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So, Downton Abbey Is The Ford Fiesta Of Television, Which Makes Mad Men...?

Celebrities take a lot of flack. Sometimes, the criticism is justified, like when athletes fire off stupid, insensitive tweets or actors have alcohol-fueled meltdowns on movie sets. Other times...well, other times, we have to remember that celebs are human: like us ordinary folk, they can be...

January 23, 2013 by Richard Read 1

Motor Home: Architect Uses Auto Parts To Build Dream House

December 16, 2011

Sexy 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth Ad Gets The Pop-Up Video Treatment

December 9, 2011 1

Kia Soul Hamsters Live To Dance Another Day (Now With Aliens)

August 26, 2011 1

Carfellas: Discovery's New Show About Ex-Cons, Cars & Cannoli

If you're the sort of TV fanatic who dreams about a mash-up between the brashness of The Sopranos and the waistbands of Pawn Stars, we've got good news: the Discovery Channel... August 24, 2011 by Richard Read 8

ToyToyota Lets Your Kids Be The Backseat Driver

No, we’re not kidding. Automaker Toyota has a new brand, ToyToyota, and with it a new game perfect for keeping the kids entertained in the back seat... July 22, 2011 by Suzanne Kane

Health Warning: New York Traffic Causes Spontaneous Dancing

There’s an old cliché that says when life hands you lemons, make lemonade. When life hands you exhaust fumes, courtesy of blocked traffic in New York... July 18, 2011 by Kurt Ernst

Carmageddon Los Angeles, Brought To You By Erik Estrada (UPDATED)

UPDATED: See clips below. If you've lived or driven in Los Angeles, California, you probably understand the importance of Interstate 405. It's a huge route for both commuters... June 24, 2011 by Richard Read 2

2012 Volkswagen New Beetle in Britney Spears' 'I Wanna Go' video

Britney Spears Flashes The 2012 Volkswagen New Beetle: Video

There are at least two things on Planet Earth in need of serious makeovers: Volkswagen's New Beetle and pop star Britney Spears. We're happy to report that one of them has... June 23, 2011 by Richard Read 3

Ford Is Improving Tech, Boosting Safety, And...Bolding Fonts?

Overnight, Ford sent out a barrage of press releases about the company's latest accomplishments. And jammed amongst the stories of tech developments and safety improvements... June 22, 2011 by Richard Read

Gettin' real in the Whole Foods parking lot. Image: Fog and Smog Films

Getting Real With A Toyota Prius In The Whole Foods Parking Lot

Times have changed in the Gangsta’s Paradise we call Los Angeles. Where it used to be all about rolling in your slammed ’64 Impala and busting caps from your AK... June 14, 2011 by Kurt Ernst 1

If BMW Is Chipotle, Hyundai Is Taco Bell: Today In Analogies

Have you ever wondered what car company your favorite fast food restaurant equates to? Apparently the CEO of Taco Bell, Greg Creed, has, because he’s quick to equate... June 7, 2011 by Kurt Ernst 5

Just Another Day At The Garage

There's always tension at an auto repair shop, but not much excitement. The closest anyone gets to an adrenalin rush is when something remarkable is noticed when a car makes... June 5, 2011 by John DeCostanza

New Take On “Car Lover”: U.K. Study Reveals Amorous Car Habits

If you’ve ever described yourself as a car lover, you might find the results of a U.K. study quite amusing. Confused.com, one of the U.K.’s biggest price... May 27, 2011 by Suzanne Kane

Obama Limo Gets High-Centered: Today In Car Mishaps

While the President makes his way back home, avoiding Icelandic volcanoes and heading to view the destruction from tornadoes in Joplin, Missouri, he may want to look back at... May 23, 2011 by Marty Padgett 2

Sears Wants To Send You On A Fantasy Road Trip: Contest

Hankering to feel the wind in your hair, but can't swing the dough to pull off an epic road trip? Never fear: if you've got the right stuff (and a video camera), Sears Auto... May 20, 2011 by Richard Read

Vladimir Putin trying to start Lada Granta

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin Fails To Start Lada: Video

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin must have been slightly embarrassed this week when at a press event for the new Lada Granta, a car built by the much-maligned vehicle... May 13, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 2

Volkswagen Transporter van thrown into the air

Volkswagen Torture Testing Its Vehicles: Video

Before the proliferation of electronic sensors and computer technology in the world of cars, engineers actually used to go out and beat the hell out of the cars they were... May 4, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 6

Ford Fiesta Beats Lamborghini Gallardo In Shootout? Find Out Why: Video

Forget the argument that people buy Lamborghini Gallardos and Ford Fiestas for very different reasons and instead view the two cars in a much more objective manner. One is a... May 3, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 2