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Elle Macpherson Gets First Crack At Fiat 500 Convertible
Australian supermodel and world's hottest 46-year-old Elle Macpherson took delivery of the very first 2010 Fiat 500 Convertible available to the public and certainly didn't waste any time showing the world its low-riding top.
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By Ben WojdylaComment by Tanshanomi: I have really, really tried to dismiss the 500C as another too-style-conscious, astroturfed, metrosexual buzzmaker. But I can't. Even if... 4 Responses | Other threads
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Motoring Celebrities at the Festival of Speed
Goodwood has a reputation of lowered walls between the masses and the motoring glitterati. Let’s see who among the many famous wandered into view. More »
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By Peter OroszComment by .357: Mr. Leno, if you read this, know that you are the biggest late night petrolhead. Conan, don't worry, you're second... 5 Responses | Other threads
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car crash
REPORT: Comedian Tom Green NOT In Accident, NOT Beaten
An unconfirmed report claims Canadian comedian Tom Green ran his Mercedes into the back of a landscaping truck, was seriously beaten by the truck's passengers and is now in serious condition. UPDATE: Yeah, there's no way this is true. More »
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Comment by Serious Mopar Jones- Incurable: "Comedian"? "Actor"? I can only hope the rest of this report is more accurate. 12 Responses | Other threads
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Remember The Time Michael Jackson Transformed Into An Italian Sports Car?
We all remember the late Michael Jackson for being a bit eccentric, but do you remember the time he was secretly a wedged Italian sports car? Specifically, a Lancia Stratos Zero? More »
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Comment by Gary says maow: I always thought Molestor was a Decepticon that transformed into an icecream truck. 8 Responses | Other threads
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George Michael Gets License Back, Buys Ferrari California
Remember when George Michael got so high he fell asleep behind the wheel? Well he's just gotten his driver's license back and celebrated by buying a 193 MPH Ferrari California. More »
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By Wes SilerComment by smalleyxb122: Now that he's a bit Older, I have Faith that he can Move On, and enjoy his new found Freedom.... 5 Responses | Other threads
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Sarah Jessica Parker Pulled Over For Not Using Headlights, Brain
Sarah Jessica Parker was given a warning for driving-without-headlights after explaining she didn't know how to turn them on in her new Mercedes. Add this to the list of things Parker no longer knows how to turn on. [PageSix]
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Comment by TimTim [Minardi]: When was she planning on figuring out how to work the headlights? Why does the R-class even exist? ... 17 Responses | Other threads
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Tony Danza Shows Porsche Who's The Boss With MINI Door
Climbing into his MINI Cooper yesterday, Tony Danza dinged the passenger side rear quarter-panel of a Porsche Boxster with his door. Not news, but it begs the question — should he have left a note? Also, baseball pants? Really? [TMZ]
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By Ray WertComment by bravenrace: For that matter, how do we know it's Tony Danza? 10 Responses | Other threads
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REPORT: Liam Neeson To Play "Hannibal" Smith In "A-Team" Movie
Yes! The A-Team movie's coming and thanks to the possible casting addition of Liam Neeson as Col. John "Hannibal" Smith, it should be less campy. We love it when a plan comes together! More »
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Comment by pauljones: Who the hell is going to play Mr. T? There is just no one that possibly can, therefore any new... 35 Responses | Other threads
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David Carradine, Dead At Age 72
American actor David Carradine has been found dead in a Bangkok, Thailand hotel. Frankenstein the legend was apparently not Frankenstein the indestructible. More »
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By Ray WertComment by Flathead Smith: Uh,... just what was he doing in Bangkok. I haven't heard anything good from that place. If I went there,... 9 Responses | Other threads
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celebrities
Mila Kunis Steals Handicapped Spot Because Of Coffee-Related Disability
Mila Kunis, the annoying girlfriend from That 70's Show and voice of Family Guy's Meg Griffin, was spotted appropriating a handicapped space for her Lexus SC430. Is an iced mocha addiction really that debilitating?
