eBay UPDATE: Auto shop not allowed to profit from LiLo's DUI originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

The salesman who sold Lindsay Lohan her Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG must have been present when Britney Spears recently rolled into the dealership. According to celebrity site TMZ.com, Britney Spears just picked up a shiny new white SL65. That means once again a young accident prone distracted driver gets a twin-turbo monster (hooray!) with which to aim at unsuspecting bystanders. Wherever will she fit the baby seats? Surely an SL350 would have suited Ms. Spears for her frequent Starbucks runs, but why should anyone think with reason? Now we'll just wait for it to show up on eBay after getting repaired from impacting a stationary object (or human being). You never know, someone might be able to get a sweet deal on this car second-hand. Just watch out for the Frappuccio stains.

[Source: TMZ.com]

Britney Spears goes car shopping, comes home with 604 horses originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 09 Nov 2007 19:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

[Source: eBay]

Gallery: Lindsay Lohan's 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG

eBay Find of the Day: Lindsay Lohan's 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Nov 2007 19:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

On the heels of yet another movie promotion for Pixar's Cars, Cars.com (natch) has gone and selected what it considered the ten best movie cars of all time, along with five it figures should've been earmarked for the compactor.

The envelope, please ...

Best:

1. 1981 DeLorean DMC-12, "Back to the Future"
2. 1961 Ferrari 250 GT, "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" (for completists, that's a 250 GT California Spyder SWB, guys)
3. 1974 Dodge Monaco, "The Blues Brothers"
4. 1964 Aston Martin DB5, "Goldfinger"
5. Batmobile Tumbler, "Batman Begins"
6. 1968 Ford Mustang GT 390, "Bullitt"
7. 1959 Cadillac Ambulance, "Ghostbusters"
8. 1958 Plymouth Fury, "Christine"
9. 1973 Ford Falcon, "The Road Warrior" (pictured)
10. 2003 Mini Cooper S, "The Italian Job"

1. 1983 Ford LTD Country Squire, "National Lampoon's Vacation"
2. 1974 Dodge Tradesman, "Napoleon Dynamite"
3. Winnebago Chieftain, "Spaceballs"
4. 1984 Ford Econoline, "Dumb and Dumber"
5. 1963 Volkswagen Beetle, "Herbie: Fully Loaded"

Technical details, unique features and an explanation as to how they ranked the vehicles are at the link. Apparently, we've got more love for the Griswold's metallic pea-soup Wagonqueen Family Truckster than the folks at Cars.com. C'mon... where's your sense of humor, guys?

[Source: Cars.com]

Hollywood's best and worst movie cars... take one! originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 03 Jun 2006 19:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

We're willing to bet that more than a few Autoblog regulars have made use of The Internet Movie Database (IMDb) to keep tabs on their favorite star, or answer trivia questions like 'Who was the voice of Jazz in the Transformers Movie?' (A: Scatman Crothers).

But how many of you know about IMCDb - Internet Movie Car Data Base? The website chronicles the use of automobiles in movies of all ages and genres, and it's a fun and occasionally useful tool. Available in English, French and German, IMCDb boasts entries for a good number of vehicles used in films originating outside of Hollywood, as well as a large number of lesser-known marques like Hotchkiss and Innocenti. Well-organized with a powerful search utility that allows searches by manufacturer, vehicle type or film title, the massive database offers thousands of screen captures and allows users to participate by identifying 'mystery' vehicles.

'What Would Lindsay Lohan Drive?' Wonder no more.

[Sources: IMCDb; IMDB]

Tracking down the cars of the stars in Hollywood and beyond: IMCDb originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Apr 2006 13:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Oops.

• Don't leave the vehicle. Yes, you want to whack the idiot driving a BMW 7-Series who scratched your Maserati Quattroporte, but let the police (and lawyers) handle it.

• Carry a disposable camera to take pictures of the damage (as well as any cute police officers).

• Call a towing service. Preferably, have a number ready in your cell phone, PDA or poorly secured T-Mobile Sidekick.

• Call your insurance company immediately. There is a reason why you're paying them $2000 a quarter.

• Get estimates on the damage from several repair facilities.

Some helpful tips for those in a car accident... originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Mar 2006 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

This week, General Motors hosted its GM Ten, which celebrates GM's vehicles and concepts by pairing them with the fashion and entertainment world.

Twenty-two of GM's hottest vehicles were on display, many paired with celebrities.

Some of the vehicles and their partners included:

• A Pontiac GTO modified with a 6.3 liter V-8 rated at 500 horsepower, was served by former tennis star Anna Kournikova.
• Actress Carmen Electra heralded the stunning new Pontiac Solstice GXP.
• Cadillac's STS nearly stole the show from 'With the Stars' participant Stacy Keibler (pictured).
• Actress/singer/party grrrl Lindsay Lohan strutted next to the Saturn Sky. Fortunately(?), there was no repeat of the wardrobe malfunction that marked one of Ms. Lohan's earlier appearances within the event.

A full listing of vehicles and some of the attending stars can be found at the link. Proceeds from the GM Ten benefitted various charities.

[Source: Auto Spectator]

Anna Kournikova, Carmen Electra, Lindsay Lohan glitz up GM Ten originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 05 Mar 2006 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.