Archive for the ‘Auto’ Category

How to Save the US Automotive Industry in 10 Not-So-Simple Steps

How to Save the US Automotive Industry in 10 Not-So-Simple Steps

With the Big 3 U.S. Automakers circling the drain, we figured we would throw our hat in the ring and offer up some suggestions.
And no…none of them involve sticking your head between your legs and kissing your @$$ goodbye.
1. File chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Suck it up and file bankruptcy. During the restructure, fire some people, adjust [...]

Do Hybrids or EVs really need Fake Exhaust sounds for the Blind?

Do Hybrids or EVs really need Fake Exhaust sounds for the Blind?

Lotus Cars seems to be the latest car manufacturer to be jumping on the Hybrid / EV bandwagon. It took them long enough, seeing that a Tesla Roadster IS a Lotus Elise. Yes, they modified it to damn-near a nth of its life, but they still start as an Elise. You would think that Tesla would creating an EV Elise and make a little competition for Tesla, right? Wrong.

Weird Craigslist Ad - 1969 Mustang Mach 1 $9500 (Free demon legion included - ok, I added that part)

Weird Craigslist Ad - 1969 Mustang Mach 1 $9500 (Free demon legion included - ok, I added that part)

Earlier this week, I’m cruising my “Mustang” Craigslist RSS search via the NetNewsWire app from Newsgator.com (which rocks and you should get it right now! - err…after you finish reading this) on the iPhone. Yes, I’m still 2G for all you money-burning-a-hole-in-your-pocket 3G punks out there…I’m totally jealous old school.
So I come across a post [...]

Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano for sale - one owner, gently used, light smoke damage

Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano for sale - one owner, gently used, light smoke damage

If you can afford this, obviously your insurance will cover it, but damn…
This made made me cry a little inside.

This is for my dead homies….fff

Seatbelt Innovation for “REAL” Women - Ouch!

Seatbelt Innovation for “REAL” Women - Ouch!

Sheila’s Wheels, a female-only U.K. auto insurer, recently announced the launch of the “world’s first female-friendly seatbelt.” Unfortunately, in their February 2 - PRNewswire press release, they went so far as to say a “seatbelt innovation for REAL WOMEN“. And fat guys too, I guess…but we thumb our noses to you small breasted girls out [...]

New Lamborghini Murciélago LP640

New Lamborghini Murciélago LP640

Dear Santa, Oh yeah, it’s March. Sigh. But if I sold the house and some blood and robbed a bank and…
The guys at TopGear have the latest info on this bad boy.

One day grasshopper, one day. fff

60inch Subwoofer - Stuff that in your Civic!!!

60inch Subwoofer - Stuff that in your Civic!!!

Those crazy guys at Autosound 2000 Ranch have one hell of an inferiority complex (and potentially the biggest subwoofer ever built). A couple of facts about it…from Clark - Navone with 60 Inch Woofer
The cone moves 6 inches peak to peak under full-tilt output. The actual cone diameter is 54 inches, with [...]

I Can Drive 55 & I Will…DagNabIt

I Can Drive 55 & I Will…DagNabIt

One foot on the brake and one on the gas, hey! Well, there’s too much traffic, I can’t pass, no! - S. Hagar
These guys create a rolling roadblock on an Atlanta Freeway by obeying the speed limit. People start losing their cool mighty quickly & they’ve got the video to prove it.
WORK WARNING - There [...]

Ferrari Opens North American Driving School

Ferrari Opens North American Driving School

Canadians get all of the fun & none of the Islamic backlash…

Ferrari has announced that they will open a North American driving school in Mont Tremblant, Quebec. The Ferrari North American Driving School will teach drivers how to control and enjoy their cars. The program includes transportation to & from the airport, a welcome [...]

The New Porsche 911 Turbo

The New Porsche 911 Turbo

Officially the Type 997, the 911 Turbo now puts out 480 hp @ 6000 rpm, a 60 hp improvement on the last version. Torque goes up, too, to a pavement-peeling 457 foot-pounds. With the six-speed manual transmission, the 911 Turbo rockets to 62 mph in just over 3.9 seconds. The 911 Turbo with the [...]