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• Dirty Love: The Baja 1000 Toyota 4Runner [La Auto Show]

  Number of comments: 3
  Toyota built a 2010 4Runner for last month's Baja 1000. The truck finished second in the Stock Mini class, and the Big T brought it to L.A. still covered in Mexican dirt. Amen. ... [...]
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  Posted: December 04, 2009, 10:00am EST
  by Sam Smith

• Cadillac CTS-V Batmobile: Quick, To The Country Club! [Custom Cars]

  Number of comments: 17
  Bish! Bam! Pow! Kerpop! My Hip! Spotted in Pasadena, this Cadillac CTS-V has been transformed into the ultimate Batmobile for elderly crime fighters. Could Bob Lutz really be the caped crusader? ... [...]
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  Posted: December 04, 2009, 9:30am EST
  by Wes Siler

• Foreign Automaker-Loving Senator's Daughter's Chevy Saved By GM OnStar [Car Crime]

  Number of comments: 48
  The daughter of Senator Bob Corker, ardent Detroit carmaker critic and lover of foreign automakers, has GM's OnStar system to thank for recovering her Chevy Tahoe after being carjacked in D.C.... [...]
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  Posted: December 04, 2009, 9:00am EST
  by Matt Hardigree

• New GM CEO Futzes With Org Charts, Bob Lutz's "Maximum Marketer" Job [Carpocalypse]

  Number of comments: 50
  Bloomberg's reporting this morning new GM interim CEO Ed Whitacre's making big changes fast, drawing up a new management blueprint in "four hours" that ousts Bob Lutz from the role of "Maximum..." [...]
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  Posted: December 04, 2009, 8:15am EST
  by Ray Wert

• Custom 1991 NSX Convertible for $45,900! [Nice Price Or Crack Pipe]

  Number of comments: 81
  The Acura NSX was a vehicle of firsts — first production car with titanium connecting rods, etc. And today, Nice Price or Crack Pipe brings you the opportunity to be the first on your block to... [...]
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  Posted: December 04, 2009, 8:00am EST
  by Graverobber

• BMW 5 Series GT Has Some Positive Elements [La Auto Show]

  Number of comments: 89
  In case you were wondering, there are some redeeming characteristics to the BMW 5 Series GT. First, it's got frameless windows, which are always cool in our book. Also, with the half-hatch open, it... [...]
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  Posted: December 03, 2009, 6:40pm EST
  by Ben Wojdyla

• Scion Kogi xD Mobile Kitchen: Insert Iron (and Steel) Chef Joke Here [La Auto Show]

  Number of comments: 59
  Hello, Kitchen Car. Hello, built-in grill; hello, mini fridge; hello, ice chest and sink. Will you be my friend? Can I cook in you? Are you the cutest little mobile cookspace that ever was? I think... [...]
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  Posted: December 03, 2009, 6:20pm EST
  by Sam Smith

• Commenter Of The Day: Andy Wilman Edition [Commenter Of The Day]

  Number of comments: 36
  Andy Wilman is the producer of and writer for Top Gear. You probably haven't heard of him because he typically stays behind the scenes, but it's largely him and not Clarkson, May or Hammond that we...' [...]
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  Posted: December 03, 2009, 5:00pm EST
  by Wes Siler

• 2010 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Special Edition: Because "Antidisestablishmentarianism" Was Taken [La Auto Show]

  Subaru's STI Special Edition is essentially an ordinary STI with the suspension of the Japanese-market STI Spec C and the longest vehicle name in all of creation. Details, gallery, and press release... [...]
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  Posted: December 03, 2009, 4:30pm EST
  by Sam Smith

• Matt Treats Audi e-tron Right [La Auto Show]

  Number of comments: 46
  Where Ray is a forceful, selfish dragon, Matt's all about giving the Audi e-tron what it needs. Ultimately, this explains why Ray has a series of tumultuous relationships with many different cars... [...]
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  Posted: December 03, 2009, 4:15pm EST
  by Wes Siler

• Man Builds Detailed Model Cars From Discarded Aluminum Cans [Car Art]

  Number of comments: 57
  Meet Sandy Sanderson from New Zealand. Needing something to keep himself occupied after breaking his wrist in a motorcycle accident, he started building amazing model cars from discarded aluminum... [...]
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  Posted: December 03, 2009, 3:30pm EST
  by Ben Wojdyla

• Jaguar XKR: Doesn't Matte Gray Make Everything Look Better? [La Auto Show]

  Number of comments: 105
  The Jaguar XKR still looks pretty good, but holy crap does it look even better in matte gray paint with black wheels. This one was parked outside last night's Jay-Z/XJR event, outclassing the boxy... [...]
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  Posted: December 03, 2009, 3:00pm EST
  by Wes Siler

