Corvette ZR1 Wallpapers and Screensaver!

Posted in Automotive by: TimothyT on: 07/25/2010 08:27 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

6 images of a 2010 Corvette ZR1 for your desktop and 18 for your screensaver! These were originally taken for use as wallpapers on my computer since I could not find any images of a white ZR1 for wallpaper. People seemed to like them, so we added a screensaver with more images. Enjoy! Tested malware free!

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Elvis Presley’s Mercedes-Benz 600 set for Bonhams auction

Posted in Automotive by: TimothyT on: 09/05/2010 09:13 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

A Mercedes-Benz 600 car, once owned by US singer Elvis Presley, is shown in this photo during a press view ahead of an auction house's traditional end of year sale of 'Important Motor Cars and Fine Automobilia' scheduled for Dec. 6, in Weybridge, England, Thursday Sept. 2, 2010.

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U.S. vehicles destroy Afghan bombs by rolling over them

Posted in Automotive by: TimothyT on: 09/05/2010 08:47 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Spc. Joshua Joe drives a "Husky," a giant vehicle built to find and withstand the blast of a roadside bomb, putting him in the front line of the U.S.-led coalition's battle against the Taliban's most effective weapon in Afghanistan.

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Japan's Shoya Tomizawa dies after shocking Moto2 crash in San Marino

Posted in Unknown by: TimothyT on: 09/05/2010 02:07 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

A Japanese Moto2 rider has died after suffering a horrific crash during the San Marino Grand Prix.

Shoya Tomizawa, 19, was travelling at full speed when he fell off on a corner and was hit violently by the bikes of Alex De Angelis and Scott Redding, who both also tumbled but looked relatively unhurt.

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SSC New Ultimate Aero Unveiling [Video]

Posted in Automotive by: TimothyT on: 09/05/2010 12:45 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Jason Castriota unveils the new SSC Ultimate Aero and Kinetic Fin captures reactions.

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2011 Dodge Durango Paces Rock 'n' Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon

Posted in Automotive by: TimothyT on: 09/05/2010 12:41 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

The all-new 2011 Dodge Durango leads the way as it paces the race at the Dodge Rock 'n' Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon presented by SunTrust for thousands of runners in Virginia Beach, Va., over the Labor Day weekend on Sunday, Sept. 5. The all-new 2011 Dodge Durango grips the pavement as it takes off from the starting line. The all-new sport-utility vehicle made its official public debut guiding thousands of marathon runners, including Ralph Gilles, President and CEO -- Dodge Car Brand, Chrysler Group LLC, and 30 corporate volunteer members of the Dodge brand running team.

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Harley-Davidson reaches deal to keep jobs in Wisconsin

Posted in Motorcycles by: TimothyT on: 09/04/2010 11:05 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Harley-Davidson Motor Co. and its union leaders have reached a proposed labor agreement that would keep manufacturing operations in Wisconsin that have 1,340 active employees.

The company declined to reveal Friday the terms of the proposed contract. Spokesman Bob Klein says it includes "competitive" compensation, and it gives the company the flexibility it needs to remain competitive.

Workers are expected to vote on the proposed contract Sept. 13.


Source: Harley-Davidson reaches deal to keep jobs in Wisconsin

Wisconsin police nab 'Flat Tire Bandit' [Video]

Posted in Youtube by: TimothyT on: 09/04/2010 08:28 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Police have arrested a man they are calling the "Flat Tire Bandit." Thursday morning Green Bay police arrested 50-year-old John E. Johnson. They say he worked a scam on unsuspecting women to gain access to their cars, and steal their money and credit cards.
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Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Trailer

Posted in Youtube by: TimothyT on: 09/04/2010 07:25 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

A second AutoLog 2 trailer from Need for Speed Hot Pursuit, the upcoming racing game sequel.

Kid racers 'stealing laughing gas from ambulance stations to boost performance of their cars'

Posted in Automotive by: TimothyT on: 09/04/2010 07:14 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Kid racers are thought to have been stealing pain relief gas from ambulance stations to use as 'rocket fuel' that boosts the performance of their cars.

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Thank you, Drive thru: Truck crashes into shop [Video]

Posted in Automotive by: Whiplash on: 09/04/2010 06:39 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

No the video hasnt been sped up, this is actually how fast he was going. Falling asleep at the wheel can cost you, but waking up inside a store is priceless.

