Raging bulls, supermodels, ridiculous horsepower figures and outrageous styling - not your traditional recipe for hybrid success. But Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann is betting that his brand will be ripe for the transition to gasoline-electric power as early as 2015.
The news comes from a recent interview with the German-language Automobilewoche, during which Winkelmann said he could easily imagine a small electric motor joining the cacophony of 10- and 12-cylinder engines for which the brand is famous.
Rather than going totally green, however, such hybrids would be serve more as environmental mitigators - improving fuel efficiency in urban areas where emissions are worst, but getting out of the way when it's time to hit the track or back country.
Before you get all hot and bothered over the idea of having your supercar cake and eating it too, Winkelmann says Lamborghini isn't interested in following Audi or Mercedes-Benz's footsteps into the all-electric arena anytime soon. The hybrid stretch is enough, it seems.
Source: Car Connection
Dad, Uncle Admit to Chaining Teen to Camaro Bumper
Yes, that just happened.
Two Davenport men admit they chained a 14 year-old boy to a car bumper. The father and uncle of the teenager are out on bond on child abuse charges. But the two claim it wasn't abuse, just a last ditch effort to help the boy.
Richard Collins says his 14 year old son is out of control. "I've grounded him, took things away that don't work, I'm at my wits end." After the Davenport teen was picked up by police Sunday, he threatened to run away again, so Collins and his brother had an idea. "You know the old ball and chain routine? That's what it was," said Collins.
The two admit they chained the teenagers ankle to an old rusty car bumper, to try and keep him from running away again. Confined to his room.
Collins claims the chain was loose enough to where it wouldn't leave a mark. They say the boy, who has an amputated arm, trashed his room and broke some windows, and was kept in the makeshift shackle for about 15 minutes.
When he was set free, he called police on the two, who were later charged with child endangerment and assault. "Yeah it may have been a little outrageous and out of control, but i was trying to protect him from," said the boy's father.
"The marks that are on his ankles, he did himself by pulling on the bumper," said the teen's uncle James Collins. His dad says he's called social services and police about his son in the past, the chain a last resort. The two say the bumper and chain wasn't about abuse, but protection.
"It's just bullcrap, that I'm trying to straighten my son out but nobody wants to help me straighten him out i can't get no help," said Collins.
The 14-year-old is now in the care of his mother.
Source: KCRG
Batman Drives a 4th-Gen Camaro
He apparently also likes the double-decker spoiler look.
The economy must be affecting the caped crusader. Guess the Lamborghini set him back too much, so he traded it in for a Camaro and money to pay on back taxes.
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Nissan goes on shopping spree at Pepboys
Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww snap.
Bask in this glory of awesomeness.
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Tuk Tuk set for US Debut
No, the girl does not come with it.
The vehicles of choice in Thailand, along with a bunch of other far-away locales, are Tuk Tuks, three-wheeled machines that marry the front end of a scooter to the rear end of a passenger car. Soon, you'll be able to get one in America.
AutoBlog just got an email message from Tuk Tuk North America informing them that the company has officially been granted both DOT and EPA approval for its line of Mitsubishi-powered three-wheelers. This means that the Tuk Tuk will be completely road legal here in the United States. We're not so sure you'd want to drive one cross-country (though we understand it's fully capable of such trips), but as an around-town errand-runner, the little scoots might work out just fine, returning an estimated 55 miles per gallon.
The Tuk Tuk will come in many different styles, ranging from a three-passenger model up to the 12-passenger hauler. In addition to the passenger vehicles, there's a pick-up truck, dump truck, garbage truck (!), flatbed, van and even a bare chassis for DIY projects, with prices starting at just under $10,000.
Source: AutoBlog
AutoBlog just got an email message from Tuk Tuk North America informing them that the company has officially been granted both DOT and EPA approval for its line of Mitsubishi-powered three-wheelers. This means that the Tuk Tuk will be completely road legal here in the United States. We're not so sure you'd want to drive one cross-country (though we understand it's fully capable of such trips), but as an around-town errand-runner, the little scoots might work out just fine, returning an estimated 55 miles per gallon.
The Tuk Tuk will come in many different styles, ranging from a three-passenger model up to the 12-passenger hauler. In addition to the passenger vehicles, there's a pick-up truck, dump truck, garbage truck (!), flatbed, van and even a bare chassis for DIY projects, with prices starting at just under $10,000.
Source: AutoBlog
Why Aston Martins use Volvo key
Some owners are pretty pissed.
Did you know that Aston Martins use Volvo keys? We should hardly be surprised, since we all know that Astons dip into the expansive Ford parts bin for everything from sat-navs to switchgear. But you’d expect them to at least go to some lengths to remove the original badging.
Turns out not, as one Aston V8 Vantage owner discovered when his expensive leather-wrapped key fob got scuffed. There, under the damaged hide, it was clearly written ‘Volvo’.
The V8 Vantage borrows quite a few bits from Volvo, including the window and mirror switches, but it’s nothing new. The envious have always known how to upset Aston owners by pointing out the various shared parts, often from much humbler cars.
The keyfob was damaged when we got it back from the client,’ said Edward Legge, general manager of Rio Prestige hire. ‘Our reaction was amusement and slight horror. We all know they share parts, but you would have thought someone would have invested a tenner to rub the name off.’
Turns out not, as one Aston V8 Vantage owner discovered when his expensive leather-wrapped key fob got scuffed. There, under the damaged hide, it was clearly written ‘Volvo’.
The V8 Vantage borrows quite a few bits from Volvo, including the window and mirror switches, but it’s nothing new. The envious have always known how to upset Aston owners by pointing out the various shared parts, often from much humbler cars.
