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The British Are Coming! (Paul Revere Drove an Aston Martin)
in Classical Drives, on November 23, 2009
... the 1958 Paris Salon. The specification included a completely new steel platform chassis with disc brakes all around and a freshly developed alloy twin-cam 3.7 liter straight six engine, all clothed ...
Volvo Lets the New S60 Out of the Darkness, but Only for a Glance
in carzz.org, on November 11, 2009
...safety, though, for the new S60 features a Pedestrian Detection system that detects pedestrians and brakes the car to a full stop from up to 30 mph if the driver fails to react. Info on the engine, tr...
For Some a First Car, for This Man a First Collectible
in Classical Drives, on October 28, 2009
...ne you felt connected to the machinery. By modern standards, of course, the steering was heavy, the brakes demanded vigilance, gearshifting required genuine skill. This Essex was nothing special in it...
CIOs trust Microsoft over Google by two to one
in The CIO Weblog, on October 26, 2009
...in perhaps an uncommon application of the term; it's a bit like saying "I can trust my old beater's brakes to fail just as I am coming up on a stop light, every time." It's more an indication of pred...
Seen that? - Cyndi Violette and David Williams on Joe Average Poker Show
in Internet Poker, on October 22, 2009
...taste for Retro studio's mythical car combat game, which Miyamoto (according to legend) put the brakes on (from Chris kohler's Wired Blog): Apparently when Miyamoto first went to Retro Studios...
Ferrari 458 Italia 登场
in Wangtam, on 2009-07-30
Ferrari has released the first details of its newest supercar, the Ferrari 458 Italia, which represents one of the largest leaps forward in technology, performance and emissions ever seen from the legendary Italian automaker.
Its new 4.5-liter V8 engine produces 570hp (425kW) and 400lb-ft (540Nm...
Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder
in Wangtam, on 2009-07-06
...dampers, anti-roll bar, anti-dive and anti-squat geometry
Steering rack-and-pinion, power assisted
Brakes ventilated discs, all-round, ABS
Gearbox 6 speed Manual
Drive All wheel drive
Dimensions
We...
RM Offers Rarely Seen Chrysler Airflow Coupe at Meadow Brook
in Classical Drives, on June 3, 2009
...flows were very advanced for their era, featuring unit construction, recessed headlights, hydraulic brakes, and chassis engineering that moved the engine forward so that rear seat passengers were plac...
1957 年款 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa
in Wangtam, on 2009-05-20
官方新闻稿：
MARANELLO, Italy, May 17 /PRNewswire/ - RM Auctions, in association with Sotheby's made history at the Ferrari factory in Maranello today as a 1957 Ferrari 250 TR, chassis no. 0714TR sold for € 9,020,000 at the third-annual Ferrari Leggenda e Passione event to set a new world record...
Ellana, Our First Choice at 2009 RM Ferrari Maranello Auction
in Classical Drives, on May 13, 2009
...coil springs, solid rear axle with trailing arms and leaf springs, and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes.
The auction car has been restored over fifteen years after being possessed by several owners, ...
Lost American Marques: Hupmobile
in Classical Drives, on May 1, 2009
...s, yet when the company upgraded for more power it went straight to an eight, along with four-wheel brakes and "balloon" tires. A six accompanied it the following year, at which point the ve...
A Beautiful Boat Tail for Our Times
in Classical Drives, on January 10, 2009
...peed transmission from a Corvette round out the drivetrain, along with Corvette rear suspension and brakes. The wood-clad hood, cowl and trunk lid are an elegant throwback to earlier times and the c...
GM Chairman Leaves Jet in Detroit, Returns to Washington at the Wheel of a Car
in Classical Drives, on December 3, 2008
... gas turbine engine fired up. The skin was made of titanium. It had moveable spoilers to act as air brakes and featured double-bubble canopies, plus seven short wings and fins developed in the wind tu...
Historic Ferrari Racer Highlights Pebble Beach Auction
in Classical Drives, on August 6, 2008
...ech specs: 1,985 cc dohc 4-cylinders, twin Webers, 190 hp at 7000 rpm, 4-speed manual, 4-wheel drum brakes, independent front suspension, live rear axle with coil springs. It will be offered for sale ...
The Trailer Grows Up (But We Still Love Those Vintage Illustrations)
in Classical Drives, on July 7, 2008
...e verge of being totally out of control. Luckily the driver had the intelligence not to slam on the brakes.
During the weekend my buddy Mel and I were discussing the merits of the Smart, which we bo...
Ford Maverick, Your Next Collectible. Honest!
in Classical Drives, on June 11, 2008
...lly-synchronised manual transmission with semi-automatic and Cruise-O-Matic options. Suspension and brakes were conventional but adequate for their time. Buyers could also move up to a 200 c.i. six wi...
