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classic cars
Tehran's Got Mad Love For The Screamin' Chicken
Pontiac's Firebird has been a staple of 'Merican hoons ever since Burt Reynolds, our favorite mustachioed star, drove one in Smokey and the Bandit, but we're not the only ones fascinated with the flaming chicken. More »
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Comment by pauljones: You know what, I call bullskovich. Iran and other countries in the region frequently complain about the lower quality... 15 Responses | Other threads
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novelties
Audi Designs Exceptionally Precise Grand Piano
Audi's got a problem. The piano used at its jazz concerts clashes with the Bauhaus present in the rest of the room. The solution? The Audi Design Piano. Shame it's not aluminum und Schteel. More »
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By Wes SilerComment by Alphamazing: So... it's an Audi branded Bösendorfer. How is this designed by Audi? They don't really say what they did. Did they... 15 Responses | Other threads
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novelties
The Mercedes Folding Bike For Pretentious Non-Drivers
The city car analog in the 2009 Mercedes-Benz Bike Collection is clearly the Folding Bike, which offers easy parkability, a clutchless transmission, and cold Teutonic style. More »
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Comment by maximum-sienna: Oh wow. Let me show you my daily commuter. Same price, much faster. 7 Responses | Other threads
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car gadgets
Chalkbot Pneumatically Sprays 100,000 Graffiti Messages During Tour De France
Lance Armstrong and Nike's Livestrong partnered with DeepLocal and StandardRobot to develop this Chalkbot, designed to spray 100,000 messages of courage, hope and action along the 2009 Tour de France for people that've been affected by cancer. More »
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Comment by DonLuc: Shouldn't they write-in descending fashio-n so that you can re-ad as you ride? Notread, stop, look bac-ck and finish the... 9 Responses | Other threads
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Car Clothes
Hilariously Awesome Throwback T-Shirts: Chariots Retired
TeeFury just released for sale an unbelievably cool ultra-limited edition t-shirt titled, 'Chariots Retired,' portraying our favorite TV and movie cars from the 80's including K.I.T.T., Optimus Prime, the Ghostbuster's Ecto-1, Airwolf and more. More »
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Comment by beercheck - Commentin' Dirty: Is that spaceship thing from the year I was stoned or something? I'm drawing a blank. 11 Responses | Other threads
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found on ebay
1965 Chrysler Newport Is Homage To Cigarette Pack, Seller Claims It Fits 10 Dead Prostitutes In Trunk
If your car shares the same name as a popular brand of menthol smokes, you might as well go ahead and paint the thing to resemble a gasper pack, right? Of course! More »
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Comment by Unevolved has three moving parts.: "Dead Hooker" is a standard unit of measurement as far as I'm concerned. Volume, quality of motels, it's a fairly flexible... 19 Responses | Other threads
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novelties
The Pink Car Wash Kit
Kenneth Anger’s 1965 film Kustom Kar Kommandos has already proved fluffy things and cars can mix. Prezzybox’s bubblegum-pink car wash kit is a natural extension of that aesthetic. More »
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By Peter OroszComment by bzr: Yeah, but how are we supposed to park the car in the kitchen? /hell bus, ticket for one. 27 Responses | Other threads
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car design
Match These 20 Animals To Cars Named After Them
Auto manufacturers frequently use animals as inspiration for names. While many can identify the cars by sight, do you think you can do the opposite and name the cars by seeing a picture of the animal inspiring the name? More »
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car art
Scott Listfield: Astronaut Dinosaur
Scott Listfield is a man on a mission called Astronaut Dinosaur. His unbelievably entertaining paintings take a look into the imaginatively contrived adventures of a space-bound astronaut. Check out his work below. More »
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Comment by layabout returns: I'd rather look at a picture like this..... Any excuse for a bit of Megan 12 Responses | Other threads
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novelties
Shanghai Sideways: Vintage Sidecar Motorcycle Tours
If you ever find yourself in Shanghai and want a unique look at the ever-growing Asian metropolis, do yourself a favor and strap yourself into one of Shanghai Sideways' 1938 replica BMW R71 motorcycle sidecars. More »
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Comment by layabout returns: And the perfect side car passenger is..... 6 Responses | Other threads
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novelties
Kim White Creates Handbags From Vintage Automotive Interior Fabric
Our best childhood memories include horsing around in the colorful and durable back seats of hadron collider-sized rolling Americana. Kim White remembers them with fondness as well, offering these amazing handbags sewn from the same vintage automotive fabrics. More »
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Comment by TimTim [Minardi]: Yeah, I'll be buying the wife one of those... Right after I buy her some small kitchen appliances and some... 9 Responses | Other threads
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novelties
Man Builds Model Of San Francisco Out Of Toothpicks
Using his OCD for good, folk artist Scott Weaver has built a working model of San Francisco in toothpicks. Even better, you can drive around the toothpick city via ping-pong ball. [CNN]
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LOLCars
Thirty Vehicular "You're Doing It Wrong" Moments: Version 4.0
Versions 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0 of our automotive editions of "You're Doing It Wrong" proved to be such hits we decided time's right for "You're Doing It Wrong" Version 4.0! More » -
Trainlopnik
A Tilt-Shift Romp Through the Train-Dotted Swiss Countryside
Now that HD-video capable DSLR cameras are finding their way into the hands of photographic tricksters, beautiful stuff is beginning to emerge. The latest is tilt-shifted train porn by two Dutchmen. More »
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By Peter OroszComment by Fatty Shcock: Big whoop. Everyone is now doing tilt-shift shots, and it's starting to get old. Next thing you know, people will... 17 Responses | Other threads
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junkyard find
The Worst— Or Maybe The Best— Custom Van Theme Ever: Kidnapper Van!
