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Aftermarket Kit Makes New Ridgeline Look Just Like the Old One

A Honda spokesman says “um, actually, no one” has told the company they miss the “flying buttress” rear roofline of the previous generation Ridgeline pickup.   So, to satisfy those customers that don’t exist, Honda is now selling… Read More

Many Dead People Still Paying Off Auto Loans, Says Financial Expert

Six, seven and even eight year auto loans have become so common that many buyers are obligated to continue making payments even after they’re dead, said a financial expert. “It’s kind of sad,” said financial advisor Loofa Drillbachen…. Read More

Electrical Glitches Now Standard On New Alfa Romeos, Says Automaker

Alfa Romeo announced today that all 2020 models will come standard with electrical glitches right from the factory.   “Up until now, some Alfa owners reported electrical issues while others didn’t, so to eliminate the uncertainty, all defects will now… Read More

If Lexus Built Bullet Trains:

Porsche’s New 911-Based Pickup to Feature 40-Pound Tow Capacity

Porsche announced today its 911-based sporty pickup, the Schleppen, will feature a diminutive tow rating of just 40-pounds. The meager rating is due to the location of the trailer hitch directly behind the trucklet’s rear-mounted flat six engine.  According to Porsche… Read More

First Spy Photo: 2020 Austin-Martin Bugeye!

What the Honda Ridgeline Might Look Like if it Was Around in the ’70’s

Health Experts: If You’re Going to ROFL, Don’t do it in the Garage

If you ROFL in your garage, you’re much more likely to come into contact with gasoline, oil and other harmful chemicals that can be absorbed through the skin. That’s the word from researchers at the Centers for Disease Control,… Read More

Does Electric Power Steering Cause “Man Boobs”?

An unesteemed and not particularly well-known medical researcher claims that electrically-assisted power steering, or EAPS (pronounced “EAPS”) is responsible for a sizable increase in the number of American men with man boobs. Dr. Octavio Stich told Parksplug that the decreased steering effort required… Read More