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The Beeb's facing some criticism today from road safety activists over comments made by the very lovable, huggable and downright loud, Jeremy Clarkson. Actually, it's not just criticism — it's an outright call for his firing from the venerable Brits who broadcast. Apparently, during an interview by Daily Mail columnist Rosie Boycott, the 48-year-old host of the world's bestest motoring show was asked what was the fastest he had ever driven. Mr Clarkson replied: "On the public roads...186." Jeez. Didn't they know he was obviously talking about public roads with unlimited speed limits — like the Autobahn? Oh, wait, what's that? He was talking about the the Limehouse Link tunnel between Central London and Docklands in a Bugatti Veyron? Oh. Well, then he's a silly twit, isn't he for making mention of it? This isn't the first time he's had run-ins over road-going incidents, despite his proud claim of having "never been pulled over for speeding."
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BBC Facing Calls To Sack Clarkson Over Boasts Of Speeding 186 MPH On British Public Roads
The Beeb's facing some criticism today from road safety activists over comments made by the very lovable, huggable and downright loud, Jeremy Clarkson. Actually, it's not just criticism — it's an outright call for his firing from the venerable Brits who broadcast. Apparently, during an interview by Daily Mail columnist Rosie Boycott, the 48-year-old host of the world's bestest motoring show was asked what was the fastest he had ever driven. Mr Clarkson replied: "On the public roads...186." Jeez. Didn't they know he was obviously talking about public roads with unlimited speed limits — like the Autobahn? Oh, wait, what's that? He was talking about the the Limehouse Link tunnel between Central London and Docklands in a Bugatti Veyron? Oh. Well, then he's a silly twit, isn't he for making mention of it? This isn't the first time he's had run-ins over road-going incidents, despite his proud claim of having "never been pulled over for speeding."
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KBB Names Ten Best New Road Trip Vehicles, Family Truckster Suspiciously Absent
There's no set definition of what is and what isn't a road trip. Do you have to cross state lines? Is there a minimum mileage? Should it be measured in years? We don't have answers to these questions and neither do the people at Kelly Blue Book who put together an interesting mix of vehicles to meet the task, ranging from the obvious choices like the Dodge Grand Caravan and Toyota Prius to surprises like the Audi S5 and Bugatti Veyron. And then there's the VW Eos, which we'd rather not be packed into for a long journey. The full list and press release below. More »
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Bugatti Veyron Sang Noir Special Edition Shows Bugatti's Dark Side
There's not that much you can do to a Bugatti Veyron to make it more powerful (and still drivable), so Bugatti has been creating slightly revised special editions for those with slightly deeper pockets, such as the tame Bugatti Veyron fbg par Hermes and the wild Veyron Pur Sang. Now we have the Sang Noir, which translates directly to "Black Blood" though dark blooded is probably more appropriate.More »
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We're assuming the dime-a-dozen — or 120 million dimes-a-dozen given the $1 million-plus price tag — Bugatti Veyron left some buyers wanting a touch more exclusivity. We mean, what's a Manhattan I-Banker or hedge fund owner going to do to set himself apart from the rest of the masses of über-rich? They do the only reasonable thing, spend an extra $1.3 million on a Bugatti Veyron Fbg par Hermès. Yes, you heard us right — a total price of over $2.3 million for a special Bugatti Veyron that doesn't even look that much different than the average run-of-the-mill Veyron any poor schmo can buy from any of the nine dealerships strewn across the U.S. of A. But as a connoisseur of the corpulent, you'll know all about the external dollop of Hermes-specific color shades, the fancy "H" emblem wheels and the "Bugatti Fbg par Hermes" inscribed filler door. Oh, and we mustn't forget the fancy-schmancy chicken wire over the radiator intakes. But wait, what's this? Oh no! As you can see in the gallery below, folk who are mere filthy rich are already lining up for one already. Rats, the richest of the richest clans of worldly wealth will have to find something else to sate the desire for douchebaggery. Ooh, we hear the store at The Pierre is selling gold-plated tampons. Let's get some for the missus while the peons here read the press release after the jump.
