Last week on Episode 1 of Bullrun we saw the departure of Team VW. A failed starter left them stranded mid-way through the first challenge and unfortunately led to their demise. The story however doesn’t end there. It seems that exile from the show has caused these guys to go on a full-blown bender by evidence of the following Youtube video. Arron, owner of the VW and Bullrun super fan has apparently transformed himself from Mister Happy into CAPTAIN UNDA’ PANTS!

•• Warning – What you are about to see may be damaging to the eyes. Please take heed to wear the appropriate eye protection before viewing.

Anyway, lets move on to Episode 2. Eleven teams still remain in the quest for the Bullrun Trophy with leg one taking place at night. From experience I can tell you that these legs are the most difficult. On Season 1 we did multiple night legs and once you hit that 11pm mark, especially after 10 hours of shooting, you’re pretty well done. Fatigue sets in, you become drowsy and bad things begin to happen. I’ve done both the actual Bullrun Rally and the TV Show and I can safely say the filming of the show, from a fatigue standpoint wins hands down… it’s tough.

The first leg took the teams to San Luis Obispo, CA. While on the road teams continued to scheme and alliances began to form. Teams Mustang, Lexus and Corvette showed signs of a friendship, as did the NSX, Viper and Lamborghini. We also found out a little bit more about teams as the night progressed. Rob Harris from Team Mini was apparently a road race instructor at some point – a secret that’s been kept well hidden. I have a feeling that we’ll be able to see his talent soon enough because Team NSX seems to have it out for them.

CAN I GET A’ BOOM SHAKKA LAKKA!!!

Team Lexus is still trying to fly low which is smart and hopefully they can stay clean. The longer they stay out of the challenges, the longer that car stays in one piece and the less likely they are to go home. Although, I wouldn’t mind seeing Emilie rockin’ out with a striptease. I mean hell she said she’d do one if it meant getting the win and by just checking out her profile on the Bullrun site, it seems she’s got the goods to take it home.

It’s interesting to see that some teams seem to be a bit lackadaisical about their time – Team Hummer especially. They’re stopping for food, chatting up women… I mean men. Chris… Dude… next episode I want to see you throwin’ your mack down with the chicks ok? No more man stuff, and tell Dave to work on his navigation. I don’t want to see ya’ll go anyplace.

Eventually all the teams made it into the first checkpoint at San Luis Obispo. They got their cards and headed out for the second leg; next stop Lemoore, CA. and then onto Eagle Air Base in Firebaugh, CA. These last two legs finally saw the teams beginning to communicate with each other. Team NSX and Team Lambo seemed to be getting pretty tight as did Team Challenger and Team MINI.

As time progressed we saw Team Lambo up to their old tricks again. Baby Wu (Allen) was tearing down just about every sign in Team Lambo’s path in order to confuse everyone. Then, as time progressed they made a deal with Team NSX that they would go get the immunity wrench. Like I said last time, these guys are good and know how to play the game. The problem is that the better they play, the bigger that bulls-eye gets on their backs.

It was the wee hours of the morning before the teams started to arrive to their final destination of Eagle Field Air Base. They were beat-up and tired but they made it. Thus far Team Hemi Cuda has been pretty quiet. They’ve stayed low and kept out of site which is smart, but I think after tonight’s showing of coming in first other teams will now take notice of this quiet Father / Daughter Team. Oh… and buy the way, for those of you who think this is just a flashy show car, well, you’d be dead wrong. I have a feeling that good ole’ Mark is somewhat of a hot shoe behind the wheel and I truly can’t wait to see that Bad Fish of his kick some ass.

Now for the challenge; like I said, Team Hemi Cuda’ came in first, so they’re out and Team Lambo got the immunity, so they’re out too. Unfortunately though for Teams BMW and Corvette their times were at the bottom of the leader board which automatically enters them into the carnage. Since there also needed to be one more competitor Team Hemi Cuda’ had to choose. Mark doesn’t strike me as a guy that would do anything out of malice and I don’t think he did when he picked Team Hummer. His strategy was simple, pick the one car that could possibly beat him on the dirt, therefore Team Hummer was the one to go. The nice part was that Chris from Team Hummer took it like a man and said that this is why he was on this show – to step up, which is exactly what he did.