Vince Neil DUI -- Nearly Three Times the Legal Limit

Posted in by: TimothyT on: 09/04/2010 06:01 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Mötley Crüe frontman Vince Neil didn't just fail three field sobriety tests during his June DUI bust -- he failed epically ... with a blood alcohol level almost three times the legal limit, according to police and TMZ.

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"Competition" commercial featuring the Cadillac CTS-V Sedan [Video]

Posted in Automotive by: TimothyT on: 09/03/2010 04:38 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

We went to Germany's Nürburgring to challenge ourselves on the most demanding track in the world. With us, in spirit, was every great car that we'd ever competed with. The BMW M5. And the Mercedes-Benz E63. For it was their amazing abilities that pushed us to refine, improve and, ultimately, develop the world's fastest production sedan. The CTS-V, from Cadillac. The New Standard Of The World.

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New Hatchback is Next Chapter in Cruze Success Story

Posted in Automotive by: TimothyT on: 09/03/2010 11:51 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Normally we focus on US based news, but some stories can.t be avoided. For example, here is a great version of a 5 door hatchback Cruze from Chevrolet with no mention of being sold in the states. Too bad. Check it out:

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Tim Allen to be the Voice of Chevrolet

Posted in Automotive by: TimothyT on: 09/03/2010 11:47 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Television and movie star Tim Allen will be the voice of Chevrolet, beginning with the TV advertising for the all-new 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. The first ads for the Cruze will air next Tuesday, Sept. 7, Chevrolet announced today.

“Tim Allen brings the right combination of a recognizable voice with the credibility, likeability and humor that will connect with viewers,” said Joel Ewanick, vice president, U.S. marketing, General Motors. “His passion for all things cars makes him the perfect match for the Chevrolet brand.”

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Ford Settles $131M In Rollover Death Lawsuit

Posted in Automotive by: TimothyT on: 09/03/2010 09:37 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Ford Motor Co. on Thursday settled a Mississippi lawsuit over a 2001 accident in which a New York Mets prospect was killed when his SUV crashed in the Florida Panhandle, a lawyer for the player's family said.

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Awesome Russian Airbag Explosion [Video]

Posted in Youtube by: TimothyT on: 09/03/2010 08:21 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Airbags usually save lives, but this one just killed this guy's chances of ever creating them.

Source: Awesome Russian Airbag Explosion [Video]

Infant found in hot car with passed-out parents

Posted in Weird by: TimothyT on: 09/03/2010 06:44 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Check out these losers. Sitting passed out in a hot with a baby in the seat. Luckily, someone saw the car being driven and called 911 saying the driver appeared to be falling asleep. The mugshots say it all.

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Ford updates F-150 Raptor with SuperCrew option, more power

Posted in Automotive by: Whiplash on: 09/03/2010 06:22 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

A new standard 6.2-liter V8 engine pumping out 411 horsepower, new technologies and a newly available SuperCrew option that gives Raptor customers more choices in cab size all ensure the 2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor will remain the off-road performance truck champion in the new model year.

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Money to Burn: 12 crazy blinged out vehicles

Posted in Automotive by: Whiplash on: 09/03/2010 04:48 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

These days, it’s common to see most of the costliest and luxurious cars zooming past without much fuss! With the number of millionaires and billionaires mushrooming rapidly from every corner of the world, its isn’t a big thing to drive most coveted brands like Mercedes, Bentley, Bugatti Veyron or the kinds.

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The topless faceplant [NSFW]

Posted in Youtube by: Whiplash on: 09/03/2010 04:29 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Its a good thing she comes naturally equipped with frontal airbags, we hope those puppies didnt get roadrash.

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Weapons of destruction [Video]

Posted in Youtube by: Whiplash on: 09/03/2010 04:25 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Tank takes a direct hit...and turns into a BBQ grill with smoker attachment. This is some outstanding firepower to see in action.

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Busted: Trapped Chilean Miner's wife and mistress meet at vigil [Off Topic]

Posted in Off Topic by: Whiplash on: 09/03/2010 04:17 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Yonni Barrios may have been feeling trapped long before a landslide sealed him inside a Chilean gold mine last month.

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