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Watch the World's Worst Parallel Parker

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 06 May 2013 19:35:29 +0000

Parallel parking can be tough. But it can also be oh-so-entertaining. This video follows the exploits of a woman in Belfast, Ireland trying to parallel park her car, all the while unaware she’s being taped and on the fast track to viral superstardom. At nearly 15 minutes long, it takes a good chunk of time [...]

10 Awesomely Creative Cars We Wish We Had

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:47:48 +0000

Besides being vital components in most of our lives, cars can be really awesome creative canvases. Even though not everyone is into all that complicated, fancy shmancy car decor, there’s a big chance these weirdly awesome cars could change your mind. Who would’ve thought cars could be the best way to express your true self? [...]

5 Reasons to Take an $80,000 Land Cruiser Off-Roading

Eric Rogell — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 18:00:48 +0000

Toyota's $80K luxury SUV comes complete with such cushy comforts as a heated steering wheel and built-in drink cooler. While that may make it sound as soft and work-adverse as a doctor's wife, this well-tailored 4-wheeler is hiding it's inner badass: It's just as comfortable barreling through a rugged outback trail as it is chauffeuring you to a gallery opening.

The Batmobile and 5 Other Hollywood Cars That Sold at Auction

Danny Groner — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 13:22:04 +0000

BAM! The original Batmobile sold at auction for $4.2 million this weekend which has both car lovers and cartoon lovers giddy. Famous Hollywood cars like those from 'Starsky and Hutch,' 'Knight Rider' and 'The Pink Panther' go up for sale from time to time, bringing out the most nostalgic buyers. Here's a look at how five memorable cars fared when they hit the open market, and what they fetched for sellers:

Chinese Use Naked Women to Sell Cars, Proving That They're Geniuses

Cameron Simcik — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 21:00:36 +0000

Woman can make anything look good. This is particularly true when said women are either displaying their rack loudly and proudly, or just plain nude. Remember when Coco made Hurricane Sandy look awesome? We rest our case. These days, the Chinese are jumping on the bandwagon, using babes of the naked variety to sell cars. We can't believe it took this long for them to finally respond to our letter-writing campaign.

Tesla Model S Is the Motor Trend Car of the Year

Mike Adams — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 17:26:30 +0000

The Tesla Model S has been named Motor Trend magazine’s 2013 Car of the Year, one of the most prestigious honors in the automotive industry. The Model S won by way of unanimous vote, after 11 discriminating judges test drove 25 other vehicles to compare those all-important technical aspects of four-wheeled travel like acceleration, brakes and suspension tuning.

What Are the Most Popular Car Colors in the World?

Mike Adams — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 00:05:02 +0000

While white still remains the most popular car color in the world, the overall use of color is on the rise, according to recent industry statistics. According to PPG’s annual color-popularity report, shades seem to be the most sought-after finishes globally with silver, black and gray representing the second-, third- and fourth-leading car colors, respectively. [...]

10 of the Strangest Cars Ever Made

Carl Pettit — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 17:11:27 +0000

These strange beasts aren’t custom cars built in someone’s garage. The plans for the odd looking motor vehicles featured here were actually drawn up by automobile manufacturers, for the most part, and put together on some kind of assembly line. The actual number produced might be small, but that doesn’t make them any less cool, or bizarre.

We Still Love The General Lee!

Buffalo Staff — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 16:07:36 +0000

The Batmobile, KITT from Knight Rrider and Doc Brown’s DeLorean are all treasured cars from television and movie history. Nevertheless, one of our favorite cars is The General Lee from The Dukes of Hazzard. Apparently, we aren’t the only ones who love The General Lee. The show may be off the air, but fans have [...]

A Four-Seat Lamborghini Aventador? Say It Ain't So!

George Roush — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 00:00:25 +0000

If you’ve ever driven a supercar like a Lamborghini, then you know this — they’re incredible fast and there isn’t enough room for a passenger and a bag of groceries much less two more human beings. Is Lamborghini going to build a four-seat version of Aventador supercar?