This challenge consisted of taking off from a dead stop, swinging around a barrel, dodging some flaming basketballs and then rolling up onto the ass end of a moving semi into water filled barrels. This is just the thing to keep that paint job in perfect shape.

Team Corvette went first and came out of the box like they were on fire. Bruno tossed that sucker sideways, didn’t flinch at the flaming balls and literally launched the Vette’ up onto the back of the trailer. It was actually pretty impressive to watch.

Next up was Jason and Kristina the brother and sister pair of Team BMW. These guys surprised me as not only did Jason step up to the plate, but he hit it out of the park by winning the challenge.

Last up was Team Hummer with David Putnam behind the wheel. The nice part about something like a Hummer is that it just goes over shit and never looks back. Sure it may be down on speed but what it lacks there it makes up for in brute force. David did well and wheeled that big blue bitch around the course in no time flat… this guy can drive.

In the end Team Corvette got the ax because of a little to much show-boating, Team Hummer came in second and Team BMW nailed it with the win. Season 3 is heating up to be a good one as viewers are now beginning to get a bit more comfortable with the remaining teams. As time goes on though, tension will form and alliances will be tested so stay tuned.

As the Chevrolet VOLT closes in on its release date this November, another less well-known version of the new plug-in hybrid also readies production across the pond. The Opel Ampera, sister car to the Chevy’s VOLT will be displayed at the Geneva Auto Show this coming March. In a sales tactic that’s been previously employed by some other manufactures, the Ampera will be driven from Rüsselsheim, Germany, to the Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland. This little stunt will prove two things to the world automotive press. One, that is actually runs and two, that it’ll do everything that Opel claims.

Read more about it over at Autoevolution.com

Hyundai, after seeing the world of pain that Toyota is in, has decided to do a little preemptive planning. On the 2011 Sonata and 2010 Tucson, Hyundai is adding a new brake override system. What this system does is allow the brake pedal to override the throttle in the event of unintended acceleration. Unbeknown to most people, Hyundai has actually had some complaints for unintended acceleration for some cars produced between 2008-2009. These complaints have been largely overshadowed by Toyota’s public lynching and Hyundai plans to keep it that way.

Source: Cars.com

Denis Leary said it best when he said: “Happiness comes in small doses folks. It’s a cigarette butt, or a chocolate chip cookie or a five second orgasm. You come, you smoke the butt, you eat the cookie you go to sleep wake up and go back to fucking work the next morning, THAT’S IT! End of fucking list!” … and God Damn if that isn’t that truth.

I threw that up because a car guys happiness is measured in much the same way… take this preview of the upcoming Tanner Foust video where he rapes Mullholland Drive! Man I can’t wait for march.

For those of you who don’t know, the 24 Hours of LeMon’s Racing Series is a no-holds-barrded showdown between cars purchased for no more than $500. I ran one event last season at Stafford Speedway in CT. in a 1963 Chevrolet Corvair and to say it was chaos would be very kind indeed. To give you an example of the mayhem that sometimes takes place check out the following video. What you’re seeing is a late model Ford Escort coming in contact with a 1972 Gremlin. The Escort catches a wheel and gets launched into the stratosphere so quickly that the poor bastard behind the wheel never saw it coming. This is grassroots racing at its finest.

Well Ladies and Gentlemen, this is it. The final segment in Ridelust.com’s car chase series. Over the past 2 months we gathered some of the best car chases from the 1970’s all the way up to present day. In total there are 41 chases… that’s a lot. We’ve got down and dirty originals from such movies as Bullit and The French Connection. To Hollywood masterpieces like The Dark Knight and Ronin all the way up to special effects fun runs such as The Fifth Element and The Matrix Reloaded. These have been a blast to research and watch and they’re something that anyone who is into cinema and cars will greatly enjoy. So, with that being said, sit back and enjoy the final eleven scenes of the Best Car Chases ever.

