When Subaru WRXs Fly

I’m no fan of queuing up in parking lots, especially movie theater parking lots packed full of acne-bearded teens who just got out of watching the latest installment of the Twilight series. Idling behind so many Hyundai Elantras, I’ve often wished I had the ability to just leap over the whole lot of ‘em. Apparently, I’m not the only one who’s had that fantasy. Ken Block, rally driver extraordinaire, has also fantasized about launching long distances in his tricked out WRX. The difference, though, is that he actually did it. Check out this 171 ft jump: Read more

Poor Girl Traumatized by a Ride with a Pro Drifter

Sitting on the sidelines and watching real race drivers white-knuckle it around the track might make the sport seem like it’s all fun and games. But, sitting down in the passenger seat of a proper racecar with a skilled driver as he drifts around a course can be downright traumatizing. It is for this girl, at least. Check it out:

Which Is Hotter: The Lambo or the Model?

If haven’t been keeping up with your telenovelas on Televisa, you may have missed this classic pre-owned car commercial for a gently used Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder.

Although I can’t decipher what the announcer is saying, I believe it roughly translates to:

Cowboys, how can you pass up such a deal? This ride doesn’t just have a big pair of eggs, it’s got 520 horsepower. Plus, the fiery orange paint is sure to complement your freshly sprayed-on tan, and the aerodynamics of the Spyder top are such that your toupee will not fly off into the wind, cowboys. Did I mention that paint has been freshly buffed by the ample curves of this chicka?

The Revenge Verde: 400hp, 100mpg, Kermit Colored

Detroit might be decaying faster than a hobo’s un-brushed molar, but the annual North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) always brings a few minty fresh new cars to the abscessed city. From the latest models to futuristic concept cars, auto manufacturers from around the globe use this show to show off the crème de la crème of their stable. Read more

Words of Wisdom from Dr. Ferdinand Porsche

When certain people talk, you should really listen up. The President of the United States (regardless of his or her party). Your mother. Rocky’s coach. In the automotive world, the voice to note is Dr. Ferdinand Porsche, the brains behind Germany’s finest auto manufacturer: Porsche. In this classic commercial, the Dr. waxes philosophic about man’s relation to time, human desires, and immortality. Oh, and there’s also some wicked clips of classic Porsches doing donuts. Check it out:

Drifting into 2010

In Tokyo, you can buy damn near anything from a vending machine, you can eat a power lunch of octopus kushiyaki from street vendors, and you can stay out drinking all night long with the Yakuza in Kabukichō. However, you can’t (legally) do what these crazy kids are doing in their souped up, accessory-laden Nissan Skylines and Honda Zests. Excuse the soundtrack, but don’t turn the volume down—there’s a creepy commentator hissing over the action from time to time.

Merry Xmas: It’s hotties washing jalopies

What’s better than a lump of coal in your stocking? Some shakey video of smoking hot ladies (maybe German) washing ridiculously crappy cars. Be sure to spark up a yule log before you watch this one.

I wish I were a Mustang

I won’t lie: You’ll probably want to turn down the audio on this clip because it can interfere with the southward blood flow that comes from the visuals. You’ve been warned.

Kitten Mittons (sic): The pet accessory equivalent to the Tornado

The auto industry is loaded to the gills with accessory gewgaws and bobbles all purporting to do something spectacular for your performance, safety or style (which is just shorthand for the ability to lure women into your ride unpaid). The one thing all these chrome-plated, mandrel-bent, ABS-extruded trinkets have in common: They’re sure to disappoint.

But what about other industries? Are absurd products only found in the back aisles of Kragens and Pep Boys? If Charley from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia had his way, your local pet store (or at least Paddy’s Pub) would also be a hotbed of useless products. Check out his Billy May’s inspired pitch for Kitten Mittons:

Awesome New Game: Splash Kids Waiting for the Bus by Driving Through a Puddle

The British accent makes the commentary even better.  If you want to play this game on your own, you get 2 points for every kid you get wet. 5 extra points if their parents are standing next to them, 10 extra points if it’s their grand parents.

Kryptonite; cripples superman and your face.

Everything is tougher in New York…

The Jeremy Clarkson Rap

It’s kind of like the Slap Chop rap, but distinctly more British.

German Strongman vs. Lamborghini

There’s no doubt in my mind that zee German’s are some of the strongest people on the face of the planet. As evidenced by this official Guinness Book of World Records attempt, this muscle-bound Schwarzen-knockoff holds onto a Lamborghini as the driver drops the clutch and burns up some rubber.

Since my German’s not that good, I don’t know if there was a previous record he was attempting to break or just trying to merely set a new record, but one things for sure: there’s no way in hell I could do this. Props to zee German for manning up to the challenge, fast forward to the 7:30 mark if you want to catch the straight action.

Bugatti Veyron Gets Sideways in the Tundra of Sweden

Who does this?  I mean really, taking your $1.8 million dollar supercar out to test on a snow covered track!  So jealous right now…

Truly a testament to how well the Bugatti’s all wheel drive system works, this three part video should inspire you to become this reckless wealthy.  The only thing I wish was that we could hear the engine better and not have to listen to the dubbed-soundtrack. Make sure to watch part one and three, but part two is where the fun really starts. Hit the jump to scope the vids.

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The Ferrari California: Pure Sex

I’m poor, so I couldn’t make it to the Paris Auto Show this year, but Edmund’s reporters were able to make the trip. As shown in the video below, they got a close up look at the new Ferrari California. The CA costs as much as the F430 and they even share the same 4.3-liter engine, but that’s where the similarities end.

Where the F430 is a mid-engined pure-bred sports car, the California is a front-engined convertible hardtop with a pretty big trunk. This makes the Cali much more of a daily driver car. Tuned down from 490 horsepower to 460 for better emissions ratings and fuel economy, the California is not as blistering fast as the F430, but I’m sure it’s still a heck of a lot of fun to drive.

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