTalk forumite who may have been getting screwed by a dealer on a cheap eBay'd 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8. The dealer claims an eBay malfunction caused the cheap deal. Here's what happened. More »
08:30 AM
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By Ben Wojdyla
#nicepriceorcrackpipe Click here to read Get Hofmeister Kinky with a BMW Middle Child for $7,995

Get Hofmeister Kinky with a BMW Middle Child for $7,995

In Ready or Not, Here I Come, Schoolhouse Rock taught us just how much fun counting by fives can be. Today, Nice Price or Crack Pipe knows you can count on a BMW 5-series to bring the fun. More »
08:00 AM
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By Graverobber
Yesterday - March 17, 2010
#celebrities Click here to read Jesse James Kills Twitter Page Over Cheating Reports

Jesse James Kills Twitter Page Over Cheating Reports

Today a report surfaced of an alleged affair between West Coast Choppers' Jesse James, and tattoo model Michelle "Bombshell" McGee while wife Sandra Bullock was in Texas filming The Blind Side. Now his Twitter page's down. His show still sucks.
11:00 PM
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By Ray Wert
#commenteroftheday

Commenter Of The Day: Imbibe Freely Edition

05:00 PM
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#speedlimits

America, This Is How Slow Your Drivers Are

In response to Virginia raising some of its speed limits to 70 mph, TomTom has compiled navigation data to determine average highway speeds by state. Do any of these seem a bit slow to you? [WSJ]
04:30 PM
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By Wes Siler
#customcars Click here to read A 1700-hp Ford Granada Makes All The Sense In The World

A 1700-hp Ford Granada Makes All The Sense In The World

The Ford Granada is the unsung hero in the company's portfolio. It's completely unassuming, largely unknown, and capable of accepting any drivetrain a Mustang can swallow and more. Here, some nutter has put a Koenigsegg-style, 1700-hp twin-turbo V-8 in one. More »
04:00 PM
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By Ben Wojdyla
#carporn Click here to read Why Yes, My Ferrari <em>Is</em> Made Of Aluminum &mdash; Why Do You Ask?

Why Yes, My Ferrari Is Made Of Aluminum — Why Do You Ask?

This may not be a real Ferrari, but no matter — it's still one of the most gorgeous things we've ever seen. Pontoon-fendered 250 Testarossa body, you had us at hello. More »
03:30 PM
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By Sam Smith
#carinsurance

The 20 Most Expensive Cars To Insure

Insure.com has assembled a new list of the 20 most expensive cars to insure in America. Like speed? Say goodbye to your hard-earned skrilla. More »
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03:00 PM
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By Sam Smith
#celebrities Click here to read Chelsea FC Captain Runs Over Security Guard

Chelsea FC Captain Runs Over Security Guard

English footballer and shagger of teammate's girlfriends, John Terry, is in more trouble after injuring a security guard in a car accident at the Chelsea stadium. Terry claims he was unaware of the incident, driving home without stopping. More »
02:40 PM
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By Wes Siler
#newyorkautoshow Click here to read Hyundai Sonata Turbo, Hybrid Will Cancel Each Other Out

Hyundai Sonata Turbo, Hybrid Will Cancel Each Other Out

When the Hyundai Sonata Turbo and the Hyundai Sonata Greenwash Hybrid are unveiled at this month's New York Auto Show, Hyundai exclusively told Jalopnik they believe the two will cancel each other out. "No harm, no foul," we're told.
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02:20 PM
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By Ray Wert
#speedrecords Click here to read VIDEO: 1,400 HP Ford GT Sets 252 MPH Standing Mile World Record

VIDEO: 1,400 HP Ford GT Sets 252 MPH Standing Mile World Record

The Performance Power Racing Twin Turbo Ford GT accelerates from 203 to 253 MPH in 7.3 seconds, less time than it takes most cars to hit 60 MPH. Its 252.97 MPH standing mile is a new production car world record. More »
02:00 PM
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By Wes Siler
#carculture Click here to read The Irish Hate Car Bombs

The Irish Hate Car Bombs

It's St. Patrick's Day, so why wouldn't someone like an Irish Car Bomb? Well, other than the name makes light of serious historical and current events. Also, it tastes like complete shit if you don't down it right away. [Omaha]
01:30 PM
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By Ray Wert
#foundonebay Click here to read Buy A Slushbox-Equipped 2010 Mustang Cobra Jet For Just $80K

Buy A Slushbox-Equipped 2010 Mustang Cobra Jet For Just $80K

Ford only made 50 auto-tranny-equipped 2010 Ford Cobra Jet Mustangs. Now one of them's up for grabs on eBay. The good news? It's got the "good" engine. The bad news? Starting bid's $80,000. [eBay via BangShift via CarDomain]
01:00 PM
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By Ray Wert
#hoonoftheday

Subarus, Mud, And The Fine Art Of Sideways

This is a Subaru STI. This is an ice-covered dirt track in the middle of Utah. And this is a man driving a car with a dab of oppo. This post? This is our guide to hooning a Subaru. More »
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12:00 PM
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By Sam Smith
#questionoftheday Click here to read Is There A Barn-Find Car That You Wouldn't Want To Drive?

Is There A Barn-Find Car That You Wouldn't Want To Drive?

It's been an interesting week for the barn find. The homologation mother lode that appeared on Monday provided a lot of food for thought. Maybe this is sacrilege, but: Is there a barn-find car that you wouldn't want to drive? More »
11:30 AM
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By Sam Smith
#cartoys Click here to read Kid-Sized Ferrari F40 For $25,000

Kid-Sized Ferrari F40 For $25,000

Is Junior hard on your case for a fresh new ride to take to elementary and impress the babes? This one-of-a-kind, Honda-powered, scale model Ferrari F40 might just fit the bill for only $25,000. More »
11:00 AM
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By Ben Wojdyla
#carfire

16 Mercedes SUVs worth $800K burned to a crisp in Georgia train fire. Tip-o-the-hat: P161911

10:45 AM
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#cartech

GM's New Tron-Like Windshield

GM's working on a system using data gathered from vehicle sensors and cameras to project compact ultra violet laser-generated images directly onto the entire surface of the windshield. It's sort of like they're bringing the world of Tron to you. More »
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10:30 AM
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By Ray Wert
#toyotarecall Click here to read Toyota Announces <em>HUGE</em> 2010 Tundra Recall

Toyota Announces HUGE 2010 Tundra Recall

Toyota's voluntarily recalling two 2010 Tundra four-wheel-drive pickups to fix a potential problem with the front propeller shaft. That's right, two. Somebody signal the networks! Recall! Recall! RECALL! [PickupTrucks.com]
10:00 AM
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By Ray Wert
#lolcars

All We Know Is... He's Called The Stygnet

Some say he breathes carbon monoxide and, like a tree, he exhales oxygen. Some say he's greenwashing for a brand with more horsepower than an Arabian steed association. All we know is... he's called the Stygnet. [Aston Martin via AutoBlogGreen]
09:30 AM
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By Ray Wert
#lolcars Click here to read How Many Spots Does It Take To Park A Rolls-Royce Phantom?

How Many Spots Does It Take To Park A Rolls-Royce Phantom?

If you answered "three" without skipping a beat, with nary a hint of sarcasm and you found your nose turning slightly upward, then you're just the kind of person Rolls is looking for to buy a Phantom. [via TwitPic]
09:00 AM
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