Posted by Janaki on
February 8, 2010
Globe and Mail’s Joys of Vehicular Sex
The Globe and Mail has just posted up their Valentine’s Guide to Vehicular Sex, presumably in time for ardent readers to rush out and get themselves one of their listed vehicles in time for VD…uh, Valentine’s Day.
This article also mentions a certain documentary about mechaphiles who do, indeed, have sex with their cars, not just in them. It’s called Strangelove: My Car Is My Lover.
As I discovered after viewing this documentary for myself awhile back, some intrepid soul put it up on YouTube in its entirety. Simply look at this user’s other videos and follow the links to view the whole thing in its entirety. You know, if you like. Auto-eroticism as you may not have considered it previously. There was that lady who married the Eiffel Tower awhile back…
Well, you do know what they say, right? Isn’t that one word something about being “for unlawful car knowledge?” 
Posted by Peter on
January 18, 2010
Mini In A Winter Wonderland
Designed by Sir Alec Issigonis and first produced 51 years ago, the Mini was a revolutionary front-engined front-driver that maximized occupant capacity like no car before it.
Throw some maple syrup on there and you’ve got yourself a Cabane à Sucre.
Posted by Janaki on
January 2, 2010
Travis Pastrana’s New World Record
On New Year’s Eve, at Red Bull’s 2010 New Year No Limits show, Travis Pastrana successfully jumped his Subaru WRX STI an astonishing 269 feet, from a pier on Long Beach to a barge waiting in the harbour. This beat out Ken Block’s previous 2006 world record by almost a full 100 feet! Watch the video for professional hoonage at its finest. At the very least, watch the first 40 seconds.
Posted by Janaki on
December 31, 2009
USF1: The Series
Venerable motorsports news site Crash.net has been running this hilarious series of cartoons called USF1: The Series and starring “Peter Windsor” and “Ken Anderson”. It culminated in a Christmas special just last week, and the animation team behind it will shortly be presenting a new series called TailEnders that will also run on Crash.net.
After you check out part 1 above, you can check out Brian Kerramba’s YouTube channel to see parts 2-7, as well as the Epilogue and Christmas Special. He’s even got a couple other animated motorsports goodies available for your perusal. Get to slacking! 
P.S. Have a great New Years Eve!
Posted by Janaki on
December 8, 2009
Saabaru 9-2 Aero X STI: Full Potential Realized
Ever had a vision of the most perfect version of something and then seen someone bring it to life?
This is one of those moments. Follow the jump for more.
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Posted by Kevin on
December 4, 2009
Are You a Heterosexual Male? Nissan Wants to Show You Something…
So…you gonna go buy a new Pathfinder now?
Posted by Peter on
December 2, 2009
Today: Through The Lens Of The 1930’s
If the poster artists of the 1930’s painted today, the 2009 Monaco GP poster might have looked something like this.
[Celyn]
Posted by Janaki on
December 2, 2009
Optimus Prime Chevy Astro Van For Sale
Looking for a sweet new ride that happens to bear a passing resemblance to Optimus Prime? Look no further than this Kijiji ad for a 1986 Chevrolet Astro in Lloydminster. More after the jump.
Posted by Janaki on
December 1, 2009
Italian Police Crash Lamborghini Gallardo
I trust you’re mourning the Gallardo above in silence as you gaze at this unfortunate photo, yes? Full information on how it got this way after the jump, take all the time you need.
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Posted by Peter on
November 26, 2009
For Sale: 1988 BMW M6
Just look at the size of that greenhouse! You could fit Rita McNeil through that window!
Uninterested in the 500 hp 5.0L V10 underhood of the current E63 BMW M6? Think that the current model is too bloated, too complex, and too expensive? Me too, me two, and me three. Thankfully, in the late 80’s BMW’s M division had their Bavarian mitts in more than just the E30 M3 (with its pitiful little four-pot), they also produced the E24 M6 for those looking for a more stately and refined BMW coupe experience. Powered by the M88 3.5L inline-6 from the M1, the M6 made 256 hp in North America, a full thirty less than the Euro models on account of the castrating catalytic converter. Still, this was enough oomph to make the M6 one of the 10 fastest cars in North America at the time with a 0-60 mph of just over 6 seconds.
The lines of the E24 embody the classic “shark nose” philosophy of being more aggressive and purposeful than Mercedes, a design element that BMW’s current design director Adrian Van Hooydonk is currently re-imagining, starting with the F01 7-series and continuing with the F10 5-series.
Price and gallery below.