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By Ben WojdylaComment by Flathead Smith: You can tell how big jerk someone is by how complicated their coffee order is. 26 Responses | Other threads
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celebrities
Wolverine Passes Driving Test, Gets License
Congratulations to Hugh Jackman. He finally has his driver's license after passing his road test at the Staten Island DMV "with flying colors." Now maybe he can stop riding horses all the time. [DailyNews]
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By Ray WertComment by Leeeeena a Jalopchick: Now he's worked up to the level of Daniel Craig, where he'll be able to hold up movie productions by... 14 Responses | Other threads
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celebrities
Paris Hilton Eggs $1.4 Million Bugatti Veyron?
The latest trend for young, female role models? Throwing eggs. Paris Hilton joined Lindsay Lohan on the egging bandwagon after several cars, including a $1.4 million Bugatti Veyron, were vandalized during a house party. More »
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By Wes SilerComment by Deartháir - Now with more Unemployment™!: She threw an egg... at a VEYRON!? That's it. She's done. Fucking kill her. End of story. Sniper shot to the... 33 Responses | Other threads
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According to Top Gear's sources, Brad Pitt will play king-of-cool Steve McQueen in upcoming biopic.
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celebrities
Usain Bolt Flips His BMW M3
Jamaican Olympic champion Usain Bolt, the fastest man alive, was going fast enough to flip his new BMW M3 multiple times before landing in a ditch. Maybe he should stick to running. More »
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Comment by engineerd: Lightning crashes, a new dragon cries Her sheetmetal torn apart The angel opens her eyes The confusion sets in Before the medic can even... 5 Responses | Other threads
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2009 SAE
"100 MPG" Electric Hummer H3 Doesn't Actually Get 100 MPG
We're here at the 2009 SAE World Congress in Detroit, where California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger showed up for the "100 MPG" Raser Electric Hummer H3 unveiling. Which, incidentally, does not actually get 100 MPG. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by Maxichamp: Why can't people just drive a smaller diesel car? Problem solved! 32 Responses | Other threads
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celebrities
Queen Latifah's Mercedes S-Class Eats It
Word on the street is Queen Latifah's Mercedes decided it only needed three tires, a busted oil cooler and part of a front fascia. Looks like it got it's wish. Full pictures inside. More »
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Comment by Kevin Cruz: I'll pistol-whip the first person that says 'that'll buff right out.' 4 Responses | Other threads
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save the enzos
Jamiroquai's Jay Kay Devastated After Ferrari Enzo Damaged
The Ferrari Enzo owned by Jamiroquai's Jay Kay was brutalized by a yet unconfirmed assailant at the Brudenell Hotel in Aldeburgh, Suffolk. We've got the full damage report inside. More »
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Comment by fodder650: Well as a fan of Top Gear let me say that he is a real car guy. And that he's... 7 Responses | Other threads
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Dead Celebrity Cars
Dead Celebrities: What Would They Drive If Alive Today?
Last month when bored, we decided to determine the cars some random celebrities drive. This month, we're bored again and wondering what cars these 21 dead celebrities would drive if they were alive today. More »
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J.D. Fortune, Fired INXS Lead Singer, Back To Living In His Truck
J.D. Fortune, who became INXS's lead singer on a reality show, was fired and is living in his truck outside Toronto. It's probably the best way anyone has ever stopped being an INXS lead singer. More »
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Comment by Duffman: Is Cocaine considered a vegetable? Since he was fired for consuming far to much of the stuff. 18 Responses | Other threads
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offbeat news
Michael Jackson's Tacky Rolls Royce Limo Going To Auction
Things haven't been great for Michael Jackson since the whole "child molestation trial" thing. Leaving the country and hemorrhaging money isn't helping either. Auctioning off his incredibly gaudy Rolls Royce limousine, however, might help. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by Nickyboy is now the bass player for VH. Suck it, Wolfie!!: I can't imagine that MJ used this car to cruise the playgrounds. I'll wait until his black panel van... 5 Responses | Other threads
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celebrities
Michael Phelps Apologizes To Chinese Fans, Mazda Enthusiasts
Swimming superstar Michael Phelps' super expensive toke could have cost him his super fruitful Mazda sponsorship, but Mazda FAW seemed only to demand this quasi-sincere video apology to the youth of China. More »