Huffy Green Machine H2O gonna make you wet
in The Gadgets Weblog, on April 21, 2008
... but the Green Machine had two located near the Handlebars . I'm not certain if they were brakes, but I remember the ads showed the little tykes doing these controlled spins, like they were ...
Recreating the Most Beautiful Cars in the World
in carzz.org, on April 18, 2008
...sound systems, cruise control, hidden GPS systems, automatic transmissions, air conditioning, power brakes, and power steering are just some of the standard equipment. Retractable windshields are even...
Outside Magazine Names Best New Eco-Getaways
in The Outdoor Weblog, on March 31, 2008
...els heat 60 percent of the hotel's water, and its elevator captures electricity produced by the brakes as the car descends; doubles from $199, http://www.proximityhotel.com
-Orchard Garden Hotel,...
You May Never Be a Royal but Here's Your Chance to Crown a Monarch
in Classical Drives, on March 31, 2008
..."Y-block" 312 c.i. V-8 with Merc-O-Matic automatic. Options include power steering, power brakes, windshield washers, spotlights, driving lights, radio, clock, heater, and power top. RM is o...
Yamaha Recalls 2008 Rhino 450 and 700
in Under My Helmet, on March 25, 2008
Yamaha Recalls 2008 rhino 450 and 700 due to possible brake failure.
About 7,800 units affected. The brake caliper on the left front wheel could have been made incorrectly, resulting in brake fluid leaking. This can cause a loss of braking and control of the vehicle, posing a serious...
GM has Trouble Putting the Brakes On
in carzz.org, on March 11, 2008
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Federal safety officials are conducting a preliminary investigation into complaints that brakes on 2008 Pontiac solstice and Saturn Sky roadsters with 2.0-liter turbocharged engines don'...
Challenger Meets the Challenge
in carzz.org, on February 6, 2008
Chrysler's Bob ( Hammer Time) Nardelli is foaming at the mouth about the new Challenger muscle car, revealed in Chicago today, with the potential it has to sway buyers into Dodge showrooms and boost sales of the automaker's other vehicles.
A Las Vegas Journey
in carzz.org, on February 1, 2008
I just returned from Las Vegas where I had the opportunity, with about 30 other mooching journalists, to test drive the new 2009 Dodge Journey crossover. I go on many press previews, some of the trips I have been on produce great cars I always remember, some result in driving total horror sho...
David Jaffe Does what David Jaffe Does, Takes Shot At Miyamoto
in House of Nintendo, on February 1, 2008
...taste for Retro studio's mythical car combat game, which Miyamoto (according to legend) put the brakes on (from Chris kohler 's Wired Blog):
Apparently when Miyamoto first went to Retr...
Prius Slips By
in carzz.org, on January 29, 2008
ConsumerAffairs.Com is reporting that the toyota prius traction control system can fail to operate properly on a snowy road. Prius owners have reported that the hybrid's TRAC system is still inadequate on slippery inclines.
Ford Woodie on Land, Century Woodie on Water: a Perfect Duo
in Classical Drives, on January 19, 2008
...ed at performance and safety. The 225 hp V-8 and 4-speed automatic is contemporary, as are the disc brakes, air-conditioning, and wheels. The Century runabout has also been restored and has won two ...
First Day at Barrett-Jackson 2008 Auction
in Classical Drives, on January 17, 2008
...n until unpleasant vibrations and odours woke him to reality. (I hate those foot-operated emergency brakes but that's no excuse, nor is the lack of a "brake on" warning light in the Azer...
Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
in carzz.org, on December 11, 2007
By Gunnar Heinrich
Digging back through the archives of Automobiles de Luxe , your 4DriversOnly publisher uncovered a review of the Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. The particular Rolls reviewed was a mark one Silver Spur from 1988. It's the same car as to be found in the recent video I post...
MINI Cooper S by G
in carzz.org, on December 9, 2007
By Gunnar Heinrich
I've been hankering to get behind the wheel of the new MINI. I want to see just how "Americanized" the British have managed to make their li'l icon on four wheels.
A couple of years ago, I wrote a review on my experiences with the mini cooper S. Th...
Saab Turbo X Makes American Debut In Beantown
in carzz.org, on November 27, 2007
By Gunnar Heinrich
Supa-tuned to 280 horsepower and supa-fly with all-wheel drive, GM has brought Saab's Turbo X to the States to introduce the M.Y. 2008 sedan to the American public.
Showing at the lesser-known New England International Auto Show, the General ordered its Saab infant...