The keyfob was damaged when we got it back from the client,’ said Edward Legge, general manager of Rio Prestige hire. ‘Our reaction was amusement and slight horror. We all know they share parts, but you would have thought someone would have invested a tenner to rub the name off.’
Over half a million Swarovski Crystals on a Miata
Just when you think you've seen it all.
This vehicle will attract hordes of people making it a great instrument for promotions, advertising, public relations or fund raising.
It'll attract something alright. Most likely comments like "WTF was that person thinking buying/driving/existing". Please, make fun of it.
Source: eBay Auction
Shark Tooth C6 Grill is the funny, makes me lol
Who in their right mind would rock this on their Corvette.
I think the only person that would find this awesome would be my nephew. He's five years old. But really, come on. This crap does not belong on a Corvette. It's bad enough that there are some tacky hoods and tail-lights out there. Hey, at least it' is made of stainless steel. Wouldn't want those chompers rusting.
Source: GS Creations
Source: GS Creations
Hummer does Bentley - Our eyes the victim
These photos hurt me.. they will also hurt you.
My eyes could have gone without seeing this monstrosity. A fellow in good ol' Dubai decided that his money should be spent on crossing a Hummer and a Bentley. The outcome is pictured and we cry. I'm not sure which one to be sorry for - the Hummer, for getting an ugly treatment, or Bentley, for having its parts put on a Hummer!
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Identity Crisis: Charger Mustang
When the lights went out, these cars got it on.
Dodge and Ford fans should be shaking their head in disbelief as they cast their eyes on this latest "mating" of two domestics. A Ford Mustang convertible in the rear with a Dodge Charger in the front makes for a very confusing car that almost pulls it off. Does that make it right, though?
Thanks for the pictures, 302fordgirl!
Thanks for the pictures, 302fordgirl!
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Disgracing a Corvette to new extremes
I need a dull knife to stab myself with...
I will allow you all to make fun of it while I become emo due to this Corvette owner.
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WTF will not be in license plates in NC
The OMGBBQ will be missing WTF.
Thanks to some text message-savvy grandchildren, North Carolina drivers whose license plates have the potentially offensive "WTF" letter combination can replace the tags for free. Officials learned last year the common acronym stands for a vulgar phrase in e-mail and cell phone text messages.
The DMV recently realized the same letters appeared on the sample license plate on its own Web site. Officials are trying to remove the plate from the site.
DMV officials got word of the plates last July when a 60-year-old technology teacher from Fayetteville complained about the plate after her teenage grandchildren clued her in.
DMV officials said they try to keep up with the latest acronyms, and that anyone who has an issue with their plate can contact their local DMV office to request a new one.
Source: WXii12
The DMV recently realized the same letters appeared on the sample license plate on its own Web site. Officials are trying to remove the plate from the site.
DMV officials got word of the plates last July when a 60-year-old technology teacher from Fayetteville complained about the plate after her teenage grandchildren clued her in.
DMV officials said they try to keep up with the latest acronyms, and that anyone who has an issue with their plate can contact their local DMV office to request a new one.
Source: WXii12
Mazda RX-8 dreams it could be a Ferrari
Don't own a Ferrari? Pose as one.
Never underestimate stupid. This Mazda owner could never get that big paycheck to help go towards his Ferrari fund so he did the next best thing - he converted his RX-8 into one. Yep, badges, stickers, and everything he could just so he can say he drives one. The odds of him sticking a Ferrari engine in it? The same odds that anyone with a clue would think this is an actual Ferrari.
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Dragon Car PT Cruiser confuses me
Russia is doing some odd stuff with cars.
If you thought that the Chrysler PT Cruiser couldn’t look any worse, then you’d better take a look at these monstrous creations from Krasnoyarsk, Russia. We have no idea what the point is, all I know is that I'm sure it would get you some tickets here in the states. And people would think you're an absolute whackjob.
Source: EnglishRussia
Source: EnglishRussia
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Water4Gas 7-Day Course: Join today, lol
Sadly, some suckers will fall for this.
With fuel prices always going up, even more scams are getting their time in the spotlight. People think that they are stumbling upon secrets and opening up their wallets. Take "Water4Gas" for example. They are going to offer you a free 7-day email course on a little-known technology to make Hydrogen On Demand. It's simple: generate Hydrogen on board the car or TRUCK, only when needed by the engine. No need to store Hydrogen; no need to pay for Hydrogen either! This technology embraces low-cost devices and methods for optimum fuel economy and emissions prevention.
Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, makes sense!
Sign me up!
Source: Water4Gas
Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, makes sense!
I am not going to explain the picture now, because FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY, I can offer you this 7-day e-mail course so you can learn this in your spare time, daily. This course is normally priced at $49.95 but I have decided to give it away FREE to a limited number of people who are willing to learn, so we can test and improve this course.
You do NOT have to buy anything or answer any questions! I just want you to have this information. As soon as we have filled the maximum capacity of students for this course, this free offer will be removed.
Sign up below, and for the next 7 days you are going to receive, in your email, one lesson each day. Each lesson is easy and short. In about 10 minutes a day you will discover the simplicity and power of using water to clean emissions and save tons of fuel in your car or truck.
You do NOT have to buy anything or answer any questions! I just want you to have this information. As soon as we have filled the maximum capacity of students for this course, this free offer will be removed.
Sign up below, and for the next 7 days you are going to receive, in your email, one lesson each day. Each lesson is easy and short. In about 10 minutes a day you will discover the simplicity and power of using water to clean emissions and save tons of fuel in your car or truck.
Sign me up!
Source: Water4Gas
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