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Comment by Cognitive Friction: After all those Rosetta Stone lessons, you think he would have apologized in Chinese 4 Responses | Other threads
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michael phelps
Mazda China Cool With Pot, Continues Michael Phelps Sponsorship
Mazda China won't be jumping on the bash Michael Phelps bandwagon, choosing to retain Phelps even after the bong photos as long as he focuses on the zoom zoom and not the puff puff. More »
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By Wes SilerComment by pauljones: Oh, enough of the poor little Mikey stance. He knew what he was getting into, and he knew damn well that... 22 Responses | Other threads
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celebrities
Lindsay Lohan Trades Down To A Mercedes SL 550
One-time movie star Lindsay Lohan used to drive a Mercedes SL65. This was before the Carpocalypse. Now she's slumming it in an SL 550. Poor Lindsay. More »
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Comment by jduffy13: Is this girl hot, for real? I just don't see it. She looks like a bridge troll. 7 Responses | Other threads
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celebrities
Watch Out! Nick Hogan's Back On The Road
The gossip-hounds at TMZ report Nick Hogan's been granted limited driving privileges for business-related excursions. No word on whether he'll be painting his mom's car "p***y magnet" yellow. More »
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Comment by The Big Cheez: If were lucky a sebring convertible, that way WHEN he wrecks it itll be one less disgrace to humanity. Less... 8 Responses | Other threads
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celebrity cars
What Do Celebrities Drive?
Want to know what celebrities drive? Until getting bored this morning, we didn't know we wanted to either. Now, we're so curious, we put together this list of 20 celebs and the cars they drive. More »
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Larry King Drives A Lincoln MKS
Larry King not only drives a Lincoln MKS, he fulfills other stereotypes of older drivers by dinging other cars too! Old people are adorable, aren't they? More » -
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Canadian Rocker, Pink Backup Singer Rocks Prius Un-Ironically
Suzie McNeil was the last-female-standing on the reality show Rock Star: INXS and has toured with pop star Pink, making her super famous (for Canada) and earning her enough money to "pimp" her Prius. More »
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Comment by General Halfshaftery: a Prius is a noteworthy and expensive car (for Canada) Don't you have many of your "A-list" Hollywood stars running around... 29 Responses | Other threads
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Neil Young's Fork In The Road: The Green Car Concept Album
The culmination of folk singer Neil Young's love for green technology was, until recently, his awesome LincVolt. But now, Fork In The Road, his upcoming green car-themed album, both beats that and scares us. More »
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Comment by Timtoolman, now with power tools!: Funny how some artists seem to carry a chip throughout their lives. I can listen to CSN all day long,... 4 Responses | Other threads
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celebrities
B.J Novak Picks Up An Audi A5
We know Andy duels with a Prius and Dwight rolls in a 1987 Pontiac Trans Am, and now it looks like The Office co-star Ryan (B.J. Novak) just picked up an Audi A5. More »
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Comment by patrickmurray: Forgive me, but I can't appreciate "celebrity news" especially on my(favorite) automotive site. Remember when MTV used to play music... 7 Responses | Other threads
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Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo Wrecks Ferrari 599
Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo lost control of his red Ferrari 599 in a tunnel near Manchester Airport this morning in a one car accident totally obliterating the front end of the fabulous touring car. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by White Speed Receiver: After the crash, Ronaldo tumbled out of his car and writhed in pain until he realized the ref denied him... 8 Responses | Other threads
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Daily DUI
Charles Barkley's Alleged Drunken Drive Fueled By Need For Oral Sex
According to The Smoking Gun, Charles Barkley "was gonna drive around the corner and get a blow job" when he was arrested for a Monday night DUI. [E! Online, The Smoking Gun via Deadspin]
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By Ray WertComment by Landau_Calrissian loves our President Camacho.: This makes total sense to me now. I'm sorry I was so negative about him getting a DUI. What a jerkoff. 5 Responses | Other threads
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Car Crime
Matt Dillon Demonstrates A Non-SS Impala Can Hit 106 MPH
Matt Dillon didn't Crash his rented 2009 Chevy Impala while traveling 106 MPH through Vermont, but the actor did receive a ticket for the Wild Things he did on the road.
