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Chevrolet Sonic Can Fit 11 Rugby Players, Maybe More
Jamming tons of people into a small car is a comedic staple in the clown community, and now Chevrolet is using the tactic as a competition to see how many rugby players can fit in the Chevrolet Sonic.
Project Sea Lion is a Ridiculous One-Off Amphibious Car
Amphicars were a bad idea from day one, there’s no arguing about it. Despite that, someone still sees value in building a car to tackle the amphibious land speed record.
Recliner Makes for Scary Fast Road Ready Ride
People often talk about feeling at home in their vehicles, but this enthusiast took the saying a little too literally.
Canadian Woman Wrecks Car in Moose Collision, Doesn’t Notice
Some bizzare news comes from the North today, as a woman hit a moose and kept on driving to work. In fact, she didn’t even notice her car was damaged until a co-worker noticed her injuries and nearly destroyed roof.
Government Seized Vehicles Auction Includes Rolls-Royce, Ferrari, Lamborghini
Welfare, food stamps and a revolving door of sex scandals are among the many things the U.S. government provides its citizens on a regular basis, but you might be pleased to know they have a hand in used exotic car sales too.
Guy Fieri’s Lamborghini Recovered From Teenage Thief
Right and wrong aside, the thief who heisted Guy Fieri’s Lamborghini Gallardo deserves a sliver of credit — it’s not every day a punk rappels from a dealer ceiling to steal a car. Still, there’s no arguing with the fact that his arrest is a good thing.
Tesla Roadster Won on Las Vegas Penny Slots
Against the odds, a letter carrier in Las Vegas won a Tesla Roadster playing penny slots. Needless to say, the odds of winning a six-figure prize by playing those games are stacked against you.
Mercedes-Benz Offered as Incentive by Florida Bank
C1 Bank in Florida, formerly called Community Bank, hopes people with the means to lay down a $1 million certificate of deposit will find it’s latest offer enticing enough to put forward the cash — a new Mercedes-Benz.
Craigslist Pontiac Grand Am GT Advertisement is Hilarious and Ridiculous
Probably one of the most popular advertising campaigns ever released for a 1995 Pontiac Grand Am GT, an over-the-top post on Craigslist is enjoying, or suffering, loads of media coverage.
Beijing Auto Show Babes Upset Chinese Government – Video
China’s government is cranky because of cleavage. As if there wasn’t enough for them to worry about on the internet, the Chinese fun police are badly upset over boob-bearing babes wearing skimpy outfits at this year’s Beijing Auto Show.
Gold Porsche 911 Redefines Gaudy in Russian Showroom
A Russian car dealer is redefining the word ridiculous by offering a gold-plated Porsche 911. Rather than going the slightly more popular route of gold chrome wrapping, this example features 44 lbs of gold plating instead, with etchings on the metal designed by respected Russian artist, Denis Simachev.
Sports Car Rental Company Leads Police to International Car Thieves
Honest business: 1, international crime syndicate: 0. Eric Blumberg owns Rent-In-Style, an L.A. based high end rental car company, which offers clients an opportunity to take out premium luxury and performance vehicles for a couple hours or even a week.
1962 Ferrari 250 GTO Owner’s Manual Sells for $8,200
Losing an owner’s manual isn’t a big deal anymore. All the information you need is available online, either from the manufacturer or other people who dealt with the same problem, which is why paying $8,200 for such a thing might seem absurd.
Commuting Can Carry Negative Health Effects: Infographic
Commuting into town can be one of the most miserable parts of your day. A group of students at College@Home has done some research to find out exactly what your commute is doing to you mentally and physically.
See 500 Unique Volkswagen Beetles in 1 Minute- Video
The Volkswagen Beetle is an iconic car. From the beaches of California to remote German towns, the Beetle is instantly recognizable by the locals. While the new Beetle is stylish, the classic original body style of the German mini car is what is known throughout the world. The video below is a series of 500…
New Batmobile Raises Money for Cancer Research- Video
The Batmobile is an icon many of us dreamed about as children as we watched the caped crusader dash around Gotham City fighting evil doers and enforcing justice. The newest iteration of the Batmobile, to be featured in this summer’s upcoming movie “The Dark Knight Rises” and its lead designer Andy Smith were out fighting…
Brooklyn Graffiti Artist Paints Jaguar XKR, Ian Callum Approves
British luxury and sports car maker Jaguar is often associated with older clientele. To help break it out of that stereotype, and to attract a younger, hipper audience; Jaguar enlisted the help of a grafitti artist. Mr. Kaves, who is known for his free-hand style spray paint designs was given a brand new XKR as…
Husqvarna “Fast Tractor” Boasts Hilariously Slow Segment-Best 8 MPH
Correction: Husqvarna developed the Fast Tractor alone and partnered with the NASCAR Hall of Fame and Jimmie Johnson for its launch. Sunny Sunday afternoons are wasted all too often on trivial tasks like laundry and lawn mowing instead of meaningful, manly things like grilling and watching the game. Unfortunately, there still isn’t a robot to…
Mercedes-Benz Luxury Furniture gets Car Styling
Mercedes-Benz designers are putting their collective skills into an all new segment, the furniture market. Thats right, taking a break from bringing us luxury automobiles, the design team as Mercedes-Benz has teamed up with leading Italian furniture designers Formitalia Luxury Group, to bring us some tres chic couches and chairs. “The various pieces of furniture reflect…
Car Crashes Into Bowling Alley, Facebook to Blame
Far be it from anyone in the AutoGuide office to give romantic advice past what brand of tire shine to buy for your “baby,” but here’s a tidbit: don’t post relationship status on Facebook. It’s stupid. You might not agree, but the owner of a bowling alley in the U.K., probably does after an angry…
Older Women Most Likely Mistake Gas Pedal For Brakes: Study
A new study from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration finds that most car accidents that occur because a driver mistakenly hits the gas pedal instead of the brakes involve older female drivers in parking lots. Apparently, almost two-thirds of drivers involved in this type of accident were female, and occurred more frequently with drivers…
German Amphicar For Sale in Maryland Handles Land and Lake
It is a known fact that boats are not designed to travel on land, and cars are not very capable in the water. But with the summer approaching and a vast number of cottages available for rent by lakes, it would be ideal to have a combination of the two. The solution would be an…
Study Reveals Spike In Road Fatalities During Tax Day
Nothing is certain but death and taxes. The Journal of the American Medical Association published a study which consisted of researcher Dr. Donald Redelmeier and colleague Christopher Yanell of the University of Toronto comparing the number of fatalities during each tax deadline day to the number of fatalities occurring on regular days. The statistics show that the…
Lotus Press Release Addresses Media Controversy Head-On
Throwing a curve ball right down the media’s throat, Lotus issued a press release today that aimed to disarm and diffuse the flurry of speculation and jokes. It did so by writing in completely unacademic, and some might argue, unprofessional style. Above the text, a borrowed copy of Sniff Petrol’s satirical photo (seen above) that portrays CEO Dany…
