Japanese Auto Makers lose 500,000 vehicles in earthquake

With one of the largest earthquakes to ever hit Japan, followed by a huge tsunami, it's expected there is going to be a big loss. Automakers are reporting that half a million cars and trucks have been lost due to the devastation.

More than half of the 500,000 units, about 260,000 have been lost by Toyota throughout it's 18 car plants in Japan. Honda had lost 58,000 vehicles, 55,000 for Nissan, 59,000 for Suzuki, 43,000 for Mazda, 29,000 for Subaru and 26,000 for Mitsubishi. Ouch.

The problem is also that as car plants come back to production many can't reach their full potential due to a lack of parts.

Need for Speed SHIFT 2 Unleashed – Corvette C6R Laguna Seca

Think you got what it takes in Need for Speed SHIFT 2 Unleashed to beat Corvette Racer Tommy Milner around Laguna Seca? Now you got your challenge! The time to beat is 1:21.709 which is pretty darn fast.

The catch is there are no driver assists enabled, but you can see from the video above that Tommy Milber uses everything from counter steering to drifting to post a super fast lap time around Laguna Seca.

What is your best time?

Best Cars for Teens – 2011 Consumer Reports

When I was 16, I didn't really care what care I had, as long as I had a car. Today, teens are expecting certain things because cars have become cool again. I'm not too sure how cool Consumer Reports is to a 16 year old, but nonetheless they came out with a report of which cars are the best for teens in 2011. When Consumer Reports looks at which car is best for teens, they do so based not on what teens want, which is the ability to modify it, look cool in it, and feel the power, but rather which cars are practical, safe, and have some coolness.

Here are the Consumer Reports picks:

Acura TSX
Good choice consumer reports! This car would be good for teens because it's safe and reliable. However, it's also good because it has a K24 engine that is one of Honda's best VTEC engines, giving this car the ability to be modified beyond parent's comprehension. Turbo TSX for your 16 year old? Keep the credit card away!

2009+ Ford Focus
If you want to be sure that your kids don't have the same ability for modifications as the Acura TSX, go with the Ford Focus. They are less expensive, well built, and full of safety features. They aren't money pits like the TSX, so the kids will likely stay away from more than wheels and a body kit for the car. Then again, a 16 year old can figure out that nitrous is cheap and fun.

2007+ Hyundai Sonata or Hyunday Elantra
This might be a good choice. Of all of the cars listed here, this one has the lowest aftermarket performance following. This would be a good contender for one of the best cars for teens. Teens won't be tempted to modify it, show it off, or light up the tires at every stop light. Best car for teens indeed.

2007+ Mazda3
This car has a strong aftermarket following and many teens like these cars because they look pretty good lowered. However, once you lower a car, you can't stop there. I don't know if this is one of the best cars for teens unless if you have a teen who doesn't care about cars. If they like cars, there is too much of a cool factor with this one... lock away the credit card.

2008 Scion xB
Great car - if you are looking to put a second mortgage on your house to pay for mods. I don't know if this really is a good car for teens, this one has too much of a cool factor, has too many available aftermarket parts, and is too roomy inside which means they are going to stuff in all of their friends, potato chips and have a good time. This xB is the new party bus.

2007+ VW Jetta/Rabbit/Golf
Great cars, and cool enough from the factory that even though there are plenty of aftermarket accessories for these cars, teens might just enjoy them as they are. Probably one of our top picks as the best car for teens.

Here is a video from Consumer Reports explaining their selection for best cars for teens

Guy Fieri’s Lamborghini Stolen From Dealership

Maybe instead of Diners Drive-ins and Dives, he should call his "Triple D" show Diners Drive-ins and Dealerships. Guy Fieri, the spunky contestant on The Next Food Network Star who turned into an overnight hit on the Food Network has more bling than just what's on his fingers and around his neck. He also has a 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo which was stolen from a San Francisco exotic car dealership on March 9th.

It looks like the crook was just waiting for the night to come so he could break into the roof of the building, climb down into the showroom, break the lock on the door, and jam off in Guy's Lambo. Per police reports he sped off pretty quick.

My question is... how many yellow Lamborghini Gallardo's do you see spinning the tires at 2am in the morning? No one saw where the thief went? Cops had no idea a yellow Lambo was running red lights?

Well guy, sorry about your Lambo, but c'mon... you struck it big... a quick call to your insurance company and then I'm sure you'll be back in a 2012 Lamborghini or Ferrari. Who needs an old beat up 2008 anyway? Well... looks like some thief did.