Amateur Video Proves Transformers Needs More Ladas, AC/DC

The cars in the new Transformers flicks are mostly just GM products or concepts. Boring. In this clever reimagining, a vintage Lada does battle with a cell phone to an AC/DC soundtrack. Michael Bay, take note. [via Gizmodo]

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Fiat 124 To Unreliable-Italian-Car Stereotypes: Drop Dead!

NYC_Fiat_478.jpgWhen I was a kid, my mom bought a Fiat 128... which died of old age about two years later (it sure sounded cool to my 7-year-old ears as it ran through the gears, though). But I'm not going to let my personal experience color my opinion of Fiats, nor will I let the fact that I've never even heard of a North American…

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Take That Boss Jambone: Fiat 124 Commercial!

Normally we want a Fiat 124 just because they are like exotic BMW 2002s. However, after watching this commercial from 1970, we want a 124 because A) we are Bo and Luke Duke and B) we love sticking it to the man. Plus, like, talk about a sport wagon, dude. [Cheers to Mr. Gold for the tip]

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Pesto! Calzone! Gnocchi! Borscht! Paella! The Fiat 124!

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Yes, it's the Fiat 124, the car that didn't outlast the Beetle or the Mini, but nevertheless jumpstarted a number of automotive industries, including those of the Rodina (Lada Riva), Spain, (SEAT 124), India (Premier 118NE), Bulgaria (Pirin-Fiat) and Turkey. Meanwhile, we're really missing that prepackaged,…

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