Back in the 70s, your vans with Hawaiian Sunset, Mars Base, and Aztec Sacrifice airbrush murals came a dime a dozen. Here's a custom van that must have turned some heads in its time! More »
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Comment by .357: I can imagine The Truth from San Andreas owning this car. 21 Responses | Other threads
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novelties
Small Block Chevy Grill Burns Meat, Not Mustangs
Let's say you're embroiled in an all-out mega-grill arms race against your dastardly neighbor. What's a car guy to do? Create an incredibly unique grilling masterpiece from the leftovers of a small block Chevy engine. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by .357: Getting your meat burned is no joke, no joke at all. 20 Responses | Other threads
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novelties
Michael Bay: Ambulance Chaser?
Compensation culture relies on one thing: keeping people scared enough that they'll pay for expensive legal cover even for statistically unlikely events like your car blowing up as it completes a 50-foot jump. [via BuzzFeed]
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By Wes SilerComment by FP - pass the stars, please: Dixon, York, Hunt, & Ash have treated me far better than Berger & Green. 4 Responses | Other threads
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novelties
Rolls Royce 200EX Auto-Adjusting Purse Holder For The Ladies
Women (and European men) riding around in their chauffeured Rolls Royce have had nowhere but the luxuriously piled rear carpet to place their purses — until now. Presenting the Rolls Royce auto-adjusting purse holder. More » -
formula one
First Shots Of Budget Cap F1 Car For 2010
If Max Mosley gets his way with F1 budget caps, this is what next season’s Brawn may look like. And as for the 2010 Ferrari, look below.
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By Peter OroszComment by Skunky: Is the Stig taking a nap in the first one? 5 Responses | Other threads
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novelties
Nissan GT-R Gets More Digitally Enhanced, Smaller
Godzilla —a techno-marvel capable of taking the thrill of driving and convince you that you're playing a racing simulator. Now you can store that simulator on your very own Nissan GT-R 500GB hard drive. More »
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Comment by .357: I'd still rather have the Porsche. Because, there is no substitute. 5 Responses | Other threads
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novelties
Car-Powered Russian Construction Elevator
You think asking your super to get the freight elevator going for an apartment move is tough? Try building your own lift with a car and some rope. These Russians did just that. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by ぶっちぎり IN THE FACE!: I wonder how well they have the other wheel secured? Also, I would just like to reiterate that Blood-Copy fucking sucks... 8 Responses | Other threads
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LOLCars
The Traffic Barrel Monster Will Eat You And Your Car
We were first in warning you about the traffic zombie invasion. Now it's time to warn you about the traffic barrel monsters. [via UniqueDaily]
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car crash
Deer Takes In Scenic Route... Through The Grill Of A Buick
Seemingly unbeknownst to the driver, a contortionist deer rides shotgun in the grill of Grandpa's Buick. NSFW. Don't say we didn't warn you. More » -
Crazy Euro Car Boy Does London
What Would Ramush Haradinaj Drive?
Every once in a while, you come across a picture that makes you wonder about the imagined fleets of Albanian guerrilla commanders. More »
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By Peter OroszComment by clinto: Only tangentially related, I would like to see a list of what the top dudes in the service drive (Joint... 11 Responses | Other threads
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Junkyard Tech
All-Junkyard World's Greatest Whiner Alarm Deters Crybabies
One of the biggest problems that we encounter while judging at 24 Hours Of LeMons races is whiners! More » -
novelties
Car And Driver Hoons Jaguar XFR Around Dirt Track
The chaps at Car And Driver join Autocar in posting video of doing something wild with a 2010 Jaguar XFR. In this case, it's hitting the old dirt track. Seriously, never buy an ex-press car. [CarANDDriver.com]
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Comment by Bullitt417: Can I be a automibile tester... Jalopnik.. Please higher me. ten an hour thats all I ask 7 Responses | Other threads
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novelties
How Many R/C Cars Does It Take To Tow A HiLux?
