Drunk Driving on the Beach sinks Infinity

This is so painful to watch that it is funny....

Source via autoblog/carscoop

Jalopnik: Virginia DMV accuses soccer mom of being sex pervert

Oh I had a chuckle over this one.
The Virginia DMV loves to hand out vanity license plates and then freak out and take them away. Remember EAT THE Kids First? Now the DMV's trying to pull the plates from a mom who just loves her two daughters.

Meet Dana Cobb, who has a Dodge Journey with those obnoxious stick figure logos on the back and a license plate proclaiming her love of the color pink and her two daughters. The license plate is "2INPINK," because she likes to dress her kids in pink.

She's had the plates for 12 years and, apparently, no one has complained until now. The local news had to talk around what it could mean but we can be more explicit.

*Edited out* (We are a family friendly blog) - follow the link below to read this part.

Who would think such a think thing? Only the Virginia DMV.

As we learned from Garth Yeaman's battle, the DMV takes in complaints over license plates and then sends those complaints to a panel of the dumbest, most prurient-minded, over-sensitive people they can find who then determine whether or not the plates are offensive.

Source;
http://ca.jalopnik.com/5805965/virginia-dmv-accuses-soccer-mom-of-being-sex-pervert

What would a Cabriolet CrossTour look like you ask?

April 01, 2011, april fools day, www.autoblog.com put together a nice joke by reimagining the Honda Accord CrossTour into at cabriolet to compete against the Nissan Murano cabriolet.... so for those that might be interested in what it might have looked like, here you go.

Ford VS Nissan Commercial

So, here's the commercial that Ford has become so offended over, lighten up....

The geniuses at Nissan Brazil's ad department dreamed up this ad for the Tiida (aka Versa) showing Ford engineers rapping with bikini-clad models about how much cheddar they make off the overpriced Focus. Ford's response? A lawsuit.

Nevermind that this may be the most eye-catching ad for the Focus ever; it's the rump-shaking rap lyrics that has Ford execs spitting out their caipirinhas, according to Reuters:

"All the luxury that I got, I got it with your money," the rappers boast, showing off their gold rings and chains. "Don't weep because you're paying extra money — your money was well spent, look what I do with it."

When the ad first appeared in February, Ford got a court order to take it off the air. It's now filed a suit against Nissan in Brazil, accusing the company of unfair competition and "improper brand use." Apparently slapping around the competition with hilarious ads isn't something Brazilian automakers have done in the past. Based on what lengths impoverished Brazilians will go to own a car, maybe Nissan has a point.

Source;
http://ca.jalopnik.com/5785705/the-awesome+sexy+hilarious-nissan-ad-that-fords-suing-over

VW Star Wars Commercial Parodied with a Toyota

Zing! All in good fun....

....and here's the original....

"I came out and a bear was crapping in my car and drinking my beer..."

I fell out of my chair laughing when I saw this one, hope you get a good laugh to!
As if it's not bad enough to come outside and find a bear sitting shotgun in your Volkswagen Jetta, to then find out the bear spent his time defecating in your Jetta really is the crap icing on the cake.

One has to imagine it's not easy for a bear to get inside a car, right? I mean, the not having opposable thumbs thing might make things a touch more difficult. So how'd the bear get inside? Here's what the Jetta's owner has to say over on Reddit:

"I live on a ranch where there are lots of bears...there was one that learned how to open open door handles. It got in and the wind must have shut the door, it got into 3 other peoples cars before getting shut in mine. it drank 4 beers, ate a bottle of mallox, and crapped all over the place."

Yeah, Maalox and beer'll do that to you. Especially when you have to sleep upright in a car overnight. (Thanks to Ben!)
Photo Credit: zthomasri

Source (and thank you for the laugh);
http://ca.jalopnik.com/5758736/i-came-out-and-a-bear-was-sitting-in-my-car-taking-a-crap-and-drinking-beer

CarTOONS

Worst Parking Job....Ever....

The perpetually capsizing boat freaks out boaters everywhere

Totally off topic, but something that I had to share....

This boat may look like it's sinking fast, but don't worry, it's perfectly upright. That's because this boat, called "Love Love," was designed to look like it's in the process of going under.


The boat has a built-in motor and is able to move around just like any other boat, albeit a boat that will draw a lot more attention than your standard dinghy. It was created by artist Julien Berthier, and he's since taken it out to all sorts of places such as Canary Wharf in London and Normandy, Francy.

Source;

http://dvice.com/archives/2010/11/the-perpetually.php

Old School John Travolta Honda Motorcycle Commercial

I've never seen this one before....

