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#recalls
Chrysler Issues Jeep Recall On Off-Road Tranny Overheating Issue
Chrysler (remember when we called them Chryslerberus? That was fun) issued a recall on 161,000 Jeeps because they lack a feature indicating their automatic transmission is overheating while wheeling. Would matter if more people actually took Jeeps off-roading. [NYTimes] More » -
#cartech
Ten Most Important Features Car Buyers Want And Why
Carmax, the nations largest used car retailer, has put together the top ten features new car buyers yearn for in online searches. But, rather than just listing them, we've tried to divine why someone might want each of these gadgets. More » -
#novelties
Killjoy Tattles On Drive-Through Bikini Coffee Shop Customers
A Washington man doesn't like coffee shops with scantily clad baristas, so he's staking the establishments out and then encouraging boycotts of businesses if one of their employees patronizes while driving a company car. Grade A, 100%, jerk. More » -
#foundonebay
First Production Ford Mustang On EBay: Buy It Now For $5.5 Million!
This 1964.5 Ford Mustang convertible, number #100212, is believed to be the very first Mustang built on the production assembly line and sold to the public. It's for sale on eBay. Buy it now for an astonishing $5.5 million.
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#laautoshow
Buick Regal Is Back, Gets Turbocharged
The Buick Regal is officially back, a re-badged Opel Insignia sporting two Ecotec four-cylinder engines including a 220HP turbo version with 29 MPG fuel economy. GM's out for mid-size entry-luxe blood with design and equipment set to turn some heads. More » -
#carbooks
New Book Chronicles Dreamy Alfa Romeo Montreal
Introduced in the 1970s with a uniquely recognizable shape, the Montreal foreshadowed the automotive excess to come. Now there's a book about it. More » -
#conceptcars
GM Designer Explains OnStar Car Hero Concept
The last thing we expected when calling out the GM Onstar Car Hero concept in yesterday's Design Challenge post was an email from the designer. Steve Anderson shot us an email to listen to our criticisms and explain his concept. More » -
#googlestreetview
Google Street View Catches Dutch Fire Truck Knocking Down Little Old Lady
A Google Street View car on assignment in the Netherlands captured what looks like a fire truck bowling over a little old lady and driving away. Luckily, the Googlers stopped to help. Hey guys... where's the fire? More »
