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What Is A Phantom Traffic Jam?

It’s happened to us all at some point or another: you’re cruising along the highway, enjoying a smooth ride, when suddenly the traffic comes to a screeching halt. You wait, you drive along slowly for a while, and then it … Continue reading

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Why Are Gas Cans Red?

Sometimes, you just don’t question things because they’ve always been the norm. Take gas cans, for example. Have you ever noticed that they’re always red? Truly, always red. But why? As it turns out, there is a reason gas cans … Continue reading

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Water in Tail Lights

We were waiting in line at the Drive-Thru at CVS Pharmacy, at the weekend, here in Indiana, USA, when I spotted that the vehicle in front of us had one tail light half full of water. It slopped around whenever … Continue reading

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On This Day in History: 1966: Ford celebrates 1 millionth Mustang

On this day in 1966, in Dearborn, Michigan, the Ford Motor Company celebrates the production of its 1 millionth Mustang, a white convertible. The sporty, affordable vehicle was officially launched two years earlier, on April 17, 1964, at the World’s … Continue reading

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Burt’s back as classic Smokey and The Bandit car goes up for auction

January 30th, 2016. Later today a piece of movie automobile history is up for grabs today as fans of Smokey and the Bandit get a chance to own the film’s instantly recognizable car. The Pontiac Firebird Trans Am from the … Continue reading

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Land Rover Defender ends production after seven decades

The death of a British icon: Land Rover Defender ends production after seven decades January 29th, 2016 The last Land Rover Defender will roll off the production line later today, ending 67 years of the popular 4×4 being made. It … Continue reading

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Brand new IROC Z28 found in a storage trailer

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IndyCar driver Justin Wilson in coma after wreck at Pocono

Reblogged from http://wlfi.com/2015/08/23/justin-wilson-airlifted-from-indycar-race-at-pocono/ Our thoughts and prayers go out to Justin Wilson and his family, friends and colleagues in this difficult time.  Colin LONG POND, Pa. (AP) — IndyCar driver Justin Wilson was airlifted from Pocono Raceway on Sunday after … Continue reading

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The Ten Worst Cars Of The 1990s

The Ten Worst Cars Of The 1990s From http://jalopnik.com/the-ten-worst-cars-of-the-1990s-1708566735 The 90s gave the world The Dave Matthews Band, Britney Spears, and the Playstation. Unfortunately along with those great things, we also got these ten cars. 10.) Ford Aspire There was nothing … Continue reading

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May: No Top Gear without Clarkson

First published 05:48 Thursday 23 April 2015 in National News © by Press Association 2014 Top Gear’s James May has ruled out returning to the show without Jeremy Clarkson. In an interview with MediaGuardian he said: “Me and Hammond with … Continue reading

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