Nissan's wierd little mini

Um.... errr.... well... it's interesting... do you think they will produce it outside of a video game?

Link to the Top Gear Article

Edit: Just found out from another site that this car is actually an all electric car along the lines of the EV-1. This makes it slightly cooler... slightly

Mitsubishi's new concept car

Everyone is coming out with tiny concept cars this year. This one is interesting... I'm just still waiting for a Nova or Gremlin to show up...

Link to Top Gear article

Audi Premiers the new A4

... and you know what? It looks the same! Take a look here

Link

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The Fastest (and Scariest) Way to drive the 10 at Rush Hour

It's called "Lane Splitting" and although it's legal, the CHP warns that "Lane splitting by motorcycles is permissible but must be done in a safe and prudent manner." This example was either safe or prudent.

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Poll: how long should the show be?

How long should our show be? We NEED to know! voting will be open until the 6th.

Volkswagen, Apple working on 'iCar'

German magazine Capital is reporting (google translation) that talks between Apple and Volkswagen are in an early stage for a so-called "iCar".According to a Volkswagen company spokesperson, the two company heads held talks a few days ago in California on more heavily incorporating Apple product...

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Ford's 'chic' new small car (with Pics)

The look of the Verve is inspired by the world of fashion and cosmetics and was created by a team of designers from Ford's studios in Dunton, England, and Cologne, Germany.I think it would be cool here, but probably too European for Americans. For some reason, we Americans love our rolling boxes...

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Porsche Cayman S Porsche Design Edition 1

"Black on black has never looked so good. It's no secret that the Porsche Design Studio makes some insanely awesome stuff. And you knew it was only a matter of time before they collaborated with their brothers at the car factory. The Porsche Cayman S Porsche Design Edition 1 will be limited edition only 777 are being made." [via uncrate]

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Help us find some theme music!

We need your help to have a good theme song! Post your suggestions or email us your demos here! Be sure to leave us some comments!

Nick

Saudi Arabian LS1-Powered V8 Sand Dune Craziness

Just for fun, daredevil Saudi Arabian off-road drivers race up near vertical sand dunes in hopped-up Nissan Patrol SUVs. This guy rolls so close to disaster you can almost hear him praying. No it's not a Bronco, and it's powered by a Chevy.

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Bear Lance Briggs' 2007 Lamborghini Roadster Found (WRECKED)

"[The] registration comes back to Lance Briggs, however we don't know who was driving the car at the time," Master Sgt. Kyron St. Clair said.

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VW Drives Over Half a Million Miles!

Now that's value for money.

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The World's Ugliest Cars [PICTURES]

I kinda like the 'Ford Edsel' I actually wish I had one. For the rest of the pack, well I think they are deserving.

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Ford Verve DB9S VW Scirocco - Fast Lane Daily - 24Aug07

Wow! I guess Youtube is useful for something after all! Nice show! The Scirocco looks nice... why won't we get it here? Petition VW NOW this thing is hot!

Great Scott! The DeLorean will return in 2008!

James Espey, VP of DeLorean Motor Company: "Job one will begin the third quarter of this year, with delivery by Q1 of 2008. We're aiming for $57,500 as the sale price."

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2008 Honda Accord officially revealed!

Never mind the silly spy shots -- here's the official word straight from Honda with all the specs, details and photos of the new-for-2008 Honda Accord.

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Photos: Aston Martin Factory

A photo tour of the Aston Martin Factory.

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Coolest Billiards Table Made from a Volkswagen Bus You'll See Today

This amazing pool table was brought to Detroit's Woodward Dream Cruise over the weekend, and it's a fully-functional setup built inside of a first-generation VW bus. It's unclear how many hippies go in for bar room games, but regardless, this is probably some of the coolest automotive furniture you'll ever see.

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2008 Honda Accord coupe caught "accessorized"

You know, a redesign just isn't enough... they added accessories. Take a look and see what you think.

2008 Aston Martin DBS: Full specs, 45 photos

Sex on wheels, thy name is DBS. Wow.

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Bye, bye Auburn Hills? VW may be moving to the East Coast

Volkswagen may or may not be considering moving its operations, in part or entirely, to the East Coast. Washington D.C. or North Carolina are looking far more favorable to VW than its current digs in Auburn Hills, MI.

Story here

Nissan reveals 2008 Infiniti EX35 crossover at Pebble Beach

The Infiniti EX35 is now official, as Infiniti will unveil the spiffy little coupe crossover at Pebble beach later today. Essentially a clone of the EX Concept shown in New York in April (sans the trick roof), the car is powered by Infiniti's 3.5L V6 maling 290+ horsepower. It shows up at dealers at the end of this year.