• England Confused, Thinks Top Gear Is Real [Top Gear]

  Number of comments: 102
  England is in uproar after James May's obviously staged blimp stunt on Top Gear last Sunday was revealed as a fake. The segment featured a police helicopter intercepting May as he flew into an active... [...]
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  Posted: December 03, 2009, 2:30pm EST
  by Wes Siler

• New Mercedes iPhone App: Hands On [La Auto Show]

  Number of comments: 36
  Mercedes knows its drivers may lose their keys or even their cars but never their iPhones. Lose your giant luxury SUV at the mall? There's an app for that. Click through to see how it works. The... [...]
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  Posted: December 03, 2009, 2:00pm EST
  by Matt Hardigree

• How to Read the New Car and Driver [Cotomer Sevis]

  Number of comments: 106
  January's issue of Car and Driver magazine sees what many would term a "major" redesign. We've asked Eddie Alterman, the new C/D editor-in-chief, to walk us through some of the layout changes of the...' [...]
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  Posted: December 03, 2009, 1:45pm EST
  by Eddie Alterman

• US Ford Fiesta Pricing To Start At $13,320! [New Cars]

  Number of comments: 134
  Pricing for the 2011 Ford Fiesta has gone live. Ford's new B-segment supermini will start at a price of $13,320 (plus destination, tax) for the sedan, $15,120 for the hatchback. [Ford] [...]
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  Posted: December 03, 2009, 1:15pm EST
  by Ben Wojdyla

• 2010 Hyundai Tucson: Swoopy Comes To Compact SUVs [La Auto Show]

  Number of comments: 21
  The 2010 Hyundai Tucson is an attempt for the brand to emerge from also-ran status in the compact SUV battle with flowing lines, better materials and more competitive equipment. Will it do the job?... [...]
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  Posted: December 03, 2009, 1:00pm EST
  by Ben Wojdyla

• Tiger Woods' Escalade: Complete Cadillac Carnage Gallery [Celebrities]

  Number of comments: 101
  The Florida Highway Patrol's released detailed photos of Tiger Woods' crashed Cadillac Escalade and despite that story of his heroic wife, two rear windows are suspiciously smashed in. Also, he...' [...]
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  Posted: December 03, 2009, 12:45pm EST
  by Ben Wojdyla

• 2010 Mercedes ML450 Hybrid: Quick Drive [Jalopnik Reviews]

  Number of comments: 15
  The 2010 Mercedes ML450 Hybrid is the first full hybrid vehicle from Mercedes and, to better understand the experience of owning one, I sat in horrendous Los Angeles traffic for an hour. ... [...]
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  Posted: December 03, 2009, 12:15pm EST
  by Matt Hardigree

• New Jaguar XJ Stars In Upcoming Jay-Z Video [La Auto Show]

  Number of comments: 30
  At a Jaguar event last night, the big news was a peak at the video Jay-Z is shooting with one of only six 2010 Jaguar XJ's in the world. And he customized it! Yay! Exclusive sneak peak video below. ... [...]
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  Posted: December 03, 2009, 12:00pm EST
  by Matt Hardigree

• How Would You Make Auto Shows Suck Less? [Question Of The Day]

  Number of comments: 152
  Auto shows suck. Half the reveals are lame crossovers and the dry ice and laser shows, when even used anymore, could give someone epileptic fits. It all reeks of the industry trying too hard. How... [...]
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  Posted: December 03, 2009, 11:30am EST
  by Wes Siler

• Ford Sets Record For Biggest Tweetup [Car Twats]

  Number of comments: 11
  OMG!!1! This must've totally been Ford's proudest. Moment. Ever. [PRNewswire]' [...]
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  Posted: December 03, 2009, 11:15am EST
  by Ray Wert

• The Ten Most Popular Cars Of 2009: Yahoo! Autos Edition [Car Sales]

  Number of comments: 55
  The web search engine with the extraneous exclamation point's put together an early list of the ten most searched-for cars of 2009. Unexpectedly to some, online auto searches seem less about sales... [...]
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  Posted: December 03, 2009, 11:00am EST
  by Ray Wert

• Nissan Roox: Kei Car Comes With Round-Eyed Headlights Or Umm... [New Cars]

  Number of comments: 63
  Japan's Kei cars are universally cool. So small they fit into a separate tax segment and require no proof of parking, they're a Tokyo urbanite's best friend. Now the new Nissan Roox looks like it's... [...]
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  Posted: December 03, 2009, 10:30am EST
  by Ben Wojdyla

• 2011 Kia Sorento: Signed, Sealed, Delivered [La Auto Show]

