Calling All Hands On Deck
In the latest reports announced by GM in its efforts to right the ship… was a memo released that they plan on repaying the Federal Government starting this June. This also raises an eyebrow or two by the same token … Continued
The Earliest Test Tracks, Roof Top
The following story was forwarded to me by “BC the third.” It’s a great account of the early test tracks built by Studebaker, Packard and Fiat once you read through the story and into the comments. I had no idea … Continued
Going Topless
Normally, seeing this title “going topless” would spark some sort of excitement. However, in the case of the Porsche Panamera… this leaves me scratching my head and saying, “don’t do it man”. It has been recently reported that Porsche has … Continued
Red Light Cameras A Money Machine
Tell me something I don’t know. Well, did you know that the crooks in Chicago actually admit that they don’t give a shit about safety? “Aldermen today questioned whether Chicago’s red light cameras are making drivers safer or simply filling … Continued
Simple Nomenclature
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 / A, E, Q, R, S and T. Audi is developing a reincarnation of the A2 small car that will slot between the A3 and the A1 minicar introduced in Geneva last … Continued
Cars We Will Never See Again, Unless It’s The Thunderbolt
My father-in-law forwards me emails that I always take the time to read. I figure a minute out of my day for a little entertainment and a possible reply to the ol’ man ain’t wasted time. The latest was of … Continued
A Rare Find
They ARE still out there somewhere! ! ! 1950 Chevrolet Club Coupe 437 original, actual miles, only 3 owners. Check out the dealer installed “oil filter”, the rusty carb, and you can even see the spark plugs if they need … Continued
Cockroaches May Survive Nuclear War
Well, I finally have the 912 engine apart and started looking at the crank, main bearings and what nots. Stuff found inside the engine: – Three and a half dead, oil soaked cockroaches– One seed of some sort– Miscellaneous small bugs of another … Continued
General Motors Vice Chairman Robert A. Lutz Will Retire
From a bulletin: “General Motors Vice Chairman Robert A. Lutz will retire effective May 1, 2010, capping a 47-year career in the global auto industry that included senior leadership positions at four of the world’s leading automakers. Lutz, 78, rejoined … Continued
Tag You’re It
Tag Heuer has long been affiliated with likes of celebrities, sports figures, models and the racing scene to promote their attractive wristwatches. With the recent departure of Tiger Woods from their celebrity sports business vertical… it looks as though Tag … Continued