SPIKE Wheels Channel

Rhys Millen's Crashes Truck Doing Backflip

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:18:12 GMT

Rhys Millen: "Last year we attempted what was before then thought impossible. Laws of physics and vehicle dynamics were pushed to the limits with success, but failure came in one small mis-calculation. My body can be broken but my mind cannot. This year, people will witness the first ramp to ramp back flip in an off-road truck - ever."

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Top Gear Creates a V8 Blender

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:06:14 GMT

Jeremy Clarkson, lamenting the decline of V8 power plants in cars, offers a new use for the torquey beasts.

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2009 Nissan 370Z Sneak Peek

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:38:44 GMT

Inside Line just gives us a quick looks at the new Z before its official debut at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show.

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Need for Speed: Undercover - Battle Trailer

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:19:44 GMT

There's a big race going down on the west side, so steal the show.

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The Top 10 Crappiest Cars in Movie History

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:00:00 GMT

If you’re working on a big Hollywood movie with a budget that rivals the food bills for third world dictators who rule starving nations, the cars in your movie had better be super bad-ass. We’re not paying $9.50 a ticket to have something remind us that we came to the theater in a used lime green Datsun that creates more aggravating noises than a Kiss tribute band. These are the cars that should have been towed off the set, and sold as scrap metal long before they started shooting.

Woman Grapples with Golf Cart

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 01:20:24 GMT

Imagine the damage this lady could cause in a real car.

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Lazy Sundays = Tire Smoke

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:37:43 GMT

Watch for an absolutely heroic powerslide at about the 1:40 mark. Good times.

The Ramifications of a Dead Auto Industry

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:20:40 GMT

Matt Farah and Leo Parente discuss the finer points of the past, present, and future of the GM crisis. Bottom line? This problem goes way beyond the auto industry - just like the mortgage crisis went way beyond the real estate markets.

2010 Ford Mustang Revealed!

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:23:59 GMT

Autoblog takes an in-depth look at the overhaul of the current generation Ford Mustang, due to arrive as a 2010 model. With an updated interior, a bump in HP, and some subtle tweaks like LED taillights, this may be the best GT yet.

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In the Automotive World, There Are Mistakes, and There Are FAILS

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:56:14 GMT

The kids over at Jalopnik have compiled a tasty serving of LOLCAT-'d shots from 'round the globe of misguided attempts in various aspects of motoring, be it moving furniture, delivering packages, and replacing bumpers, all with hilarious results.

Grown Man Cries like a Baby Due to Towing

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:02:25 GMT

For some reason, I find it difficult to believe this guy bought an LX Mustang. I see him in a pink Ford Fiesta, or possibly Prius.

Bulletproof Tires Designed by Bees

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:31:07 GMT

Entomologists/Armor Makers/Engineers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have created tires for the military (or hyperbolic rap stars') Humvee that are bullet proof. Okay, the developers not really insect scientists, but they did use the honeycomb pattern that busy little bumble bees use. They just used it to stop bullets.

GM to World: Uh Oh.

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:33:24 GMT

For the first time, GM appeals to the public regarding the ramifications of a defunct US auto industr. One thing's for certain, it ain't party time in Detroit right now.

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Ken Block Rocks the Gymkhana Drifting Course

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:07:45 GMT

Ken Block shows off some insane driving skills in his 530HP Subaru WRX STI.

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The Top 7 Most Dangerous Cars

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:00:00 GMT

When you’re driving, it’s very easy to take your safety for granted and subconsciously assume that you’re infallible inside a massive steel shell. Truth is, it only takes a split second to really jack up your day. If you happen to get into that sort of a situation, you don’t want to find yourself suddenly regretting the rationale behind that bargain you got on your car. You’ll want to avoid the 7 most dangerous cars ever built.

Fast Lane Daily: Chrysler Execs, 9ff GT9R, Nurburgring Rollercoaster, Rally Throttle, Nissan GTR

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 22:30:47 GMT

A German Porsche tuner has its sights on the speed record and even more news on the Nissan GTR. Hosted by Derek DeAngelis.

The Amazing Treadmobile!

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:38:03 GMT

It's like a Flintstones car for the 21st century - perfect for all those treadmill users who dream about actually getting somewhere one day.

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Chevy Camaros make their debut at SEMA

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:08:15 GMT

At the 2009 SEMA Show, Ed Peper, Chevrolet General Manager, introduces the Camaro GS race car, the LS7 Camaro, the concept Camaro Black, and the Dale Jr. edition Camaro.

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How to Get Your Racing License

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:20:58 GMT

Matt Farah heads to Skip Barber at LimeRock to try and finally get his racing license. Enjoy the third part in our series of starter sports cars to full on race car driving.

Death-Defying Bike Jump Shrouded in Mystery

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:04:07 GMT

This daredevil on a pocket bike executes a shocking feat - but how?