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Comment by longdx: As a former police officer, I can attest that the V6 Impala can easily achieve 110- 115mph. If the car... 7 Responses | Other threads
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porsche 550 spyder
The Curse Of James Dean's “Little Bastard”
When we think of the Porsche 550 Spyder, the first thing that comes to mind is James Dean. We suggest you stop thinking about it if you enjoy your health. More »
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Comment by Officer BLW, Royal Canadian Grammar Polis.: I hear there's a similarly cursed Panamera. Nickname: Fat Bastard. 5 Responses | Other threads
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Daily DUI
Charles Barkley Nabbed For DUI
Charles Barkley, former basketball star and future Governor of Alabama, was arrested on suspicion of DUI after running a stop sign in Gilbert, ArenasArizona.
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By Ben WojdylaComment by Timtoolman, now with power tools!: Aren't you allowed to refuse the field sobriety tests in most states? 4 Responses | Other threads
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Caption This: 50 Cent's Rolls Royce Holds Its Own Key Hostage
Hip hop businessman 50 Cent found himself locked out of his own Rolls-Royce Phantom in the streets of London, prompting his groupies to attempt the old hanger trick on the $300k ride.
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Miley Cyrus Has Her Permit, GTFO The Roads
Miley Cyrus, otherwise known as Hannah Montana, has joined the driving masses with her newly obtained learner's permit. Be careful if you live within a drunken drive of Hollywood. -
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Top Gear: Best... err... Worst Celebrity Car Crashes Of 2008
From Lewis Hamilton's dad to the understeering brother, this past year had a plethora of celebrity car crashes. Here's Top Gear's list of the "best" star-studded crack-ups of 2008. [Top Gear]
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By Ray WertComment by DannyBN: Apparently, Shia LaBeouf and Jerry Seinfeld are not celebrities in England. Lucky Brits. 5 Responses | Other threads
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nice price or crack pipe
Nice Pipe Or Crack Pipe: Barack Obama's Hemi-Powered 300C For $100,000?
Yesterday's low-mile Mazda RX-4 got our highest Nice Price Or Crack Pipe approval rating yet, with a landslide 78% of voters going with Nice Price. Today we're going to ask a question we haven't asked here since the Tin Man's Fleetwood: how much extra does fame add to a car's value?
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Comment by JackMaz and his Goldmember: If it's the real deal, then Nice Price. Buy and hold. Should he turn out to be the next JFK... 6 Responses | Other threads
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offbeat news
Ashlee Simpson Gives Child Lame Hipster Name, Initials "B.M.W."
For some reason, Jessica Simpson's less attractive and less talented sister Ashlee is famous, and being famous apparently automatically brings mental disability. Ashlee and husband Pete Wentz have ushered in their first son and named it, wait for it, Bronx Mowgli Wentz. Initials, BMW. Yes, Mowgli, like the kid from Jungle Book. Why not just name the kid "Beat me up and take my lunch money" or "Child of vapid nobodies." We weep for society. [People]
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By Ben WojdylaComment by Mazda Eric: Couldn't they just go for Ben Martin Wentz or something not insane? 9 Responses | Other threads
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celebrities
Nick Hogan Released From Jail After 166 Days
Hide your p***y magnet yellow cars everyone, Nick Bollea is free. Bollea, son of WWF/WWE legend Hulk Hogan, served a grand total of 166 days (almost seven months by our count) of his eight month sentence following conviction on charges of reckless driving from a street racing crash which left his 1998 Toyota Supra smashed against a tree and his passenger critically injured. Mini-Hogan walked out of Pinellas County Jail at 12:30 a.m. into the waiting arms of histhrongs of girlfriends,still hospitalized friend John Graziano,totally classy amazonsquealing sister Brooke... oh God... that was his mother Linda! (ew, ew, ew, ew) (The reunitedsiblingsmother and son retreated to the safety of a waiting SUV without comment and headed for home, no drifting or crashing occurring on the way. Oh, that blurred out section ofBrooke'sLinda's lower back? Yeah, that was her butt crack. You stay classy Hogan family! More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by mytdawg: He hit the tree, the family hit the wall, and I wouldn't mind hitting that. If she'd shut up... 7 Responses | Other threads
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