Men and Motors

Most kids like to play around with new video games and the like. But another known fact is that most boys have a fascination with cars which begins at a very young age. Also, people who steal cars most often just want to experience the thrill of driving. But here is something that would really surprise you.

California police have just recently arrested an eight year old kid who was labeled as the youngest car thief in history. Apparently, this kid stole the keys from his professor's bag when her back was turned. He took the minivan and was actually able to arrive at home safely. It was really a bit of a surprise that he was even able to drive the minivan given that his teacher claimed that he was the smallest kid in class having a height that was barely 4 feet.

Good enough for the kid because the police left the kid to be punished by his parents. However, the school would not let him go without any punishment and so he was suspended from attending classes. What's puzzling about all of this is that one would think about the probable things that he would do in the future when he grows up and starts dating people or when he starts working. Another thing to think about is whether anybody actually saw him driving the minivan and noticed the difference between somebody of legal age and an eight year old kid.

Besides a sports car, most men dream of owning a Sports Utility Vehicle or SUV. It is known to other countries as a four-wheel drive, commonly abbreviated as 4x4 (four by four.) It is a passenger vehicle that has an increased number of passenger capacity compared to a car and can also carry more loads. Most SUV's have no trunk where baggage are usually placed.

In an SUV, the baggage and cargos are usually placed on top of the vehicle. The passenger compartment is combined with the cargo compartment; sometimes the cargos can be placed at the very back of the vehicle, behind the last row of seats. Newer versions of the SUV promises more efficient fuel consumption.

During the 90's and early 2000, SUV's became a popular hit in North America and Australia. Consumers loved the fact that it can hold more cargos. They also like the higher ride height of the SUV and the idea that SUV offers better safety than cars. A full-size SUV has also a great towing capability; it can tow trailers and boats easily making it more versatile than conventional cars. Most SUV's have 5 or more seats available for the passengers, making it a better vehicle for long trips with friends and families, which was another factor for its popularity. However, when the price of gasoline soared, the popularity of SUV's came crashing down.

I think it's safe to say that a James Bond movie without the sleek, cool cars is incomplete. Aside from his nifty gadgets, what helps Mr. Bond, James Bond, catch, and at times escape, his arch nemesis is his cars. There have been many incarnates of the Bond car in every movie. In the first James Bond film featuring Sir Sean Connery, the English spy used a 1961 Sunbeam Alpine, series 5, which was a light-blue colored convertible. In the movie, "From Russia with Love", Bond drove a 4 1/2 Liter Bentley Sports Tourer, which was the favorite of James Bond author, Ian Fleming and later on in the movie, he used a Rolls Royce.

In the novel Goldfinger, Fleming wrote that bond was given a choice between Aston Martin and a Jaguar. He picked the Aston Martin car. Any Bond fan would know that his cars are not only fast but destructive as well. His team of scientist would always include a weapon built in his vehicles. A machine gun or a rocket launcher built below the car, bumpers reinforced with steel for bumping enemy vehicles and a rear and front light that changes color to lose Bond's pursuers; these are just some of the fantastic features of James Bond's cars. Really, any guy would love to have one of those. If anything, it's a great way to impress the ladies.

This car brings me back to the times when I had a major highschool crush and the daydreaming can't seem to go away. I have been wishing for this car for so long now, you know why? because it's not available in North America, yet. Dustin Hoffman used an Alfa Romeo in the movie "The Graduate" and boy, was it a sight for sore eyes.

This Italian car has everything that a guy could wish for it's just the perfect package. It still has that Alfa Romeo trademark; glass-roof panels, and a smooth outside finish, of course. And it has the most luxurious and comfortable front seats. The Alfa Romeo Brera will be available in 2007, and I can't wait to get my hands on it!

It is a commonly accepted postulate the guys love fast cars. Among these men, Michael Schumacher goes beyond just loving it. He is the most successful Formula 1 driver to ever grace the race track.

He also holds the most victories and championship points in the Formula 1 record book as well as setting a record of seven World Title Championship titles. It seems that his success was foreshadowed - his father, Rolf Schumacher managed the local karting track in Kerpen, Germany.

Schumacher started racing at the tender age of four and ha half using karts built by his father. Today, Michael Schumacher has proven time and time again that he is the fastest man behind the wheels.

Guys tend to do this over and over with cars, now's the time to revolutionize guys, let's not get carried away, shall we? Does this sound familiar? Buying cars right away? It's the number one problem that guys have and after a month or so, they complain about the simplest things in their cars.

Now, if they took time to think about buying the car, they wouldn't be whining so much. Men tend not to research properly on the cars, and this is like the lamest thing they do, but they still do it, buying a car that they don't really need. For example, you need something for the heavy driving, like a 4x4 but they buy the Lamborghini car instead! Now guys, I know you love your sporty motors too much, but, let's try and be more practical, shall we?

The funny comedian's garage doesn't seem funny at all, he owns more than 50 cars, and countless motorbikes, which, are all vintage. Of course, even with all his cars, Jay Leno treasures them all and treats them equally. He takes pride in the vintage feel of his collection because as he says, there's history into it and also an investment for him. Jay spends most of his free time in his garage, tinkering and riding them around. He also never fails to show up at car shows, when asked if he has a favorite, well, he doesn't. He loves em' all!