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Watch the World's Worst Parallel Parker

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:35:29 +0000

Parallel parking can be tough. But it can also be oh-so-entertaining. This video follows the exploits of a woman in Belfast, Ireland trying to parallel park her car, all the while unaware sheâ€™s being taped and on the fast track to viral superstardom. At nearly 15 minutes long, it takes a good chunk of time [...]

10 Awesomely Creative Cars We Wish We Had

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:47:48 +0000

Besides being vital components in most of our lives, cars can be really awesome creative canvases. Even though not everyone is into all that complicated, fancy shmancy car decor, there’s a big chance these weirdly awesome cars could change your mind. Who would’ve thought cars could be the best way to express your true self? [...]

Student Driver Attempts To Run Over Instructor After Failing Test

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 23:00:05 +0000

When a student fails a driving test, they sometimes respond emotionally. This means driving instructors will beÂ confrontedÂ with tears, begging and even the occasional bribe when their charge struggles toÂ parallelÂ park or just can’t nail the three-point turn. It was the cones that did in a 21-year-old student driver from Mayfield Heights, Ohio. As in, she hit [...]

The Batmobile and 5 Other Hollywood Cars That Sold at Auction

Danny Groner — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 17:00:04 +0000

BAM! The original Batmobile sold at auction for $4.2 million this weekend which has both car lovers and cartoon lovers giddy. Famous Hollywood cars like those from 'Starsky and Hutch,' 'Knight Rider' and 'The Pink Panther' go up for sale from time to time, bringing out the most nostalgic buyers. Here's a look at how five memorable cars fared when they hit the open market, and what they fetched for sellers:

High Speed Police Chase Takes Surprising Turn

Emerald Catron — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:32:09 +0000

We sat through this whole thing video of a high-speed police pursuit in Inglewood, Calif., waiting for something horrible to happen, because it’s the internet. Magically, nothing horrible does happen. We aren’t going to give away the surprise ending. (It’s not clowns. Quit asking about clowns.) We’ll only say it is delightful, and you should [...]

Jerry Seinfeld's New Series to Debut Next Week [VIDEO]

Jami Bond — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 18:51:38 +0000

Jerry Seinfeld is returning to the small screen or rather your computer screen. The former Seinfeld star has released a 1 minute test drive of his new web series called Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee. It shows him driving around with various comedians presumably on their way to get coffee. Larry David, Ricky Gervais, [...]

Beatles Poster Sells For More Than Most New Cars

Dave Lifton — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 03:20:36 +0000

A poster advertising a performance by the Beatles at Liverpool’s Cavern Club yesterday (June 12) sold at Christie’s auction house in London for the staggering price of $42,515, according to whatsellsbest.com. The hand-painted poster, which measures 20″ x 30,” promotes the November 30, 1962 show by the Beatles, who had released their first single, ‘Love [...]

Massive Recall for Ford Focus Could Have an Impact on 140,000 Cars

Danny Gallagher — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:00:53 +0000

Ford Motor Co. may have been able to weather the total collapse of the economy and struggling American car market. Can it weather a massive recall on one of their signature cars? The car company announced that they are issuing a recall of 140,310 of their Ford Focus from the model year 2012. The recall [...]

Could the Car You Buy Depend on Whether You're a Republican or Democrat?

Shauna Wright — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:00:10 +0000

Doing some car shopping? According to a new survey, your choice won’t just be based on color or price — it could have something to do with your political leanings, too. Marketing research and industry forecasting firm Strategic Vision, which recently polled 38,000 car buyers, found that self-identified Republicans bought larger and more expensive models, [...]

What Would You Choose: Cash, Cars or Trips? [POLL]

Livin Large Larry — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:00:10 +0000

I have been thinking “larger than life” lately. If you could choose, what prize would you like to win on 97.1 K-Bear; cash, cars or trips? Personally I would choose the trips. Keri and I have always enjoyed traveling and although lots of people don’t like the hotel life, I rather enjoy it. 3 [...]

Google Might Start Manufacturing Driverless Cars [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:22 +0000

After changing the way we use the Internet, is Google preparing to change the way we drive? Since 2005, Google has been developing a driverless car, which navigates itself with sensors, Google’s street view software and artificial intelligence. According to The New York Times, the Mountain Valley California-based company is now seriously considering manufacturing the [...]

Car Companies Working on Bigger Cars for Fat Drivers

Kathy Landin — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:00:06 +0000

Don’t worry if your waistline is expanding, because pretty soon, your luxury vehicle will expand with it. Over the last several decades, automakers have had to make cars wider to accommodate the growing heftiness of their customer base, but now, luxury car manufacturers are road-testing the latest fat adaptations of vehicles in a detailed process [...]

Places You'll Crash Your Car in Billings – Our Top 5

K Bear — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 19:50:20 +0000

Compared to major cities in the United States, traffic in Billings isn’t really that bad. Still, there are plenty of opportunities to get in a car accident while driving in the Magic City. We’ve listed our top 5 places where you are most likely to destroy your car. Keep those hands at “10 and 2,” stop texting and beware of the following locations.

New Volkswagen Dealership in Billings

K Bear — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 19:44:25 +0000

If you’re looking for a new VW, now it’s easier than ever to get on in Billings! Owners Steve & Susan Zabawa and John & Ann Soares hosted a special ground breaking ceremony for the new Volkswagen Billings at 4040 King Avenue West. We are thrilled to bring the Volkswagen brand for sales and service [...]

Billings All Original Car Show at North Park This Saturday

K Bear — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 19:30:03 +0000

Make sure you head over to the Billings All Original Car Show at North Park this weekend for a great opportunity to see some original, classic and antique cars. The show is all about original cars, restored or not. Be sure to check out the survivors class, where you’ll see faded paint, worn interiors, scratched [...]

The Best And The Worst

Livin Large Larry — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 20:19:20 +0000

Say it like it is. The most reliable models of vehicles and those to avoid. yahoo.com’s list Models built by Toyota and Honda dominate the list once again, and many of the best used vehicles are from Asian manufacturers. But high-quality vehicles are available from domestic and European automakers as well. http://autos.yahoo.com/articles/autos_content_landing_pages/1758/best-and-worst-used-cars/ Is your car [...]