  Number of comments: 30
  Yep, those are signatures. Hundreds and hundreds of signatures. Every single person who helped build the first Kia Sorento scrawled their name on its sheet metal. Pride, thy name is brand-new (and... [...]
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  Posted: December 03, 2009, 10:00am EST
  by Sam Smith

• Qatar Junkyard A Treasure Trove Of Automotive Oddities [Junkyard Finds]

  Number of comments: 97
  Out hunting for parts for his '77 Daihatsu F20, reader Rashid stumbled across some very interesting automobiles in his local scrapyard in Doha, Qatar. Pretty much the last place on Earth you'd expect... [...]
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  Posted: December 03, 2009, 9:00am EST
  by Ben Wojdyla

• BMW 7-Series Hybrid Priced At $103,125! [La Auto Show]

  Number of comments: 71
  BMW announced pricing yesterday for the hybrid version of its 7-series sedan. For just $103,125, you can place one of these fat, green, and powerful babies in your driveway. That'll show the Joneses....' [...]
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  Posted: December 03, 2009, 8:30am EST
  by Sam Smith

• Get the Real Mondial for $30,500! [Nice Price Or Crack Pipe]

  Number of comments: 126
  Ferraris are not typically a family affair, offering room for two and enough luggage space for a one-night stand. Well, today Nice Price or Crack Pipe has an '89 Mondial that's kind of the mom-jeans...' [...]
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  Posted: December 03, 2009, 7:30am EST
  by Graverobber

• Porsche Boxster Spyder Glides Almost Weightlessly Into LA [La Auto Show]

  Number of comments: 54
  The Porsche Boxster Spyder is 176 lbs lighter than a Boxster S and 10 heavier than the original 989 Boxster. We told you how it got lighter by using loops instead of door handles. Now see it in... [...]
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  Posted: December 02, 2009, 9:15pm EST
  by Wes Siler

• Best Buy's Geek Squad Going After EV Charger Market? [La Auto Show]

  Number of comments: 18
  The North American reveal of Mitsubishi's iMiev electric vehicle came with an interesting piece of news: Best Buy's Geek Squad will snag four iMievs for use as fleet vehicles in the near future. What... [...]
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  Posted: December 02, 2009, 7:45pm EST
  by Sam Smith

• Chrysler Models Can't Read [La Auto Show]

  Number of comments: 67
  Something else on the Chrysler stand other than rocks was this young lady who neglected her schooling in her quest to become a booth professional. Can't she read? It clearly says not to stand there....' [...]
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  Posted: December 02, 2009, 7:00pm EST
  by Wes Siler

• Audi e-tron: Sexiest Electric Car Concept Ever [La Auto Show]

  Number of comments: 51
  When you open your press conference by stating you don't believe electric cars are the future you can't then show the Audi e-tron Concept, right? Well, then it must just be for ze fascination mit... [...]
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  Posted: December 02, 2009, 6:30pm EST
  by Matt Hardigree

• Mercedes Bids Farewell To SLR, Builds Final Stirling Moss [New Cars]

  Number of comments: 38
  All good things must come to an end and the Mercedes McLaren SLR is no different. The total run of 2000 units will end with the final cars being the no-compromise, hirsute-motoring Mercedes-Benz SLR... [...]
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  Posted: December 02, 2009, 6:00pm EST
  by Ben Wojdyla

• VIDEO: Driving the Porsche Boxster Spyder [La Auto Show]

  Number of comments: 39
  Earlier we made fun of the Porsche Boxster Spyder for losing a tiny bit of weight and adding a ton of cost. Then we watched this video and it changed our minds. Even the gimmicky door pulls are cool.... [...]
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  Posted: December 02, 2009, 5:30pm EST
  by Wes Siler

• What Happens When You Cross A Land Cruiser And A Citroen DS? [Custom Cars]

  Number of comments: 44
  Awesome is what happens. This wildly modified Citroen DS body sits atop the chassis and powertrain of a Land Cruiser, making it the ideal vehicle for quirky French brancher la boue. ... [...]
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  Posted: December 02, 2009, 12:30pm EST
  by Wes Siler

• How The Porsche Boxster Spyder Shed 176 Lbs And How It Can Lose More [New Cars]

  Number of comments: 36
  The new Porsche Boxster Spyder makes 10 HP more than the regular Boxster S but, more importantly, at 2,811 Lbs it's 176 Lbs lighter. Here's how Porsche shed that weight and how it could have lost... [...]
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  Posted: December 02, 2009, 12:00pm EST
  by Wes Siler

• Who Should Run GM? [Question Of The Day]

  Number of comments: 144
  Yesterday, GM CEO Fritz Henderson resigned (or fired!) and was temporarily replaced by a random old white guy with no car company experience. Clearly Ed Whitacre's the wrong person for the job. So,... [...]
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  Posted: December 02, 2009, 11:30am EST
  by Wes Siler

