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Chrysler Drops F-Bomb Via Twitter, Employee Fired
Chrysler’s official Twitter handle, @ChryslerAutos, issued a swear-laden message regarding the state and sanity of the Motor City’s motorists. The tweet was deleted, but not before it was picked up by thousands. The tweet read, “I find it ironic that Detroit is known as the #motorcity and yet no one here knows how to f—ing…
Mini Seven a Sweet Ride For Spoiled Kids
You know you’re a good parent when you can buy your child popularity. And every kid on the block will be lining up to play with your child if you get them the Mini Seven. Made by Mini Electric Vehicles, the Mini Seven is a motorized car designed for uber-spoiled kids that boasts detailed design…
Bugatti Edition Mechanical Buckle Has a Lot Going on Under the Hood
There are belts, and then there are belts for the exotic automobile enthusiast. If you fall into the latter category, you’ll want to keep you pants in place with a Bugatti edition mechanical buckle. Designed by Roland Iten, the new Bugatti mechanical belt buckles are reminiscent of watch movement… and no wonder. These belt buckles…
Bentley Supersports Limited Edition Watch Celebrates New Ice Speed Record
There’s no better way to celebrate an ice speed record then by launching a new watch. And that’s exactly what Bentley has done, in honor of the new record set by Finland’s four-time world rally champion Juha Kankkunen, which was done in a Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible. Partnering with the automaker’s timepiece partner Breitling, the…
19 Percent of Drivers Surf the Internet While Driving
If you’ve ever wondered as to the mental capacity of your fellow commuters, here’s a statistic that will confirm your deepest suspicions: 19 percent of drivers admit to browsing the Internet from their cell phones, while on the road. That’s one in five drivers, according to a survey conducted in November by insurance company State…
Plow Your Windshield With the Snowdozer
You’re getting pummelled by snow and a wimpy snow brush just isn’t going to get all that ice and white stuff off your vehicle. It’s time to call in the Snowdozer. A serious windshield brush/scraper combo, the Snowdozer takes all the snow and ice of your car a lot easier then the conventional brushes. It…
Take a Seat on the Aston Martin Drive Me Home Interiors Furniture Collection
You love the Aston Martin brand so much, you wish you could spend all your time in one of those luxurious cars. Ok, maybe that’s just not realistic, but thanks to the new “Aston Martin Drive Me Home Interiors” furniture collection you’re one step closer. Made by Italian company Formitalia Luxury Group spa, the collection…
Mini Cooper Gaming Chair Offers the Ultimate Multimedia Experience
For those of you how really want the luxe treatment when you’re playing video games, do we have a seat for you – David Gawthorpe’s Mini Cooper gaming chair. When your butt demands the ultimate in comfort while playing hours upon hours of Grand Theft Auto, you need a seat like this one. And it…
Munchkin Auto Seat Protector and Tote Saves Car Seats From Messy Kids
There are Cheerios on the floor, crackers wedged in between the seats and apple sauce is smudged all over the seat. Yep, you can tell that a kid is onboard… but how can you protect your vehicle’s interior from the damages of your messy little ones? You may want to pick yourself up the Munchkin…
Bentley to Showcase New Luxury Leather Accessories at Geneva Motor Show
If you’re heading to the Geneva Motor Show this year, be on the lookout for Bentley‘s new line of luxe leather personal accessories. Partnering with Ettinger, this line of modern personal accessories is inspired by Bentley’s Continental Supersport interior trim colors. Available in red and black and adorned with contrast stitching, the line includes keyrings…
GM MyLink System Announced to Rival Ford’s Sync
GM’s MyLink, available starting with the 2012 Chevrolet Volt and Equinox, will offer smartphone charging, Pandora radio streaming, GraceNote music identification, Bluetooth, XM satellite radio, voice activation, OnStar, and USB inputs, in case listening to drive-time radio is too crushing for commuters. The MyLink comes hot on the heels of Ford’s SYNC as an inevitable…
Guns ‘N’ Roses Slash’s 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray and Harley on the Auction Block