** Links to the full list located below

1. Quantum of Solace: 2008

2008 Aston Martin DBS

Here we have good ole’ Jimmy Bond rollin’ heavy in an Aston Martin DBS. The man is cool, calm and collected and doesn’t even seem to realize that someone ripped off his drivers door. There are bullets, stone walls, police and a bunch of bad dudes that are trying to off our favorite 00 Agent. Does Bond let it worry him… no. Does he break a sweat… no. HE’S JAMES BOND BITCHES!! The man is untouchable! Unfortunately though his sweet Aston Martin DBS isn’t so lucky and gets pretty f*cked up. This is a shame because that car is a true work of art.

2. The Transporter: 2002

1994 BMW 740i 6-Speed

This is Frank – the Transporter, driving a 740i BMW with a custom in stalled 6-speed transmission. In total this puppy is throwing out 282 hp which really isn’t that much in a big canoe like the 740i. Frank however is more than capable behind the wheel and for those of you that don’t know, this BMW is packing one small secret. You see, it can fly.

3. Death Proof: 2007

1969 Charger / 1970 Challenger

This is Tarantino doing what he does best. He goes through the best movies of all time. Then he takes the best bits and pieces, puts them in a pot and tries to remake them into his own vision. Example – he took a 1969 Dodge Charger (even though Bullit had a ‘68) and a 1970 Dodge Challenger (ok, he got that right from Vanishing Point) and tried to create the best car chase ever made… that was his goal. In the end he did make a good car chase, not a great one mind you, but a good one. What I don’t understand is that with all the talent that this man possesses how come he can’t come up with something original. I just don’t get it. Hey Quentin, if you’re out there and you read this, call me… I have some suggestions for you.

4. The Matrix Reloaded: 2003

Cadillac CTS / Cadillac Escalade

Did you know that the studio built its own freeway section just to shoot this chase? It’s true. They went buck wild to get this thing right. What separates this chase from most others is that it starts out in a car, jumps to a motorcycle and ends in one kick-ass fireball. What more could you ask for?

5. Starsky and Hutch: 2004

Ford Gran Torino / Mercedes 280SE

Vince Vaughn is simply hilarious as the movies top dog drug dealer. At the movies climax he tries to run away from our hero’s Starsky and Hutch, as they follow in hot pursuit in the flying red tomato. What I find amazing about not only the movie and the TV series, is that they chose a Gran Torino to be the hero car. I mean it worked, but at the end of the day it was a pretty odd choice… no?

11. Bad Boys II: 2003

Ferrari 575 Marranello

Will Smith and Martin Lawrence take up shop as two Miami detectives who are on a mission to take down an ecstasy dealing drug lord. This is one of the only chases that I know of, other that the The Rock to use a Ferrari. In this chase Will Smith (Detective Mike Lowrey) and partner Martin Lawrence (Detective Marcus Burnett) run down the bad guys on what looks to be the Key West bridge. There are explosions, guns and cars flying off trucks – all cool stuff. There is also the possibility of a Bad Boys III, as the script is said to be in the works with the final production being completed by 2012/2013.

7. The Dark Knight: 2008

The Batmobile aka: The Tumbler

Batman re-returned to the big screen in 2005 with Batman Begins. Christian Bale took over as the brooding bad ass in black and brought a much darker take to the comic book character. In 2005 we were also introduced to the new Batmobile or rather, the Tumbler. It wasn’t until 2008’s The Dark Knight that we really got to see it in action. The Tumbler wasn’t based on anything out there and was in fact a brand new creation done specifically for the new series of films. It’s got six wheels, blows flames and comes with a built in motorcycle. In short, this thing is hairy and helps the man in black get the job done when necessary.

8. The Bourne Supremacy: 2004

Lada Taxi / Mercedes G550

I always feel bad for this poor bastard. First he gets duped into becoming a super-spy and loses his memory. Then he tries to get his memory back and in doing so meets the chick who starred in Run Lola Run. They fall in love, but the bad guys kill her to get to him. Now he gets pissed and goes on a no-holds-barred quest to find out about this true identity in the ultimate game of cat and mouse.

