RideLust

Back in the 1950′s the general public believed that by the year 2000 we’d be moving around in flying cars. Thankfully this never materialized as I have a feeling that the death toll amongst inept drivers/pilots would be through the roof. What about flying bicycles though? For most of us the idea seems absurd, but there are those who believe there is merit to these contraptions. With the advent of light and powerful electric motors, making this happen could actually become a reality. The question though is – should it?

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Sometimes we find the most precious gifts when we aren’t even looking. They generally come to us by chance at a time when we need them the most, and reward us in ways we could never dream possible. This episode of Petrolicious is one of my favorites, and after watching I think you’ll see why.

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Climbing into a car that’s filled with the scent of dirty cigarettes is one of the most unpleasant experiences one can have. What’s even more annoying is trying to get that smell out of the vehicle once it’s permeated itself into the cars fabric covered surfaces. Larry Kosilla (the world’s greatest detailer) of AMMO NYC and DRIVE CLEAN is here to show us how to get your ride smelling like new again so you and your family can go back to driving without smelling like a dirty ashtray. Check it out after the jump.

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If you were to ask the adolescents of today which they’d rather have, a new car or a smartphone, you may be surprised at the answer you’d get. As a kid, I distinctly remember that the only thing I wanted was my drivers license. SRT’s new advertising campaign gives us all, young and old, a little shot in the arm and reminds us that, even though technology is a wonderful thing, it’s nothing if it doesn’t stir the body and soul.

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It can take only a second for your life to go from great, to complete ruins. One minute you’re cruising along and everything is fine, then POOF! It’s all gone. THINK! is the Department of Transport’s dedicated road safety division in the UK and their new ad campaign is shockingly brilliant. These are the types of ads we should be running here in the United States, instead though we’re stuck with bullshit, non-shocking ads that wouldn’t convince a drunk to drink light beer. This is definitely one you want to check out!

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If you’ve ever heard of Dick Dastardly & Muttley, The Slag Brothers, Penelope Pitstop or The Ant Hill Mob, then you are the target audience for the new Peugeot 208. Released in 1968, the Wacky Races pitted 11 teams against each other in a series of cartoon races. There were hijinks, bombs and even one rather attractive heroine who drove a pink hot-rod. Peugeot’s newest ad campaign for the new 208 includes all your favorite characters from the Wacky Races, and is nothing short of brilliant.

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In most parts of the country and around the world, winter has finally come to an end. For those in the snow belt, that means that car season is about to start, an it’s time to get your ride into shape. Larry Kosilla, the world’s greatest automotive detailer and the founder of AMMONYC.com, has 8 simple steps you can do to make sure that your ride is ready to roll. Check it out after the jump.

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Supercharging an engine is a simple way of introducing more air into the engines combustion chamber. More air means more fuel, and more fuel means more power. Superchargers however are not cheap, so with that the guys over at Roadkill have decided to boost the engine of an ailing 1978 Monza Spyder by using the most unconventional way they known to man – leave blowers.

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From practicing drifting on public highways, to performing balancing acts on two wheels, the young men of Saudi Arabia have perfected the art of being jackasses on the open road. Check it out after the jump.

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If you’ve ever witnessed a car accident, and I mean a REALLY bad accident then you know that it can be both a terrifying and traumatizing experience. Seeing people get hurt, or worse, makes one think twice about a few things. In this case, it’s simple automotive maintenance. The video you are about to see is frightening, as it shows what happens when a car blows a shock, loses control and goes airborne. Kinda’ makes you think twice about doing a regular service to your car doesn’t it?

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