Is this proof of life on another planet? Seriously, how shiny does this Porsche need to be? I'm not saying it doesn't look good, but good luck trying to blend in with the traffic when you're going 100 on the freeway and look like you're wrapped in tin foil. Perhaps just some simple, yet classy chrome accessories would've been sufficient. What do you think?

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The auto industry has finally done it! Yup, as of now, there's an app for that. And, it's a pretty cool one. The auto industry's first working smartphone app actually allows Chevy Volt owners to control their vehicles functions.

According to Jalopnik, in addition to traditional OnStar features, like door lock and unlock, this app features functions like charge status and remote start. You will be able to “Charge Now” or to schedule charge timing and display the percentage of battery charge level, electric and total ranges.

In addition, this app will also display miles per gallon, electric-only miles and odometer readings for last trip and lifetime.

In case you missed 26-year old Travis Pastrana's record breaking 250-foot jump on New Year's Eve, here it is. The previous record was 171 feet. Pastrana leaped off the pier in Long Beach, CA. Check it out.

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Imagine if you woke up tomorrow with this under your tree... Or, maybe you need a last-minute Christmas gift for the special someone in your life. Well, a dealership in Seattle, WA, has this Porsche 612 wrapped up and waiting for you...