Archive for October, 2009
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Friday, October 30th, 2009Filed under: Government/Legal, GM, Earnings/Financials
Fritz Henderson went to Washington to have a word the folks who wrote the $50 billion check to keep General Motors alive. While there, he answered a few questions put forth from The Washington Post about that investment and the “new” company created with it. His answers are sound, but qualified [...]
SEMA Preview: Adam Carolla unveiling latest Ringbrothers project - "Afterburner"
Friday, October 30th, 2009Filed under: Aftermarket, SEMA Show, Classics, Performance, Ford
Ringbrothers 1964 “Afterburner” Ford Fairlane - Click above for a high-res image gallery
If you’ve followed our SEMA coverage the last few years then you’ve heard of the Ringbrothers. We’ve had a close eye on the talented siblings ever since the debut of their 1967 Reactor Mustang at the [...]
REPORT: McLaren MP4-12C U.S. launch delayed, not coming to LA Auto Show
Friday, October 30th, 2009Filed under: LA Auto Show, Coupe, Performance
McLaren MPC-12C - Click above for high-res image gallery
According to InsideLine, McLaren is having issues setting up distribution in the U.S., resulting in a delay of the MP4-12C’s Stateside launch and its plans to show its newest supercar at the LA Auto Show this December.
Late last month, McLaren appointed [...]
Autoline on Autoblog with John McElroy
Friday, October 30th, 2009Filed under: Autoline on Autoblog, Alternative Fuel
Brazil’s E100 Drives Innovative Fuel Injection
A few weeks ago Rio de Janeiro landed the 2016 Olympics largely thanks to the fact that Brazil is climbing up the rank of nations. It has grown to become the 10th largest economy in the world and a key reason has to do [...]
SEMA Preview: Subaru bringing tuned STI, Legacy and 1969 360 van
Friday, October 30th, 2009Filed under: Aftermarket, SEMA Show, Budget, Minivan/Van, Sedan, Performance, Japan, Subaru, Luxury
1969 Subaru 360 SPT Delivery Van — Click above image for high-res gallery
SEMA is just around the corner and aside from the inevitable Camaro riot that will be taking place in the convention center’s parking lot, many auto folks are showing up with tuned [...]
Introduction to Karting - Part 5
Friday, October 30th, 2009Filed under: Motorsports, Etc.
HAVE ENGINE, WILL PRACTICE
Finally, after weeks of learning, shopping, and preparation, we have a track-ready kart. If you’ve been following along with our An Introduction to Karting series you’re probably just as ready to go as we are. Last time we got our chassis, installed the seat, and finally spooned a little [...]
REPORT: Convertible Toyobaru FT-86 in the works
Friday, October 30th, 2009Filed under: Convertible, Performance, Japan, Subaru, Toyota, Rumormill
Toyota FT-86 - click above image for hi-res gallery
In news that will only shock those that haven’t been paying attention, Toyota has reportedly confirmed that if the market demands it, there will be a convertible version of the new FT-86. Though Toyota still hasn’t settled on a name [...]
VIDEO: Buick Regal sneak peek shows face we already know
Friday, October 30th, 2009Filed under: Sedan, Videos, Buick
Click above to watch the video after the jump
A couple of weeks back, General Motors officially announced that its next new Buick will carry a very familiar name: Regal. Two days later, the apparent U.S. spec Regal was added to Buick’s Facebook page, revealing that the Regal sold here in the [...]
Empire Strikes Back: White House calls out Edmunds on Clunkers story, Edmunds responds
Friday, October 30th, 2009Filed under: Car Buying, Government/Legal
The facts in the case of the White House versus Edmunds are essentially indisputable - but they are open for interpretation. The federal government’s $3 billion Cash for Clunkers program generated 690,000 sales by providing $3,500 and $4,500 vouchers to car buyers who turned in their eligible car or truck in [...]
VIDEO: SHO vs. SHO on The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien
Friday, October 30th, 2009Filed under: Sedan, Performance, Videos, Ford, Humor
SHO vs. SHO - Click above to watch video after the jump
As we reported yesterday, the 2010 Ford Taurus SHO made a guest appearance on The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien last night. The comic host still owns and drives his beloved 1992 SHO, claiming it’s the finest car [...]
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