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Updated on November 5, 2015
ONLINE TRAVEL AGENCY WITH GARDEN GNOME TO MARKET TRIPS ABOARD TUNNEL BORING MACHINE
Although we accidentally threw away the media release and, at press time, were unable to remember the name of the company, that online travel agency that features a pointy-headed garden gnome in their television commercials announced today it will soon… Read More
Updated on November 5, 2015
CASH-STRAPPED PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCIES TURNING TO RIDESHARING SERVICES TO RESPOND TO CALLS
An unidentified Uber driver and police officer Buck Puddles transport Fidget Zink to jail. Zinkwas arrested for public intoxication and performingnaughty acts with a Karaoke microphone Ridesharing services like Lyft and Uber are growing in popularity, and much of their… Read More
Updated on November 5, 2015
CHECK OUT THE NISSAN LEAF’S 545-HORSEPOWER RANGE-EXTENDING ENGINE
According to Nissan, the Leaf electric vehicle travels about 84 miles on a single charge. For most of us, that’s sufficient for commuting or around town driving, but not enough range for longer trips. That’s why Nissan recently… Read More
Updated on November 5, 2015
FORD ADMITS DESIGN OF 2016 MUSTANG RETRACTABLE HARDTOP NEEDS WORK
After the design of the upcoming hardtop convertible Mustang was widely panned, Ford is considering adding a folding mechanism for the metal roof. “The lines don’t flow as well as we’d like. Maybe the metal roof should have a folding… Read More
Updated on September 6, 2016
IT’S NOT JUST THE MUSTANG: OTHER CARS PIPE ARTIFICIAL NOISE INTO THE CABIN, TOO
The blogosphere was set ablaze by the discovery that engine sounds from the 2015 Ford Mustang’s EcoBoost four are actually simulations played through the car’s speakers. “A turbocharged four normally sounds like your Aunt Peggy passing gas while… Read More
Updated on November 5, 2015
PARKSPLUG’S EXPERT TIP OF THE DAY
“WHEN INSTALLING A CRATE ENGINE IN YOUR HOT ROD, DON’T FORGET TO REMOVE THE ENGINE FROM THE CRATE.” Tonto Pitts, Hot Rod Builder
Updated on November 5, 2015
FIBERGLASS ROGER WHITTAKER HEAD DEER WHISTLE TOPS LIST OF MOST POPULAR AUTO ACCESSORIES
It’s been on the market for less than a month, yet suppliers are finding it impossible to keep the Roger Whittaker head deer whistle in stock. “Sales just went crazy from day one,” said Pudding Schulteis, the director… Read More
Updated on November 5, 2015
MOB ENFORCERS SAY TRUNK EMERGENCY RELEASE HANDLE KILLING THEIR BUSINESS
Glow-in-the-dark trunk release levers, first introduced in the 2002 model year, are credited with saving dozens of lives. But not everyone is celebrating. “This law has had a disastrous effect on what used to be a thriving industry,”… Read More
Updated on November 5, 2015
HEADLINES OFF THE PARKSPLUG WIRES
It won’t fly unless you unbolt it from the hood, reminds hood ornament drone builder LoMar Bedanza Leavin’ the hood: OLD HOOD ORNAMENTS TAKING TO THE SKIES AS DRONES “Jet Head” drone is equipped with a micro-jet engine… Read More
Updated on November 5, 2015
GOOGLE STREET VIEW PHOTO CAR DRIVES THROUGH VIAGRA SPILL
Google Street View car after driving through Viagra spill A One of Google’s Street View camera cars is temporarily sidelined after it drove through a Viagra spill on the interstate north of downtown. According to police spokesperson Oodith… Read More
