AUTOS: Best Of The Web

Your weekly car-guy guide to the wheeled obsessions of the Internet.

Bob Golfen | Posted October 25, 2008 Phoenix, AZ

Turbine spin
Jay Leno’s report on the progress of his amazing EcoJet turbine-powered supercar in this new full-length video, in which the Tonight Show host takes the 650-horsepower hand-built creation on a brisk drive around Burbank. Check out: Jet Propelled.

Take it back!
Hate that new car you just bought from a dealer? Edmunds.com explains your legal rights and responsibilities when it comes to unwinding the sale. Check out: Buyer’s Remorse.

SEMA babes
The SEMA aftermarket industry trade show coming next week to Las Vegas is as famous for its fabulous female models as it is for its concept cars and custom performance parts. Here’s a sampling of last year’s attractions. Check out: Turning Heads.

SEMA on Facebook
All the latest glitz from the Las Vegas show can be found on the group’s dedicated Facebook page. Check out: SEMA Stuff.

Fast lifestyle
Our friends at Autoweek uncovered this well-produced video of noted car collector Bruce Meyer breaking the 200 mph barrier in an open roadster at the Bonneville Salt Flats. Check out: On the Salt.

Turning Portuguese
A gorgeous galley of the vintage-racing action at the recent Algarve Historic Festival in Portimao, Portugal, courtesy of Sports Car Digest. Check out: Over There.

How Swede it is
Take a photo-gallery stroll through the strangeness of Sweden’s annual rockabilly car show. Now that’s multicultural. Check out: Who Knew?

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