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"Cars 4-A Cure" Car Show and Dance to Benefit MDA is June 15th in Abilene

Rudy Fernandez — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:21:27 +0000

The "Cars 4-A Cure" car show, dance and cruise benefits the Abilene Firefighters Association's Fill the Boot campaign for MDA. The a car show will feature lots of muscle cars and will take place at the Gattis parking lot at 2668 Buffalo Gap Road, Saturday, June 15th. Prizes and trophies will be awarded that afternoon.

Watch the World's Worst Parallel Parker

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:35:29 +0000

Parallel parking can be tough. But it can also be oh-so-entertaining. This video follows the exploits of a woman in Belfast, Ireland trying to parallel park her car, all the while unaware she’s being taped and on the fast track to viral superstardom. At nearly 15 minutes long, it takes a good chunk of time [...]

10 Awesomely Creative Cars We Wish We Had

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:47:48 +0000

Besides being vital components in most of our lives, cars can be really awesome creative canvases. Even though not everyone is into all that complicated, fancy shmancy car decor, there’s a big chance these weirdly awesome cars could change your mind. Who would’ve thought cars could be the best way to express your true self? [...]

2014 Camaro Z28 is Unveiled at New York City Auto Show and Looks Better Than Ever

Chaz — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:47:47 +0000

It has been since 2002 when Chevrolet stopped production of the Camaro Z28. Well, now it's back and looks sleeker and meaner than ever before. Check out the new 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 which was rolled out at this year's New York City Auto Show.

Guy Stuck in His Car Going 125 MPH With No Brakes

Phil Richardson — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:34:38 +0000

Imagine yourself jumping into your car for a quick run to the supermarket. As you approach your first stop sign, with the sun shining on your face and some fine tunes on the radio, you realize that your brakes aren't arresting your forward movement, but actually accelerating it. Eventually, your car reaches 125 mph - and then remains there - for an hour.

Disney Infinity's Cars Play Set Races Towards Release

John Llewellyn Martin — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:01:47 +0000

The day when our wallets will empty and our plastic debt will increase is almost here. We're talking, of course, about the release of Disney Infinity and its army of video games and action figures. We've learned today that one of the sets that will be available for the game will star Lightning McQueen and the crew of Pixar's Cars.

Here's a New Form of Street Racing That's Safe for Everybody [VIDEO]

Chaz — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 15:40:17 +0000
If you’re into racing cars, but don’t want to get into trouble, then this new form of street racing may just be the thing for you. Watch as these drivers dare to test the limits of street racing laws in their own special, and hilarious way. [button href="http://keyj.com/2014-chevrolet-corvette-stingray-is-revealed-in-detroit-and-is-one-amazing-car-video/" title="Check Out The 2014 Corvette Stingray" align="center"]

Student Driver Attempts To Run Over Instructor After Failing Test

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 23:00:05 +0000
When a student fails a driving test, they sometimes respond emotionally. This means driving instructors will be confronted with tears, begging and even the occasional bribe when their charge struggles to parallel park or just can’t nail the three-point turn. It was the cones that did in a 21-year-old student driver from Mayfield Heights, Ohio. As in, she hit [...]

The World of Wheels Comes to the Abilene Civic Center Jan. 25th – 27th

Rudy Fernandez — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 21:00:34 +0000

The World of Wheels is back at the Abilene Civic Center, featuring hot rods, customs, racing show cars, motorcycles and more. Car enthusiast and Show Chairman Steve Longmire says "this years World of Wheels is awesome because there's something that will interest everyone no matter what the age is." Have your picture made with Tow Mater from the Walt Disney movie 'Cars.' If you're a NASCAR fan, you're going to love meeting Bobby Allison. There really is Something for everyone. Here's all the rest of the ticket info.

'Mad Max: Fury Road' Shows Off its Cars

Damon Houx — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 02:19:42 +0000

Though 'Mad Max: Fury Road' may star Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron, if this film is anything like the previous entries it's possible they could be upstaged by the cars and stunts in the film. And as we wait to see the movie (which is scheduled to come out sometime in 2014), now you can see some of the vehicles from the film.

