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AUTOS: Best Of The Web
Your weekly car-guy guide into the murky depths of the Internet.
Bob Golfen  |  Posted November 01, 2012   Phoenix, AZ
In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, used-car shoppers need to beware of vehicles that have been under water, then cleaned up for resale. (Photo: The Detroit Bureau)
Flood-car warning
One of the many bad aftermaths of the severe flooding in the Northeast this week will be the deluge of flood-damaged cars and trucks being cleaned up and offered by disreputable sellers. Here are some tips for avoiding them. Remember: once a vehicle has been submerged, especially in salt water, it’s pretty much worthless. Check out: Getting Soaked.

Lord of the Ring
Join the Chevy performance team as they take a Camaro ZL1 to the famed Nurburgring race track in this new video. Yes, it is fast. Check out: Lap Dance.

SEMA scene
A look at some of this year’s selection of knockout-babe models at the 2012 aftermarket show in Vegas. Check out: The Latest Models.

Four-wheel failures
Advice from Petersen's 4-Wheel & Off-Road about which used 4X4 vehicles to avoid if you’re serious about building an off-road champ. Check out: Paved Trails Only.

Fast facts
From the NHRA’s official website, a gaggle of “Fun Facts” from the amazing world of professional drag racing. Check out: Acceleration Celebration.

Fast company
Here’s the website for another rocket-powered project aimed at breaking the World Land Speed Record, this one from a New Zealand contingent. Check out: Blast Off.

Fast, for real
In case you’re wondering, here’s what it’s like to drive 462 mph on the Bonneville Salt Flats. From Break.com, though fortunately, nothing breaks. Check out: Vanishing Point.

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