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Ever get drunk and accidentally buy something online? I'm not talking about purchasing white alligator shoes after three beers. I'm talking a shut down the bar, then start doing tequila shooters with your “new” friends, and waking up on your kitchen counter with your credit card, laptop and nothing else. Three days later 100 copies of the 2rd season of 'The Office' shows up on your doorstep, and you only vaguely remember saying something like “best show ever” right before eating the worm. If (...)

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BMW is recalling 200,000 cars. The recall involves the passenger airbag in the 2006 3 Series, the 2004-2006 5 Series, and the 2004-2006 X3 compact sport utility vehicle. This is a significant recall considering BMW sold almost 1.4 million cars in 2006. The recall is due to cracks that may develop in the sensor that detects if there is a passenger in the car. If the sensor malfunctions it could cause the airbag to turn off and not deploy in an accident. BMW has stated that there have not (...)

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As we try to figure out if the new Audi R8 Spyder is going to be a full convertible of just a targa top, this new spy shot may not be much help. A closer look shows that although the roof on this car looks to be fabric, the back is still made of solid material. So is this a partial test of the convertible top, or just extra fabric to used to cloak the tagra top? One thing that is noticeable in this design is the cleaner lines of the rear air intake. This suggests the topless version of (...)

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If you're not in part of the World that gets BBC2, or you don't cheat and get it online, you may be missing out on the latest series of Top Gear. Until the new episodes get to you, watch as German sportscar maker Gumpert has got the guys at Top Gear pretty excited with its Apollo. This Audi-based supercar uses its 650 horsepower twin turbo V-8 to set the new track record. (...)

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