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Ugly automotive fads

Herald Wheels, Jun 15 2012 - The trends we mean are the ‘had-to-haves’ that have run their gamut and now have, or should have, gone the way of the dodo bird.

Canadian Border Confiscated Family’s Custom Kid Hauler

Jalopnik, May 24 2012 - A Canadian couple with eight children had their Canadian-purchased SUV stretched at an Oklahoma body shop, but when they tried to bring it home, Canadian customs officials wouldn't allow it back into the country.

The Worst Traffic In America? It's Not Los Angeles

Car Connection, May 24 2012 - Inrix says that the city of Honolulu wins that dubious honor, with drivers wasting 58 hours a year on average on congested roads.

California family wakes up to find Lexus in swimming pool

Fox News, May 14 2012 - The Diaz family awoke to find a Lexus at the bottom of their swimming pool.

Automotive breakdowns could one day be a criminal offense

Torque News, May 14 2012 = The National Motorists Association of Australia seems to think such merits prohibition and punishment.

Luxury Car Seat-Massagers vs. Masseuse: Video

Car and Driver, May 10 2012 - The newest in high-end luxury extras--car seats that actually massage the passenger. http://youtu.be/GdVB0utpl0s

Detroit’s $65,000 Dodge Intrepid: Investigation finds police have 110 cars with expired leases

wxyz.com, May 7 2012 - Would you ever pay $608 a month to lease an eight-year-old car? That is what the Detroit Police Department is paying for a 2004 Dodge Intrepid & over a hundred other expensive leases.

5 automotive predictions that are guaranteed to come true

Torque News, Apr 28 2012 - Prediction #1: Car design will continue to suck with occasional bouts of genius thrown in just to keep us interested.

"Drive Away Cancer" Austin-Healey on 50,000-Mile Lap of US

NBC Los Angeles, Apr 25 2012 - "Grace" the 1953 Austin-Healey caught fire and broke down repeatedly during a 5,800-mile trip last summer. So this summer, she's on a 50,000-mile road trip.