You think that Matte Black paint job is cool? How about a matte black that reflects less than .5% of the light that hits it? Besides looking totally bad-ass, there may be (NASA doesn't say if the materials covers more than the visible spectrum) the added benefit of making laser speed traps completely ineffective.

Is telling the press that it isn't a race track, it's a private road" the automotive equivalent of "just the tip, sweetheart..."?

Given China's manufacturing strategy of taking IP and using it as its own, I think we've already seen every Chinese car we'd want to see.

Plymouth Flying Lady

I got pulled over for doing 33 in a 25 on my bike. Cop wrote me a ticket, wouldn't listen to anything, so I took it to court. Judge asked me if I knew how fast I was going, I told him I didn't. He said "why not". I said, "no speedometer". He asked the cop if I was being reckless. Cop said no. Judge dismissed it.

I work across the street from the Audi US headquarters. The sheer volume of R8s I see pulling out of there with HQ tags on them is ridiculous only in how much rage-filled lust I have for it.

Anyone else find it hilarious that the guy is saying, "I'm good. I'm good," while still attached to the handlebars?

My ass-hattery knows no confines.

I had an '81 280 ZX and that car was beautiful as it was - leaky t-tops and all. This just tears away a small part of my soul.

Poor Frank. It's a damn shame what she did to his dog...

"[Y]ou can visit his Menlo Park, N.J. laboratory at Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Mich."

Back to School with Rodney Dangerfield. That's the movie.

When your wife says, "THAT'S FUCKING IT! YOU'RE GETTING A NEW CAR..." and storms out.

Yes.

I used to race, so I have a (few) relatively expensive bikes. One of my favorites I've used to commute with on and off for a while.

I'd be interested to see how this breaks down in relationship to CAFE standards and the ability of manufacturers to get tax credits, or lesser restrictions on more profit-friendly vehicles, like trucks and SUV's.

This POS needs to stay dead and gone.

I want your problems.

Mt. Washington Cog Railway. As well as the worlds worst weather, the mountain boasts the first cog railway, and the second steepest ascent by grade. It's awe-inspiring going up and pretty effing terrifying coming down.

Listen. Instead of thinking about what I should/want to say next, I listen. You'd be surprised how often it makes the uncomfortable social situation easier, and the person remembers you the next time they see you. It's a great networking tool, too.