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. […]
Posted in Automotive, Uncategorized on Oct 31st, 2008
Sometimes we see a name on a car and think “what were they thinking when they named it that?!?” The folks at Autoblog.com have compiled a list of what they call the “Top 10 Gibberish Car Names.” I thought the list was quite funny and wanted to share it with our readers. Most people don’t […]
Posted in Chrysler, Uncategorized on Oct 30th, 2008
In a attempt to reduce it’s overhead costs and get back into profitability, Chrysler LLC has recently announced that they are cutting around 25% of it’s salary-paid workforce. In a statement sent to employees the company did not specify how many jobs were being cut. Spokesman Michael Palese said that, according to the most recent […]
Posted in Automotive, Uncategorized on Oct 28th, 2008
Ferrari has had a storied history in Formula 1 racing. They took the constructors and drivers titles last year and have been the most dominant force in F1 for some time now. In fact, to hear a road-going Ferrari engine at full song is to hear the high-pitched sounds of Formula 1. But now Ferrari […]
Posted in Automotive, Uncategorized on Oct 27th, 2008
Alfa Romeos are known as a poor man’s Ferrari. A car built with Italian soul, and passion, that anybody can drive. Well, unless you live here in North America, where the brand hasn’t existed in quite some time. Plagued by temperamental build quality (hey, you wanted Italian passion right?), and poor service from an even […]
Posted in Automotive, Uncategorized, Volkswagen on Oct 27th, 2008
Volkswagen’s announcement of the building of a new Tennessee is probably the best, and most intelligent, move the company has made in the North American market in a long time. Ever since it’s plant in Pennsylvania closed a few years ago, VW has not had one manufacturing plant in the U.S. This fact has put […]
Posted in Technology, Uncategorized on Oct 24th, 2008
Audi has been the latest manufacture to jump to the HD radio bandwagon. HD (for High Definition) radio is the newest craze after people started to get sick of the subscription prices of satellite radio. BMW, Mini, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, Ford and Scion are just a few of the manufactures already offering HD radios in […]
Posted in Ford, Uncategorized on Oct 22nd, 2008
The economic crisis has officially gone global. No longer just a problem here in the states, other countries are now starting to feel the crunch of a weakening global economy. Ford Europe has just announced that it will be cutting production at it’s European facilities by about 3% during the remainder of the year.Along with […]
Posted in Uncategorized on Oct 20th, 2008
Comedian Jay Leno is getting sued. The famous talk show host is in a legal battle over the true ownership of an antique 1931 Model J Duesenberg he purchased from an auction in 2005. The car was supposedly sold under false pretenses, the lawsuit claims. Apparently, the car belonged to one John Strauss, heir to […]
Posted in Uncategorized on Oct 13th, 2008
“I’m as good as Senna.” Those words, uttered by F1 rookie Lewis Hamilton, were enough to silence an entire paddock of journalists just before the Japanese GP. Ayrton Senna is arguably the greatest driver to ever live, a legend among mere men, he was simply the best the ever was. So it’s no surprise that […]
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