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Bugatti Veyron Fbg par Hermès: For When A $1 Million Bugatti Veyron Isn't Exclusive Enough
We're assuming the dime-a-dozen — or 120 million dimes-a-dozen given the $1 million-plus price tag — Bugatti Veyron left some buyers wanting a touch more exclusivity. We mean, what's a Manhattan I-Banker or hedge fund owner going to do to set himself apart from the rest of the masses of über-rich? They do the only reasonable thing, spend an extra $1.3 million on a Bugatti Veyron Fbg par Hermès. Yes, you heard us right — a total price of over $2.3 million for a special Bugatti Veyron that doesn't even look that much different than the average run-of-the-mill Veyron any poor schmo can buy from any of the nine dealerships strewn across the U.S. of A. But as a connoisseur of the corpulent, you'll know all about the external dollop of Hermes-specific color shades, the fancy "H" emblem wheels and the "Bugatti Fbg par Hermes" inscribed filler door. Oh, and we mustn't forget the fancy-schmancy chicken wire over the radiator intakes. But wait, what's this? Oh no! As you can see in the gallery below, folk who are mere filthy rich are already lining up for one already. Rats, the richest of the richest clans of worldly wealth will have to find something else to sate the desire for douchebaggery. Ooh, we hear the store at The Pierre is selling gold-plated tampons. Let's get some for the missus while the peons here read the press release after the jump.More »
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UK tipster Russell let us know there's a wet black 2008 Bugatti Veyron currently up for sale on the abso-fab eBay Motors for the steal of a buy-it-now price of only $1,850,000. The Veyron's being sold by the Symbolic Motor Car Company and they're right about one thing — the black on black looks absolutely stunning — like a stealth bomber. Well, that is if a stealth bomber weren't painted with radar-reflective matte black paint. Also, if the bomber were actually a 1,001 BHP supercar. And rounded. Whatever, we digress — this particular Veyron's located in sunny La Jolla, California so the folks Symbolic want to make clear shipping or pick-up of the Veyron and it's 8.0-liter, fuel-injected, DOHC, 64 valve, quad-turbocharged, W16 engine is the responsibility of the buyer. But, they'd be happy to quote you a price on delivery if you'd like. What are they kidding me? I'd drive it straight back to Michigan myself. If you want it, you'd better hurry up as you've only got two days to snag it.
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2008 Bugatti Veyron Looks Like A Stealth Bomber, Buy It Now For $1.85 Million
UK tipster Russell let us know there's a wet black 2008 Bugatti Veyron currently up for sale on the abso-fab eBay Motors for the steal of a buy-it-now price of only $1,850,000. The Veyron's being sold by the Symbolic Motor Car Company and they're right about one thing — the black on black looks absolutely stunning — like a stealth bomber. Well, that is if a stealth bomber weren't painted with radar-reflective matte black paint. Also, if the bomber were actually a 1,001 BHP supercar. And rounded. Whatever, we digress — this particular Veyron's located in sunny La Jolla, California so the folks Symbolic want to make clear shipping or pick-up of the Veyron and it's 8.0-liter, fuel-injected, DOHC, 64 valve, quad-turbocharged, W16 engine is the responsibility of the buyer. But, they'd be happy to quote you a price on delivery if you'd like. What are they kidding me? I'd drive it straight back to Michigan myself. If you want it, you'd better hurry up as you've only got two days to snag it.[via ebay motors]
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Actually it goes right up on YouTube. Which is what YouTube user WillstDuFick did when he saw a "uber rare" Bugatti Veyron stopped at the traffic light. He "thought it was odd that it was stopped at a green light. Then I just cracked up." Why'd he crack up? Well, as you can see from the video above, it appears the driver's just run out of gas. [YouTube via World Car Fans]
What Happens When You Run Out of Gas in a Veyron in Vegas, Doesn't Stay in Vegas
Actually it goes right up on YouTube. Which is what YouTube user WillstDuFick did when he saw a "uber rare" Bugatti Veyron stopped at the traffic light. He "thought it was odd that it was stopped at a green light. Then I just cracked up." Why'd he crack up? Well, as you can see from the video above, it appears the driver's just run out of gas. [YouTube via World Car Fans]
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Although not as hot as our fave motoring show, Fifth Gear's still a damn sight better than anything we've got over here on this side of the pond. Case in point would be Tiff Needell's tour of the Bugatti plant in the newest episode of the #2 UK driving show. No US show would ever have the guts to drop into an automaker assembly plant and tease us with shots of some kind of unreleased toy. They normally reserve that for automaking vice-chairmen. The video above taken from the episode gives us a peek at Tiff showing us the front clip of something which folks at FinalGear seem to think is the rumored Bugatti Veyron convertible. The coloring also appears to match the paint job on that "Pegaso Edition" from a while back. Anyone have any thoughts? If you'd like to see the full show, I'm sure there's someplace you can snag a copy.
Tiff Needell Teases Us With Bugatti Veyron Convertible In New Fifth Gear Episode?
Although not as hot as our fave motoring show, Fifth Gear's still a damn sight better than anything we've got over here on this side of the pond. Case in point would be Tiff Needell's tour of the Bugatti plant in the newest episode of the #2 UK driving show. No US show would ever have the guts to drop into an automaker assembly plant and tease us with shots of some kind of unreleased toy. They normally reserve that for automaking vice-chairmen. The video above taken from the episode gives us a peek at Tiff showing us the front clip of something which folks at FinalGear seem to think is the rumored Bugatti Veyron convertible. The coloring also appears to match the paint job on that "Pegaso Edition" from a while back. Anyone have any thoughts? If you'd like to see the full show, I'm sure there's someplace you can snag a copy.
