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HTC One Australian Review: You’re The One That I Want
HTC has done more for Australia than you realise. It was the first big manufacturer to introduce Android into the country via a major telco, and went on to make some incredible gear. Things tapered off in the last few years, and we wondered if we would ever see an Android-powered HTC handset that made us believe in the company again. Enter the HTC One: the saviour, the hero, the new yardstick.
Yes, This Is A Flame-Shooting Russian ‘Duckmobile’
What has three wheels, looks like a duck and shoots flames out of its head? The bizarre Russian art car you see here and absolutely nothing else in the entire world. [Jalopnik]
Behind The Scenes Of The Final Space Shuttle Launch
The very last Space Shuttle launch is scheduled for this weekend. To the men responsible for every detail, that’s like an eternity. NASA Navigation and Flights Control Engineer George W. Hatcher describes those final moments. [Jalopnik]
How Did No One Die In This Horrific Crash?
When first responders arrived at the scene of a crash on Indiana’s Sam Jones Expressway they saw the type of accident firefighters dread: A dozen crushed cars and an overturned 18-wheeler. Amazingly, there wasn’t a single fatality. How? [Jalopnik]
This World Speed Record Car Went Faster Than A Space Shuttle
A heavily modified street-legal Ford GT made history as the first car recognised by the Guinness Book of World Records for standing-mile speed at 223mph (359km/h). Even cooler: they did it on the runway used for landing space shuttles. [Jalopnik]
Stunning Photos Capture 356km/h Race Crash
Two weeks ago, photographer Mark J. Rebilas set up to shoot drag races in Bristol, Tennessee. What he got was a front-row seat to a fiery crash that nearly took out both cars. Here is his stunning gallery. [Jalopnik]
Driver Sets New Record For Fastest Lap Around Manhattan
Alex Roy circled the Island of Manhattan in 2001 setting a known record for fastest time at 27 minutes, reaching speeds of 232km/h over the 39km distance. A new driver’s now done it in 26:03. Here’s video. [Jalopnik]
This Is The World’s Worst Custom Car
It’s been about a year since we last spotted the “Dragon Vette”, a customised Corvette so hideous we dubbed it “The World’s Worst Custom Car.” Now it’s for sale. Would you buy this – thing – for $US71,000? [Jalopnik]
What Happens When You Shoot A Porsche With 10,000 Bullets
After his Porsche 911′s engine died, the owner decided to donate the car to a non-profit… dedicated to protecting gun rights. Let’s find out what happens when you pump a car with 10,000 rounds of hot lead. [Jalopnik]
Jackass ‘Star’ Ryan Dunn Dies In Car Accident
Ryan Dunn, who will forever be known for sticking a Hot Wheels car up his own arse in the movie Jackass and another as-of-yet-unidentified person, both died in a crash outside of Philadelphia early this morning. [Jalopnik]
How Audi Uses Race Crashes To Make Cars Safer
Every racing series claims that manufacturers use it to prove technology for road cars. That’s true. Let’s look at how Audi used car crashes at last weekend’s Le Mans race to develop better cars that you’ll buy. [Jalopnik]
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