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A Dream Come True: Old Bugatti Nets $4.4 Million
A car abandoned in a garage in Britain for half a century sold at an auction in Paris recently for euro 3.4 million — about $4.4 million in American dollars. Everyone has probably dreamt about a situation like this one—finding an old beater sitting in a garage somewhere and learning later on that it’s worth […]
Read More »2010 MAZDASPEED3 Premieres Next Month at Geneva Motor Show
If you’re looking for a moderately-priced quick little vehicle with a contemporary look, top-tier features, and dynamics that make it a pleasure to drive, the 2010 MAZDASPEED3 — the newest version of the MazdaSpeed family — might just be the car for you. This is the zoom-zoomiest of the Mazdas, with a 2.3-liter direct-injection turbocharged […]
Read More »The Transition From Road and Sky
The Terrafugia Transition, the amazing flying car, is something you would expect Luke Skywalker to drive (or fly) up in. There have been designs and prototypes similar to this in the past, but nothing has come this close to becoming a production vehicle/plane that Joe Plumber can actually afford. Well, maybe not Joe Plumber. At […]
Read More »Goodbye Fossil Fuels. Hello Algae!
As gas prices fluctuate, the world is racing to find new sources of fuel. From cooking grease to corn oil; from electricity to steam; from natural gas to propane—scientists, engineers and even backyard hobbyists are clamoring to find the “next big thing” when it comes to powering the cars of the not-so-distant future. It’s a […]
Read More »No Ceiling on Roof Safety
Yesterday, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) told car manufacturers that they’re going to have to make vehicle roofs thicker and stronger if they want to attain top safety ratings. It’s a smart decision and one that needed to be made. Too many injuries occur in accidents where cars flip over onto their roofs, […]
Read More »Big 3 Sitting Out Super Bowl
The Big 3 will not be participating in this year’s biggest advertising event—the Super Bowl. For the last eight years, we could always count on at least one of the American carmakers to run at least one ad during the game. But, this year all three will be sitting on the sidelines. To me, it […]
Read More »Ford Wants to Unload Volvo
Needing cash fast, Ford wants to unload Volvo. The first move is to show that the car line is making money. Who is going to purchase a company that’s losing money? Sales are down by almost half, which will most likely scare away even the most speculative investors. Volvo is a popular car with families, […]
Read More »Crash Proof Cars that Talk to Each Other? Believe It!
Imagine a world where cars never collide; where accidents just don’t happen; and where cars talk to each other and to the road. Yesterday, Michigan officials announced
Read More »The Aptera 2e: An Electrifying 3-Wheeler
A futuristic looking electric car with three wheels, called the Aptera 2e, is supposed to start production in October. Aptera Motors describes their 2e as a two-seat commuter vehicle that will feature a driving range of more than 100 miles per charge, go from zero to 60 m.p.h. in under 10 seconds and hit speeds […]
Read More »Fiat says "buono giorno" to Chrsyler
Fiat is purchasing a 35% stake in Chrysler as its private equity owner Cerberus attempts to save the troubled US car manufacturer. The Italians are stepping up to help because they see great potential in Chrysler and believe that the United States car market will rebound. Maybe some of the Italian magic will rub off […]
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