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#lolcars
Pam Anderson Forces Russian SUV-maker To Circumcise Whale Penis Leather Interior
It's Pamela Anderson's fault Russian custom car shop Prombron's backing away from including a whale penis leather interior on its ultimate offering, the $1.5 million Dartz Prombron Monaco Red Diamond Edition. Help us Stephen Colbert, you're our only hope!
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#customcars
$5 Million Diamond-Coated Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita For Sale
There are three Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita's in existence. Each wears a carbon fiber paint scheme coated in diamond dust. There's one for sale in South Africa right now for $5 million. Dubai, your next ludicrous paint fad has arrived.
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#laautoshow
Automaker Future "Youthmobile" Concepts Are Wacky
The 6th Annual Design Challenge winner will be announced at the LA Auto Show, picked from this selection of six radical concepts designed for sale in thirty years to appeal to the cell phone, internet and Guitar Hero generation. More » -
#newcars
Ghosn Says Nissan Microcar To Trump Nano On Cost
The race to the bottom of the market continues as Nissan-Renault boss Carlos Ghosn announced plans for an ultra-cheap micro-car to undercut the current low-cost leading Tata Nano. Wonder if they've considered resin-impregnated cotton fiber for the body, duroplast-Trabant-style? [FinancialTimes] More » -
#conceptcars
Pretend Cars From A Future With No Automotive Legislation
Volkswagen/Audi of America Design Center California – The Audi eOra and eSpira are an accessible representation of freedom and coming of age. Like a downhill skier, the eOra carves the roadscape with precision by constantly adapting to the driver's movements and intentions. Using next generation vehicle control logic, the eSpira takes even the smallest body movements and gestures of the driver into consideration and synchronizes them with the vehicle to result in unmatched agility and responsiveness. More »
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#ifeelgassy
Truck Tail Improves Fuel Economy 7.5%
Dutch scientists have demonstrated how this aero tail, attached to the backside of tractor trailers, reduces fuel consumption by 7.5%. The device folds back to allow for loading and unloading, but it'd probably get bashed anyways. [ScienceDaily] More » -
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#spyphotos
2011 GMC Sierra Spotted Camo-Free, Maybe Getting 7.0-liter Gas Engine
This 2011 GMC Sierra 3500's been spotted completely without camouflage, sporting a Terrain-inspired grille and using the 6.6-liter Duramax diesel to tow a trailer. Supposedly a 7.0-liter direct-injection gasoline V8's in the works. Just toss the 8.1-liter in guys. [PickupTrucks.com] More » -
#militaryvehicles
Jeep J8's Invade Detroit Veterans Day Parade
A pair of very cool Jeep J8's joined the fray in Detroit's Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, one bristling with weapons the other wearing an awesome hardtop. They also had news they'd be built soon in South Carolina. More » -
#lolcars
Ford Unveils New 1993 Taurus For 2010 Model Year!
The Onion News Network covered Ford's exciting unveil of the 1993 Taurus for the 2010 model year. At $650 it's designed to fulfill the needs of Americans in challenging economic times. Video below. More » -
#lolcars
A Very Unlikely License Plate Pairing
According to the photographer of this image, the owners of these two cars do not know each other, and this happened completely at random. However, we smell a hoax, because everyone knows the entire state of Georgia is illiterate. [RondamRamblings] More » -
#detroit
Dang Detroit Kids Push Abandoned Dump Truck Out Packard Plant Window
Remember the dump truck hanging out the side of the Packard Plant in our Feral Factories of Detroit story? Well, some kids decided it was time to push it over the edge. Check out the crashing-to-Earth result below. More » -
#sema
Fairlane Afterburner: This Is How It's Done, SEMA
Wanna rebel against tradition? Spit in the eye of convention? Enrage old fogies and confuse the kids? This is how you do it. The Fairlane Afterburner; one of the most original and over-the-top customs we've seen in a while. More » -
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"TricPlate": Definitely Not For Defeating Speed Cameras
TricPlate is a $550 electrochromic license frame designed to obfuscate license plates for "car show use" and "off-road applications." Definitely not designed for on-road applications like avoiding ticketing by speed camera. No way. Available for show motorcycles and show cars. More » -
#sema
Mobsteel Bags 400HP Taurus SHO
The new Ford Taurus SHO is a pretty sweet ride, but the fellas at Mobsteel have gotten their hands on one and blacked it out, smoothed things over and slammed it to the ground. We're not sure about this one. More » -
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Seibon Creates Carbon Fiber Elise, Smart, Makes Both Heavier
Seibon's created replacement carbon fiber bodies for the Smart and Elise. The former? Ludicrous. The latter? Potentially amazing, as carbon fiber's for making things lighter. Unfortunately, both are heavier and $10,000 more than stock counterparts. More » -
#sema
MotionLites LED Wheel Lights: The Next Trend You'll Hate
MotionLites are servo-actuated, multi-colored LED lights which extend from the wheel wells to light your giant chrome wheels. It's $400 for a set and it'll probably be the next customization making you hate everyone. Video and gallery below. More » -
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Resilient Technologies Non-Pneumatic Tires Planned For 2011
Since Michelin's been dragging its wheels forever on the Tweel project, Resilient Technologies announced a competitor called, unimaginatively, the Non-Pneumatic Tire (NPT), which is being developed with US Military cooperation with planned prototype delivery scheduled for late 2011. More » -
#racingnews
RUMOR: Renault May Pull Out Of F1
Following today's announcement of Toyota leaving F1, Renault's board of directors is in an unscheduled, closed-doors meeting discussing the possibility of also exiting the motorsport. More » -
#sema
Miata RX Makes Rotary Fetishists Dreams Come True
If you've ever seen a Mazda rotary engine or driven an RX, you've wanted the same powerplant plopped into the nose of a Miata. Mike Burlas Design has done just that and thrown in a turbo. More » -
#carcrashes
UFC Boss Smashes Customized Ferrari F430
No details other than this image yet, but UFC head honcho Dana White smashed up his custom Ferrari F430 pretty good. It's appropriately bleeding green blood (coolant) all over the asphalt. More » -
#lolcars
Upside Down, The Viper Logo Looks Like Daffy Duck
Perhaps the hidden reason the Dodge Viper is being killed is because the tail logo on the latest redesign looks like a duck when turned upside down, and we all know about the Italian's irrational hatred of ducks. [Reddit] More »
