Listen up automotive fans, SPEED is currently hosting a special night Wednesday Block, which includes Pinks All Out, an extreme race for cash and glory by everyday people weekly at 9pm EST. continue reading...

Both companies started out producing and racing high-performance sports cars.  Both companies began manufacturing road vehicles only to fund their expensive racing division.  And both companies are symbols of passion, speed and luxury.  Ferrari and Maserati are long-time rivals who were paired together and now present a complete line to the market – with luxury and drivability on the one hand and speed on the other.  In this video, http://www.WatchMojo.com learns more about the luxury sports car brands Ferrari and Maserati, and we see each of the brand’s signature models: The Ferrari California and the Maserati GranTurismo. continue reading...

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California is doing everything it can to help heal the earth.  The latest way they plan to reduce carbon emissions is by…banning black cars.  That’s right: continue reading...

At the beginning of the year, Tesla Motors had announced that by spring the company would be producing 30 of their all-electric luxury Roadsters weekly.  Well, it’s spring, and the company is now saying it’s likely they’ll only reach that benchmark in the summertime: right now they’re making 20 per week.  The company is not expected to show a profit this year.  Read more…
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Have you ever been in your car and thought, “dude, I could totally go for some hot soup?”  Yeah me neither.  However, you can still get a car microwave to satisfy cravings for hot foods in your car.  It plugs into the cigarette lighter and can heat a cup of coffee in six minutes.  It can also be hooked directly to the battery for shorter cook-times.  Read more… continue reading...

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At the Convergence 2008 conference on automotive electronics yesterday, BMW revealed it is looking for partners as it pursues an open-source car computing platform. The German company is enthusiastic about the potential for such an open-source system’s potential to keep up with the rapid advances in technology and features in the multimedia and digital entertainment areas. continue reading...

Here is a list of signs to look for when checking out new mechanics.  If you’ve answered “yes” to any of these questions, you may want to re-think your choice: continue reading...

1. Engine oil level ignored: next to a wreck, running out of oil is the worst thing you can do to your car.
2. Filled tank with wrong gas: Avoid starting a petrol engine filled with diesel or vice versa, and have a mechanic drain the fuel tank.
3. Ignored a fuel line leak: Fixing a leaky fuel line is relatively easy and inexpensive - failing to do so could cause a fire.
4. Ignored a water pump leak: Fixing the water pump isn’t a big deal. Leaving it to worsen will require a head gasket replacement which is expensive and may not be worth it depending on your car’s value.
5. Failed to change timing belts: Again, fixing the belt is easy. However, if left unfixed, it could lead to bent valves and broken pistons - which could then lead to a new engine, or a new car.

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If you need to change your oil, check out WatchMojo’s handy instructions on how to do so:
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