The Batmobile and 5 Other Hollywood Cars That Sold at Auction

Danny Groner — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 17:00:04 +0000

BAM! The original Batmobile sold at auction for $4.2 million this weekend which has both car lovers and cartoon lovers giddy. Famous Hollywood cars like those from 'Starsky and Hutch,' 'Knight Rider' and 'The Pink Panther' go up for sale from time to time, bringing out the most nostalgic buyers. Here's a look at how five memorable cars fared when they hit the open market, and what they fetched for sellers:

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is Revealed in Detroit and Is One Amazing Car! [VIDEO]

Chaz — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:28:15 +0000
Corvette lovers everywhere are salivating as the 2014 Corvette Stingray has been revealed. Heck, even if you’re not a fan of the Corvette, you’re going to love this car. The car was revealed in Detroit over the weekend (January 13th), and looks just like what you would expect a Corvette to look like. Mean, slick [...]

High Speed Police Chase Takes Surprising Turn

Emerald Catron — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:32:09 +0000
We sat through this whole thing video of a high-speed police pursuit in Inglewood, Calif., waiting for something horrible to happen, because it’s the internet. Magically, nothing horrible does happen. We aren’t going to give away the surprise ending. (It’s not clowns. Quit asking about clowns.) We’ll only say it is delightful, and you should [...]

Print My Ride — Papercruisers Paper Models

Chris Illuminati — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 15:30:15 +0000
Jesse loves Toyota Land Cruisers. He also loves making models out of paper and cardboard. Of course those two affections would collide – introducing Papercruisers. Jesse brings his love of modeling and cars to the public with these awesome cardboard and paper replicas of his favorite rides. He’s got several available for purchase including Jeep [...]

Guy Builds Limo of Junk Parts Worth $1M

Chris Illuminati — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 21:30:54 +0000
If you collect enough junk, and add up the value, it will eventually be worth something — especially if you attach all that crap to a limo. Antti Rahko, a 72-year-old chauffeur from Finland, the proud owner and creator of Finnjet – a 7,500 pounds, 29-foot long limo made completely from junk scraps. It took Rahko [...]

Townsquare Media Ladies Come Up with Car for Women Only [VIDEO]

Shay Hill — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 16:00:41 +0000

Honda has come out with a car geared towards women called the Fit She's. It's only available in Japan at the moment but it won't be long until it's marketed here in the states. It's pink, with pink interior stitching, pink metallic trim, the logo's apostrophe is a heart. The car also has windows that block 99% of the ultraviolet rays with a plasma cluster air conditioning unit; together they protect and improve your skin. This all got me to thinking about what features I would want on a car.

Man Drives Same Rolls-Royce For 78 Years

Chris Illuminati — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 14:30:28 +0000

You can't take it with you. Isn't that the expression people always use when they want your stuff after you drop dead? Mr. Allen Swift knew he couldn't take his 1928 Rolls-Royce Piccadilly P1 Roadster with him to the afterlife, but he made sure it was well taken care of after they tossed him into the ground.

Best Cars For Driving In Ice & Snow [VIDEO]

Rudy Fernandez — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 06:52:15 +0000

Now that the bad winter weather is upon us, I'll have to admit that I'm a little scared to say the least. With a real cold front on the horizon and icy conditions being threatened, I am having issues with not having the right vehicle. During the last bad ice and snow storm I got stuck, twice. Thanks to Joyce O'Bar and their wrecker service I was rescued. It's been well over a year and I still don't have what my family and I need to get around town on bad weather days. While the rest of the world can take a couple days off, I must still go to the station and keep everyone updated on the 'bad weather.' Now I'm still in the market for a vehicle that can pass the grade, if there is one.

Remote Control Cars Used to Round Up Cattle [VIDEO]

Shay Hill — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 16:00:09 +0000
I’m from West Texas, I’ve seen a cattle round up. With horses? Yes. With ATV’s? Yes. With a remote control car? Ahh, NO! Leave it to a cattleman to use technology to their advantage. Some fool always finds a better way of doing things. Is it out of creativity? The work smarter not harder mentality? [...]

'Greek Elvis' Left Rare Lamborghini In a Hotel Parking Lot For Thirty Years

Chris Illuminati — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 14:28:51 +0000

It must be nice to be so filthy rich that a gifted Lamborghini Miura S can just rot in a parking garage for thirty years and, eh, no big deal. It must also be cool to be 'Greek Elvis' but let's focus on the car.