Showing posts with label Offbeat News. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Offbeat News. Show all posts

Monday, December 26, 2011

Bummer: Sitting on the Trunk of a Car that's About to Leave is a Very Bad Idea [Video]


Common sense says that you shouldn't lie down and get cozy on a vehicle's trunk when the driver is inside and the engine is running, but some people just need to learn their lesson the hard way.

We can't say for sure if the driver saw the young lady flashing her legs on the Lada's trunk or not, but fact is that he sped off with the laws of physics coming into play from then on.

After her hard encounter with the road, we believe this woman will think twice before she throws herself on a trunk again…

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Bummer: Sitting on the Trunk of a Car that's About to Leave is a Very Bad Idea [Video]


Common sense says that you shouldn't lie down and get cozy on a vehicle's trunk when the driver is inside and the engine is running, but some people just need to learn their lesson the hard way.

We can't say for sure if the driver saw the young lady flashing her legs on the Lada's trunk or not, but fact is that he sped off with the laws of physics coming into play from then on.

After her hard encounter with the road, we believe this woman will think twice before she throws herself on a trunk again…

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Sunday, December 25, 2011

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!


To all our readers, we would like to take the time to wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from everyone here at Carscoop!

Being a joyous time of celebration, some folks may overindulge during the holidays, in which case we hope that you'll forget about driving altogether and have someone else deliver you back home.

We'll be taking some time off to spend the day with our families and friends, but not without programming some select news for today and tomorrow before we return to our normal daily schedule on Tuesday, December 27, as we get ready for the next round of car shows starting with the Detroit Auto Show in the second week of January.

Vroomy wishes to all, and hope you enjoy the Santa Claus videos after the jump!

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Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!


To all our readers, we would like to take the time to wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from everyone here at Carscoop!

Being a joyous time of celebration, some folks may overindulge during the holidays, in which case we hope that you'll forget about driving altogether and have someone else deliver you back home.

We'll be taking some time off to spend the day with our families and friends, but not without programming some select news for today and tomorrow before we return to our normal daily schedule on Tuesday, December 27, as we get ready for the next round of car shows starting with the Detroit Auto Show in the second week of January.

Vroomy wishes to all, and hope you enjoy the Santa Claus videos after the jump!

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Saturday, December 24, 2011

Tis the Time to Watch Out: Cool Timepieces for the Auto Enthusiast


A red and white McLaren and a bright yellow-helmeted driver behind the wheel storming down the track is one of the images that defined the 1980’s-era of Formula 1.

The driver was, of course, the late Ayrton Senna. And the watch he wore was always a TAG Heuer, something that made many young fans of the most charismatic driver the world has ever seen yearn for one.

The Swiss brand continues its partnership with the Woking-based F1 team, making sure that Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button flash their timepieces at every opportunity.

On the other hand, the most famous, if not really the most exclusive or expensive watchmaker in the world, Rolex, has linked its name not only with the late actor, racing driver and Indycar team owner Paul Newman, but also sponsors and big names, many major events after its most coveted model, the Daytona chronograph.

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Tis the Time to Watch Out: Cool Timepieces for the Auto Enthusiast


A red and white McLaren and a bright yellow-helmeted driver behind the wheel storming down the track is one of the images that defined the 1980’s-era of Formula 1.

The driver was, of course, the late Ayrton Senna. And the watch he wore was always a TAG Heuer, something that made many young fans of the most charismatic driver the world has ever seen yearn for one.

The Swiss brand continues its partnership with the Woking-based F1 team, making sure that Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button flash their timepieces at every opportunity.

On the other hand, the most famous, if not really the most exclusive or expensive watchmaker in the world, Rolex, has linked its name not only with the late actor, racing driver and Indycar team owner Paul Newman, but also sponsors and big names, many major events after its most coveted model, the Daytona chronograph.

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Road Rage: Pedestrian Teaches Tough Guy a Lesson


Some people just have it in their blood to get into fights and escalate a simple situation into something far more violent. And we can see this quite often on the road.

Unfortunately for some, fortunately for others, there's a big difference between being “willing” to fight, and “winning” a fight.

See what happened to this "macho" passenger who got angry at a pedestrian who tried to cross the road while the light was green in the video after the jump.

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Road Rage: Pedestrian Teaches Tough Guy a Lesson


Some people just have it in their blood to get into fights and escalate a simple situation into something far more violent. And we can see this quite often on the road.

Unfortunately for some, fortunately for others, there's a big difference between being “willing” to fight, and “winning” a fight.

See what happened to this "macho" passenger who got angry at a pedestrian who tried to cross the road while the light was green in the video after the jump.

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Friday, December 23, 2011

A Streetcar Named Desire: Mazda MX-5 Miata with a Morning Glory [Video]


Someone just gave a new meaning to the saying that "some men see their car as an extension of their male reproductive organ while others behave as if it's a replacement for it".

Hiding somewhere between a pair of oversized balls at the rear end and the glans (see, we did our medical homework before posting this story) on the tip of the car, is a first generation Mazda MX-5 / Miata roadster.

The hows and whys behind the erection of this mobile tally whacker remain elusive, though Youtube poster, Allandiablo, says it was being filmed at the time and that it could be for an upcoming episode of Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory TV show on MTV.

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A Streetcar Named Desire: Mazda MX-5 Miata with a Morning Glory [Video]


Someone just gave a new meaning to the saying that "some men see their car as an extension of their male reproductive organ while others behave as if it's a replacement for it".

