Audi And Leonard Nimoy Mock Mercedes-Benz In A Funny New Ad
Audi capitalized on the upcoming release of the new "Star Trek" film with a video in which two stars of the franchise mock Mercedes-Benz.The funny, briefly profane (but beeped out) ad stars Zachary...
View ArticleFerrari Cares More About Being Exclusive Than Increasing Sales
At a time when even supercar manufacturers are considering launching SUVs, it's good to see that some things are still sacred.Ferrari, which experienced its best year on record in 2012, with sales...
View ArticleAbu Dhabi Airport Has Installed Some Bizarre-Looking Sleep Pods
Abu Dhabi International Airport has installed dozens of bizarre-looking "sleeping pods" that allow passengers to nap in privacy.The Finnish-designed "GoSleep" chairs, unveiled on Sunday, feature a...
View ArticleThe Detroit Big 3 Are Finally Ready To Conquer The Global Auto Market
Talk about a near-death experience.In 2007 two of America's three legacy automakers – General Motors and Chrysler– faced nothing short of oblivion, and Ford, though not in as dire straits, was feeling...
View ArticlePainting With A Private Jet Engine Makes Very Cool Abstract Art
To celebrate the 50th birthday of planemaker Learjet, private jet service Flexjet commissioned some very unusual abstract art.Working from the tarmac of the airport in West Palm Beach, artist Princess...
View ArticleWatch A Sword-Wielding Mazda Play Real Life 'Fruit Ninja'
Why should cartoon characters and very large men have all the fun?Why isn't the car world represented amongst the legions of fruit-slicing katana-wielders?It is now.Enjoy.Swords are sharp, m'kay? Don't...
View ArticleTEST DRIVE: Lincoln's New MKZ Is A Flawed Luxury Car
We recently spent a weekend on the winding mountain roads of the Berkshires with the 2013 MKZ, the car Ford designed to relaunch its flagging luxury brand, Lincoln.It's a nice car, with a great body...
View ArticleCargo Ship Crashes Into Port Control Tower In Italy, Killing 7
A massive cargo ship collided with a control tower at a port in Genoa, Italy late Tuesday night, causing the tower to collapse and killing at least seven, the BBC reported.The 784-foot long Jolly Nero...
View ArticleAmerican Airlines Threw A Party To Welcome A Crucial New Plane [PHOTOS]
In November, 2011 just days before filing for bankruptcy, American Airlines became the first carrier in the United States to order the world’s most efficient and successful long-haul airliner, the...
View ArticleAnother Car Company That Got A Federal Loan Is Shutting Down
A small automaker that received a $50 million loan from the Department of Energy (DOE) has laid off nearly all of its staff and ceased operations, USA Today reports.The Vehicle Production Group, aka...
View ArticleA Plane Made An Emergency Landing In NYC After Being Struck By Lightning
American Eagle Flight 4563 made an emergency landing at LaGuardia Airport in New York this morning after being struck by lightning, according to NY1.The Embraer 135, en route from Detroit, was struck...
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We're giving you a chance to win a Kindle Fire HD. Become a newsletter subscriber now to enter. If you're the lucky winner you will have a host of features at your fingertips. Entry deadline is May...
View ArticleLincoln's New MKZ Looks Nice, But It Has A Lot Of Flaws [PHOTOS]
In December, Ford announced it was rebranding its luxury brand Lincoln, which is languishing in eighth place in the American luxury segment.That plan involved a name change, a big marketing push, and...
View ArticleGM Is Considering Putting Ads In Its Cars
Everyday there are new ways to stay connected.Automakers are paying attention to the ever-expanding list of available technology, and a lot of this will wind up finding a home in automobiles.It's the...
View ArticleTesla Smashes Earnings And Revenue Expectations (TSLA)
Tesla reported adjusted earnings of $0.12 per share, This beat expectations of $0.03 per share.Sales were up 83% from the last quarter, to $562 million.This is Tesla's first profitable quarter.The...
View ArticleHere's How The Coast Guard Rescues People Stranded At Sea [Video]
The Coast Guard has distributed a video of its rescue today of a sailor 70 miles off the North Carolina coast, revealing how it saves the lives of people in dangerous conditions on the high seas.Trevor...
View ArticleTesla Shares Are Going Bonkers — Now They're Up 27% (TSLA)
Tesla crushed earnings and revenue expectations, when it reported after the closing bell today.The stock initially surged on the announcement, but the buying frenzy isn't over.The stock is up a...
View ArticleAD OF THE DAY: Old Spock Vs. New Spock In Audi-Mercedes Race
Star Trek fans will love this new ad for the 2013 Audi S7, in which the original Spock — actor Leonard Nimoy — drives a Mercedes in a race against new Spock actor Zachary Quinto, who drives the...
View ArticleHere's Why Airplanes Are So Crowded These Days
Times are tough for airlines, and one of the culprits is high fuel costs: Filling tanks represented 33 percent of the global industry's operating costs, according to the International Air Transport...
View Article2 Carnival Cruise Passengers Have Gone Missing In Australia
Police in Australia are hopeful that two missing passengers, who are believed to have fallen from the deck of a cruise ship, are still alive.Authorities are conducting an air and marine search off...
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