• Google Street View Drives Lotus Test Track [Google Street View]

  Number of comments: 21
  Sure, you won't get the visceral sensation of tossing a Lotus Exige into a corner, but "driving" the Lotus test track in Hethel, UK on Google Street View is better than nothing. Plenty of fun...' [...]
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  Posted: December 02, 2009, 11:00am EST
  by Ben Wojdyla

• LA Auto Show: With Fritz Gone, It's Bob's World Now [La Auto Show]

  Number of comments: 24
  Fritz Henderson was supposed to be this morning's LA Auto Show keynote speaker until he resigned (or was forced out, depending on which Henderson we listen to) as GM CEO. Now Bob Lutz takes the... [...]
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  Posted: December 02, 2009, 10:30am EST
  by Ray Wert

• The Schick Shift: A Razor for the Manual Man [Novelties]

  Number of comments: 42
  The stick shift may be going the way of the dodo. In a paddle-shifting utopia, its last refuge will be the bathroom sink. Schick made these novelty razors back in the early 70’s. According... [...]
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  Posted: December 02, 2009, 10:00am EST
  by Peter Orosz

• Chevrolet Cruze: Live And In The U.S. Metallic Flesh [La Auto Show]

  Number of comments: 4
  The Fiesta-fighting, US-spec version of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, GM's mass-market fuel-economy star, debuted yesterday in L.A. We were there to catch some live shots. More to come later today. ' [...]
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  Posted: December 02, 2009, 9:30am EST
  by Sam Smith

• Chinese Press Creates Crazy CGI Tiger Woods Car Crash Reenactment [Celebrities]

  Number of comments: 50
  Just when we thought the Tiger Woods crash story had finally died down, the Chinese press goes ahead and makes it a thousand times more awesome. This clip shows a computer-generated reenactment of... [...]
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  Posted: December 02, 2009, 9:00am EST
  by Ben Wojdyla

• 2010 Car And Driver "10 Best" List Includes Second American Car [Best10]

  Number of comments: 62
  Car and Driver's annual list of the "10Best" cars sold in America includes the BMW 3-series and the Honda Accord (as usual). Except this year the Ford Fusion Hybrid joins the Cadillac CTS/CTS-V in... [...]
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  Posted: December 02, 2009, 8:00am EST
  by Ray Wert

• Crazy Like a Fox for $3,300! [Nice Price Or Crack Pipe]

  Number of comments: 55
  Not just Pumas come from Brazil, and today Nice Price or Crack Pipe continues to mine the South American Menagerie for contestants, with a foxy Volkswagen. Yesterday, a tight, sexy, red dress... [...]
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  Posted: December 02, 2009, 7:30am EST
  by Graverobber

• 2010 Infiniti G37 Goes Beverly Hills, Gets Nose Job [La Auto Show]

  Number of comments: 34
  Also at the Infiniti M launch was the 2010 Infiniti G37, which follows its big brother with a lower profile nose and headlights lower to the ground as, according to one Infiniti exec, "God intended..." [...]
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  Posted: December 02, 2009, 12:10am EST
  by Matt Hardigree

• 2011 Ford Fiesta: The Party Finally Comes Statefiside [La Auto Show]

  Number of comments: 72
  Though we saw leaked images of the 2011 Ford Fiesta yesterday, today we've got complete details on Ford's second Europe-to-US entry. The Fiesta hits our shores as either hatchback or sedan with a new...' [...]
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  Posted: December 02, 2009, 12:00am EST
  by Ben Wojdyla

• 2011 Infiniti M: Where To Put A 5.6-Liter V8 [La Auto Show]

  Number of comments: 33
  When the Infiniti M debuted it was a curiously designed Japanese Nissan hiding a powerful V8. Perhaps fearing the looks have caught up with the power, the 2011 Infiniti M's new 5.6-liter V8 pumps out... [...]
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  Posted: December 01, 2009, 10:00pm EST
  by Matt Hardigree

• Daughter Of Resigned GM CEO Attacks New GM CEO On Facebook [Carpocalypse]

  Number of comments: 275
  Sarah Henderson, daughter of Fritz Henderson, the just-resigned-minutes-ago GM CEO, posted some choice words about Ed Whitacre, the random white guy taking her dad's place at the top of the... [...]
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  Posted: December 01, 2009, 6:00pm EST
  by Ray Wert

• Cadillac CTS Coupe: Very, Very Pointy In Person [La Auto Show]

  Number of comments: 70
  Cadillac hosted a small shindig in downtown L.A. today. Journalists were invited, drinks were poured, lunch was served. We also got a first look at the Cadillac CTS Coupe. It's very, very pointy. And... [...]
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  Posted: December 01, 2009, 5:30pm EST
  by Sam Smith