Hiding somewhere between a pair of oversized balls at the rear end and the glans (see, we did our medical homework before posting this story) on the tip of the car, is a first generation Mazda MX-5 / Miata roadster.

The hows and whys behind the erection of this mobile tally whacker remain elusive, though Youtube poster, Allandiablo, says it was being filmed at the time and that it could be for an upcoming episode of Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory TV show on MTV.

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Video: Well, That Looks Like a Perfectly Safe Snow Sport...


If you have a death wish, then this is the winter snow sport for you. All you need is a ski tube, a rope and a fiend with a car. Just remember to leave any common sense you have at home before you jump into the tube.

Do we really need to tell you kids “Don't try this at home?” Well, guess we should... And after our safety message, we direct you to the video placed right after the break.

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Video: Well, That Looks Like a Perfectly Safe Snow Sport...


If you have a death wish, then this is the winter snow sport for you. All you need is a ski tube, a rope and a fiend with a car. Just remember to leave any common sense you have at home before you jump into the tube.

Do we really need to tell you kids “Don't try this at home?” Well, guess we should... And after our safety message, we direct you to the video placed right after the break.

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Indian Speed Bumps weren't Made for the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 [Videos]


As one of the most powerful and fastest production supercars in the world, the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 becomes the star attraction wherever it goes. And India is no exception.

One of the 300 Veyron coupes that Bugatti built over the years was spotted at the Shamshabad international airport in Hyderabad, which is one of the largest and most populous cities in India.

As you can see in the videos that follow, even though the Veyron has a height adjustable suspension, riding over Shamshabad's humongous speed bumps is easier said than done. Mind you, no Veyron was hurt during the filming of the video clips…

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Indian Speed Bumps weren't Made for the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 [Videos]


As one of the most powerful and fastest production supercars in the world, the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 becomes the star attraction wherever it goes. And India is no exception.

One of the 300 Veyron coupes that Bugatti built over the years was spotted at the Shamshabad international airport in Hyderabad, which is one of the largest and most populous cities in India.

As you can see in the videos that follow, even though the Veyron has a height adjustable suspension, riding over Shamshabad's humongous speed bumps is easier said than done. Mind you, no Veyron was hurt during the filming of the video clips…

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Citroën Remembers its Best Moments of 2011 with Pixie Lott Dance Video


‎It's been a busy year for Citroën with several new car launches including the DS5 and the Mitsubishi-based C4 Aircross small crossover as well as concept models like the Frankfurt Show Tubik van.

And let's not forget that the French brand also dominated the World Rally Championship winning both drivers' and manufacturers' championships this season with Sébastien Loeb and the DS3 WRC.

To celebrate the end of the year, Citroën collaborated with British pop starlet Pixie Lott to create a music video that covers the firm's highlights.

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Citroën Remembers its Best Moments of 2011 with Pixie Lott Dance Video


‎It's been a busy year for Citroën with several new car launches including the DS5 and the Mitsubishi-based C4 Aircross small crossover as well as concept models like the Frankfurt Show Tubik van.

And let's not forget that the French brand also dominated the World Rally Championship winning both drivers' and manufacturers' championships this season with Sébastien Loeb and the DS3 WRC.

To celebrate the end of the year, Citroën collaborated with British pop starlet Pixie Lott to create a music video that covers the firm's highlights.

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GM Touts Recovery of Stolen Chrysler 300 Thanks to its OnStar FMV


Detroit's "Big Three" never miss the chance to take a dig at each other when the opportunity arises. And for General Motors, the opportunity came with the recovery of a stolen 2006 Chrysler 300 that was equipped with the firm's OnStar FMV [For My Vehicle] in-car wireless communication system.

This is the first recorded case of a non-GM vehicle fitted with the aftermarket mirror, which encompasses the OnStar system, that was stolen and recovered by the police since the company introduced it into the market earlier this spring.

"OnStar advisors typically assist in the recovery of more than 500 stolen General Motors’ vehicles each month, but helping to recover a competitor's stolen vehicle is a new undertaking," GM said in a statement.

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GM Touts Recovery of Stolen Chrysler 300 Thanks to its OnStar FMV


Detroit's "Big Three" never miss the chance to take a dig at each other when the opportunity arises. And for General Motors, the opportunity came with the recovery of a stolen 2006 Chrysler 300 that was equipped with the firm's OnStar FMV [For My Vehicle] in-car wireless communication system.

This is the first recorded case of a non-GM vehicle fitted with the aftermarket mirror, which encompasses the OnStar system, that was stolen and recovered by the police since the company introduced it into the market earlier this spring.

"OnStar advisors typically assist in the recovery of more than 500 stolen General Motors’ vehicles each month, but helping to recover a competitor's stolen vehicle is a new undertaking," GM said in a statement.

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The Aftermath of Utah Man's Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster Crash [Videos]


David Dopp earned his fifteen minutes of fame (or is that shame?) after he trashed a $380,000 Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster, only six-hours after he received the keys to the Italian supercar that he had won in a Maverik "Joe Schmo to Lambo" contest.

The story has been making headlines all over the world this week, and now we have some video footage of the aftermath from KSL and CNN.

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The Aftermath of Utah Man's Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster Crash [Videos]


David Dopp earned his fifteen minutes of fame (or is that shame?) after he trashed a $380,000 Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster, only six-hours after he received the keys to the Italian supercar that he had won in a Maverik "Joe Schmo to Lambo" contest.

The story has been making headlines all over the world this week, and now we have some video footage of the aftermath from KSL and CNN.

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