16th May '08Today's Top Blog Posts on Automobiles
1. Aged Superfolk by Donald Soffritti Drawn! The Illustration and Cartooning Blog
Italian cartoonist Donald Soffritti has a great series of aging super-people on his blog. Via Neatorama.
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2. Pics Aplenty: The Spada Codatronca is the rich man’s Batmobile
www.autoblog.com21 commentsSocialRank
Filed under: Euro, SupercarsClick above for new high-res gallery (24) of the Spada CodatroncaBruce Wayne’s loaded, so this really is a perfect fit. The Spada Codatronca made its formal debut at Top Marques in Monaco,…
3. We’ve been lied to: New episodes of Top Gear actually not coming June 15 - Autoblog
www.autoblog.com26 commentsSocialRank
Filed under: Etc., UKRemember when we told you that Top Gear would be returning on June 15? Well, um. Top Gear isn’t returning on June 15. In fact, not only is Top Gear not returning on June 15, but there is no word o…
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4. Lamborghini picks L.A. for new HQ location
www.autoblog.com11 commentsSocialRank
Filed under: Etc., LamborghiniSome automakers might be concerned over California's fight for an EPA waver, but Lamborghini isn't one of them. Regardless of government-imposed regulations, the Italian exotic car…
5. Ralph Nader blasts the NHTSA for rollover safety standards
Presidential hopefuls Sens. John McCain and Hillary Clinton may be focusing on a 'gas-tax holiday', but another presidential candidate — Ralph Nader — is eying a reform of the National Highway Traffic Safety…
6. Chinese beat speeding tickets
www.caradvice.com.au32 commentsSocialRank
With the Chinese car industry doubling in size on a yearly basis, the number of cars in the Asian country is growing at a dramatic rate. With more cars, comes traffic offenses, and of course, everyone’s favourite,…
7. GM used dead bodies for crash tests
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Even though the thought of human cadavers strapped inside a moving car heading straight for a wall sounds a little wrong, it’s not, it’s part of important crash testing conducted in the last year by General Motors,…
8. Turbo X view-a-thon in Boston
www.trollhattansaab.net15 commentsSocialRank
Below is a copy of an invite being sent out to potential customers by Herb Chambers Saab in Boston. The event comprises two feature nights for the Saab Turbo X on May 20th and 21st. I assume they’ll have a fair…
9. B8 Audi A4 spotted in Malaysia!
paultan.org40 commentsSocialRank
Reader Nozzydrive sent in these shots of the latest B8 model Audi A4 snapped here in Malaysia. The baseline model will feature the recently announced 1.8 liter TFSI engine, which replaces the old 1.8 liter turbo engine…
10. Toilet Busted, Biodiesel Everywhere, But Eco-Boat Sails On
blog.wired.com3 commentsSocialRank
The eco-geeks aboard the carbon-neutral, biodiesel-powered Earthrace trimaran have completed the first leg of their trip around the world. And they’re on pace to do it in record time.
11. Vette Pickup
blog.cardomain.com7 commentsSocialRank
By Rob EinaudiEditor-in-ChiefNot sure if you’d be able to fit a sheet of plywood in the back, but this ‘84 Vette with ‘91 rear and a functional tailgate is still pretty hilarious. $115k invested, first $35k takes it.…
12. What Car Would You Like To Get Arrested in? [Question Of The Day]
Though it doesn’t appear that when DMX was arrested he was in the now infamous yellow Chevy II Nova, it would have made a much cooler story. Given DMX’s long rap sheet, it’s probably safe to assume that he’s been…
13. Question of the Day: Is There an Automotive Generation Gap?
www.thetruthaboutcars.com42 commentsSocialRank
After reading Wilkinson's GT-R review, I sent him an email expressing how much I enjoyed his take on Godzilla. And how I'm humbled by his wordsmithery. More importantly, I agree with his impression of the…
14. El Camino Likely Out As G8 Sport Truck Name
blogs.cars.com14 commentsSocialRank
Yesterday, Cars.com attended a press event featuring the new Pontiac G8 Sport Truck. If you recall, Pontiac asked consumers to name the new model. Names came flooding in, and the company is now down to 10 finalists, and…
15. “We are aware that there are those who say police should have better things to do, but this ignores the role speed plays in fatal and serious road traffic collisions”
Pistonheads reports that Suffolk police are leading the charge to ensure that all UK motorists are banned from driving. OK, that's not the goal– even if it isn't entirely unimaginable. As befits the British…