• Commenter Of The Day: Honda CB750 Edition [Commenter Of The Day]

  Number of comments: 36
  Back in 1969 Honda introduced a bike called the CB750. Lauded at the time for advanced technical features like its SOHC inline-four and single disc front brake, its lasting impact came from its... [...]
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  Posted: December 01, 2009, 5:00pm EST
  by Wes Siler

• GM Says Interest In Saab Exists, Brand Not Dead Yet [Carpocalypse]

  Number of comments: 58
  In the press conference where it was announced Mr. Fritz "No Badge Engineering" Henderson was resigning, GM also stated there were suitors for Saab despite the Koenigsegg deal falling through. The... [...]
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  Posted: December 01, 2009, 4:45pm EST
  by Ben Wojdyla

• GM CEO Fritz Henderson Resigns, Replaced With Random Old White Guy [Carpocalypse]

  Number of comments: 105
  Fritz Henderson, the CEO of General Motors, is set to resign. Chairman Ed Whitacre will serve as interim CEO. Update: According to Whitacre, the GM board has accepted Henderson's resignation. [...]
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  Posted: December 01, 2009, 4:35pm EST
  by Wes Siler

• Russian Merry-Go-Round's Are Much More Intense [Hoon Of The Day]

  Number of comments: 42
  The best playground installation is the Merry-Go-Round, especially if you're able to get other riders to beg for mercy. After these Russians wind the thing up with a car, we're betting both riders... [...]
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  Posted: December 01, 2009, 4:30pm EST
  by Ben Wojdyla

• Possible The Greatest Single Picture Of All Time [LOLCars]

  We entered a period of extended mental paralysis after first seeing this picture. First, chocolate-covered bacon on a stick. Second, Monster truck smashing circle-track racer. Finally, American flag.... [...]
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  Posted: December 01, 2009, 4:00pm EST
  by Ben Wojdyla

• Chinese Booze Company To Make Car Engines [I Feel Gassy]

  Number of comments: 39
  Wuliangye Yibin makes a popular Chinese alcoholic beverage. Brilliance makes popular, but dangerous, Chinese cars. Combine them to get cars with spotty safety records powered by liquor-company-built... [...]
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  Posted: December 01, 2009, 3:30pm EST
  by Matt Hardigree

• Audi R8: What’s Cookin’, Wolfgang? [Car Porn]

  Number of comments: 51
  At a steady 365°F, an R8’s aluminum frame cooks to perfection at Audi’s factory for high-performance models in Neckarsulm, Germany. Germans can tolerate a 365-degree oven no more than... [...]
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  Posted: December 01, 2009, 3:00pm EST
  by Peter Orosz

• Hyundai Feasts In November, Sales Up 46% [Carpocalypse]

  Number of comments: 46
  The biggest winner this November appears to be Hyundai, with sales up 46% month-to-month with 2008. The losers? Chrysler and Suzuki, dropping 25% and 52%, respectively. The Carpocalypse ain't over...' [...]
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  Posted: December 01, 2009, 2:30pm EST
  by Matt Hardigree

• Detroit Auto Show Pretends It Has Aston, Ferrari, Rolls, Porsche and Lambo [Detroit Auto Show]

  Number of comments: 24
  According to the Detroit Free Press, the 2010 Detroit Auto Show will see a limited return for Nissan, but more interestingly Aston Martin, Ferrari, Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini and Porsche will have... [...]
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  Posted: December 01, 2009, 2:00pm EST
  by Ben Wojdyla

• Customized JDM Honda Odyssey Does BMW Better Than 5 Series GT [Custom Cars]

  Number of comments: 112
  We haven't exactly been coy about our opinion of the BMW 5 Series GT, it's questionably-necessary and lumpy. Such needn't be the case though as evidenced by this JDM Honda Odyssey modified with an... [...]
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  Posted: December 01, 2009, 1:30pm EST
  by Ben Wojdyla

• The Psychedelic Car Art of Shusei Nagaoka [Car Art]

  Number of comments: 21
  During the 1970s and '80s, Shusei Nagaoka was an album cover illustrator, delivering work for bands like ELO; Earth, Wind & Fire and Deep Purple. He also did car ads for Mitsubishi, including this...' [...]
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  Posted: December 01, 2009, 1:00pm EST
  by Wes Siler

• Elderly Woman: I Was Forced To Buy A Hyundai [Carpocalypse]

  Number of comments: 61
  Audrey McKnight claims in her lawsuit she was forced to buy a new Hyundai after hours of pressure from salesmen at an Iowa dealership while she waited for her car to be serviced. It's Hyundai... [...]
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  Posted: December 01, 2009, 12:30pm EST
  by Matt Hardigree

