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The Streets of Monaco Superyacht Concept Has its Own Go-Cart Track
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Take your own island out with you on your next cruise. The next step in uber-luxe living is here with this superyacht concept that has recreated a small section of the Principality of Monaco (the part that’s known for its Formula One track and the Monaco Yacht Show). And one of the coolest features this…
New Ford MyKey Feature Lets Parent Block Explicit Satellite Radio Content
We bet that you wish you could be in the car whenever your teenager takes it out for a spin. Sure, you trust them, but you would feel better if you could make sure they weren’t going too fast or you could turn the radio dial when Howard Stern comes on. Thanks to Ford’s enhanced…
Nissan Leaf Carwings System Lets Owners Compete Online for Fuel Economy High Scores
If you’re the competitive type and you own a Nissan Leaf, there’s a new way to come out a winner. Nissan Leaf drivers can now be wirelessly connected to a ranking system that scores your driving efficiency. Nissan’s Carwings system started out in Japan but is now available here in North American. It connects all…
Smart ‘Ideas in Motion’ iPad App Lets You Contribute to a Collective eBook
You can help write the story of the world as you see it using the brand-new Smart iPad app. Now available for download at the iTunes store, this Smart iPad app, called “Ideas in Motion,” offers an interactive history of great visions and visionaries, and it allows you to add your own contributions so you…
Free Supercar With Purchase of Stand Craft 166 Yacht [video]
So we didn’t get the Stand Craft 166 Yacht for Christmas (and we’ve already written a stern letter to Santa regarding this issue) but we’ve already started being extra good for next year in the hopes that this oversight won’t be repeated. The yacht is like a Kinder Surprise – this bad boy comes with…
The Best and Worst Commutes in America
With the holidays over, it’s time to come back to the real world. And part of that reality includes the commute to work. Have you ever wondered, while you’re sitting in traffic, if your commute to work is the worst there is? Thanks to the folks at Bundle and TheStreet, you can see if your…
2012 Ford Focus Rebels With New Tattoos
All the cool kids are getting tattoos – just look at the Cube, Juke and Frontier. The latest car to jump on the body art bandwagon is the 2012 Ford Focus, giving owners a quick and affordable way to personalize their car. With over 200 vinyl wrap tattoos available, ranging from geometric patterns and racing…
Charge Your Electric Car at West Virginia McDonald’s
Chances are, if you own an electric car are or thinking of buying one, you’d pass on a fat-filled, processed McCardiac Arrest in favor of a ‘tasty’ granola bar. But would you stop at a McDonald’s to charge up your EV? (They do offer salads, after all). That’s what a Micky D’s in West Virginia…
The iPad Car Headrest Cradle Makes Road Trips Fun
You love your iPad so much you never want to let it out of your site. And with the iPad Car Headrest Cradle, you can watch it while on the road… unless, of course you’re driving. With the iPad Car Headrest Cradle, your iPad is snuggled and hung from the back of the car’s headrest…
Kumho Tire Drive App Will Get You Racing Online, For Free
Another tire game rolls onto the iPhone. Get your engine revving with Kumho Tire Drive. Kumho Tire USA is behind this free multicar racing game application for fans of speed. The Kumho Tire Drive game puts you behind the wheel of a supercar outfitted with Kumho tires. You take on curvy city streets, as well…
Gold-Coated Tata Nano is Hideously Ostentatious
There is such a thing of having too much of a good thing. Like gold… especially when it is on a Tata Nano. The most basic car on the road just got pimped to celebrate the 5,000th anniversary of Indian jewelry. Tata Group, the company that makes the Nano, employed Titan, one of its subsidiaries,…
Carl Edwards to Star in HBO Mini-Series
Even NASCAR is getting into the action when it comes to making guest appearances on TV historical dramas. Coming soon to your small screen is Roush Fenway Racing driver Carl Edwards who will be playing General John B. Gordon on HBO’s forthcoming mini-series “To Appomattox.” The mini-series features eight parts and revolves around the last…
ConverTTable Coffee Table Houses Virtual Racing Car [video]
It can be pretty boring picking out furniture for your house. But how about it was much more than just furniture… what if it pulled double duty as something really cool and fun? How does a coffee table that turns into a virtual car that hooks up to your favorite racing game sound? It sounds…
Promoting Your Brand With Crashvertise is No Accident
Here’s kind of an unsettling, unconventional and pretty innovative idea. You know how you can’t help but stop to gawk at a traffic accident. If you own a business, in the near future, you may be able to maximize your brand’s reach with that captive audience with Crashvertising. Here’s how it works: the Crashvertise team…
Do People Really Give Cars as Gifts for the Holidays?
