Luckiest Man Alive.

You won't believe your eyes for this one. Motorcycle win.

This Russian Dash Cam captured one of the biggest motorcycle wins of all time.
You will have to watch this more than once. Guaranteed.
Youtube. Speedsociety. 

What a car dealership should be like... A Hotel.

We've all been to a car dealership at one time or another; whether a friend or family member was in the market for a new car, or simply looking to purchase a vehicle for ourselves.  Odds are, at sometime we also took a visit to a dealer's service department.

Sometimes taking your car in to be serviced can be a nightmare.  We're already upset because our car has been acting up and left us vulnerable and on edge. We walk up to the desk and sit there to be waited on, or we have to stand around aimlessly while waiting to be helped. We explain the problem and try to mimic noises that our car is making with whatever sound effects are possible to impersonate. The advisor helps us out and then we ask the big question, "How long is this going to take?"

What happens from here on out makes or breaks the experience. If it was long, boring and communication was horrible, odds are I will never return.

This is what I would love to expect when dropping my car off to be serviced.  I want to feel like I have just checked into a hotel. I want to feel at home while my vehicle goes under the knife.

I conveniently made my appointment online so I would hope that they were expecting me.  My name, phone number and information about my car has already been recorded. Please don't ask for everything all over again when I pull up.

In a perfect world, I would expect a Hotel greeting and service, while my vehicle is being serviced.

How great would it be to drive right on up and they know you're coming; they may even know your name!

If it's going to be long wait, good strong WiFi is a must, and we will stay occupied. This way I can watch Netflix or Tweet about my experience. Most importantly, if service is going to take a while, food is going to help my hypoglycemic self find peace.

  
Cafe / Food would be great, after all, my only options would be anything (if anything) within walking distance.

A Shuttle Service is one of the most convenient amenities a repair facility could have.  Just having the option to drop my car off, and then hitch a free ride to work and back makes a world of difference.  This service alone,  would lead me to consider all future repairs with the particular facility.

I want to see! We've all heard horror stories, "they took my car for a joy ride" or "they didn't even lift the hood". Just having the ability to peek up at my car and watch it being worked on can add a lot of trust to a service.

A Clean, Vacuumed Car takes very little effort these days, most shops have an automated system installed anyway. Why not do this for free?  This little perk alone would help me justify my oil change. "At least my car will be clean."

Unfortunately there is a very small handful of service facilities that do this, but our very own Mark Miller Subaru is one of them.  We check you in, give you a free beverage and send you to the waiting area to enjoy free WiFi and Direct-TV.  You can see your car being worked on through our managers office or a live feed on our of our TV's.  We'll wash your car, vacuum your car and send you on your way.

Ten Reasons Why Street Racing is a Bad Idea

10 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Street Race

From CarThrottle

Utah RAM owner gets truck fixed for FREE after stopping chase.

Do you remember this Utah chase that was put to a stop by this Dodge RAM driver?  The community rallied together and helped fix the truck.

Autoblog and KSL reported Back in June a 14-yr old joy rider stole his grandfather's Hyundai Veloster and was giving chase to local authorities; the Veloster was heading for a park filled with children.  A local man, Bryson Rowley, decided to put the joy ride to an end when he "RAM'd" the Veloster to a stop with his Dodge truck, all in efforts to keep nearby playing children safe.


Bryson's truck has been repaired for FREE. A company called Fusion Bumpers rallied supplied him with a new front bumper.

Get the full scoop and Bryson's story here.

Utah Car Cents Saturday Audio 6/21 & 6/28

Audio from Utah Car Cents. Listen in with Jeff Miller and Tom Barberi on Saturday's 10AM-12Noon MDT.  1280AM The Zone, 97.5FM.

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6 Discontinued Cars We Want Back

Discontinued Cars We Want To See On The Road Again

Over the past few decades we have been exposed to some great vehicles.  These were automobiles that found a special place in our heart.  We took a look back into what we used to love, what set the standard for imports, domestics and styling. They were the cars that trickled off one by one and slowly disappeared.

The Toyota Supra

1978-2002

Ending production in 2002, the Supra set the standard for a turboed sports car.  It was known for its speed records, tuning and throwing the spark into car culture for aftermarket parts and an upfront challenger for American Muscle. 

Subaru Baja

2002-2006

Before Honda came out with the Ridgeline unibody truck, Subaru had already introduced the AWD standard, optional turbo charged Baja, half truck, half car.  Known for its "creative design", the car has actually accrued quite the following and to this day, dealers can't keep used ones on the lot.

Acura Integra

1985-2001

The poor mans sports car. Integra's dominated the aftermarket in car culture in the late 90's and early 2000's.  Featuring V-tech capabilities, Dual Over Head Cams and sporty handling, this car molded the road for sporty coupes.  Still looking better then it's newer named counterpart, the RSX.

Ford Ranger

1983-2012

It was the tuner car, err, truck for off road enthusiasts and eager teenagers. Before small mid-sized pickups became full-sized and MPG guzzler's. From pre-runners to farm runners. The Ranger was the perfect small pick-up for any job. It was easily modified and fun to drive. We want it back.

Honda Prelude

1978-2001

Coming out of the box quick and good MPG's the Honda prelude was a great option for someone who wanted a sporty coupe, something to customize and challenge the competition. The Prelude was another one of those cars that pushed the aftermarket for modifications and improvement parts.

Mazda RX-7

1978-2002

With a motor and a design ahead of its time, the RX-7 was by far one of the best coupes money could buy during its time.  Featuring a compact and lightweight Wankel rotary engine, Savannah turbocharger and a design met to compare to the Porsche 944 & 924, this was one of the cars to have. It was another import to challenge the speeds of the American domestic market for muscle cars.  We want it back!  Mazda tried with the RX-8, but it was short on speed and tuning abilities.

Automatic Parking System of the Future: Here Today

Germany's New Airport Parking System

 

It's bad enough when your late to the airport, but sometimes trying to find a parking spot can be half the battle. Germany has won this battle with their new state-of-the-art and futuristic parking system.  How long until the rest of the world catches up?