• Top Gear "Bans" Gay Couples From Studio Audience [Top Gear]

  Number of comments: 157
  Top Gear is allegedly banning same sex couples from its studio audience, dictating that all ticket bookings must have a 50/50 male to female split. The move has outraged fans of Richard Hammond's...' [...]
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  Posted: December 01, 2009, 12:00pm EST
  by Wes Siler

• What's The Most Optimistic Vehicle Name? [Question Of The Day]

  Number of comments: 359
  Yesterday we saw the leaked pictures of the U.S.-Spec 2011 Ford Fiesta. That anyone could have a fiesta in a car so small is a hopeful sentiment but not an extreme stretch. What's the most optimistic... [...]
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  Posted: December 01, 2009, 11:30am EST
  by Matt Hardigree

• VW Amarok Officially Shows Off Decidedly Un-Wolf-Like Face [New Cars]

  Number of comments: 87
  The VW naming department is probably awesome. We're betting it goes like this: "Let's do drugs and read local-language editions of Encyclopedia Brittanica." And that's how the Inuit word for "wolf"...' [...]
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  Posted: December 01, 2009, 11:00am EST
  by Ben Wojdyla

• How To Hide The Porsche Panamera’s Ugly [Custom Cars]

  Number of comments: 55
  A Dubai tuner has worked out how to enjoy the Porsche Panamera's performance without getting made fun of for its hideous looks. This shades-of-brown camo should blend nicely into a desert background... [...]
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  Posted: December 01, 2009, 10:30am EST
  by Wes Siler

• 2011 Audi A8: Go-Go Gadget Sedan [New Cars]

  Number of comments: 103
  The 2011 Audi A8, unveiled last night in Miami, is loaded with gadgets — everything from handwriting recognition, terrain-predicting transmission controls and automatic turn signals. It's like... [...]
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  Posted: December 01, 2009, 10:00am EST
  by Ben Wojdyla

• 2011 Infiniti M Drops In On Beverly Hills Hotel [La Auto Show]

  Number of comments: 16
  The 2011 Infiniti M debuts tonight at the SLS Beverly Hills hotel in front of a bunch of pampered, overfed journalists. We'll be there! Until then, here's a photo of it being hoisted onto the roof...' [...]
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  Posted: December 01, 2009, 9:30am EST
  by Matt Hardigree

• How To Make A Prius Sound Like a Spaceship [I Feel Gassy]

  Number of comments: 62
  Using Lotus’s Halosonic noise control system, pedestrians used to being freaked out by silent hybrids can now be freaked out by intergalactic buzzing. Developed by Lotus Engineering and... [...]
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  Posted: December 01, 2009, 8:30am EST
  by Peter Orosz

• Chocolate Porsche: The Tastiest Sports Car Ever [LOLCars]

  Number of comments: 69
  A Porsche dealership in the Netherlands created the sweetest Porsche ever, covering a 911 Carrera in 175kg of Swiss chocolate as part of a publicity stunt for the Dutch feast of Sinterklaas. More... [...]
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  Posted: December 01, 2009, 8:00am EST
  by Ray Wert

• Puma Lets You Brazilian Wax for $8,500! [Nice Price Or Crack Pipe]

  Number of comments: 53
  Brazil's given the world many things — an ethanol-based infrastructure, meat served on a sword, and bikinis — my god, the bikinis. Today, Nice Price or Crack Pipe brings you one more... [...]
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  Posted: December 01, 2009, 7:00am EST
  by Graverobber

• 2011 Audi A8: New Eyes, New Look, New Aluminum Und Steel [New Cars]

  Number of comments: 90
  The 2011 Audi A8's finally been revealed live here in Miami and it's got an absolutely gorgeous set of new eye, body panels and yes, a 4.2-liter TDI engine. The new aluminum und shteel live in person... [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 7:44pm EST
  by Ray Wert

• 2011 Audi A8: Aluminum, Steel, Balls Und Lucy Liu [New Cars]

  Number of comments: 27
  The 2011 Audi A8 is just about to be unveiled here in Miami, blending Aluminum und Steel und some really cool headlights. We haven't seen the car yet, but we have seen the frame, its balls and Lucy...' [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 7:00pm EST
  by Ray Wert

• Five-Point Frenzy: When Deer Meets Car [Hunting Season]

  Number of comments: 78
  In honor of Midwest deer-hunting season — and because we blubbered like a little girl during Bambi — we bring you this (mostly) blood-free gallery of lovable vehicle-deer moments. Yeah,... [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 5:30pm EST
  by Sam Smith

• How To Sell A Pontiac Aztek: Add A Bikini-Clad Lady [For Sale]

