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Photo - “Jackass" Star Ryan Dunn Killed in Fatal Car Crash

Monday, June 20, 2011

Anybody who has ever watched the television show “Jackass” knew who Ryan Dunn was.

Last night, the 34 year old was killed in a fatal car crash near West Goshen Township in Pennsylvania.

News reports say Dunn, and another passenger, were killed around 3:30 am Monday morning. His death was confirmed by Bam Margera's mother according to TMZ.

Dunn’s 2007 Porsche 911 GT3 apparently lost control and smashed into a guard rail before ending up in the woods and bursting into flames.



Friends say Ryan was drinking at a local bar before getting behind the wheel and downed at least 3 beers and 3 shots of hard liquor before leaving.

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Dunn’s costars Bam Margera, Johnny Knoxville, and Steve-O are aware of the accident and have started to send condolences either by twitter or through their representatives.

Johnny Knoxville tweeted,

“Today I lost my brother Ryan Dunn. My heart goes out to his family and his beloved Angie. RIP Ryan , I love you buddy.”

Jason “Weeman” Acuna

“RYAN DUNN-- a super awesome memory was at the J RODY walston & the business show!!! I MISS YOU BUD!! You were always a happy kick-ass dude!!

And film critic Rodger Ebert has already stirred up the pot by tweeting,

“Friends don't let jackasses drink and drive."

Dunn had posted a picture on twitter earlier in the evening showing him drinking with friends.



MTV has also responded by saying,

“We're deeply saddened by the passing of a member of the MTV family, Ryan Dunn. Our hearts and thoughts are with his friends and family.”

Watch “Jackass” Ryan Dunn Best Stunts


RIP and God Speed Ryan, and watch out for those toy cars and condemns!

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Electric car concept | Toyota MOB

Sunday, February 6, 2011



The Toyota MOB concept is the work of Spanish designer Jorge Marti Vidal. The concept was developed during his final year of the Masters degree course in automotive design at the Universidad Politecnica de Valencia.
The Toyota MOB is a striking looking sports car which features unusual bodywork inspired by the idea of the Mobius strip. The car is made up of two continuos panels, which weave their way back and forth through the vehicle to create to create the structure as a whole. The two strips make up everything from the bodywork and chassis, to the seats and dashboard. The shape of the unusual five-part wheels was inspired by the appearance of blooming flowers.


The main material used in the construction of the Toyota MOB would be an organic material called "liquid wood". Basically it is formed using the waste product of lignin - which is left over during the manufacturing of paper. The lignin is then combined with wood fibers to form a composite material which is durable, recyclable and easily formed into complicated shapes.

To further improve the Toyota MOB's eco-friendly credentials, the proposed drivetrain is all-electric - with each wheel getting its own dedicated motor.

Marti Vidal envisaged the Toyota MOB as a environmentally responsible racing car, but it could just as easily act as a lightweight sports car. As such the car is fitted with a small cargo area for storing personal items.
Toyota MOB dimensions:
Length - 3,643mm / 143 inches
Width - 1,787mm / 70 inches
Height - 1,063mm / 42 inches