So what if you're new to this website? What on earth is going on here? What is IN YOUR FACE? How do I use this site? There are many questions that new users of IYF (that's IN YOUR FACE! for short, by the way) may ask. I hope to answer most of them here.

IYF is, on the surface, a plain jane automotive blog, based in Australia. But it's our attitude to cars that makes it so different. Perhaps you've been reading car reviews in newspapers, or in magazines, or online - have you ever found those reviews are often written in language you don't understand, talking about stuff that's absolutely irrelevant to you, aren't properly critical, or simply don't get to the point? This is because they don't take interest in real people. We don't matter. Their articles sound impressive.

IYF articles are written in plain English (unless you've used our translator feature!), as though the writer is speaking to YOU personally. The Insufferable Git (our writer) doesn't like feeling detached from his readers. Not only does IYF talk in its articles about stuff that's important to you - getting to the point in strong, opinionated (and often controversial) fashion - we also like talking about the stuff in the automotive world that makes us laugh. The wierd, the wonderful... you got it right here. It's this unique blend of fun articles and opinionated reports that makes IYF so special.

Every IYF article is sorted into a category, most of which are instantly available as a "quick link" from the pop-out sidebar, site map, or in the label cloud:

NEWS: Our news is as up to date as you'll see anywhere. Whether it be a stunning new concept, or first pictures of a new model, our news articles will give you the low down. Most news will also offer an interactive flash gallery full of pictures (courtesy of netcarshow.com), so you can browse as you please. Our news doesn't cover every automotive story, and we know that. We pick out the ones that are going to matter to you, or interest you in some way. So instead of wading through a blog full of useless and boring news stories, you can have the best, and only the best. If you want the latest news headlines, you only have to check the recent articles box which is located on every page of the blog.

FEATURE STORY: A feature usually involves some sort of investigation - it often includes a range of different cars, or compares cars. These stories aren't car-lover stories like you once knew them, however. Check out such classic IYF articles like "Which Small Cars Can a Man Drive?" "Wacky and Fast Police Cars" and "Have a Laugh With These Car Names" to check out what I mean. I can guarantee that you haven't seen articles like these anywhere else. This is the unique IYF breed of writing, and we hope you enjoy it.

YOUR CAR IN BRIEF: This is essentially our reviews section. Unlike probably every review you have ever read, YCIB doesn't forget anything. We've included all the specifications, in a format that is easy to read and understand (you won't have to strain your eyes looking at confusing and small-font specifications lists!), and we consider a car both as a new and used car with extensive ratings in all the important areas. You can find reliability information, up-to-date price information (Australia only, sorry), and a bevy of pictures here too. We even let you know what other cars you should investigate and compare with the car being reviewed. A lot of time and effort goes into a YCIB article, and it definitely shows. While there are few reviews as yet, due to the fact that this site is still quite new, there are new reviews added frequently, so soon I'm sure you'll agree that IYF is the ultimate site for new and used car research. Search the index here.

RANTS: These are opinion-based stories that come from issues in the automotive world, and whims and thoughts of The Insufferable Git's sad and disturbed mind. Feel free to add to the heated discussion, either through reviews or reader reaction buttons.

WATCH THIS SPACE: Don't you ever find that you want to know what cars will be coming to the showroom in the near future? What cool new cars can you expect? Well, here's your chance to find out. This detailed list is updated every month as new information arrives, complete with some new-car launches scheduled years in advance. The cars due for launch in the next month get pretty pictures, too, so you'll know exactly what to look forward to. Why don't you watch that space right here?

WTF?!: Everyone's favourite segment, and the IYF attention grabber. Laugh and cringe at cars that simply make you say, what the... uh, F. The funniest and often untold stories of the auto industry can be found here, with surprising variety. If you are a first time IYF reader, the WTF?! series is must-read, and a staple of the IYF diet. So what are you waiting for? Start reading them!

LINGO: Ever heard someone talk about cars, and use a word or acronym you don't understand? Lingo sorts out what you need to know. These articles are useful whether you're wondering what something does, how it works, or what it stands for. And it's written in language that anyone can understand, whether you're an automotive expert or newbie.

CAPTIONS: Ever seen a funny picture, that you really wish had a funny caption? This is what captions is all about. Funny car pictures, with even funnier captions. And feel free to add your own!

JEALOUSY: Have you ever paused for a moment to think "What would it be like to have [insert rich celebrity or politician here]'s life, and be able to drive their cars?" No, you probably haven't, but it does make for some interesting reading, knowing just how the other half lives.

There are, of course, many other cool features on the IYF site. You can click the "Feeling Lucky" section to get a random IYF article, you can translate the page, find related posts below the article you have just read, subscribe (and please do!), get the latest IYF articles posted to your inbox, or follow the blog with your Google/Blogger profile.

In the end, IN YOUR FACE! intends to be exactly what we claim to be - the most hilarious automotive blog on the world wide web. But that doesn't mean we're not informative and useful. It's just a great read, with a barrel of laughs thrown in, just because we feel like it.

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