  Number of comments: 140
  We've seen bikini-clad ladies used to sell cars before, but a $5,500 2001 Pontiac Aztek is a tougher sell than most. We're assuming the soft filtering is to cover up the car — and not something... [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 5:15pm EST
  by Ben Wojdyla

• Commenter Of The Day: The Stay Puft Marshmallow Man Edition [Commenter Of The Day]

  Number of comments: 50
  Like all villains in the Ghostbusters franchise, the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man is not without his charm. Created by Dan Akroyd and, later, envisioned into a gigantic world-destroyer by Akroyd's...' [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 5:00pm EST
  by Matt Hardigree

• Porsche Panamera Styling Inspiration Discovered [Car Design]

  Number of comments: 77
  It's been just over a year since the Porsche Panamera's official images debuted here. Surprisingly, it's taken this long for the real inspiration of the weirdo shape to be uncovered, say 'ello to to...' [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 4:45pm EST
  by Ben Wojdyla

• Mad Man Crams 12V Cummins Diesel Into '68 Corvette [Engine Swaps]

  Number of comments: 55
  It's beautiful sacrilege, putting a built Cummins 12V turbodiesel into a 1968 Corvette. Ryan Lusk of Iowa-based Low Budget Diesel Performance has done just that, and he's decided to take the car drag... [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 4:30pm EST
  by Ben Wojdyla

• Hyundai Not Big In Japan, Pulling Out Of Country [Carpocalypse]

  Number of comments: 57
  Japan is a tough market for foreign car companies. Hyundai has sold just 15,095 cars there since it started trying in 2001. So they're taking their ball and going home. [Automotive News (subs. req.)]' [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 4:15pm EST
  by Matt Hardigree

• 2011 Ford Fiesta U.S. Sedan, Hatchback Revealed Accidentally [La Auto Show]

  Number of comments: 80
  The folks at Ford Canada may have inadvertently leaked these pictures of what appears to be the U.S-bound 2011 Ford Fiesta ahead of its LA Auto Show debut. The obnoxious grille on the sedan... [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 3:45pm EST
  by Matt Hardigree

• Danica Patrick Signs Multi-Year Deal To Stick With IRL [Racing News]

  Number of comments: 61
  Danica Patrick's getting an assumed three-year deal with Andretti Racing to stay in IRL. Thank God. Now we don't have to hear annoying rumors about her considering a move to NASCAR or F1 during every...' [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 3:30pm EST
  by Ben Wojdyla

• What Happens When You Don’t Change Your Oil For 60,000 Miles [LOLCars]

  Number of comments: 252
  Know the recommended service intervals in your car handbook? This pulled pork BBQ-like sludge is what happens when you don't follow them. More mistreated BMW 328Ci schadenfreude below. ...' [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 3:00pm EST
  by Wes Siler

• Michael Schumacher: Manliest Of Men [Formula One]

  Number of comments: 28
  Michael Schumacher showed the rest of the driving world who's boss this weekend, winning the International Challenge of the Stars kart race for the second time then fueling rumors of his return to... [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 2:30pm EST
  by Wes Siler

• TIMELINE: Toyota Reacts To Floor Mat Fiery Death Problem [Toyota Recall]

  Number of comments: 103
  Toyota enjoys enormous sales due in part to a reputation for quality. A reputation contradicted by the "floor mat fiery death" problem. This timeline (click to enlarge) shows how long it took Toyota... [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 2:00pm EST
  by Matt Hardigree

• Skoda Superb Estate Quietly Unveiled For Euro Market [New Cars]

  Number of comments: 30
  Somehow our own Suberb-fetishist Mr. Hardigree missed the unveil of the wagon version of VW's most Czech of brands. The Skoda Superb Estate offers all the features of the sedan with the added cargo... [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 1:30pm EST
  by Ben Wojdyla

• 1969 Camaro SS Turned Into 2010 Camaro SS [Custom Cars]

  Number of comments: 131
  This 1969 Camaro SS was given an updated body kit styled to look like the 2010 Camaro SS concept, which itself was partially styled after the 1969 Camaro SS. Oh glorious, mulleted blasphemy! The... [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 1:00pm EST
  by Matt Hardigree

• Achtung Baby! AC Schnitzer BMW 123d Tuned For Cops [Tuner Cars]

  Number of comments: 42
  The death of the Lamborghini Gallardo Italian police car means there's room on this Earth for another boutique-built cruiser, enter the AC Schnitzer ACS1 2.3d, a BMW 123d tuned for police duty. Yes,... [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 12:30pm EST
  by Ben Wojdyla

• 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster [Jalopnik Reviews]

  Number of comments: 50
  Unlike the 350Z the 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster was designed from the beginning as a convertible. That means slicker looks and less compromise in the pursuit of drop-top fun, but is it still the real... [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 12:00pm EST
  by Wes Siler

