Lexus RX: The Russian Way To Take Care Of The SUV Problem

Allegedly, this Lexus RX was parked illegally so the Russian authorities took care of the problem in there own unorthodox way -or at least that’s what the guys at “englishrussia” claim. Truth is however, we don’t give much credit to the scenario as this looks to be a brand new Lexus RX - it’s still covered with the protective plastic wrap! So we’re guessing maybe it was confiscated and destroyed by the police or someone with a camera simply got lucky and saw the Russian mafia in action... If you have a better explanation, we'll be glad to hear it. -Click "Read More..." after the jump

Via: Autoblog.nl , Source: englishrussia

Bentley Continental GT Turned... Hyundai!

A Bentley turned Hyundai? Oh the horror! The owner of this Continental GT has somehow professionally applied Hyundai badges on the trunk lid, center cap of each wheel and the hood. I’m sure Bentley isn’t finding any humor in this. But one thing’s for sure, the people over at Hyundai went home today with an enlarged ego. Tonight they will dream of Hyundai’s with Bentley-esque designs for their upcoming Elantra model. Let’s all cross our fingers and hope someone will pop up and admit this was just some sort of a photo-shop and they haven’t really defaced a six figure vehicle.

Posted by Dani

Via: Autoblog.com

Weird Accident: Honda Civic vs Toyota Corolla

We’ve heard that the Toyota Corolla Altis is topping the Honda Civic in sales in Thailand, but this is totally ridiculous… But seriously now; if the Toyota Corolla didn’t fall from the sky, how the heck did it end up “humping” this poor Honda Civic? If you’ve got any information please share it with us, we’re really curious about this one. The accident was shot in Thailand's frenetic capital, Bangkok.

Images via: Flick

Cocaine High Driver Plows Wheat Field, Discredits Crop Circle Theory

This aerial image was taken just last week when a man, high out of his mind on cocaine, “plowed” and zig-zagged his way through this wheat field in Dussen, Netherlands. But since it’s never enough fun for one car to take credit for all of the damage, two police cruisers joined in on the chase adding to the chaos. The 35-year-old man was cornered and crashed into a ditch. So much for crop circles huh? I bet the aliens are really annoyed someone stole their idea!

Posted by Dani

Pick via: flick

Ultimate Ferrari Sacrilege?

Here we have a fella who either A. has no morals what-so-ever, or B. Can’t tell the difference between his Ferrari 360 Modena and a bike rack. We think it’s probably a little bit of both. Isn’t it strange how some people in the world don’t have the means to buy a Ferrari and others drive bicycles to work? This guy is just selfish. Apparently the Ferrari wasn’t enough of a mode of transportation.

Posted by Dani

Via: Autoblog.nl

Holden HZ Monaro GTS BBQ!

Having grown up in Melbourne in the early 80’s, I had my shares of weekend barbies –Aussie slang for BBQ’s, with family and friends. But even though I’ve probably gone to picnics in every Monaro that you can think of, I never actually remember having a barbie in one… Well there was one time someone had a Foster too many and tried to scramble eggs on the hood scoop of his HQ Monaro with a WB Statesman front end, but that doesn’t count. -More pics after the jump

Via: Jalopnik

ebay: A Yugo that’ll make you Laugh Out Loud!

Do you think a car is only a machine? That it doesn’t have feelings and it can’t laugh or cry? If you do, then you’re WRONG! This car, which is sold on e-bay, proves that there’s an exception to every rule. For those of you who are debating whether or not I’m in my sober state please look carefully to the car’s plates where it says: “LOL”, which in cyber-world translates to Laughing Out Loudly.

Let’s be fair, buying this Yugo has its pros and cons. There are some things you may not know about these cars, so better look up the FAQ’s (follow the jump) list before you invest in this beast. And don’t forget that Yugo will be introducing three new vehicles next year which include a single-seater called "I Go", a family sedan named "We Go" and a station wagon called the "Y'all Go". Yes, quite the originality, but trust us, those new models won’t affect the price of this Yugo! -Continued after the jump

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FAQ

Q. How do you double the value of a Yugo?
A. Fill the Tank

Q. What do you call a Yugo at the top of a hill?
A. Miracle

Q. How do you make a Yugo accelerate from zero to 60 mph in less than 15 seconds?
A. Push it off a cliff.

Q. What is found on the last two pages of every Yugo owner's manual?
A. The bus schedule.

Q. What did the parts dealer say when the customer said, "I'll take a set of wiper blades for my Yugo"?
A. "Sounds like a fair trade to me."

Q. Why do Yugos come with heated rear windows?
A. To keep your hands warm while you're pushing them

Q. What do you call a Yugo with brakes?
A. Customized.

Q. How do you make a Yugo go faster downhill?
A. Turn off the engine.

Q. What do you call Yugo passengers?
A. Shock absorbers

Q. How do you improve the appearance of a Yugo?
A. Park it between two 914s.

Q. Why do Yugo owners never carry a map?
A. It'll never get far enough to get lost!

Q. What's the difference between a Yugo and the principal's office?
A. It's less embarrassing if your friends see you leaving the principal's office.

Q: What is the sport-version of Yugo?
A: The driver wears Nike shoes.

