Site Offers Up Automotive Answer To YouTube

If you're a fan of the ShamWow infomercials seemingly everywhere on television these days, you know, as Vince says, that "Germans always make good stuff."

And judging by MyCarMovie.com, Germany's automobile answer to YouTube, how can you doubt it?

Consider the Web site basically a love letter to everything automotive.

Actually, part of the stated philosophy on the site, which also warns users to drive safely and not to overrate their driving skills, reads exactly like such a love letter:

"Honestly, we love cars! We love the smell of gasoline, the beautiful car bodies, the sound of the engines and full speed. We'd love to have our bed in the garage."

You want video of Japanese gearheads "drifting" their way up a winding hill? They got it.

You want footage of that horrific crash that the driver somehow miraculously walked away from? Check.

How about a video of a monkey riding a pint-size motorcycle? I mean, who doesn't want to see that? Well, you're in luck because they've got that video clip, too.

The videos on the site are broken down into a variety of categories such as Hi-fi, Offroad, Motorsport, Hotstuff, Girls, etc. Much like YouTube, you can make playlists, rank, choose favorites and comment.

But the site goes beyond just videos; it also is part social networking. You can talk shop with car lovers from around the world or watch the best car commercials and debate with other users what vehicle should be your next purchase.

You can even buy or sell cars using video or just seek feedback on your current ride.

"Whoever has the courage shows the world his or her set of wheels," the site's makers say in describing the site. "With their assessment and their comments, other members of the community then show you how much they like it."