{"id":315290,"date":"2010-02-13T06:30:46","date_gmt":"2010-02-13T11:30:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ridelust.com\/?p=35354"},"modified":"2010-02-13T06:30:46","modified_gmt":"2010-02-13T11:30:46","slug":"ridelust%e2%80%99s-top-25-car-blogs-and-websites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/315290","title":{"rendered":"RideLust\u2019s Top 25 Car Blogs and Websites"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Contrary to popular belief, automotive writers are not born omniscient of all things mechanical. Most of us accumulate our wisdom from first hand experience, learning early on that \u201cbuilt in Italy\u201d and \u201cbulletproof reliability\u201d are generally not phrases often used in the same sentence. Likewise, the terms \u201cGerman engineering\u201d and \u201cinexpensive to repair\u201d.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Since most of us will never get the chance to drive a Bugatti Veyron on the Nordschleife of the N\u00fcrburgring, we turn to sources of information that have proven reliable in the past. We like articles written by others with comparable experience, not articles culled from press releases put together by corporate talking heads.<\/p>\n

Ironically, after a grueling day of combing through automotive detritus to bring you the most relevant information in a timely fashion, some of us prefer to relax by reading about cars, bikes and other things that go zoom. Or by simply looking at car porn.<\/p>\n

Thus, I present to you the RideLust Top 25 Car Blogs and Websites. Some are invaluable sources of legitimate information, perfect acceptable to keep on screen if your wife is looking over your shoulder. Others may not have the same editorial and informational qualities, but they make us laugh. Sometimes, that\u2019s good enough.<\/p>\n

In order, our favorite sites are:<\/p>\n

1. Jalopnik<\/h3>\n

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Sister site of Gizmodo, universally bookmarked by technogeeks everywhere. Jalopnik provides an interesting blend of breaking news, humor and insight. The gold standard for auto blogs.<\/p>\n

Link:<\/strong> http:\/\/www.jalopnik.com<\/a><\/p>\n

2. Left Lane News <\/h3>\n

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Car reviews, insider info, breaking news and industry data, all in one easily navigated site.<\/p>\n

Link:<\/strong> www.leftlanenews.com<\/a><\/p>\n

3. Motor Authority<\/h3>\n

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Spy shots, breaking news, flashbacks and new car reviews: this site has it all, with a focus on high performance and luxury vehicles.<\/p>\n

Link:<\/strong> www.motorauthority.com<\/a><\/p>\n

4. Carscoop<\/h3>\n

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Online since 2000, Carscoop covers automotive news from a global perspective. If you\u2019ve secretly harbored a repressed desire to buy a turbo diesel Peugeot, this is a blog to bookmark.<\/p>\n

Link:<\/strong> carscoop.blogspot.com<\/a><\/p>\n

5. Autoblog<\/h3>\n

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An eclectic mix of breaking news and commentary, this is a well written, well laid out site. A handy and easily found search menu allows you to pull up reviews by manufacturer and model.<\/p>\n

Link:<\/strong> www.autoblog.com<\/a><\/p>\n

6. Hemmings Auto Blogs<\/h3>\n

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A blog from the people that bring you Hemmings Motor News, the bible of car collectors and restorers. Good photography, great writing and great content. Their \u201cFind of the Day\u201d is not to be missed.<\/p>\n

Link:<\/strong> blog.hemmings.com<\/a><\/p>\n

7. The Truth About Cars<\/h3>\n

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Good mix of automotive reviews (for cars available both inside and outside the US), breaking news and other industry related content. If you want to know why your Fiat stock is, um, applying localized negative pressure at the dorsal-most mammary, this is a good place to look.<\/p>\n

Link:<\/strong> www.thetruthaboutcars.com<\/a><\/p>\n

8. Gas 2.0<\/h3>\n

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Despite their focus on biofuels, alternative energy and electric vehicles, Gas 2.0 is not your typical green website. One visit will convince you that they\u2019re gear heads too! Even if your idea of energy conservation is only going to half throttle on your Mach One Mustang, you\u2019ll find plenty of interesting reading here.<\/p>\n

Link:<\/strong> www.gas2.org<\/a><\/p>\n

9. RPM Go<\/h3>\n

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Billed as a \u201cmust read\u201d blog by Forbes, RPM Go has a good variety of content. While they cover breaking news, they also pick on topics not discussed elsewhere and provide a balanced mix of US and foreign market vehicle reviews.<\/p>\n

Link:<\/strong> www.rpmgo.com<\/a><\/p>\n

10. Hooniverse<\/h3>\n

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Offbeat automotive news and commentary. Well written, and always worthy of a laugh or two.<\/p>\n

