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Why Should I Keep My Old Car?

JayCee — Tue, 14 May 2013 01:39:57 +0000

Have you ever asked yourself “why should I keep my old car?” Well, according to an article by Kiplinger, even with repairs, it’s probably cheaper to keep it than to buy a new one! I was driving to work the other day when I came across this car in traffic: Yes, that is a 1978 [...]

Lafayette Auto Dealers' Association Car Show And Sale This Week

JayCee — Mon, 06 May 2013 21:15:02 +0000

The Lafayette Auto Dealers’ Association (LADA) Car Show and Sale takes place this week at Cajun Field. If you are in the market for a new vehicle from any of Lafayette’s new car dealerships, this is the week: compare models, prices, colors and accessories, and get top dollar for your trade, as wholesalers will be [...]

Coolest Dad or Craziest Dad? Man in Legal Trouble for Letting Son, 9, Drive His Ferrari [VIDEO]

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:50:00 +0000

Police in India have filed charges against a man who let his nine-year-old son drive his car. Oh, did we mention it’s a Ferrari? The man’s wife shot footage of the boy tooling around the car during his birthday a few weeks ago while his brother, age 5, sat in the passenger seat. The boy [...]

What Are the 10 Most Popular Cars in the World?

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:31:03 +0000

Can you guess the most popular car in the world? The answer may surprise you. Well, it might not surprise you if you were paying attention last year, because for the second year in a row, the Ford Focus is the highest-selling car in the world, with more than a million sold in 2012. Close [...]

Jeff Gordon Takes Car Salesman For A Test Drive

CJ — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 18:09:31 +0000

Jeff Gordon, in disguise, shows up at a car dealership and asked a salesman to test drive a car on the lot. What happened next, will make you glad it wasn’t you! Jeff Gordon and Pepsi MAX take a poor unsuspecting salesman for the ride of his life. Posted just 2 days ago on Youtube, [...]

Guy Stuck in His Car Going 125 MPH With No Brakes

Phil Richardson — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:34:38 +0000

Imagine yourself jumping into your car for a quick run to the supermarket. As you approach your first stop sign, with the sun shining on your face and some fine tunes on the radio, you realize that your brakes aren't arresting your forward movement, but actually accelerating it. Eventually, your car reaches 125 mph - and then remains there - for an hour.

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 be confronted with tears, begging and even the occasional bribe when their charge struggles to parallel 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 [...]

Fun Things to Do This Weekend in Lafayette, December 28 – 30

Debbie Ray — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 06:01:15 +0000

The end of 2012 brings a chance to enjoy some great music and help out people who are in need, especially during the holidays

'Greek Elvis' Left Rare Lamborghini In a Hotel Parking Lot For Thirty Years

Chris Illuminati — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 14:28:51 +0000

It must be nice to be so filthy rich that a gifted Lamborghini Miura S can just rot in a parking garage for thirty years and, eh, no big deal. It must also be cool to be 'Greek Elvis' but let's focus on the car.

Heads Up! Watch a Low-Hanging Bridge Defeat Numerous Trucks

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:15:27 +0000
Unless you’re driving a truck or bus, you can pretty much ignore the signs which warn how tall upcoming bridges are. But it turns out that many truck drivers also ignore these signs, and as you’ll see in this video compilation, they often pay a price for it! That’s because in Durham, North Carolina, there’s an 11 foot 8 inch [...]

Man Drinks, Loses Car, Takes Years To Find

CJ — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 22:49:46 +0000
The story goes like this…man drinks too much, man loses his car, man takes years to find it. We’ve all walked out of a store into a full parking lot only to forget where we parked, but for a man in southern Germany, after a night of drinking he couldn’t find his car…for 2 years! [...]

Man Reunited With Car Two Years After Forgetting Where He Parked It

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 16:00:42 +0000
Forgetting where you parked your car always gives you a sinking feeling. However, it may have been for the best that this German man lost track of where he’d left his vehicle in December of 2010… That’s because his forgetfulness happened to be fueled by a long night of heavy drinking. Fortunately for everyone else [...]

Is Your Car One of the 7 Million Toyota Is Recalling?

Mike Adams — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 17:46:11 +0000

Toyota Motor Corporation announced on Wednesday that it will recall more than seven million vehicles to fix a power window issue that the manufacturer says could present a risk for fire.

According to a press release issued by the Japanese automaker, the voluntary recall is to inspect and apply special fluorine grease to the driver’s-side Power Window Master Switch (everyone's favorite car part) because it may become “notchy” when operated.

Car Burglaries in Lafayette – Don't Be a Victim

Debbie Ray — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 20:27:49 +0000

The Lafayette Police Department is reporting that there were 92 car burglaries within the City of Lafayette since September 13, 2012! In the majority of the cases vehicles were unlocked and rummaged through. Don't be the next victim! Secure your valuables and vehicles anytime the vehicle is unattended. Report any suspicious people, vehicles or situations immediately by calling 911.

Children Act Out Road Rage [VIDEO]

CJ — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 01:52:43 +0000
In this video, children act out road rage in their tiny toy motorized cars. And to top it off, they are British! The accents make it even more funny. Next time you’re stuck on Ambassador Caffery, remember these kids and smile. The people in the car next to you will wonder what you’re up to. [...]

NASCAR Driver Will Perform Tricks at Teurlings Benefit in Breaux Bridge

Debbie Ray — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 14:58:04 +0000
ARCA Ford Fusion Race Car Driver, Buster Graham, will appear at Courtesy Ford Lincoln in Breaux Bridge during the ‘Drive Smart For Your School’ test-drive program to raise funds for Teurlings Catholic High School. Buster will be available for autographs and will also perform several tricks and burn-outs during this event. Ford Motor Company developed [...]

The Story Of Lovebugs And How To Clean Up After They Arrive [VIDEO]

CJ — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 21:48:40 +0000
The story of the lovebug is not a very long one but they sure do make a mess of things the short time they are here. The lovebug is a member of the family of march flies. It is also known as the honeymoon fly, kissingbug, or double-headed bug. The adult lovebug is found especially [...]

Porsches, Corvettes and BMW's in the Fast Lane on I-10 Atchafalaya Basin Bridge

Debbie Ray — Tue, 22 May 2012 20:04:53 +0000
A couple of Saturdays ago, my husband and I were driving to New Orleans on I-10. We were startled to hear the roar of five or six very nice, very fast cars as they flew by us in the fast lane. The convoy included Porsche, Corvette, BMW, Ferrari and Lamborghini sports cars. After the second [...]

What Are the Most Improved Cars of the Year? [PHOTOS]

Danny Gallagher — Tue, 08 May 2012 16:45:34 +0000
American car manufacturers haven’t had the most stellar service record. However, one company pulled off a wicked, tire-screeching “U-turn” with one of its signature vehicles. Total Car Score, a web resource that calls itself the “Rotten Tomatoes of the car industry,” compiled a list of the most improved car models for 2012. The site compiled [...]

Join Steve @ Hampton Toyota Saturday

Steve Wiley — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:31:31 +0000

Steve

will be broadcasting live from Hampton Toyota, 6191 Johnston Street, Saturday afternoon, from 3 to 6.

Stop in and check out great financing, program cars and America's #1 selling car, Toyota Camry.