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Jeremy Clarkson "Hurt" By Ben Collins, Calls Him "Greedy" [Top Gear]
In a taped interview, Top Gear's Jeremy Clarkson talks frankly about the Ben Collins/Stig controversy and shares how hurt he was by Collins. He also hints at the uncertain future of the character. More »
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Maserati Basing Next Sedan On Chrysler 300 [Over The Back Fence]
Maserati's next sedan may ride on the Chrysler 300 chassis. Commence TC by Maserati jokes... NOW. More »
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The Miata Is Perfect For Towing Planes [LOLCars]
Need proof the Mazda Miata is the answer to every automotive need? Check out this little guy hauling a disassembled airplane kit. There is nothing a Miata can't do. (H/T to Jagvar!) [ThereIFixedIt] More »
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Commenter Of The Day: Snake-Eating Gorillas Edition [Commenter Of The Day]
One of my favorite subplots in The Simpsons episode "Bart the Mother" involves giant lizards who go on the run and start eating pigeons. Everyone's happy with this, because no one likes pigeons. When Lisa complains about the infestation she's told to chill because they'll send in Chinese Needle Snakes to kill them. Then, they'll let loose snake-eating gorillas. And then "when wintertmine rolls around, the gorillas simply freeze to death." It's a great, government-sponsored solutions to some problems and not dissimilar from Lawdog's view of the booted Louisiana State Trooper. More »
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The Zonda's In The Details [Car Porn]
It's hard to grasp just how spectacular the Pagani Zonda is until you've seen one in person. They aren't automobiles, they're craft-built dream machines fantastic down to the smallest detail. Photographer Ronnie Renaldi has captured some of that magic. More »
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Candidate Proposes 90 MPH "Speed Passes" Worth The Name [Speeding]
Nevada, where America dumps its nuclear-proof refrigerators, retirees and certified used strippers, needs cash like a penny slot addict. One gubernatorial candidate says giving drivers a 24-hour pass to travel 90 mph could gin up $1 billion. Color us intrigued. More »
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Ariel Atom 500: A V8-Powered Mirth Machine [New Cars]
The standard has been raised in the world of bonkers motoring. Behold, the Ariel Atom 500. The Honda inline-four is replaced by a naturally-aspirated 500-hp 3.0-liter V8. Considering the Atom's slightly heavier than an eyelash, this will be spectacular. Updated. More »
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The Chevy V8-Powered FJ40 Frankenbuggy Is Alive! It's Alive! [Custom Cars]
When reader Socialvegetable shared photos of this wicked mud buggy for sale we had to know more so we dialed the seller up to ask him what mixture of genius and poverty led to its creation. More »
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Massive Flood + Junkyard = Floating Junkyard [Australia]
Devastating flooding in southern Australia has left hundreds of cars submerged in Wangaratta, including this junkyard. The worst flooding in a decade's caused State Emergency Service to evacuate several cities. More photos of the carnage below. Poor, poor Aussie sheetmetal. More »
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French-Fried Gymkhana 3: Part 2 Debuts 9/14 [Exclusive]
The DC Shoes/Monster World Rally Team high command stopped playing DiRT 2 long enough to confirm that the mysterious Craigslist post does indicate Gymkhana 3: Part 2 will debut next Tuesday and feature wall-to-wall, rubber vaporizing action. Their response below. More »
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Video Shows Transformers 3 Skull-Slicing Accident [Car Movies]
Video of the Transformers 3 accident that put extra Gabriela Cedillo in a coma was leaked to RadarOnline. The footage shows Cedillo's car being pulled along a barrier, but does it contradict the studio's claim she wasn't in the shoot? More »
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Why Can't They Build Corollas Like This Anymore? [Retro]
This tiny first-generation Toyota Corolla's a 2JZ-powered, RWD, wheel-hopping monster. And it's so darn cute until it destroys you with an eight-second quarter-mile at 175 mph on 275 radials. More »
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Meet the 21-Year-Old Student With 30 Supercars [Supercars]
Dhiaa Al-Essa, a 21-year-old engineering student, drives a personal fleet of 30 supercars, including three Lamborghinis and five Ferraris. After getting a Koenigsegg Agera for next year's 22nd birthday, his garage will be worth $12 million. Slack jawed yokels, behold. More »
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Kia Exec Resigns Over Recalls [Inside 8 Mile]
The Koreans are now so rich they can afford to be responsible. More »
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In Mother Russia, Lada Rolls Over Tank! [Custom Cars]
Where would you find a home-built tracked Lada? Russia of course! Using potato harvester parts for tracks and steering via open differential actuated by cable-operated brakes hooked to the steering knuckles, this Lada's tankgasmic. That dangling u-joint may be problematic. More »
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