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The OMEGA Seamaster Planet Ocean Liquidmetal Limited Edition

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:37:00 -0400

The OMEGA Seamaster Planet Ocean Liquidmetal Limited Edition

"In the future, driving will be a hobby for those of us who like cars. In the way that steam..."

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:47:55 -0400

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In the future, driving will be a hobby for those of us who like cars. In the way that steam locomotives, canal boats, and (to a large extent) horses are now hobbies. And then it will be great because the only people on the road will be people who are enjoying themselves. A lot of these people are simply going to work and probably hating it. And I don’t blame them. They should be in little balls that fly through the air, powered by anti-matter or anti-gravity or something like that. The business of getting around needs to be satisfied by something else and then cars can become something we love and enjoy.

I mean that woman there doesn’t really want to be in a Peugot 206 on a Thursday morning on the A3. Why would she? She either wants to be at home or at work. And she wants to go “swoosh” between the two. Hopefully pretty soon she’ll be able to do that.

I can’t wait. I hope it happens in my lifetime. Otherwise I will have missed a trick. I’ll have been born out of sync with a very important phase in the cars development. Too late for it to be a pioneering activity. Too early for it to have turned into an indulgence.

DAMN!

”

- James May (while driving to work) - See the video here.

gearsandmonkeys: Aston Martin DBS in “infra-red” this is color...

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:14:59 -0400

gearsandmonkeys:

Aston Martin DBS in “infra-red” this is color we certainly do not see often enough.

formula15:

This car has lately become my “dream-car” of choice. For the longest time, it was the Porsche 911. Then the Ferrari F430. Not anymore.

However, if we are really “dreaming” then I would probably have a garage full of cars (new and old) and not just one supercar. Maybe I’ve been watching Iron Man too much.

Looks like I’m not alone in thinking the Triumph...

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 23:46:43 -0400

Looks like I’m not alone in thinking the Triumph Bonneville is one amazing bike!

World Debut of BMW’s Gran Coupe concept. I love the subtle...

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 11:49:06 -0400

World Debut of BMW’s Gran Coupe concept.

I love the subtle aggressiveness of the new BMW design language. Clearly, there’s some inspiration from their competitors though. The lower front-fascia is very Audi RS5 and the side profile looks like an Aston Martin.

Icelandic Eyjafjallajökull watch containing actual ash from the...

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 15:28:00 -0400

Icelandic Eyjafjallajökull watch containing actual ash from the volcano. Pretty bad-ass looking.

Jaeger-LeCoultre launches new AMVOX5 World Chronograph for Aston...

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 10:51:00 -0400

Jaeger-LeCoultre launches new AMVOX5 World Chronograph for Aston Martin

“Calibre 752 movement, with a column wheel, vertical clutch chronograph and lubricant-free ceramic ball-bearing mechanism”

Sounds like a car to me…

LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO LP 570-4 SUPERLEGGERA. THE...

Sat, 10 Apr 2010 21:43:15 -0400

LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO LP 570-4 SUPERLEGGERA. THE PACEMAKER.

Certainly got my heart racing…

At 80 years old, Steve McQueen is still cooler than you...

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:39:51 -0400

At 80 years old, Steve McQueen is still cooler than you...:

Happy Birthday, Mr. McQueen.

“So go. Step away from the computer. Stop thinking about lame things like salaries, taxes, or that annoying guy in the next cube who never stops talking about his “epic” night at the local sports bar. Leave work, get in your car, and go tear-assing off into the hills. Unbolt your license plate and run some tolls. Speed. Buy a copy of Us Weekly just so you can burn it. When your pent-up frustration is exhausted, give a two-fingered salute to the man who needs no explanation. Birthdays, after all, only come around once a year.”

Lewis Hamilton checking out McLaren’s new MP4-12C...

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:47:00 -0400

Lewis Hamilton checking out McLaren’s new MP4-12C supercar.

Schumacher and Hamilton apparently get to test and give feedback on Ferrari and McLaren’s new cars. What a fantastic perk of driving for these companies.

Check out more shots of the car here.

Dave Grohl in FRESH POTS. Hilarious. Clearly these guys had a...

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:38:47 -0400

Dave Grohl in FRESH POTS. Hilarious. Clearly these guys had a ton of fun making the album.

If you liked Queens of the Stone Age, Foo Fighters, and/or Led Zeppelin, go get Them Crooked Vultures now.

Harley Davidson Sportster 883 Iron Given my height, the...

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:18:50 -0500

Harley Davidson Sportster 883 Iron

Given my height, the Sportster probably isn’t going to work but I like the classic details of this bike.

Coding + Gaming + Cars = Dream Job. Seriously. Jalopnik takes a...

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:51:19 -0500

Coding + Gaming + Cars = Dream Job. Seriously.

Jalopnik takes a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Forza Motorsports 3.

“We discovered early on that these people are like us — they wrench, they race, they modify cars, and they spend way too much time on the Internet. They also have an unhealthy attachment to physics, Mac and Jack’s IPA (there’s a kegerator in the lounge-chair-filled conference room), and the art of Getting Cool Stuff Right.”

Part 1: Where the Magic Happens

Part 2: Making the Cars Sound Awesome

Part 3: The Physics of Driving Games

Globe and Mail (Report on Business) “Alfa Romeo is likely...

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:54:00 -0500

Globe and Mail (Report on Business) “Alfa Romeo is likely to return to North America by 2012 after a 15-year hiatus, the head of Fiat SpA, the company that makes the classic Italian sports car, said Friday.”

If the Chrysler acquisition doesn’t ruin it, I would love to upgrade to a Brera or 159 when they are finally available here!

photofinish: parkedcars: Mclaren MP4-12C

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:40:25 -0500

photofinish:

parkedcars:

Mclaren MP4-12C

Very cool video for Gorillaz’s new single, Stylo!

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:52:33 -0500

Very cool video for Gorillaz’s new single, Stylo!

2011 Porsche Cayenne. Definitely more aggressive styling. And...

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:29:44 -0500

2011 Porsche Cayenne. Definitely more aggressive styling. And they are now introducing a Hybrid version (a 47hp electric motor nailed to a supercharged V6). Still not sure what I think of it.

Walking in the woods makes you smarter

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:50:57 -0500

Walking in the woods makes you smarter:

bobulate:

Seth Fischer on giving your brain a needed break, or “attention restorative theory:”

When you go for a walk in, say, the woods, you’re using a more subtle “involuntary attention” when looking at things like sunsets or squirrels. When you’re in the city, you’re always avoiding that asshole bicyclist, stepping over that pile of human poo, or spending your brain power ignoring the Rottweiler barking at you in the window. Because your “direct attention” is always focused, your prefrontal cortex is always on overdrive, and you end up not being as good at things that you need “direct attention” for, like learning at school or solving problems you haven’t faced before or resolving conflict. In other words, if you don’t take some time to look at a sunset, your brain never gets a break, and that’s not good.

Before you take a hike, see also: “The Cognitive Benefits of Interacting With Nature“ or the slightly less complex, “The Cognitive Benefits of Nature.”

aparticularpath: Audi Rs5 Leaked Brochure Images —...

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 14:06:00 -0500

aparticularpath:

Audi Rs5 Leaked Brochure Images — Autoblog

Damn, this car looks fantastic.

maniacalrage: Techno Jeep (via aparticularpath) I can easily do...

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:12:29 -0500

maniacalrage:

Techno Jeep (via aparticularpath)

I can easily do this with my car too, I just don’t want to.