Spock vs. Spock: New Audi Commercial Serves Up Laughs, Highlights Tech (w/Video)

Published on May 7, 2013 in Fun Stuff. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

Audi Commercial Screengrab SpockIn a new advertisement, Audi serves up laughs as two logical beings match wits.  Zachary Quinto and Leonard Nimoy both play up their logical sides as the Star Trek character Spock (Nimoy, of course, the original, while Quinto is portraying Spock in the latest Star Trek movies.  Where they differ is in their chosen transporter; Quinto in the new Audi S7, while Nimoy is piloting a Mercedes-Benz CLS 550.  While we’re used to seeing the four-ringed brand hitch its halo car, the R8, to the Iron Man franchise, it looks as though the luxury brand is branching out.  Hilarity ensues, so check out the video after the jump.

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Review: 2012 Ford F-150 XLT

Published on April 30, 2013 in Reviews. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , .

2012 Ford F-150 XLT Front 2While the 2013 F-150s have been on sale for a few months now, there are many leftover 2012s, and some used ones are hitting the dealership lots as well.  A couple of months ago, my own F-150 was involved in an accident (no fault of my own), which gave me the opportunity to drive a rented 2012 Ford F-150 XLT for 11 days while my truck was being repaired.  The rental experience included some quality time with Ford’s relatively new 5.0-liter V8, code-named Coyote.  The V8 gives the F-150 a very different personality from my own truck, which is equipped with Ford’s EcoBoost twin-turbocharged V6.  Read on for more details and my review.

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Owner’s Log: 2011 Ford F-150 Lariat (1/2013 – 4/2013)

Published on April 22, 2013 in Owner's Log. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

OwnersLog2My 2011 Ford F-150 has now been in my possession for a full 18 months.  In this time, it’s seen its fair share of hauling duties as well as plenty of road trips, and in the case of the last 3 months, it saw both in the span of a week!  Let’s dive right in and see where things stand.

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Video: Jeff Gordon Pranks Used Car Salesman

Published on March 15, 2013 in Fun Stuff. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

PepsiMaxCommercialScreenGrabPepsi Max and Jeff Gordon teamed up to prank an unsuspecting used car salesman, using a mis-marked Chevrolet Camaro (Chevrolet didn’t build the new Camaro for the 2009 model year), some strategically-placed cameras, and a clever idea.  Putting the NASCAR driver behind the wheel of a street car leads to some not-safe-for-work language (which is bleeped out) and general hooliganism.  While it’s most likely staged, it’s still quite entertaining.  An article explaining some of the production can be found here.  Check it out below.
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BMW Recalls almost 505,000 Cars for Stalling Issue

Published on February 21, 2013 in Recalls. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .
2011 BMW 3-Series

2011 BMW 3-Series

In one of its largest recalls to date, BMW is recalling 504,545 of its cars because of stalling concerns.  The recall affects 1-Series, 3-Series and Z4 automobiles, including model years from 2007 to 2011.  The cause for the stall is a faulty connection between the battery’s positive cable and the car’s fuse panel.  Continue reading for more details and a table of affected vehicles.

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Owner’s Log: 2011 Ford F-150 Lariat (11/2012 – 1/2013)

Published on January 24, 2013 in Owner's Log. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

OwnersLog2Well, it appears another quarter has flown by, so it’s time for another update on my 2011 Ford F-150 pickup truck.  It was a mostly uneventful quarter, until the very end, when an errant move by another driver caused over $2,500 worth of damage and 11 days in the body shop.  Continue reading for more details about what my truck has been up to in the last 3 months.

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