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Ford Fusion Hydrogen 999 breaks 200 miles-per-hour

"world's first automaker to set a land speed record for a production-based fuel cell powered car."

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Jeep caught testing Wrangler-based pickup for production [PICS]

People have been dying for a Jeep pickup ever since seeing what the Jeep JT Concept could do. Looks like it's actually going to happen!!!

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Are these pictures of the new "cheap" Ferrari Dino undercover?

Here is the first proof that Ferrari is working on a new Dino. These exclusive pictures are showing a mule of the new car. Based on a 599 body, it doesn't yet give away so much - but at least a little of what will become the new Dino. What identifies the test car as a mule for the Dino is the engine sound, or should we say the lack of it.

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Driver 8 No More: Junior to get new number

Hendrick Motorsports and JR Motorsports officials confirmed Wednesday in separate e-mail statements to ESPN.com that they were unable to reach an agreement with Dale Earnhardt, Inc. to bring the No. 8 to HMS with Dale Earnhardt Jr.

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Top Gear burns! Props destroyed

Our favorite TV show from the UK went up in smoke last night. We don't need water let the mother #$%!%& burn, burn mother #$%!%&, burn!

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Subaru to show 2008 Impreza WRC Concept in Frankfurt

Subaru will preview the look of its 2008 WRC car at the Frankfurt show this september with the Subaru WRC Concept. The car basically shows us what Petter Solberg will be sliding around when next year's World Rally Championship kicks off. It should also give us a hint at the looks of the next-gen Subaru Impreza STI, especially that big 'ol wing.

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2009 Ford Fusion hybrid spotted in the wild

Expected to be revealed in December at the LA Auto Show, the 2009 Ford Fusion hybrid represents the first hybrid four-door sedan for Ford and the first full hybrid four-door sedan from a US automaker. The Fusion hybrid's expected to use the same Toyota-engineered system from the Ford Escape hybrid, which should provide a decent level of horsepower.

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Show number Three is up!

Hey Folks! SHow number three is live and on the site as well as itunes. If you have an issue or a problem with your car that you want Hank to address post it here or email the show at hanksgaragepodcast@gmail.com

 

Top Gear coming to BBC America!!!

My absolute favorite show of all time is FINALLY coming to the US. Don't miss out, it will be on Monday nights at 8pm Find out why it's one of the highest rated shows in the world.

Edit: Note - It looks like there's going to be a second episode at 9 pm! Woo hoo!

1873 Monocycle Replica Is a Mechanical and Engineering Marvel

[PICTURES] This monocycle replica from 1873 is a stunning engineering and mechanical feat. Created by a spaniard using 19th Century documentation and old-style handcrafting techniques, it uses a stunning 6.16-foot wheel, with a 238-teeth inner segment. As you can see in the gallery, the quality of his work is simply amazing.

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Everything You Need to Know About Loremo's 157 mpg Diesel Car

"Fairly frequently we write about ultra-green cars. And fairly frequently, we receive the following comment, "That's great, but why to they have to be so effing UGLY!" My answer for you today is: THEY DON'T. Case: The Loremo."

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Man buys Lamborghini, wrecks it, is arrested -- all within hours

Chances are that if your "to-do" list for a given day includes picking up your new Lamborghini Murcielago, things are going pretty well. After all, taking delivery of a new Lambo generally indicates one has some serious coin and that the good life is being lived. But...

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$30,000 Electric Car By 2009

News today from CNN Money of an electric car that goes 80mph, travels 120 miles at 60mph, and costs $30,000. It’s called the XS 500 from Miles Automotive.

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Dario Franchitti flip after IndyCar Series Race at Kentucky

Flipped it AFTER the race was over... wow! Nice air time on this one.

Top 10 Failed Supercars

Everyone loves supercars, and most car folk can name their all time favourites off the top of their heads. We forget however that many cars are conceived to be super but for whatever reason never quite fulfil this aim. The cars featured below (which are in no particular order) are by no means all bad – but they all in some way or another failed to

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The 10 Best Car Commercials Of All Time

Or something close to it. With video!

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New design by Henrik Fisker

The man who brought us the BMW z8 and the Aston Marton DB9 and Vantage is back with an absolutly mouthwatering design. It's a mid-body engined 3.6 litre V6 with a VW engine barking out 300 bhp. 

It's no Ferarri (my first love) but she's beautiful all the same! 

See the story:

http://www.topgear.com/content/news/stories/2121/

Show 1.5 - Upgrade

I redid the show and edited out some troubles we had with audio. I also added a little bit of theme music to give it a good feel.

It's too bad that we ran out of time! Hank was really on a good roll! Tonight's show should be a good one.