Sea Lion Vehicle Makes All Your James Bond Fantasies Come True

Phil Villarreal — Mon, 21 May 2012 17:30:07 +0000

Imagine tearing down the highway at 180 mph, then careening off a pier, having your ride transform into a watercraft and burning through the wet stuff at 60 mph. What used to be the stuff of James Bond fantasies is now reality, in the form of the Sea Lion, an amphibious beast created by inventor Marc Witt.

Which Cars Are Cheaters Most Likely to Drive?

Shauna Wright — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:30:21 +0000

If you want your spouse to be faithful, don’t let him or her drive Toyotas or Hondas. That’s according to a survey done by infidelity site AshleyMadison.com, whose tagline is “life is short, have an affair.”

This Secret Elevator For Cars is Worth More Than Your Actual Car

Danny Gallagher — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 03:00:45 +0000

If you’re a guy, you’ve probably dreamed a million times about becoming rich and buying a ton of super expensive, super fast and super sexy cars and motorcycles. Amateur. Tom Gonzales, a software engineer who carved himself a slice of the American dream by building a massive home on Lake Tahoe, and included a garage [...]

This Toddler Has a Nicer Ride Than You

K. Thor Jensen — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:20:10 +0000

Let’s face it: pushing a stroller isn’t very manly. Sure, you can put on your sad single dad face and maybe get some play from the wife, but that’s about the best you can expect. A Plano, Texas dad decided to change that by making his little guy a stroller to be truly proud of. [...]

Could the Car You Buy Depend on Whether You're a Republican or Democrat?

Shauna Wright — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:30:10 +0000

Doing some car shopping? According to a new survey, your choice won’t just be based on color or price — it could have something to do with your political leanings, too. Marketing research and industry forecasting firm Strategic Vision, which recently polled 38,000 car buyers, found that self-identified Republicans bought larger and more expensive models, [...]

Honda's New Anti-Theft Negotiator 'Terii' Is A Total Joke

Danny Gallagher — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:12:54 +0000

This past weekend, Honda announced their new standard “anti-theft negotiator” for all cars. It sounded like Arnold Schwarzenegger’s next film role. We’re all for our cars pumping audio from sexy sounding women and Terii’s reminds us of Wendie Malick from “Just Shoot Me” and “Hot in Cleveland”. Not bad, but could use a little more sultry phone [...]

Toyota Imagines a Future With Interactive Car Windows [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 12:05:06 +0000

Eventually, your car options may not be limited to just choices about color, transmission or even GPS. If Toyota has its way, you’ll also be mulling over interactive window features. These futuristic pieces of glass, called “Windows to the World,” will be far more than just a way to watch the miles fly by. They’ll [...]

Awesome 80′s Weekend: Trans AM Highway Wonderland

Jack FM Staff — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 14:00:00 +0000

It’s 80′s weekend at Jack FM!!! In order to celebrate and reverse time, we had to throw it back with the legendary Trans AM! Check out the gallery above and be sure to check out more 80′s trends that will be posted all weekend long!

A New Reason to Buy a Ferrari Enzo

Nicole Sabuda — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 17:55:12 +0000

A man buys a Bugatti in 1971 for $56,000 and in 2010 he sold it for over $30 million. A solid reason for your significant other as to why they should let you buy a new Enzo Ferrari or how about a Bugatti Veyron. It is going to be a future collectible that could be the investment of a [...]

Artist Spotlight: Cars

Nicole Sabuda — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 23:40:41 +0000

As the holiday's approach and hormones begin to rage, we look back to a band that made us take a second look at our best friend's girl, let's let the good times roll... so grab some beer turn up your garage radio and listen to another one of Jack FM's favorite Artists and this weeks Artist Spotlight: Cars! Check out some music Videos.