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Ford to Bring Back Crown Victoria as an SUV

An anonymous source told Parksplug today that Ford will bring back the Crown Victoria for the 2019 model year as a law-enforcement only vehicle.  The biggest change, however, is that the Crown Vic will be transformed from a… Read More

Own a Short-Bed Pickup? Sheetrock’s New Zippered Drywall Will Fit!

USG, the makers of the Sheetrock brand of drywall, has come to the rescue of short bed pickup owners with their new line of Ziprock zippered drywall. “Trying to haul an 8-foot long piece of drywall in a short-bed… Read More

Nissan Hopeful Dogs Will Chase Redesigned Leaf EV

The newly-redesigned Nissan Leaf, expected to hit showrooms soon, will feature a 60 kWh battery pack, good for a claimed 200 mile range.   But perhaps more importantly, it will look nothing like the current model, which is… Read More

Wife Pissed After Husband Won Scrabble Game By Spelling “Koenigsegg”

A Giblet Falls woman said she “just can’t forgive” her husband of six years after he won a two hour-long game of Scrabble Friday night by spelling out Koenigsegg. “That’s bulls**t,” complained Mossie O’Dart as she angrily tossed the bag of wooden… Read More

Chevy Takes the Wraps Off New Silverado Repo Edition

Chevrolet has unveiled photos of its upcoming Silverado Repo Edition.  The half-ton pickup, which should hit dealerships in late Spring, is readily identifiable by its significantly raised front end.  “It simulates the truck being repossessed and on the back… Read More

Toyota Announces Plan to Sue Itself Over Failure of Scion

Toyota, the world’s largest automaker announced today it will file suit against itself for allegedly starving discontinued Scion of fresh, innovative products. “It’s reprehensible what we’ve done and we think the courts will agree,” said Toyota spokesperson Bisque… Read More

It’s Not Just Airbags — Now Takata’s Trash Bags Are Exploding

Takata, the Japanese corporation at the center of a massive vehicle airbag recall, is now facing another problem — exploding trash bags.   “It appears to be limited to Takata’s 33-gallon orange bag with drawstrings,” said product safety expert… Read More

Police in California Object to Legislation Allowing Use of Avatars for Driver’s License Photos

Police officials in California are speaking out against newly proposed legislation that would allow the use of avatars in place of driver’s license photos. “It’s just silly, really,” said police chief Keb Less.  “Say one of my officers pulled over… Read More

GM Threatens EPA: “Drop 54.5 MPG Fuel Mileage Mandate Or Else the Camaro Will Look Like This!”

Always Wanted a Family Truckster? Keep Your Fingers Crossed!

For all of you who have been champing at the bit — and even those who have incorrectly been chomping at the bit — to own a Wagon Queen Family Truckster of your own, we have good news.  Maybe.   While Ford… Read More