Which 10 Automotive Events Must the True Gearhead Attend? [Question Of The Day]
04.11.2007 /
Ah, the French Champagne another fantastic QOTD sent in by you, our handsome, intelligent readers. This one if from Jason K and it goes a little something like this:What are the top-10 automotive... Read more»
SEMA 2007: Turbo Plumbing Bonanza, Part 2 [Sema]
02.11.2007 /
Turbosmart doesn't manufacture turbochargers directly, but they do make everything else required to plumb together a forced induction system that works - even for sponsored drag cars. This Mustang... Read more»
Ex Soap Star To Play Son of Michael Knight [Knight Rider]
02.11.2007 /
NBC has announced that former All My Children star Justin Bruening will play the son of Michael Knight, the protagonist (well, other than KITT), in the NBC Knight Rider made-for-tv movie, which could... Read more»
Commenter of the Day: Fighting Absurdity with Absurdity Edition [Commenter Of The Day]
02.11.2007 /
I was chatting up with the Postfather today about the quality of our readers versus the quality of readers on another car-themed site that is going to remain oh so nameless. Spin thought the other... Read more»
Woman Given The Boot Strikes Back [Novelties]
02.11.2007 /
No one likes to get their car booted (usually the people who also don't like paying their parking tickets), but Lisa Martin of Sabastopol, Wales is especially averse to the procedure. After parking... Read more»
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