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Video: 7 sexiest car-wash scenes on film

It's Friday afternoon, and in an effort to help you faster pass the last few hours of the work week, we want to call your attention to New York Magazine's video slideshow of the hottest car-wash scenes on film. The spread is entertaining enough in its own right, but the real fun comes from the deadpan commentary provided by Debra Gorgos of Professional Carwashing & Detailing Magazine, who critiques the scrubbing skills of these scantily dressed stars. As for the common (in Hollywood, at least) practice of using one's bikini-clad chest in place of a soapy sponge?

Ford's legendary Mustang turns 50

THE ICONIC Ford Mustang has reached its 50th birthday and the largest gathering of racing models ever in the UK is being planned to mark the occasion. More than 25 race-prepared Mustangs are being assembled for the Silverstone Classic event on 25-27 July. Among the cars entered for the race there are several famous models from the cars early days in the 1960s, as well as many that are regularly raced today in historic competitions.

Win tickets to the 2010 Goodwood Revival

The 2010 Goodwood Revival is just around the corner, and CAR has teamed up with Singleton single malt Scotch whisky to give away two weekend tickets to this great British motoring event. Click here to enter our competition This year’s Goodwood Revival takes place from 17-19 September, and in conjunction with Singleton, we’re offering you the chance to take a magical step back in time and revel in the romantic time capsule of the golden era of motor racing and glorious air shows at one of the world’s most authentic circuits. Staged entirely in the nostalgic time capsule of the 1940s, 50s and 60s, the Revival relives the glory days of the Goodwood Motor Circuit.