Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 13th, 2008
Sad news for those who rely on American auto manufactures for sustenance. After being enacted by the House of Representatives last Wednesday, the bill designed to save the American auto industry has been shot down in the Senate. The bill was created to provide emergency loans for automakers General Motors and Chrysler LLC, both of […]
Posted in auto loan, Uncategorized on Dec 11th, 2008
It has been the subject of countless debate between automotive enthusiasts, what congress is going to do about the failing American auto industry. By the time things had reached a fever-pitch more than one auto giant was claiming that help from congress would be the only hope for survival in a do-or-die situation. Though not […]
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 5th, 2008
No more corporate jets for the boys at GM and Ford. Both company’s have recently announced that they are getting rid of all their private jet aircraft and air fleets. The obvious high, and some say unnecessary, costs of running top management around the country in private jet aircraft made it a perfect candidate for […]
Posted in Nissan, Sports cars, Uncategorized on Nov 21st, 2008
The Nissan GT-R has already gathered a cult following. Heck, its predecessors already had a cult following anyways they just were never sold here. But the minute we found out that the new GT-R was coming to America, fans and enthusiasts were foaming at the mouth. By the time it got here, the buzz on […]
Posted in Automotive, Sports cars, Uncategorized on Nov 14th, 2008
Mexico doesn’t exactly have a history of creating great supercars. In fact, they don’t have a history of creating any supercars. They barely have a history of sports cars at all! Well not any more, cause now two brothers from Mexico City are about to change all that. The Mastretta brothers have come up with […]
Posted in Automotive, Uncategorized on Nov 14th, 2008
Saab’s current 9-3 sedan and convertible have been steady sellers for the Saab brand. Both are currently wearing a fresh re-skin and have been endowed with newer powerplants. In fact, Saab’s are quirky cars, but they do have a special charm to them. Now the company is hopping to highlight that special something by launching […]
Posted in Automotive, Uncategorized, Volkswagen on Nov 14th, 2008
SEAT cars are something else. A subsidiary of Volkswagen, the Spanish car maker has a knack for taking VW chassis’ and clothing them in gorgeous bodywork and design. The latest of these stunning examples is the new Leon Linea R. This version of the little Leon hatchback has been thoroughly upgraded and revised. The car’s […]
Posted in Automotive, Muscle Cars, Uncategorized on Nov 14th, 2008
You see the car above? It is one mean machine. This is one of Carrol Shelby’s personal rides, no special replica or remade tribute car, no this is the real deal. It’s called the Shelby EXP500 CSS, but it’s better known by its other name, the “Black Hornet.” The reason this car was built was […]
Posted in Automotive, Sports cars, Uncategorized on Nov 14th, 2008
Australia has a rich motorsports history. With many great drivers coming up through the ranks in Australia, it’s no doubt that the Aussies know what a great sports car should drive like. In fact the V8 Supercars series that dominates Australia, in the way Nascar does here, are very much production street machines fitted to […]
Posted in Automotive, Chrysler, Uncategorized on Nov 13th, 2008
Chrysler LLC’s CEO Bob Nardelli has put his cards on the table. If Chrysler doesn’t get outside help, it’s game over. Nardelli claims that even with funding from Washignton, the company is going to have to attach itself to another automaker. Yet, at this point, Chrysler is seen as more of a parasite to other […]
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