You’ve always wanted to be a rock star, but you could never get the hang of playing the guitar and those tight, shiny pants tend to chafe. But now, you can get the next best thing – Gun ‘N’ Roses guitarist Slash’s Chevrolet Corvette Stingray and Harley-Davidson Motorcycle. It seems like Slash is starting his…
Talking Lightning McQueen Car Toy is a Bit Creepy
With any Disney movie comes an onslaught of merchandise to go along with the release, and the upcoming Cars 2 film is no exception. Of course, the main character, Lightning McQueen, voiced by Owen Wilson, is front and center in this new push of toys. We’re not sure if your kids will be amazed or…
Zero Gravity Finn McMissile Remote Controlled Car Drives Up Walls [video]
When your kids are driving you up the wall, give them a toy that will keep them busy and entertained for hours. There’s a new remote control Cars 2 toy that your kids can drive up the walls instead. The Zero Gravity Finn McMissile car (a new character in the form of a spyster whip…
Chrysler’s ‘Imported From Detroit’ T-Shirts Make Cool Fashion Statement
Now that Eminem has made both Detroit and driving a Chrysler cool again, the automaker is capitalizing on the new found popularity that its Super Bowl ad has delivered. You can now own your very own “Imported From Detroit” T-shirt, courtesy of Chrysler. Even if you’re not really from the Motor City, you can still…
Asus Lamborghini External Hard Drive Lets You Save Files Fast
You know what would go great with your Lamborghini garden tools and your Tonino Lamborghini mattress? The new Asus Lamborghini External HDD. After releasing a line of Lamborghini-inspired laptops, the external HDD is a logical step for branding – not only can surf the net super fast, now you can save your important documents and…
Audi Carbon Skis Will Let You Rule the Slopes
When you’re racing down the slopes, you want to leave everyone behind you. And Audi can help you do that with their new carbon skis. Designed by Audi Concept Design Munich, in collaboration sportswear brand Head and the German Ski Association, these skis take the best technology from motorsports and infuse them into winter sports….
Nicolas Hunziker Driving Shoes Put Classic Racing Livery on Your Feet
When you step out of your vehicle in these cool driving shoes designed by automotive artist Nicolas Hunziker, all eyes will be on you and not your car. This funky line of driving shoes follows his successful line of unique t-shirts. He has used five famous racing liveries as his muse and created a cool…
Honda Heritage Clothing Collection Celebrates a Rich History With Cheap T-Shirts
Honda has just announced a new Honda Heritage Clothing Collection, with retro-styled designed from the 1970s and ’80s. With American Honda Motor Co. first being launched in Los Angeles, the new clothing items have been designed and produced in California. Initially the offering includes a selection of T-shirts with three different designs: a logo inspired…
458 Italia 1/8th Scale Model is a Ferrari You Can Afford, Wait… No You Can’t
You can’t afford the really thing (don’t feel bad, we can’t either). But chances are you might be able to afford a smaller version of the Ferrari 458 Italia. Then again, maybe not. Head to the Ferrari Store and drive away with the handmade 1/8th scale model of the Ferrari 458 Italia. Hand-built by skilled…
Lamborghini Offers New Mattress and Bedding Line
You can get to sleep fast and flaunt your love for your favorite luxury automotive brand. Catch some quality shut eye on the new Tonino Lamborghini bedding collection, courtesy of Magniflex, one of the Italy’s largest bedding producers. The collection, which includes six fully redesigned, colorful new lines, features pillows, linens and towels, all adorned…
Hang the Race Tracks of the World on Your Wall
You’ve seen them on TV, and perhaps you’ve been lucky enough to see them up close in person – or even drive one one of them. And now you can bring your favorite racing circuits into your home with Race Tracks of the World. These works of art can be hung on your walls and…
Jeep Offers Tips For Four-Wheeling In California
There are over 1,000 miles of trails in DVNP, though one of the most recommended is the Lippincott Mine Road which climbs almost 1500 feet over the course of six miles.
Car and Driver, Road & Track, Sold To Hearst Publishing For $889 Million
Two mainstays of the buff book world have been sold as part of a package deal, after their parent company, French publishing giant Lagardere, dumped a variety of print properties, including Car and Driver as well as Road & Track. In a shedding of properties that Lagardere no long deems “strategic”, the two magazines, as…