Link:<\/strong> www.hooniverse.com<\/a><\/p>\n

11. Edmunds Inside Line<\/h3>\n

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Sister blog to Auto Observer, Inside Line caters to the enthusiast reader with lots of spy photos and behind-the-scenes content. If you want to know whether or not VW will shoehorn a V10 turbo diesel into the next Golf, this is a good place to start looking.<\/p>\n

Link:<\/strong> blogs.insideline.com\/straightline<\/a><\/p>\n

12. Autoevolution<\/h3>\n

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One of the more comprehensive gearhead sites on the net, it covers a huge assortment of topics relating to both cars and bikes. The site has a “Girls Only” section for gearheads lacking a Y chromosome.<\/p>\n

Link:<\/strong> www.autoevolution.com<\/a><\/p>\n

13. Just A Car Guy <\/h3>\n

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Great photography, interesting content and cars you don\u2019t see every day. Heavy emphasis on hot rods and race cars.<\/p>\n

Link:<\/strong> http:\/\/justacarguy.blogspot.com<\/a><\/p>\n

14. The Torque Report <\/h3>\n

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Need details on a new or soon to be released model? This site should be one of your first stops. Well laid out and easy to search by manufacturer.<\/p>\n

Link:<\/strong> www.thetorquereport.com<\/a><\/p>\n

15. NY Times Wheels<\/h3>\n

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Auto and industry information as only the New York Times can present it. Good mix of content, particularly well written.<\/p>\n

Link:<\/strong> www.wheels.blogs.nytimes.com<\/a><\/p>\n

16. Bring a Trailer <\/h3>\n

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This site bills itself as \u201cThe best vintage cars for sale online\u201d, but it\u2019s much more than that. Articles detail builds and restorations, rare finds and obscure cars. No matter how hardcore you may be, I guarantee this site has at least one car you\u2019ve never heard of.<\/p>\n

Link:<\/strong> http:\/\/bringatrailer.com<\/a><\/p>\n

17. You Drive What?<\/h3>\n

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From the folks that brought you \u201cPeople of WalMart\u201d comes this vehicle themed site. You won\u2019t find breaking news or thoughtful insight here; you will find images that will make you laugh out loud. Think of it as \u201cHow Not to Customize Cars 101\u201d.<\/p>\n

Link:<\/strong> www.youdrivewhat.com<\/a><\/p>\n

18. Two Seats or Less <\/h3>\n

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They comb the online classifieds looking for vintage sports cars and race cars, so you don\u2019t have to. I can\u2019t visit this site without finding a car I lust for.<\/p>\n

Link:<\/strong> http:\/\/twoseatsorless.com <\/a><\/p>\n

19. Bang Shift <\/h3>\n

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Breaking news, auto related social commentary, hot rod builds, videos and pics: this site has something for every gear head.<\/p>\n

Link:<\/strong> http:\/\/www.bangshift.com\/blog.html <\/a><\/p>\n

20. The Garage Blog <\/h3>\n

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Breaking news, road tests and articles of interest to every kind of auto enthusiast. Quite a bit of content you won\u2019t find elsewhere.<\/p>\n

Link:<\/strong> http:\/\/thegarageblog.com\/garage<\/a><\/p>\n

21. Car Domain Blog<\/h3>\n

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Owned by parent CarDomain, this site is both informative and entertaining. Where else can one find pictures of a Toyota Yaris with 20\u201d wheels, on the same page as a program from the 1968 Manufacturer\u2019s Funny Car Championships?<\/p>\n

Link:<\/strong> blog.cardomain.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

22. Kicking Tires<\/h3>\n

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Part of the Cars.com world, Kicking Tires bills itself as the Blog for Car Buyers. As you\u2019d expect, their focus is on news and information relating to current and upcoming model releases.<\/p>\n

Link:<\/strong> blogs.cars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

23. Auto Spies <\/h3>\n

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Spy shots, breaking news and car comparisons, with an emphasis on auto shows and industry events. <\/p>\n

Link:<\/strong> http:\/\/www.autospies.com<\/a><\/p>\n

24. Automotive Traveler<\/h3>\n

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A website with more of a mature feel, you won’t find funny pictures of cars on 36″ chrome wheels here. What you will find is page after page of superior content, ranging from how-to guides to road trip advice. Don’t visit this site unless you’ve got time on your hands.<\/p>\n

Link:<\/strong> www.automotivetraveler.com<\/a><\/p>\n

25. Green Car Reports<\/h3>\n

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If it relates to hybrids, fuel efficiency, electric cars or alternative fuels, you\u2019ll find it here.<\/p>\n

Link:<\/strong> www.greencarreports.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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