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New Spock Meets Old Spock, Hilarity Ensues

Spencer Bennett — Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:33 +0000

This ad for the new Audi is already endearing itself to Trek fans everywhere! Trek references abound as Leonard Nimoy and Zachary Quinto – Spocks old and news -challenge each other to a race to the country club. The commercial begins with Nimoy beating Quinto in a game of chess after which the younger actor [...]

Chevrolet Reboots the Classic Z/28 Camaro

Spencer Bennett — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:57:47 +0000

During the New York Auto Show, Chevrolet unveiled its latest reboot: The Chevy Camaro Z/28! It’s lighter and has the supercharged ZL1 power-plant, aero package, rear wing and diffuser. It’s the fastest Camaro yet, equipped with the 7.0-litre V8 as you’d find in the Corvette ZO6. And it’s been tweeked by Corvette Racing, which means [...]

Jeff Gordon Pulls Best Prank Ever On A Used Car Salesman

Spencer Bennett — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 01:06:10 +0000

Ever wonder what NASCAR drivers do in the off season? Evidently, Jeff Gordon screws with car used car salesmen. Jeff, along with the folks at Pepsi have pulled off an elaborate prank: They disguised Jeff as ‘Mr. Mini-van’ to shop for cars at a local dealership. As he checks out one of the Chevy Camaros on the [...]

7-Eleven Starts 'Penny At The Pump' Now Through Sunday to Benefit St. Jude!

Spencer Bennett — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 17:18:09 +0000

If your gauge is just a little above “E” this morning, fill up at any West Texas 7-Eleven Store, and a penny from every gallon pumped goes to help kids fight cancer at St. Jude! Everyone has their favorite place that they fill up their car or truck. It may be convenient, or maybe you pick [...]

BBC's 'Top Gear' Clocked at 220.5mph on America's Fastest Road

Spencer Bennett — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:38:16 +0000

When SH130 in Austin, Texas opened last Tuesday - with the fastest speed limit in the western hemisphere - the guys from BBC’s Top Gear were there to see just how fast they could go on the new toll road.

5 Things You Can Do to Winterize Your Vehicle

Spencer Bennett — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 22:14:16 +0000

Cooler weather is here and that means it’s time to winterize your vehicle. Here are five tips to make your car ready for cold weather driving. During the first cold snap of the year, many vehicles will experience battery problems. Fortunately, that’s also the time when many batteries go on sale. If your battery is [...]