Quest For The Third Leg
“The exotic car business is quite volatile,” stated Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann. “So three legs are invariably better to stand on than two. That’s why we have been thinking for several years about a third model to complement the Murciélago … Continued
Bumper Rage
It’s easy for a gear-head to be discouraged about the state of the world. But occasionally a bright light of fun renews the spirit. Road-legal bumper cars do just that. Yes, you read that right; these little bumper buddies are … Continued
Red-light cameras stir Valentine’s Day protest
This is what I love to see. The people taking it to the streets! How come I didn’t hear about this until after the fact? “Nearly two dozen gather on North Side, urging drivers to honk to protest communities they … Continued
Porsche 911 Hybrid
In the GT3 R Hybrid, two electric motors power the front wheels while a gasoline engine drives the rear wheels. The GT3 R Hybrid has no batteries, which would add too much weight. Instead, energy is stored using a flywheel … Continued
Like Putting Lipstick On A Pig
The Chrysler Group in their latest attempt to market their brand will bring to market a slightly refreshed product that’s proven to target an 85 percent male buyer with a macho persona. A limited production of 400 new special edition … Continued
Who You Going to Sit on the Bench?
You either have to be dumb or stupid to let this crash happen when your mechanic test drives the car and STILL say you will bring your car back for service. Quote “I have no reason to think I wouldn’t,” … Continued
Playa Haters
My morning ritual is to log on my computer and peruse the usual suspects of publications. I came across this article a while back and shared it with my friends and they all said, “ it was so me”. http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-brentwood-garage5-2010feb05,0,4655518.story … Continued
Who Does Number One Work For?
The total number of vehicles Toyota Motor Corp. has had to recall for gas-pedal related issues now comes to 8.1 million, the carmaker confirmed Thursday. Toyota officials estimate the total cost of the global recall could be as much as … Continued
Kicking a triping horse.
So now everyone is beating on Toyota for braking issues with the Prius. The issue is over reported braking problem when a driver goes over bumps while applying the brakes. If you have access to Automotive News, you can read … Continued