Heck, we didn't know that any number of R/C cars could tow a full-sized HiLux, but we're damn impressed. Now let's just see them stand up to a Top Gear-style battery of abuse. More »
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By Wes SilerComment by Ash78: For a second there, I thought I was watching a dozen old Hiluxes towing a new Tacoma. 10 Responses | Other threads
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novelties
Scary Caterpillars Attack Honda Civic
This Honda Civic has been completely entrapped by a pack of rare caterpillars along with the rest of the Dutch street it's been parked on. Holland's response? They'll turn into butterflies in four weeks anyways. More »
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By Wes SilerComment by Ash78: That is a nice car...for me TO PUPA ON! 14 Responses | Other threads
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novelties
Neil Ashmead GTS Shiraz: A Wine For Auto Enthusiasts
It's not everyday that a wine manufacturer creates a wine designed for the tastes of budding auto enthusiasts, but that's just what Australian vineyard Elderton has done with their Neil Ashmead GTS Shiraz. More »
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Comment by Ash78: You can tell a lot about a person's car habits based on how they try to open the bottle. Scour the... 15 Responses | Other threads
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dragons
Man Admits To Sex With Thousands Of Cars, Has Pics To Prove It
Our obsession with cars pales in comparison to this Washington state man, who admits to "sexual relations" with over 1,000 cars. If ever there was a dragon, this mechaphiliac would be it. More »
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Comment by CPO Alfisted: Despite his claims otherwise, he really is sick. Here's the photographic evidence... 8 Responses | Other threads
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racing news
Ladies And Gentlemen, Start Your Wind-Up Engines
Here's an amazing CT scan of a wind-up toy race car — perfect for a weekend that's the putative start of racing season. Isn't it adorable and child-like — sort of like a couple professional racing leagues we know? More »
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By Ray WertComment by mytdawg: Alright, screw the hybrids. Why hasn't anyone tried this with a real car. Put a giant key on... 10 Responses | Other threads
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novelties
Lamborghini Miura ASCII Art
Presented here is the Everest of car ASCII art, the Miura, with all its surreal curves. It was created by Péter Fűri from Brno, Czech Republic. We salute. Now up him and do the Daytona.
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By Peter OroszComment by Leeeeena - 1000 Club: I don't really expect this to format properly, but I'll give it a shot: , ... 17 Responses | Other threads
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novelties
Beat The Joneses With Printed Garage Wraps
Here's a cheeky product to simultaneously camouflage your trash-heap garage and annoy your neighbors — "Style Your Garage." Printed tarps to wrap over the garage door with stuff like Ferraris and SR-71 Blackbirds on them.
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By Ben WojdylaComment by Maxichamp: Per Irvine, California ordinance, any garage door that is left open for more than 30 minutes can be fined. ... 11 Responses | Other threads
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novelties
Lego Maniac Inspires Us With Amazingly Detailed Lego Cars
Lego Technic sets were always a bit out of reach for our patience level, so we stuck with plain bricks. So did this super-talented Lego Maniac for his amazingly detailed Lego cars. More »
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Comment by Leeeeena - 1000 Club: You guys, help me out here. What exactly is included in the LEGO kits, and where does skill come... 49 Responses | Other threads
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novelties
Person Parking: Single-Serving Parking Lot for Humans
From the Department of the Comically European comes this project by Dutch branding agency Springtime, developed for the Public Design Festival in Milan. More »
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By Peter OroszComment by Flathead Smith: Get some jobs you hippies. 10 Responses | Other threads
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novelties
The BeltzBib: This Is Why You're Fat
For only one easy payment of $13.95, you can own the latest innovation in car dining technology, the BeltzBib! It attaches to your seat belt, it's a bib and you're a sloppy fatso! More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by FP - pass the stars, please: The evil this creates is countered by my one-half-cupholdered Volvo. 7 Responses | Other threads
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novelties
Zamboni: First Slide
Here's Car and Driver's K.C. Colwell doing a review of a Zamboni. Frankly...umm...'nuff said. Where do we sign up for one of these first drives? [Car and Driver]
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By Ray WertComment by pj134 can comment from work no more: Whats cooler than bein cool? 12 Responses | Other threads
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novelties
More Spectacular Toy Car Racing Action With Explosions
Following the adventures of the Fairlady Z, here’s something similar, an ad for Turkish die-cast retailer Dekalo. And the cars? All German. They blow up real nice. More »
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By Peter OroszComment by Miscellanea's brakes are squealing: Very cool. I was just in Turkey and was astounded at just how many Volkswagens are over there. ... 3 Responses | Other threads
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safety
Of The Potential Responses To My Brakes' Failure, I Did Not Choose The Best
I have a friend who believes that car brakes can "heal themselves," and so continues to drive long after that metal-on-metal grinding sound begins to indicate a state of decreased safety and increased repair costs. More »
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Comment by .357: I try to use the brakes only when necessary. When I'm driving down the road, and I see a light... 10 Responses | Other threads
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novelties
Wohnwagen: A Seedy Yet Intriguing Interactive Photo of Various Cars
We found this on a Dutch blog with very little explanation, but an underlit trailer park with a caravan, an Impala and a Gallardo is already exciting enough. Potentially NSFW. More »
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By Peter OroszComment by Ash78: "There's only two things I hate in this world. People who are intolerant of other people's cultures and the Dutch." 5 Responses | Other threads
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