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First Look! Honda’s NSX-Powered CR-V Brute-Ute!

We agree:  A 572-horsepower twin-turbo V-6-powered Honda CR-V makes about as much sense as bolting a Williams EJ22 jet engine to your mailbox.  But we want one anyway.  (we’d like the jet mailbox, too, please) Yesterday, Parksplug spy… Read More

Sneezing Attacks Threaten Master Pinstriper’s Career

“I never know when it’s going to happen,” said downtrodden master pin striper Ollie Doppler, speaking about the abrupt sneezing attacks that have plagued him for the past month.   “Damn it.  Look at this mess,” he said,… Read More

Throwing Someone Under the Bus? Here Are Your Top Two Choices:

A bus is a bus is a bus, right?  Wrong.  Especially when it comes to throwing somebody under it. “All coaches are not the same, so if you’re planning to throw someone under the bus, it’s important to… Read More

Turbo Lag Task Force Just Can’t Seem to Get Going, Facilitator Complains

A five-person task force charged with finding new ways to eradicate turbo lag can be lazy and ineffectual one second and then spring to life almost uncontrollably the next, complained Dingdong Rodriguez, a facilitator trying to motivate the group…. Read More

Armor All Introduces New Protectant Spray for Bald Men

Every car fan in the world (except for Franklin Poinkler of Gabbs, Nevada, that is) has used Armor All to protect and shine the tires of his or her vehicle.   Now, Armor All is adding another product… Read More

Nike Files Suit Against Lexus Over LED Light Design

Nike has filed a cease and desist order against Lexus, claiming the automaker copied the footwear company’s “swoosh” logo for the front LED lights on a number of Lexus models.   “It’s way too “swooshie,” Nike attorney Dollop… Read More

Company Sells Detachable Front Clip for Embarrassed Minivan Drivers

Minivans are among the most practical vehicles on the road.  It’s just that nobody wants to be seen driving one.   But a company called Vincent Van Nose is now producing a stick-on front clip that they say… Read More

From the Archives: 1903 One Ton Dually

Subaru Management Despondent After Dogs Reveal They Don’t Really Like Their Cars

Dogs have played a prominent role in Subaru’s advertising for years, but now it appears the canines are out.   Yesterday, members of the largest canine actors’ union notified Subaru they would no longer accept parts in the… Read More