9. The Dukes of Hazzard: 2005

1969 Dodge Charger / Ford Crown Victoria

It’s 18 feet long, has a confederate flag on the roof, is completely indestructible and flies. Say that sentence to any car guy out there and the only thing that will come to mind is the 1969 Dodge Charger aptly known as the General Lee. When the Dukes of Hazzard movie came out in 2005 there was speculation that the Charger would be replaced by something else but the fans united and the Charger stayed. In reality though what the hell would they have replaced it with? The new Charger? That would have been downright painful to watch.

10. Get Carter: 2000

Cadillac STS / Jaguar XJS

Every time I think of Stallone I just want to start slurring my words and be married to some chick named Adrienne. Lets face it, the guy is a movie icon who and has created some of the greatest movie characters to ever hit the silver screen. Get Carter was originally made in 1971 and starred Michael Caine, who played a tough guy mob enforcer who tries to get to the bottom of his brothers mysterious death. This version was produced in 2000 and basically follows the same plot line except there is more slurring of the dialog. If you haven’t seen this one it’s worth a rental so drop it into your Netflix que and enjoy.

BONUS VIDEO!

11. Fast and Furious – Tokyo Drift: 2006

1970 Monte Carlo / 2007 Dodge Viper

I apologize right from the get go that I couldn’t find a better copy of this chase because I really enjoy it. The Fast and the Furious movies always do a great job in the automotive casting department. The 3rd installment, Tokyo Drift was no exception. The first chase scene takes a hopped up 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and pits it against a Dodge Viper as they race through a construction site. I actually like this scene better than those in the other films because it has more grit to it. It’s also rumored the Vin Diesel and Paul Walker have signed back on for a 5th installment of the franchise. For us car guys, this is great news because regardless of how bad the movies are the cars make them all worth while.

10 Best Car Chases of the 1970’s / 10 Best Car Chases of the 1980’s / 10 Best Car Chases of the 1990’s

Ok, this is kinda freakin’ me out because this is the second compact car I’m writing about today. First it was the Fiat 500 695 Tributo and now this. What you see before you is a 1972 Honda 600 and damn if it isn’t the smallest thing to roll past my eyeballs in quite some time. I found this little guy over at Hemmings and I’m simply amazed at what a compact package this is.

Just looking over the specs makes me giggle. It was ten feet long, weighed 1300 lbs. (yes, that it is correct) and was powered by a two-cylinder motorcycle engine that made 36 hp. Granted it’s a little thing but keep in mind that this was Honda’s first venture into the US market. In fact they actually sold over 40,000 of them between 1970-1972.

The more I actually look at the 600 the more I’m thinking sub-compact. I’m not sure about the wheels, but I’m guessing they’re maybe 13 incher’s. Then there is also the question of the rear seats. I mean it has them, but why? Who the hell would even fit back there.

One thing I keep doing is staring at the engine bay. Even with that two-cylinder mill I can’t help but notice how much room there is. Think about how much fun this thing would be if you shoehorned in a Hayabusa engine, or hell, if you wanted to keep it all Honda throw the 999cc engine from the new CBR1000RR in there. Now that would be a real pisser. Either way though this is a pretty cool little scoot that Honda made.

Source: Hemmings / Honda600Source.com

Last week Speed TV premiered the 1st episode of the 3rd season of the Bullrun Reality Show for which I wrote a full review. I also mentioned that I happened to be a cast member on Season 1 when it was shown on Spike TV. What I didn’t really get into though was what it was like to be behind the scenes. For of those of you that have never experience being a part of a production, the only real way to describe it is controlled chaos. There are crew-members, producers, directors, cast members, stunt coordinators, camera guys… it’s nuts. Matt Farah of The Smoking Tire was on hand throughout the entire taping of this year’s production to do some filming and ad some commentary as to what it’s really like behind the scenes.

