Speaking to the Economic Club of Washington, D.C. this week, GM CEO Dan Akerson described Toyota’s hybrid as a “geek-mobile,” and flatly declared that he “wouldn’t be caught dead in a Prius.” @FunkmasterFlex

In this video clip, Russ Swift shows off his parallel parking skills, puts a Mini up on two wheels and pulls off other tricks @funkmasterflex

Soon we can all say goodbye to the high-revving V8s currently shrieking their way around the world’s Formula One circuits. F1 has officially enacted new rules that require all teams to run a new turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine design by 2013. In addition, the maximum engine speed will be reduced from the current 18,000 rpm to a maximum of 12,000 rpm. More after the jump! @funkmasterflex

During its run, the Holden Commodore has been a rear-wheel drive vehicle, but new reports state that the front-engine/rear-drive layout may not be in the cards for much longer. The next-generation Commodore is going to appear by 2015 and it’s possible that General Motors may switch it to a front-wheel drive car. The goal is increased fuel-efficiency for GM’s large cars and the front-wheel drive platforms are the ones set up to deliver the highest fuel efficiency. Read more after the jump!! @funkmasterflex

Watch as David Higgins, new teammate to Dave Mirra at Subaru Rally Team USA for 2011, gets acquainted with his Subaru Impreza WRX STI rally car for the very first time. @funkmasterflex

Robert Andrews is getting a special Christmas present this year: the 1973 Chevy Camaro stolen from him 27 years ago, has been returned to him by the Santas at the California Highway Patrol. The question is: who stole it? Read full story after the jump… @funkmasterflex