Quakecon 2010 Attendee sells raffle ticket to 2010 Shelby GT500

Ouch, this has gotta hurt....

Quakecon 2010: Attendee Blunder of the Year from Daniel Harris on Vimeo.

Source: www.autoblog.com

BP Coffee Spill Spoof

Sorry, I had problems uploading the video, this is pretty funny stuff, so here's a link to Carscoop's article....
http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/06/video-here-what-happens-when-bp.html

VIDEO: One Extremely Lucky Guy Avoids Oncoming Car

Wow, this guy moves like a cat!



Source;
http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/05/video-one-extremely-lucky-guy-avoids.html

Robot Wars: Osaka Tower Robot Versus Honda Asimo

Japan's Tsutenkaku Robot, a rather unwieldy construction based on Osaka's Tsutenkaku Tower, was recently shown off in Tokyo's Akihabara district. During the robot's exhibition, the developers brought the robot over to a nearby store for a photo opportunity with Honda's Asimo robot.

Weighing in at around 66 pounds and 5 feet 7 inches tall, the robot's main function is to promote tourism to Osaka, thus its limited feature set can be excused as it hobbles around Japan Frankestein-like. You can see video of the Tsutenkaku Robot in action here.

Source;
http://dvice.com/archives/2010/04/robot-wars-osak.php

Finally! A Camper Bike....and a Camper Kart....

Camper Bike, a functioning sculptural piece, built in April 2008. A stand alone piece and the subject of a series of paintings.

....and for all your homeless needs....
Camper Kart: a pop-up camper constructed out of a shopping cart. The project investigates habitats and housing; recycling and ecology; exploration and mobility.

Source (via autoblog.com);
http://www.kevincyr.net/index.php?/project/camper-bike/

Henry Payne on the auto show

Here's a link to 20 other sketches;
Henry Payne on the auto show

Dashcat

I must apologize in advance to the masses, but alot of people find this stuff funny (ahem, shamelessly me included...)
We knew this day would come. Someone would find a picture of a cat doing something silly in a car — bringing LOLCats and LOLCars together and bring about the blogging internet apocalypse. Way to go, DashCat. [Imgur]

Source;
http://jalopnik.com/5437330/dashcat-doesnt-like-your-idiot-lights

Amatoya: A Fire-Fighting Ford Warthog Concept

I think I just found my next vehicle....
The Amatoya may be just a concept Warthog-inspired reconnaissance and fire-suppression vehicle, but with Apache-like seating and robotic water cannons it makes us want to see it douse some fires.

Designed by Liam Ferguson, the system is similar to an MRAP and is designed to fill in as a quick response vehicle smaller than currently used commercial trucks. We're not sure there's a large enough market to justify the creation of such a vehicle, but we dig the look and the ethos of reducing human vulnerability. Just swap out the water cannons for real ones and you've got a great assault vehicle.

Here's what the designer has to say:

"Currently the role of site reconnaissance is predominantly carried out by light tankers or QAVs (Quick Attack Vehicles), typically these are modified single cabin commercial utility vehicles such as the Toyota Landcruiser. While the off road performance and maneuverability of such a vehicle is sufficient, its ability to actively suppress a fire threat is severely limited by the considerably small water supply (500lt) and distinct lack of survival engineering, fundamentally making it inadequate for its role.

CREW LAYOUT
Typically medium and heavy tankers require 5-6 crew members to be operated effectively. AMATOYA requires only 2. More military in its approach, reducing crew numbers per appliance will allow for greater dispersion of resources during a fire response.

Principal concerns when developing a vehicle of any nature are driver position, ingress/egress and vision angles. These elements become even more crucial in a vehicle purpose built for reconnaissance. A central, forward and high driver and ROSCO operator position akin to the Apache assault helicopter with generous down vision will assure functionality.

Access is via two gull wing doors, an optimal solution to accommodate the unconventional bodyside form. The distinct lack of a traditional b-pillar will provide uninterrupted views for the ROSCO operator situated above and behind the driver.

SURVIVABILITY
Cabin temperature and vehicle survivability are central to the AMATOYA concept. Existing approaches in survival engineering on fire tankers consistently appears as augmentation rather than integration. Methods are passive, typically reactive and often incapacitate the appliance when in use. A key example is the use of curtain heat shields, while effective, when employed render the appliance out of operation.

To create a homogenous directive towards survivability AMATOYA incorporates state of the art clear aerogel laminated insulation in the windows and bodywork, a dedicated auxiliary water supply to operate a highly efficient, intelligent temperature controlled spray down system, military grade sacrificial thermo ceramic intumescent paints, and a mechanically injected large displacement diesel engine specifically engineered for the unique conditions experienced on the fire ground.

