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Detroit's ad machine — back when it ran on brown liquor and slathered on Old Spice without a touch of irony — used a not-so-subtle play on America's rigid gender roles to sell the country on automatic transmissions. The ladies, you see, can't be bothered to shift on their own. More »
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What's a gearhead pet to do on Halloween? There are plenty of choices for people (our favorite being Human Tire Barrier), but it's a little harder for our pets. That is unless you're extremely clever and can turn some cardboard boxes into a TANK DOG. More »
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The not always lovingly received, but always lovely to be around Booth Babe behind Do You Come With The Car takes a moment to touchingly express her reaction — as the wife of a pro race car driver — to Dan Wheldon's death. And more importantly, to explain why she lets her husband continue to race. — Ed. More »
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The immediate response to video of a small Indian girl driving a motorcycle with no helmet is shock and horror, though there's no denying this four-year-old in sunglasses looks cool. The father's bad, but the daughter's bad. More »
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The New York Times also discovered the incredible $65 million wall-free Miami parking garage we showed you last summer. Although it's not the most gorgeous garage of all time — like this one — it's still being used for weddings. More »
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Meet the woman who's now possibly the world's most powerful female auto executive: Mary Barra, chosen by General Motors today to run worldwide vehicle development. Whether it's the right choice for GM will take a few years to sort out. More »
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These two women in — wait for it — Florida were arrested earlier this week for dragging a 78-year-old woman across a Dollar General parking lot after stealing her purse. They're also accused of stealing from a wheelchair-bound woman. More »
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For nearly three decades, black Americans had one source of reliable information about roadside businesses open to them, dubbed "The Green Book." In 1949, publisher Victor Green wrote about how he hoped his guide would become unnecessary one day. More »
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What started as a simple question from a woman unhappy that her boyfriend's 1996 Jeep Cherokee was demanding more of his attention and money has become a viral manifesto on what men should expect from women and vice versa. More »
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The Virginia DMV wouldn't let this guy keep the world's greatest license plate, which jokingly advocated Virginia "EAT THE" kids first. But hitting your kids? Apparently, the DMV doesn't mind its residents being portrayed as enthusiastic child beaters. More »
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67-year-old Lorraine P. Levine of Arlington, Texas attempted to mow down a police officer directing traffic at the funeral for a recently slain police officer yesterday. Her excuse? She halved her dosage of Xanax that morning. More »
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A man in possession of the world's greatest license plate has lost his battle with the Virginia DMV, who ridiculously claim it encourages oral sex with kids instead of just cannibalism. Here's their predictably unfunny response to the funny plate. More »
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Teens in the '20s referred to cars as "struggle buggies" because they were ideal for humping covertly. A century later it's still true. With the help of our flexible readers, we've identified these ten best cars to have sex in. More »
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A survey of 1,000 Brits found 54% say they've attempted sex in a car, but less than half rated their auto-erotic exploits enjoyable. Obviously. Who would enjoy acrobatics in a Daewoo Lacetti? Which raises the question — what's better? More »
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This real declassified World War II training video for the Army Air Force's P-47 Thunderbolt fighter opens with a suggestive skit involving a woman in a short skirt playing golf. "The stick is eased waaay back." Oh old-timey innuendo. More »
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It took deputies in Northeast Florida three attempts to nab 74-year-old Elizabeth Millonig for speeding, but not before she tried to stab one of them with her keys and kick another in the groin. Don't mess with this old lady. More »
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Some guys have game like they read the directions. Others have cars so junky even hobos wouldn't sleep in them. With your help, we've assembled this list of ten cars that will never get you laid on a first date. More »
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Oh, now THAT'S hawt. Paris Hilton's reportedly lending her name —and that of a famous Ibiza dance party — to a motorcycle racing team. Considering Spain and motorcycle racing are BFFs, this may not be the worst idea ever. More »
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We measure ourselves against our heroes. It's natural. Now here's your chance to literally do just that with Steve McQueen, the "King of Cool," who lets his Mustang make a NSFW Great Escape below. Seriously, NSFW. There be dong below. More »
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The live German TV game show "Wetten Dass?" ("Wanna Bet?") was halted on Saturday mid-broadcast after a contestant, Samuel Koch, was severely injured. Koch was trying to jump over a moving car driven by his father. Disturbing video below. More »