We’ve all seen those commercials where a lucky recipient is surprised by a new car complete with a festive bow waiting for them in the driveway on Christmas Day. But do you know anyone that has actually received one as a holiday gift? You’ll be surprised to know that it happens a lot more than…
Ken Block Ford Fiesta Gymkhanna RC Car Ready to Race [Video]
You may not be able to get behind the wheel of Ken Block’s #43 Ford Fiesta, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take the smaller version out for a spin. Ken Block has teamed up with Traxxas to bring you a remote controlled version of the famous car. This 1/16-scale Fiesta model is powered by…
Newest Addition to Porsche Family Made Entirely of Carbon Fiber: The Porsche Design Sled
Porsche has gotten tired of being the fastest machine on the road, so in order to pursue some new thrills, the automaker has decided to dominate the hills as well. Now, you can scream down the snowy slopes on the Porsche sled. A few years ago, Porsche Design launched an award-winning aluminum sled for kids,…
66 Vehicles Win IIHS 2011 Top Safety Pick Award
It’s a banner year for safety, as the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) doled out its Top Safety Pick award for 2011 to 66 vehicles – double that of last year. The list of recipients, which includes 40 cars, 25 SUVs, and a minivan, were picked based on their ability to protecting people in…
Aston Martin Explore App Educates and Entertains; You Can Even Book a Test Drive
Enjoy the world of Aston Martin through your iPhone with the Aston Martin Explore app. The modern, exclusive sports car now has a modern app that lets fans of the iconic brand enjoy all things Aston Martin. The free iPhone app comes with a ton of cool features and keeps you up to date with…
DriveMeCrazy App Lets You Report Bad Drivers to the DMV
You know that guy who just cut you off? Would it be great to tattle on him? That would really show him. Well, guess what? Now there’s an app for that. Yep, the DriveMeCrazy app let you report bad drivers and will make you feel like you’ve done your part to make roads a little…
Saab Contributes $50 Per Test Drive to Make-A-Wish Foundation
You can help make a wish come true by test driving a Saab. If you’re after that warm, tingly feelings this holiday season, head to a Saab dealership, because the automaker will donate $50 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation each time a prospective customer test drives one of its cars before January 3rd. Not only is…
Garia LSV: The Street Legal Golf Cart That’s Actually a Car
Go straight from the golf course to the street in style when you’re driving the Garia LSV. Built at the same factory as the Porsche Boxster and Cayman, the Garia LSV is street legal while still remaining perfect for the green (in fact, it’s the first golf cart that’s earned its right to be called…
Celebrity Women Make Directorial Debut at Hyundai’s ‘Glamour Reel Moments’ Film Festival
Being an automaker isn’t enough for some companies. Sometime, the call of Hollywood is just too strong to ignore. That’s why Hyundai has answered the call and are making movies. But not just any movies – these silver screen gems are a tribute to women. Teaming up with Glamour Magazine, Hyundai has hosted “Glamour Reel…
Study: 30 Million People Drive Drunk in an Average Year
Holiday party season is in full swing, and that means you may feel a bit more pressure to raise a glass of cheer to celebrate. It also means that drivers getting behind the wheel after a few too many is also on the rise, and a report out by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services…
