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Kentucky bourbon-powered car: Because gas isn't expensive enough

We're filing this one under “urban legends” until we get further confirmation, but a Kentucky man has reportedly built a homemade car that runs on bourbon whiskey. Why would 62-year-old Mickey Nilsson of Bardstown do such a thing? He allegedly was inspired by the movie Chitty Chitty, Bang Bang and by the hosts of the reality-TV show American Pickers.

The best concepts from the Tokyo Motor Show 2013

Japan is a land famous for its futuristic gadgets, so naturally the Tokyo Motor Show is packed full of exciting and innovative concept cars. But in 2013 many of them are actually not that far from going into production. Though that doesn’t mean there aren’t a few crazy ones as well.

Future products: Bugatti replacement has more luxury, fewer horses

Bugatti, Volkswagen Group's exotic sports-car brand, is ending production of its Veyron and will replace it with the tamer but more luxurious Galibier. 16C Galibier: The four-seat sedan is expected to go on sale in 2013 for about $1.5 million. Only 300 will be produced.