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How do you get children to share your love of cars? Step one: Start 'em young, say 2 years old. Step two: Get a car seat for your Audi R8. Step three: Make sure their vocabulary includes "turbo." (Thanks Chris!) More »
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Meg McClain, a New Hampshire libertarian activist, accused Transportation Security Administration screeners in Florida of handcuffing her, tearing up her ticket and screaming at her. In response, TSA released security video showing none of those things happening. More »
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Before settling for a more traditional launch of its Cruze small sedan, Chevrolet ad execs pitched a spot featuring Republican star Sarah Palin and comedy doppelganger Tina Fey. Why did it die? Too hot for Government Motors. More »
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Last night, I flew home from Chicago. As the plane taxied the runway, the guy next to me turned on his iPad. By the time we reached LaGuardia, cops were waiting to arrest him. He's now on the no-fly list. More »
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The morning after 35 million cubic feet of caustic waste devastated 15 square miles of Hungary, a group of petrolheads traveled to ground zero and set up a mobile kitchen. We lent a hand in a Ford Transit fire truck. More »
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For over a year, one former consultant at Nissan's Tennessee headquarters has waged an online campaign accusing the automaker of discrimination and misspending government money. She's been arrested and even surrendered custody of her child "to keep fighting." UPDATE below. More »
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Some 41 children died in the United States this year from being left alone in a hot car. Safety advocates want rules requiring new technology to solve the problem; automakers say there's nothing yet guaranteed to work. Or is there? More »
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A British Wonderbra ad located near London's Waterloo Station on Waterloo Road will surely cause unprecedented traffic jams. The 20-foot-wide 3D advert features a buxom beauty "displaying the product" and making every male driver in sight a danger to society. More »
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Playboy model Tiffany Livingston was flying to New York when she felt disturbed by turbulence. To solve the problem she decided to bolt from her seat and attempt to open the emergency door mid-flight. Good thing she believes in destiny. More »
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28-year-old model/actress/singer Rosemary Vandenbroucke was arrested Monday after crashing a rented motor home into the Reno arch and fled the scene. Surprise! Police had earlier arrested her on ecstasy possession. Double surprise!! She was returning from Burning Man. More »
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We've said before we're swearing off the hype machine surrounding Danica Patrick. Still, there's at least one important question — can she win? Leighton Irwin of The Garage Blog says this year may give us the answer. —Ed. More »
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At the premiere for the movie Machete, Jessica Alba rolled up in a drop top lowrider Impala. More »
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Freedom. Liberty. Chocolate frosting. Three of our nation's cornerstones were "smooshed" by the city of Philadelphia on Tuesday, when it seized the truck of the popular Cupcake Lady. Do not get between Americans and their convenient desserts. More »
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This male koala in southeastern Australia survived being hit by a Ford Falcon at 50 mph and then kept his adorableness for the 10-mile ride to a veterinarian. No word on who let Bindi Irwin drive. (H/t to Kvit!) [NineMSN] More »
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Female hitchhikers in popular culture are often portrayed showing a little leg in order to attract a ride, but a new French study shows this is the wrong approach and gives new meaning to those "Nevada or Bust" signs. More »
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Melodi Dushane, 25, pulled up to a Toledo-area McDonald's at 6:30 a.m. on New Year's Day demanding McNuggets. Told of McDonald's breakfast-lunch barrier, Dushane tried to order a side of McWhoopAss instead. Here's the just-released crazy video. More »
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Tom Cruise's crazed two-wheels-off-the-ground record-setting lap around British motoring show Top Gear's track wasn't a surprise to those who've seen him race. One of Cruise's driving instructors gave us an exclusive look into his terrifying, short-lived, and accident-prone racing career. More »
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The Vienna Police spent all night chasing a cute kitten that eventually crawled into the chassis of their van. Undaunted, they called the fire department and slowly dismantled their vehicle until they were able to retrieve the still-adorable kitty. More »
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A bear cub in Anchorage, Alaska managed to get trapped in a salmon net and couldn't get out. Seeing the trouble a local hopped into his Ford Super Duty to help the distraught momma bear get him free. More »
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Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz each took an expletive-filled run on the Top Gear track. How did two 'mericans fare on the world's most popular motoring show? Here's a hint. Cruise managed to get the car on two wheels. Epic. More »
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