Source: The Smoking Tire

I’ve never really been one for sport compacts as they’re just not my thing. Last night however I had the pleasure of meeting a few buddies for dinner in lower Manhattan and as it usually happens we started talking about automobiles. If you would’ve added up our collective stables you would’ve come away with some damn fine offerings. We had a few vintage Dodge’s a Superperformance Cobra, two wicked Audi’s in the form of an R8 and RS4, a stunning 1989 Porsche 930 Turbo, a Ferrari F430 and the newest member of the friend garage, a Fiat 500 695 Tributo.

This wicked little bugger popped out of the automotive womb as a standard Fiat 500. It was tiny and cute with a teeny-weeny presence that anyone could fall in love with. Then something bad happened. Abarth, who is Fiat’s performance division, managed to get their chubby Italian fingers on one. They then sat down around the table, had a few glasses of red wine and some pasta and began to scheme as to how to transform the little 500 from a mild mannered compact into a pasta punching powerhouse.

The engine was massaged and tweaked to bump power output from 133 hp to 180 hp. They then added 17-inch wheels, Brembo brakes and an electromechanical transmission with paddle shifters. In speaking with my buddy last evening his enthusiasm for this little red rocket got me all sorts of excited. He then said that he has more fun driving the 500 at times than his Ferrari F430… that my friends is a big statement. He described the driving experience of the 695 to that of a go-kart. He also stated that, handling, braking and even the exhaust note were simply divine and that throwing the little Fiat around was a true joy. Unfortunately we don’t have the Fiat 500 here in the States (yet), but with the recent merger of Chrysler and Fiat we may just get lucky. Hey, you never know.

When the DeLorean came out in 1981 it was a head turner and at the time it was like nothing else on the road. The gull wing doors, stainless steel body panels and rear engine design were pretty trick and set the DeLorean apart from its competitors. Unfortunately though for DeLorean the car had one very big flaw – it was terrible. Upon release to the public the DeLorean looked like it was going 100 mph while standing still. This was a good thing, because in the event that you actually tried to hit that speed you would have found yourself waiting around for a while. Power came from a Renault sourced 2.6 V6 that produced 135 hp. So whereas DeLorean claimed a top speed of around 130 mph, in reality it would really only top out at just over 100 mph. Like I said, it was terrible.

Fast forward 25 years – the DeLorean Motor Company was purchased by a gentleman named Steve Wynn who now re-manufactures old cars into shining new examples that can be purchased by the general public for around $57,000. One of these new examples was recently brought down to Jay Leno’s Garage where Jay gave the car a good once over, took it for a spin and then proceeded to say some very kind words about a car that didn’t deserve them. Take a look and let us know what you think.

Source: Jay Leno’s Garage

Listed as a One of a Kind work of art, this little woody is a very interesting vehicle indeed. It’s low and long with a pretty decent wheelbase so handling may in fact be quite good. Power and transmission come from a 1952 Ariel Square Four motorcycle with a suspension system that was commandeered from a 50’s era Citroen. The gentleman who conceived this masterpiece was a boat builder in the 1950’s who apparently wanted a different style of hot rod. It looks as though he also wanted to stroke his ego a bit by pimping out his wood working skills.

Don’t get me wrong, it is a nifty little scoot, but it looks a bit dodgy construction wise. Think of it this way though; if you kill yourself in this thing they can use the wood from the wreckage to build your coffin. It’s a total win-win!

Check it out on eBay.

This should be interesting. Toyota is being held over the coals right now in regards to the recalls that have been plaguing their vehicles. Click the link and check it out.

Source: Cardomain.com

Over the past 20 years Hyundai has gone from the Little League all the way up to the World Series. With models like the budget minded Accent to mid-size sedans such as the Sonata and Azera all the way to its big gun, the Genesis. Their strategy for penetrating the US automotive market has been executed with precision and the results are paying off.

One of the cars that helped cement Hyundai as a major player in the US market was its mid-size sedan, the Sonata. Now in it’s sixth generation the new Sonata has evolved into a major competitor for cars like the Honda Accord and Toyota Camary, two names that virtually owned the market 10 years ago.