These measures will assure that even in the case of an extremely prolonged and high intensity burnover the vehicle will not only maintain cabin integrity, but opposed to existing appliances AMATOYA will remain fully operational.

SUPPRESSION ABILITY
A Remotely Operated Suppression Cannon Outfit (ROSCO) coupled with a generous 1800lt + 400lt auxiliary water supply, offers a unique dynamic to vehicle operation. Current suppression techniques require large crew numbers (at least 5 per appliance) to perform through intermittent periods of strenuous labour to have any form of impact on a fire. The ROSCO system utilizing IFEX3000 impulse technology is not only a hugely efficient means of fire suppression, but vitally will eliminate crew members being subjected to the elements and stresses of extended high intensity work on the fire ground, while constantly maintaining vehicle mobility. A highly rated thermal imaging camera along with directional spot lights will assist in ‘hotspot' location to determine the most effective direction of attack.

OFF ROAD PERFORMANCE
AMATOYA represents the pinnacle of specialized performance in the fire appliance design field. Off road capabilities reflect enthusiast 4WD methods, including generous approach, departure and over ramp angles, suspension travel, ground clearance and minimized turn circle.

Central tire inflation (CTI) and run flat tire (RFT) technology coupled with beadlock tires will allow an extensive band of dynamic pressure control to aid in traversing the complex terrain often encountered on the fire ground.

MANUFACTURING
The vehicle adopts many conventional fabrication techniques associated with low production run specialized vehicles. The point of difference which separates this concept from existing appliances is the proposed monocoque steel body, comparable to military MRAP vehicles. A conventional fire tanker is built body-on-frame from a standard cab chassis truck base. While this approach is successful, the lack of integration results in certain performance issues. Body roll due to the on board water supply is an notable problem, however by creating a fully integrated solution, water reservoirs can be strategically located central and low in the vehicle to dramatically improve the centre of gravity.

Source;
http://jalopnik.com/5435764/amatoya-a-fire+fighting-ford-warthog-concept

Dartz drops the idea of whale penis interior

File this one under "You've gotta be kidding me...."
After a month of protests, PROMBRON has decided to drop its plan to deck the interior upholstery of the Dartz Prombron, an ultra-luxury armored SUV, with whale penis leather. Apparently, the negative e-mails from Greenpeace, WWF and also Pamela Anderson, made it decide against its initial plan.

In a release, the company explained that it never intended to kill the whales and that the penis leather was chosen because it was pointed out to be the most expensive material that was deemed ideal for its luxury car. The Russian carmaker said that it has realized its mistake and instead, will now be focusing on the world’s most advanced nanotechnologies to achieve interior highest quality using artificial materials. The release went on to say that the company wanted to greet all whales, which it referred to as “sea brothers.” That’s a rather amusing turn of events considering what the company wanted to do with its reproductive organs. The carmaker said that it will be paying attention to the glass on its new car model that will be using special technology. Reportedly, these artificially grown crystals will reduce the glare of IR and UV rays.

“We have no any ideas to kill the whale or something like that. All we want - to make just luxury car. Real luxury car which will be world number one car. Our brand was started at 1869 when in Riga was opened Coach Factory or Russo Baltiysky Vagonnij Zavod - PBVZ, and first products was luxury train coaches. At 1907 was made a decision to open Car Department, and at 1909 first car left factory - the name of this car was RussoBalt. This was luxury and sport cars. At 1911 specially for Monaco Rally car got french style name - RussoBaltique. At 1912 factory made world first 4 x 4 wheel drive car, and at 1914 - armored car. All we want to unite luxury and armoring traditions of RussoBalt factory in one car, which brand celebrated 100 years now. At 1922 RussoBalt was renamed to PROMBRON’ (ex.RussoBalt).

Source;
http://www.4wheelsnews.com/dartz-drops-the-idea-of-whale-penis-interior/

James Bond's New Submarine: The Acura NSX

Any cinephile petrolhead worth his salt will tell you underwater motoring requires the possession of a Lotus Esprit. But in the real world? As you see above, and in the epic video below, choose the Acura NSX.
The Esprit’s status in underwater history was cemented in the wonderful chase scene from The Spy Who Loved Me, where Roger Moore drives his Lotus into the water where it promptly turns into a submarine:

Here's the link to the video;
http://jalopnik.com/5344319/james-bonds-new-submarine-the-acura-nsx