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Watch the World's Worst Parallel Parker

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:11:29 +0000

Parallel parking can be tough. But it can also be oh-so-entertaining. This video follows the exploits of a woman in Belfast, Ireland trying to parallel park her car, all the while unaware sheâ€™s being taped and on the fast track to viral superstardom. At nearly 15 minutes long, it takes a good chunk of time [...]

Driving in the Fast Lane — How You Are Doing it Wrong

Nora Schreiber — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 23:02:44 +0000

There is nothing more stressful for some than driving down Texas’ major highways. The high speeds and unpredictable drivers around you can cause your hands to sweat. But, there is hope for an easier and safer drive across Texas. What is the one thing everyone could do differently? Driving on Texas’ highways could be a [...]

Heads Up! Watch a Low-Hanging Bridge Defeat Numerous Trucks

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:00:27 +0000

Unless you’re driving a truck or bus, you can pretty much ignore the signs whichÂ warn how tall upcomingÂ bridges are.Â But it turns out that many truck drivers also ignore these signs, and as you’ll see in this video compilation, they often pay a price for it! That’s becauseÂ in Durham, North Carolina,Â there’s an 11 foot 8 inch [...]

Adventures in Car Buying — Here's My Weird Story

Nora Schreiber — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 20:41:01 +0000

Trying to be a smart buyer, knowing all the techniques, and protecting yourself from the expected can sometimes lead to a journey through the unexpected and funny. Have you ever had a weird experience trying to buy a car? Here’s my sitcom worthy story. Last year at this time I was on the adventure of [...]

General Motors Recalling 474,000 Cars Due to Faulty Gearshift

Mike Adams — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 17:36:44 +0000

General Motors announced Friday that it plans to recall nearly 474,000 of its Chevrolet, Pontiac and Saturn vehicles due to a serious issue that could result in the car rolling freely while in the park position. The recall affects the 2007-2010 Chevy Malibu, Pontiac G6 and the Saturn Aura. All of these vehicles are equipped [...]

EXCLUSIVE: New Fiat Dealership Coming to Tyler

Dave Goldman — Thu, 03 May 2012 19:40:41 +0000

The Randall Noe Auto Group is opening East Texas’ first Fiat dealership in Tyler this month and plans to begin selling the Italian-built car within in the next several weeks, the dealership’s general manager confirmed Thursday. The new Fiat dealership will be at the former Saturn dealership facility on West SW Loop 323 in Tyler, [...]

What Was the Most Stolen Car of 2011?

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 04:00:54 +0000

When it comes to grand theft auto, thieves seem to go for the largest vehicles possible. Topping the Highway Loss Data Institute’s list of the most stolen cars of 2011 was the Cadillac Escalade. That behemoth was followed by the Ford F-Series 4WD and the Chevrolet Avalanche. Here’s a look at the top 10: 1. Cadillac [...]

Study Finds Women Injured More in Car Crashes Than Men

Shauna Wright — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 14:00:49 +0000

A new study finds women are more likely than men to be injured in automobile accidents, and the culprit may be safety features that are not properly proportioned for them. Researchers reviewed crash data from 1998 through 2008 and discovered that female drivers wearing seatbelts were not only hurt more often than men who wore [...]

1969 Mustang Coupe Made Entirely Out of Paper [PICTURES, VIDEO]

Dylan Schenker — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 22:00:36 +0000

Would you drive a car made out of paper? Brooklyn artist Jonathan Brand has combined his artistic talent with his love of cars to build a car entirely out of folded paper right down to the spark plugs. Brand began by creating a 3D replica on his computer and then printing out the pieces with [...]

Man Miraculously Walks Away After Horrific Motorcycle Crash [VIDEO]

Chris Illuminati — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 23:00:30 +0000

Let this video of a motorcyclist crashing at top speed into a passing truck be a lesson to all drivers: Motorcycles are dangerous, riders should always wear a helmet and Ryan Gosling probably won’t be around to smooth things over when the two drivers meet. Despite the severity of the crash (which shatters the motorcycle in question), its rider miraculously gets up and walks it off.

What's the Most Stolen Car on the Road Today?

Shauna Wright — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:00:09 +0000

New data from the Highway Loss Data Institute, which uses auto insurance claims to track the cars most likely to be stolen or broken into, says the most popular car with thieves is the Cadillac Escalade.

It’s the fourth year in a row the luxury SUV has topped the list, with about 10 of every 1,000 Escalades on the road falling victim to criminals. In a statement, Escalade maker GM said a number of theft-deterrent systems, such as sensors and better steering column locks, have been added to newer Escalades to combat the problem.

Cars 2: Got R Over Done? Too Much Mater?

roddwayne — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:43:21 +0000

It wouldn’t be fair (or accurate) to call “Cars 2″ a critical crash and burn. But Pixar films are held to a higher standard, and based on early reviews, this may be the worst reviewed Pixar film yet. A.O. Scott of The New York Times remarks that the movie is “built to move merchandise.” The [...]