For 2011 Hyundai up’d the ante once again by getting an even firmer grasp on what Americans wanted in a nicely appointed mid-size family sedan. The guys over at Motorauthority.com had a chance to run the new 2011 Sonata through it’s paces and seemed to have come away pretty impressed.

Check out their thoughts at Motorauthority.com

The 1970s were filled with a lot of funky stuff. We saw the end of the Vietnam War, the rise and fall of Disco and clothing that guaranteed we wouldn’t get laid. To combat the – not getting laid – part we turned to the automotive industry and more specifically the Custom Van. You see if you had a van, you had your very own portable pump shack. You could go anywhere, see everything and more importantly do anyone you wanted because you possessed the one vehicle that struck fear into the hearts of every Father in the 1970’s with a teenage daughter. Most custom vans came equipped with 3 main ingredients. Slotted wheels, side pipes and of course the lunarscape mural that was emblazoned on the side.

Here is some funky 70’s mood music to get you in the spirit. Just hit play on the bar below and get ready to be transported back to the land of bell-bottoms and booty-vans.

This is what I’m talking about… shag carpet, a bottle of Courvoisier and the cool sounds of Klaus Harmony diggin’ on in the distance. I’ve wanted to build a custom van forever, but the fact that I don’t have any more garage space is throwing a big wrench in those plans. Since I don’t have one and won’t be building one anytime soon I thought I’d present ya’ll with a few pictures of these rolling libido limo’s for your enjoyment. By the way, I totally made up the names, but they seemed to fit, so I figured what the hell.

1. American Eagle

Check out the vintage Centerline wheels, zoomies and rear wing… AWESOME!

2. Dark Night

Ok, we’ve got the Cragars, side pipes, tear-drop window and the uber-creepy Dark Night mural. This thing just screams: ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK!

3. Sophia

I’ve named this one Sophia because I honestly think that that’s Sophia Loren on the side of this thing. I’m diggin’ the wood bumper and plywood grill as well. Nothing said style back then like lumber and stain.

4. Van-Doba!

I totally missed this one on the first go round. Check out the entire Cordoba front end on this sucker. I wonder if he’s also got the rich Corinthian leather… WOOF!

5. Flying Eagle

I’ll be honest, this isn’t one of my favorites. I can respect the work, but there is simply no excuse for the $8.00 Pep Boy wheels… ugh.

6. Date Rape

Umm yea… the name pretty much says it all.

7. Big Blue

I like this one. I’m not overly crazy about the color choice, but out of all the vans up here this one is the least child molester-ish of the lot.

8. Starship

This thing is just about as creepy as they come. I can see this baby rolling up through the canyons of California to Dirk Digglers Porno Palace with a bumper sticker that says: “If this Vans A-rockin’, Don’t Come a Knockin’”.

9. Illicit Behavior

“Why yes Officer, as a matter of fact, I do have a dead body back here…”

10. The Classic

My favorite. Zoomies, classic mag wheels and some cool orange paint… doesn’t get any better.

Source: http://www.showvans.com

We here at Ridelust.com are huge fans of anything and everything automotive. We love cars, trucks, motorcycles, hovercrafts, whatever… if it’s automotive related, we dig it. Thus is the case with these next three Youtube videos that are presented here for your enjoyment.

Granted there is really no relevant automotive related content here. Nor does this post in any way, shape or form contain any industry news. In fact they’re really just here because I think Transformers are cool, happen to like stop motion animation and figured that everyone out there could use a little break at work. Enjoy.

Jazz VS. General Lee

Bumble Bee Boy

The Evolution of Dance – By Optimus Prime

Way back in 1983 Honda released a nifty little two-seater sport coupe called the CRX. It was sporty, fun and economical with a focus on the younger markets. I remember these cars from back in the day because one of my classmates had one when I was in college. It was a red 5-speed and damn if it wasn’t a little firecracker of a car to drive. I remember rowing through the gears and feeling like a road racer. The little 1.6 liter 4-banger was a really rev happy little sucker and even though we weren’t going that fast, it sure as hell felt like we were. It also returned outstanding fuel economy and was rated by the EPA at 41 city / 50 hwy mpg.