• What's Your Biggest Vehicular "Oh Crap!" Moment? [Question Of The Day]

  Number of comments: 255
  This weekend Tiger Woods, Nick Hogan, and the Italian Police all had "Oh Crap!" moments in their respective cars (or, O Merda!). What's your biggest vehicular "Oh Crap!" Moment? As always, we turn... [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 11:30am EST
  by Matt Hardigree

• Nick Hogan Crashes Again, Causes Brain Injury Of Another Kind [Celebrities]

  Number of comments: 84
  Hulk Hogan's professional car crashing racing son, Nick Bollea, was involved in yet another accident Saturday after attending an event for a safe driving charity. While Nick didn't manage to put his...' [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 11:00am EST
  by Wes Siler

• Birdman Copies Shaq, Buys Ginormous SportChassis P4XL SUV [Celebrity Cars]

  Number of comments: 85
  The Denver Nuggets' Chris Andersen has joined Shaq and purchased one of the largest SUVs on the planet, the 6.5-ton SportChassis P4XL. Birdman's modified his with a chrome grille and 22.5" rims....'" [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 10:30am EST
  by Wes Siler

• Eko: A Red Light with a Twist [Infrastructure]

  Number of comments: 83
  Belgrade-based designer Damjan Stanković has developed a concept for a red light which tells you quite intuitively the amount of time remaining until you can blast off the line. Stanković’s... [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 10:00am EST
  by Peter Orosz

• Chevy Feretta V8-Powered Prototype For Sale, Only $37,500! [Found On Craigslist]

  Number of comments: 123
  The Chevy Feretta is one of the concepts which got the boot from GM's Heritage Museum this year and, after going to auction at Barrett Jackson earlier this year, it's now for sale on Craigslist. Only... [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 9:30am EST
  by Ben Wojdyla

• Italian Police Total Lamborghini Cop Car [Car Crashes]

  Number of comments: 72
  Remember the gadget-laden Lamborghini Gallardo Italian police car gifted to the boys in blue by the boys in Sant'Agata? They've managed to plow one into a row of parked cars. Full gallery below.... [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 9:00am EST
  by Ben Wojdyla

• Tiger Woods Cadillac Escalade Crash Scene Photos [Car Crashes]

  Number of comments: 95
  TMZ's now got crash scene photos of Tiger Woods' Cadillac Escalade that seem to contraindicate the initial claim of "backing out" of the driveway and accidentally hitting a tree and fire hydrant....' [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 8:30am EST
  by Ray Wert

• Fifth Gear Brings Hot Wheels To Life, Sets Real-Life Loop-The-Loop Record [Fifth Gear]

  Number of comments: 53
  Fifth Gear replicates the classic Hot Wheels loop-the-loop, performing the world record for the largest 360 degree loop in a real car, a Toyota Aygo. Here's how they did it. First, Fifth Gear needed... [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 8:00am EST
  by Ray Wert

• Top Gear Season 14, Episode 3: YouTube Open Thread [Top Gear]

  Number of comments: 37
  In this week's episode of Top Gear, James explores a new way to get a caravan to its destination and Richard drives the new Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni. Bitorrent not done yet? Hit... [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 7:20am EST
  by Ray Wert

• Custom ’59 Cadillacamino Costs $27,000, Won’t Fit in a Single Picture [Nice Price Or Crack Pipe]

  Number of comments: 48
  They say what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. Well that's not always the case, and today, Nice Price or Crack Pipe has a Vegas-based custom Caddy that's big enough to bring all your sin city... [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 7:00am EST
  by Graverobber

• 2011 Ford Mustang Gets New 305 HP V6, 30 MPG [La Auto Show]

  Number of comments: 214
  The new 2011 Ford Mustang is putting the Camaro on notice with two new transmissions and a new all-aluminum 3.7-liter Duratec V6 making 305 HP and returning 30 MPG. Are you ready for the Pony Car... [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 12:01am EST
  by Ben Wojdyla

• Ford FX-Atmos or ZIS-112? [Question Of The Day]

  Number of comments: 70
  Let's say you could go back to the early 1950s and snag a super-futuristic prototype automobile as your 2009 daily driver. Which side of the Iron Curtain would you choose? What do you really need... [...]
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  Posted: November 29, 2009, 8:00pm EST
  by Murilee Martin

• A Treasury Of 24 Hours Of LeMons Team Costumes, Part II [24 Hours Of Lemons]

  Number of comments: 24
  How can you tell the "serious" racers from the ones who really get the 24 Hours Of LeMons? Team costumes! Following up our first Team Costume Treasury, here's Part II! We've got to hand it to the...' [...]
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  Posted: November 29, 2009, 6:00pm EST
  by Murilee Martin