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The Most Expensive Ford Ever Built

April 18, 2012 by Nadeem

Ford Motor Company may soon produce a car that's more bourgie than a Bentley, but costs thousands of dollars less. How is this possible? The rumor is that Ford is experimenting with ways in which to recycle millions of dollars in shredded and discarded U.S. currency into interior parts. … [Read more...] about The Most Expensive Ford Ever Built

Japan’s Butt-print Seat Technology

December 30, 2011 by Nadeem

If a group of Japanese researchers have their way, auto trimmers may soon be installing or replacing butt-print technology in front-driver-side seat covers. Yes, I said butt-print technology. … [Read more...] about Japan’s Butt-print Seat Technology

Renault Twingo Interior Design Stunt

December 23, 2011 by Nadeem

Renault recently asked four European artists to redesign the interior cabin of its all-new Twingo city car. The results are interesting - albeit highly impractical and kind of goofy and senseless. This is one publicity stunt I just don't get. … [Read more...] about Renault Twingo Interior Design Stunt

Are Car Thongs the New Car Bra?

December 12, 2011 by Nadeem

Front-end car bras? I’ve patched a few. But car thongs - that’s an entirely different story. One that I'm pretty sure I don't want any part of. … [Read more...] about Are Car Thongs the New Car Bra?

Woman Killed by Convertible Top

September 14, 2011 by Nadeem

File this under odd news:  a 61-year-old maid in Belgium was apparently crushed to death last Thursday when the retractable hardtop on her employer’s BMW closed on her neck.  Ouch! … [Read more...] about Woman Killed by Convertible Top

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