All the same elements that made the original CRX so enticing are present in Honda’s forthcoming 2011 CR-Z sport hatch, albeit throwing in one new twist, you see this ones a hybrid. The new CR-Z will get a version of the 140 hp 1.8 liter mill found in Honda’s Civic. The electric motor, battery and electronics will all be coming from Honda’s Insight Hybrid. This should make for a fun little runabout especially since it can be had with a manual transmission.

The other part of the equation that will help the CR-Z succeed is going to be fuel consumption. Think about this for a moment. The main reason you purchase a hybrid, other than the fact that it’s good for the environment is to get better fuel economy. Right now Honda’s Insight hybrid only gets about 38 mpg in combined city/hwy driving. This is far short of the original CRX’s EPA ratings. My question is what does that mean for the CR-Z? Will it maybe get a combined mileage of 35 mpg and will that satisfy consumers?

I understand Honda’s desire to enter into the sport hatch market place with the new CR-Z. I’m just wondering if it’s going to fit the bill with consumers who may be expecting a little bit more in the way of economy. Who knows though… maybe when released and the first reviews hit, we’ll come to find that it gets 50 mpg and goes like stink. Hey, it could happen…

Source: Motor Trend

Here in Queens, NY the opportunities to check out real life hogs are few and far between. Yes, we have the occasional chubby chub that tries to squeeze onto the 7-train, but other than that our pig sightings are somewhat limited. Luckily though I have found the answer for those of you who feel the urge to dig on swine but are just too lazy to hit the butcher.

Showpigs.com, by way of their Semen Shuttle, will deliver to you a prize-winning porker that should satisfy all your hoglicious needs. Just make sure to ask them for a t-shirt so you can showcase your love for these precious pork chops.

Source: www.youdrivewhat.com

Aston Martin has been talking about producing the four dour Rapide for some time now. It’s basically their version of the Porsche Panamera which, at any angle is simply God awful. One look at the Rapide and you will see that the designers and engineers over at Aston have created a four door sedan that is simply epic. The car is instantly recognizable as an Aston, which is good because they produce some of the most visually stunning vehicles on the planet. It has the same low slung hood line as the DB9 as well as the same power plant: 6.0-liter V12 that produces 477 hp and 443 lb.-tq.

For those of you that have never heard the exhaust note of an Aston Martin in person, I can tell you it’s a true symphonic masterpiece. I’m just amazed they get it to sound so good. The designers have incorporated the rear doors in such a way that the Rapide still looks like a coupe. Opening the newly designed up swept doors reveals an outstanding interior that showcases Aston Martin’s sport inspired history.

Aston Martin’s to me have always been the gentleman’s muscle car. They’re sleek, elegant with the performance to match the looks. Take a look at the video and decide for yourself.

Source: carscoop.blogspot.com

Now this is one lucky bastard. Chris Harris of EVO just became the first journalist to test drive the new Lexus LFA. Now for those of you living under a rock for the past year, this is Lexus’s new $375,000 uber car that is suppose to turn the world of automotive performance on its ear. It has a 4.8L V10 producing 552hp, carbon ceramic brakes, does 0-60 in 3.2 seconds and tops out at 202 mph. Granted they are only making 500 of these beauties but the fact still remains that for that kind of coin you’re bouncing around the price point of other very fine automobiles.

For example, a new Ferrari 599 runs between $320,000 – $340,000, a new Lamborghini Murcielago is also dancing in that range. So, with that in mind would you pay $375,000 for a Super Toyota? If you fall into the “Yes” category I would be VERY curious as to hear why.

If so, shoot me an email at: “[email protected]” and make me a believer…

Source: EVO

I love black. It looks good on everything, especially cars. I also love purpose built, no bullshit hot rods. They look like they mean business with their only job being to go fast and scare children. A perfect example of this is Arron Becks 1973 Plymouth Cuda’, this thing just oozes attitude.

Read more about it over at: Speedhunters.com