Posted in Automotive on Oct 31st, 2008
I thought by now that Mercedes-Benz would have gotten a hold on this, but I guess not. Another model is being recalled due to faulty electrical systems failures, this time on the brand new 2009 SLK roadsters. Here is the list of things that could go wrong because of this: 1- The fuel gauge readings […]
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Posted in Sports cars on Oct 31st, 2008
The recently announced Audi TTS has already gotten a few enthusiasts hearts racing. Combining the already stellar new TT chassis with the potent 265hp 2.0-liter turbo engine from the Europe-only S3, the new TTS should really live up to it’s “Sports” moniker. Audi has also recently set official U.S. pricing for this new model. M.S.R.P […]
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Posted in 0% Financing, Nissan on Oct 31st, 2008
Nissan is the latest manufacture to jump on the 0% financing offer bandwagon. Japan’s third-largest automaker. Nissan Motor Co. announced that its net income plunged 38.8% during its second fiscal quarter forcing the company to cut it’s full-year profit outlook in half. On the eve of this announcement, Nissan announced it is offering 0% financing […]
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Posted in Uncategorized on Oct 31st, 2008
Ah, yes, gasoline. What’s the saying “can’t live with it, can’t live without it”. With the current trend in our economic stance, gas prices have actually hit a three year low this month. This past Wednesday, AAA released a new survey that indicates that the per gallon price of gasoline in the United States has […]
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Posted in Sports cars, Uncategorized on Oct 31st, 2008
The McLaren F1 is a legend amongst high performance automobiles. For a long time it held the title as the world’s fastest car. With a top speed in excess of 240mph, the McLaren F1 really was the pinnacle of motoring, maybe still is. Even though it’s top speed has since been surpassed by the mighty […]
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The Nissan Versa is a decent little car. Sharing it’s underpinnings with a few European Renault models, this little hatch-back brings the goods. Now it also brings home the title of cheapest new car in America. That’s because you can now get the Versa with the previously unavailable 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine which has been available […]
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Posted in Muscle Cars on Oct 31st, 2008
Every muscle car deserves a Hurst-shifter right? Its been known throughout the years that if you want a decent shifter for your American V8 machine, you get a Hurst. But do some of you remember that Hurst also made cars? Well not actually made them from scratch, but the classic Hurst/Olds 442 is a modern […]
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Posted in Automotive, Sports cars on Oct 31st, 2008
With the booming Chinese economy, it’s only natural that car makers should start looking east with a peaked interest. What has caught a lot of people off guard is how many exotic car companies are setting up shop there. Lamborghini is the latest exotic Italian mark to set up it’s own sales branch in China. […]
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Posted in Uncategorized on Oct 31st, 2008
This has been one of the best Formula 1 seasons in a long time. Relative rookie Lewis Hamilton has literally proven his worth by being arguably the most fearsome competitor in the series. He could have won last year if not for a few rookie mistakes, and his pace this year has other drivers sweating. […]
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Posted in GM on Oct 31st, 2008
Cadillac has been on a roll lately. Their CTS sedan and CTS-V high performance variant have been very well received by the buying public and automotive journalists, and for good reason. This is a great car, and one that shows what General Motor’s Cadillac division car do given the right resources. Next on Cadillac’s agenda […]
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