Q: What do you call a Yugo with twin exhausts?
A: A wheelbarrow

Q: What is the Yugo owner's most ardent wish?
A: To buy a car.

Q: What do you have to do if your Yugo gets in the way of a swarm of killer bees?
A: Stop pushing and take refuge into the car.

Q: What do you call a Yugo with a seat belt?
A: A rucksack

Why were sidewalks invented?
So Yugo owners would have a safe place to walk home.!

Q: How do you make a Yugo go faster uphill?
A: Throw out the passenger.

Link: eBay

Horse Detained By Police Over Stolen Vehicle In South Africa!

"We have apprehended a horse and two suspects for being in possession of a suspected stolen vehicle'' – this unbelievable statement was made by Soweto’s police spokeswoman, Captain Lindiwe Mbatha! According to Mbatha, S. African cops patrolling in Soweto (actually, an acronym for the 26 individual South-Western Townships), pulled over two people in a horse-cart hauling a stripped body of a brand new Toyota Corolla due to suspicions of theft.

Since the police officers were not allowed by law to leave the horse and the Toyota Corolla on the street, the poor animal had to be detained along with the suspects! "The animal had to be taken in with its carriage and the suspects. We couldn't leave the horse on the road because it was carrying a suspected stolen car,'' Mbatha said. Luckily, the 4-legged “suspect” was freed of all charges… and released into the care of animal rights association in Johannesburg.

Via: Daily Telegraph

Scooped: 2010 Toyota Zero Emissions Pick-Up

We’ve done it again! Carscoop brings you exclusive spy photos of an undisguised next generation Toyota Pick-Up and it is definitely a stunner. Caught by spy photographers somewhere between the Blue and White Niles in eastern Sudan, Africa, the yet unnamed Pick-Up is powered by an innovative, eco-friendly animal-train that’ll subsequently replace Toyota & Lexus hybrid powertrains in the very near future. A Toyota representative revealed to Carscoop in an off-the-cd conversation that the Japanese automaker has been reviewing two different types of animal-trains but declined to say what the second one was. Stay tuned for more info on this breaking story.

Pic via: johnny-ong

Chevrolet Creates World's First Scratch Car-d

Ladies and Gents, grab your pennies because Chevrolet Europe has launched its first SUV (Captiva) in the UK market. To make the debut more interesting, Chevy slapped a film of latex on a Captiva, laid it on a bed of pennies in London’s Covent Garden and told people to scratch away. The Scratch Car-d event was a scratch and reveal game where people would scratch a portion on the car with one revealing a symbol to win the vehicle.

Chevrolet UK’s Les Turton stated, “You’ve been able to scratch to win a car before, but using a vehicle as an actual scratch card is certainly a first and it could take 14 hours of scratching”. Personally, we’re anxiously awaiting the Scratch-n-Sniff car. Someone should seriously consider that idea. -More pictures after the jump

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Faux Wooden Honda Civic: Cheesiness at its best

What do you do when a Honda Civic doesn’t offer the exact exterior color options you’re looking for? Just cover the entire car in faux wood contact paper like this guy did. This is also an interesting way to save a buck when your car is desperate for a paint job, plus we solemnly swear that you’ll definitely won’t go unnoticed. I guess it could get cheesier than this but it’s really hard to imagine. Makes the Yabba Dabba Doo Skoda look like a misdemeanor, doesn’t it…-Two more images after the jump

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Via: Autoblog.com , Source: axisofoversteer

Technorati: Honda, Honda+Civic, Faux, Carscoop, cars, autos, vehicles

Devious Car Shaped Tent For The Ultimate Urban Camping Experience

Guess it beats living in the sewerage –well, if you exclude noise, pollution, city riots, criminal activities and the fact that you’ll have to go out in the wild for the loo. Come to think of it, the sewerage sounds like a much better idea. -One more pic after the jump

Pic via: thewvsr

Yabba-Dabba-Doo Skoda On Wooden Wheels!

Did you see the Skoda car with the wooden wheels? It wooden go! Jokes aside, obviously this is not a case of "necessity is the mother of invention". Looks more like someone had way too much time in their (skilful) hands. -More pictures after the jump

Via: Hemmings, Source: belsoseg

Do It Yourself: Full Electric Opel Monza

The technology is here and waiting for us. All you have to do is put a bit of personal work in it. Trust us, it ain’t hard. Look at what this Russian comrade managed. Doesn’t matter whether you own a dazzling new bimmer or a 30 year old Opel Monza. Throw out those blood sucking petrol motors and fill your engine bay with half a dozen of batteries. Do the same with the extra storage place in your trunk -jeez, you’re not using it most of the time anyway. Harness the eco-friendly power of electricity with the use of an alternator. And while you’re at it, call a few friends to admire your work. Think ecological. Details: a) the wooden balk holding the trunk & b) the built-in voltammeter in the center console -More images after the jump

Pics Via: thing

Inflatable Porsche 911

Is this 911 on steroids or what! While there’s no details accompanying the puffy Zuffenhausen-mobile's photos we guess it’s the work of some cranky artist who hit the oxygen button one too many times… -More images after the jump

Pics Via: Funtime

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