RideLust

The two most important parts of a car are generally the most neglected. First and foremost are the tires. Seriously, most people could give a shit what kind of rubber they put on their rides even though they fail to realize that tires are what keeps them on the straight and narrow. The second thing is their oil. Now granted the old adage of changing your oil every 3,000 miles doesn’t really apply on today’s cars as they’re usually good for around 5k per change. However I know some people who haven’t changed their oil in 15,000-20,000 miles!! People that’s like the equivalent of eating a stick of butter and a pound bacon everyday and thinking that your heart is not going to eventually explode. Oil is the lifeblood of any car and to ensure your rides longevity it must be tended too regularly. I know the most I’ve gone is about 8,000 miles, but what about you guys… what are your thoughts. Are you still in the 3,000 mile club or do you simply not give a shit and change it once every 2 years…

Hat tip: VWVortex.com

The 1979 Pontiac Trans Am, the Lamborghini Countach and the 1969 Dodge Daytona. Three cars that exhibit characters that are completely outlandish for any automobile of any era. The Trans Am for example, with its big screaming chicken on the hood and t-topped roof is reminiscent of the 1970′s disco scene. The Countach simply screams “I LOVE COCAINE” and the Dodge Daytona, well that was a car designed to go fast when go fast technology didn’t even exist. My point is this; you can still, if you have the means go out and pick-up any one of these cars and drive them all the time.

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Since it’s launch earlier this month, Youtube’s new DRIVE Network has become pretty damn popular. How popular you ask? How’s about 1,000,000 views and just shy of 25,000 subscribers in less than a months time. By combining many different aspects of the automotive culture, along with some of the best hosts out there, DRIVE has been able to put together a one stop shopping network that truly does fill every automotive need. Check out this weeks DRIVE Central to see what’s coming in the next few weeks and make sure to subscribe at Youtube.com/DRIVE.

Source: Youtube.com

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Officially killed off in 1981, the DeLorean is an automobile that just won’t go away. First it was resurrected in 1985 by director Robert Zemeckis in “Back to the Future”, and then again in 1995 when former DeLorean mechanic Stephen Wynne bought the rights to the name, all the tooling and then reopened the company. Since that time the DeLorean has found a new market, new fans and get this, even an upcoming electric version. Recently Bradly Hasemeyer of Aol’s Translogic took the electric DeLorean out for a spin and came away pretty impressed. Click through for the video.

Source: Autoblog.com

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There is no question that for the money the Chevrolet Corvette is the best bang for the buck when it comes to sports cars. It’s comfortable, fast, handles great and at days end is one of the few real sports cars you can drive on a daily basis. However there are some stigmas associated with Chevy’s bow tie bad boy. First off the Corvette has always been known as somewhat of a mid-life crises car that’s purchased by overweight balding guys who are trying to relive their youth. However this one I think is finally starting to wear off. Then there’s the idea that all Corvette owners are jackwagons when it comes to driving. Installing every bolt-on they can find at their car, many owners over power their rides and inevitably end up wrecking. This is a stigma I fear is not going away anytime soon. The following video illustrates what I’m talking about perfectly.

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Well Ladies and Gentleman, Bullrun is back, but this time it’s not what you think. Some of you may remember the now defunct Bullrun reality show that pitted contestants in a group of challenges for a huge grand prize. What you are about to view in this trailer however is a bit different. You see this is the real Bullrun Rally that took place in 2011 running from Las Vegas, NV to Miami, FL which means that it’s not only full of rally regulars, but a few celebrities as well. Air times are 11:30 pm PST Thursday, January 26th which is 2:30 am EST on Friday, January 27th. Now granted I know it’s late, but who cares? This is the digital age so make sure to set those DVR’s!

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I think Dire Straits put it best when they said, “Sometimes you’re the windshield, sometimes your the bug”. It happens to all of us at some point in time. We set out with the best of intentions but then somewhere along the way Murphy’s law kicks in and fucks it up for everybody. That’s exactly what happened to this drifter while he was entertaining a few track side spectators. When a entering a corner the driver caught a front wheel, thus sending him up and over onto his roof. Thankfully though there was a pillar of the community there with a camera phone that captured all the action. Good times for all those watching, bad times for the driver. But as they say, shit happens…

Source: Autoholics.com

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OK Nissan, enough already with the damn Juke-R. They’ve been touting this thing around now for quite some time, pimping it out like it’s ready for production. Granted, it is cool in its own right, but what people have to remember is that this is a full-on factory spec racer that will NEVER see even a limited production run. However that hasn’t stopped Nissan from running it all over the place against some of the worlds best. Listen, I have no problem with concept cars and whatnot, but when I see the Juke-R going up against the likes of Lamborghini, Ferrari and Mercedes-Benz, well… it just kinda’ urks me. Hell, for all intents and purposes this little black box should beat everyone into the ground with all the support it’s had. Let’s face facts though, while the Juke-R is a neat little publicity stunt for Nissan, it doesn’t change the fact that it’s nothing more than the poster child for a vehicle that will never be offered to the public.

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Thumbs Up: Solidly built, quiet as a tomb

Thumbs Down: Needs more power for highway driving

Buy This Car If: You want a plush midsize sedan that delivers decent fuel economy.

Sometimes, things are glaring in their omission. If you scan the outside sheet metal of the 2012 Buick LaCrosse eAssist, you won’t find a single “hybrid” badge on it. Ditto on the inside, where the only indication that you’re driving something other than a regular Buick is the available battery meter in the information display. Even the window sticker avoids any mention of the word “hybrid,” although if you look carefully you can see the term”eAssist” used in reference to the engine and the associated powertrain warranty. Read More…

The illusive power of Audi’s Quattro all-wheel drive is to some autofiles, one of the greatest inventions in all of motoring. It gives us confidence, saves us in our time of need and at days end, pisses off one very determined tow truck driver who apparently lives very close to the North Pole.

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