Archive for February, 2010

Is your city among the best or worst places to get your car fixed?

Filed under: Etc.

Akin to other doctor-themed sites like WebMD, the recently-launched AutoMD wants to make you your own health official, this time overseeing the pain-free running of your car. The site’s tools include diagnostic assistance, cost estimates, finding a shop, or DIY repairs with pictorial instruction if you’re ready to get dirty.
AutoMD’s report, called […]

Unique 1937 BMW 328 Mille Miglia to highlight RM’s Monaco auction

Filed under: Classics, Auctions, BMW

1937 BMW 328 Mille Miglia “Büegelfalte” - Click above for high-res image gallery
Built for the five years before WWII, BMW’s sleek 328 roadster is coveted for both its beauty and rarity. Fewer than five hundred were made, and the car featured an advanced tube frame chassis, independent front suspension and a […]

Everybody Run: Nike Hyperdunks for Aston Martin and Kobe Bryant

Filed under: Etc., Aston Martin

Nike Hyperdunk Kobe Bryant Aston Martin Edition - Click above for image gallery
You may recall back in ‘08 when Kobe Bryant went viral for Nike with his jump over an Aston Martin that appeared to drive right at him. As you also know by now, it was just an optical […]

Geneva Leakage: Ferrari 599 Hybrid caught on stage *UPDATE

Filed under: Spy Photos, Coupe, Hybrid, Performance, Geneva Motor Show, Ferrari, Luxury
UPDATE:We’ve removed the pics at the request of Ferrari, who say that the images were not authorized for release. No worries, the 599 Hybrid should officially debut in a couple days at the Geneva Motor Show.

With just a few days separating us […]

Video: Women of supercross volunteer their bosoms for the greater good

Filed under: Motorsports, Marketing/Advertising, Motorcycle, Celebrities, Racing

Supercross announcer Erin Bates gets a chest-casting for charity - Follow the jump to watch the video
If you’ve followed Supercross over the last few years, chances are you’re familiar with Erin Bates and Ashley Phillips. The attractive announcing duo recently partnered with Troy Lee Designs and the Keep A […]

Red Tires and Rockets: 1928 Opel Motoclub is awesomely insane

Filed under: Classics, Opel, Motorcycle

Back in the early 1900s, Fritz von Opel, grandson of Opel founder Adam Opel, was enamored with rocket propulsion. As the company’s director of testing and the man in charge publicity, Opel had quite an outlet to fulfill his rocket-powered fantasies. Hence, the 1928 Opel Motoclub you see above.
The example showcased […]

Report: Audi A1-based e-tron concept headed to Geneva

Filed under: Concept Cars, Geneva Motor Show, Hatchback, Audi, Electric

2011 Audi A1 - Click above for high-res image gallery
Audi will finally show off its new A1 minicar this week in Geneva. As usual, it’ll be available in Europe with an array of gas and diesel engines, but a French website reports that the A1 will […]

Tampa ‘Strippermobile’ grinds to a legal halt… but not for the reason you think [w/video]

Filed under: Etc., Government/Legal

Tampa Strippermobile gets shut down - Click above to watch video after the jump
To advertise the Déjà Vu gentlemen’s club in Tampa, Florida, the establishment’s visionaries installed a pole in the back of a box truck and then fitted plexiglass wall inserts so that outsiders could see in. The result: a rolling […]

Thinking outside of the Boxer: First look at Yamaha’s XT1200Z Super Tenere

Filed under: Motorcycle, Off-Road

Yamaha Super Tenere - Click above for high-res photo gallery
We first spotted Yamaha’s Super Tenere Concept in October of 2009 at the Tokyo Motor Show. Back then, it was shrouded in fabric and far too polished to be anywhere close to our garage. Fast forward - it’s a new year and the […]

Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 2.26.10

Review: Lexus GS450h uses electrons for fun
Can a Lexus hybrid actually be an entertaining steer? We flog the GS450h for a week and come back with an answer. Yes.

Geneva Preview: 910-hp Koenigsegg Agera
Don’t mess with perfection. That’s the mantra of the new Koenigsegg Agera, a 910-hp, 250+ mph supercar that takes all the right bits […]