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  1. #GM drops Super Bowl ads, now sponsors Manchester United soccer team... Next- Camaro w/teacup holders and right-hand drive. 10:25 AM Jun 1st via HootSuite
  2. @keyn1037 @somebodyhealme The success of our show completely depends on people not listening closely! 7:23 AM Jun 1st via web in reply to keyn1037
  3. New study says salespeople have most influence on car buyers... Oh, and don't forget the ether pumped through the vents! 7:06 AM Jun 1st via web
  4. Like Rhinos and Zebras and Miatas? Here's your chance to have all 3 rolled into one! cartalkvdp.com/blog/post/97 6:51 AM Jun 1st via web
  5. 3,500 new #Ford Escapes damaged by hail... Just paint 'em white, put "Titleist" on the side and viola, a special edition! 7:30 PM May 31st via HootSuite
  6. Top #Chrysler designer says upcoming models will be sculpted by the wind... Oh, and they'll be made of sand. 10:35 AM May 31st via HootSuite
  7. Two dim bulbs + "We'll leave the light on for ya" = Tom Bodett's Car Talk blog! cartalk.com/content/doctor… 7:09 AM May 31st via web
  8. National Coalition for Safer Roads says running red-lights has increased... Suggestion- Replace those cameras with tasers! 6:54 AM May 31st via web
  9. We thought it was a Before/After rust illustration! RT@MotorHeadMama Who loves the #gremlin? How great is this ad? twitter.com/MotorHeadMama/… 8:57 PM May 30th via web
  10. @Kinsale42 Shhhhh! No, we're not. 7:27 PM May 30th via web in reply to Kinsale42
  11. First we doubted Steve Martin's claim to be a fan of the show, but then we remembered all the arrows he took to the brain. 7:10 PM May 30th via web
  12. @NathanBHurst @bryan_lufkin Not to worry Nate, the sound of our singing is drowned out by the sound of others crying! 6:20 PM May 30th via web in reply to NathanBHurst
  13. Mild and Lazy meets Wild and Crazy! goo.gl/qMkZO 6:16 PM May 30th via web
  14. Owners of Lotus say the iconic car builder won't be sold... No matter how hard they try! 10:45 AM May 30th via HootSuite
  15. U.S. auto lenders ease credit restrictions. Finally, we can buy stuff we can't afford again! We're back! 6:20 AM May 30th via web
  16. Instead of walking a mile in our shoes, Dr. Scholl strongly recommends taking a nap in our shirts! bit.ly/Kpyxkw 7:13 AM May 29th via web
  17. No Hemi-powered Segway? RT @Jalopnik The California Highway Patrol Wants To Switch To SUVs jalo.ps/54Ju 6:58 AM May 29th via web
  18. @emtbrendan Yes, Gougeophobia. 6:31 AM May 29th via web in reply to emtbrendan
  19. Stay Alert- The only thing a Red Bull can keep genuinely alert and aware is a Red Cow! #WeekendDrivingTip 7:27 AM May 25th via web
  20. @JobySaad Hah! Excellent idea- Saves the electricity you would've used drying your hair too! 7:02 AM May 25th via web in reply to JobySaad
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