Suraksha Mudra: Authentication seal for products you buy
in The RFID Weblog, on November 15, 2007
...by a number of manufacturers without affecting their bottom-line. This could surely help in putting brakes on counterfeit products if not wipe them off completely!!
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No brakes! Rolls-Royce rolls on top of Peugeot
in carzz.org, on October 22, 2007
...tor Cars, they also inherited an old liability.
In mark 1 Silver Spurs and Spirits (1980-1989), brakes would operate only if the engine was turned on.
In most cars pushing the brake pedal will s...
We (Nigel, That Is) Drive the Bugatti Veyron
in Classical Drives, on October 14, 2007
...adiators, direct-shift 7-speed gearbox with paddle shifters, all-wheel-drive, ceramic carbon brakes, incredibly sophisticated rear wing/air brake, and a price tag of 1.3 million dollars. It wil...
Legends of the Ring
in Classical Drives, on October 13, 2007
...makes the point by telling of a famous race driver who lapped it in a 30 hp Volkswagen and used the brakes only 12 times. It takes less than 60 seconds to read his article but it's worth every mom...
Bob Lutz Reports Back From Trip To Oz
in carzz.org, on October 12, 2007
...ted and had had no tuning or finessing.
But I loved the response, the sound, the steering and the brakes. There's more work to be done, for sure, and the group knows it. They still have time for...
Commentary > Jag's Incomplete S-Type
in carzz.org, on October 9, 2007
...ircle dash on the first year models? Or how about those add-on front spoilers to channel air to the brakes - talk about after-thinking.
Not quite right.
So bad was the design and implementation (i.e...
The Goddess of Speed
in Classical Drives, on October 9, 2007
...on, with Bijur chassis lubrication , solid axles, four-wheel finned cast iron mechanical drum brakes. The 734 Speedster was Packard's high-performance model, distinguished by lighter chassis...
BMW M3 Sedan To Feature Regenerative Braking
in carzz.org, on October 8, 2007
...akes some of the stress of running the alternator off the engine by using heat lost from the brakes. Somehow this translates to 10% fuel savings, too.
Comforting to know you're doing you...
Ginetta's Sexy Looks and Power Lures Us
in Classical Drives, on September 24, 2007
... Island in British Columbia. John's added a Jaguar independent rear suspension and inboard disc brakes and is carefully fitting an Alpha carb setup that increases the Ford Focus 2-liter Duratec...
Youth ATV Recalled
in The Parenting Weblog, on September 23, 2007
...6.
Consumers are advised to IMMEDIATELY STOP using the ATVs since:
These youth ATVs lack front brakes and a tire pressure gauge, the date of manufacture is not printed on side of the tires, and t...
Monterey In A Mazda: Finale
in Eagle Par Birdie, on September 19, 2007
...owd - to the RX-8 pace car.
We were sandwiched between two CX-7s with suspension mods and upgraded brakes (cross-drilled rotors, big pistons). You would be amazed how fast a CX-7 can get around Lagun...
What Are Your Money Vices?
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on September 12, 2007
...xpensive one. I mean that I curse my car every time it needs gas or an oil change or God forbid new brakes. Logically I know that my car does a lot for me, but I just hate spending even five cents on ...
Take a Ride in a 1910 Packard Limousine
in Classical Drives, on August 27, 2007
...t just 650 rpm. There were three forward gears plus reverse in the transmission and with mechanical brakes on the rear wheels only we assume the chauffeur was not inclined to tailgate. So what was it ...
How to Win a Day in an Austin-Healey
in Classical Drives, on August 14, 2007
...ather than minutes. The gear Lever was moved from the side of the gearbox to the top and the brakes were up-rated with the addition of a servo (power braking to us Yanks and Canucks)."
C...
Marmon's Prototype, Most Advanced Car, Most Untimely
in Classical Drives, on August 10, 2007
... car market. Aside from that lovely shape, it featured 4-wheel independent suspension, 4-wheel drum brakes, and an all-aluminum overhead-valve V-12 (three-quarters of the legendary Marmon Sixteen'...
Bugatti Goes From Barn to Concours After a 45-year Sleep
in Classical Drives, on August 3, 2007
... be totally original and driveable. It was thoroughly checked and lubricated, new tires were added, brakes overhauled. The barn was dry and the car had been properly prepared for storage. Mr. Nicotra ...
P2P Industry Update: Slow Progress
in Digital Music - The Future, on July 18, 2007
...look at the cost savings and drool, but the lawyers look at the risks to the content and put on the brakes. Companies need to find ways to look at the costs and benefits and figure out a way to naviga...
P2P Industry Update: Slow Progress
in P2P File Sharing, on July 18, 2007
...look at the cost savings and drool, but the lawyers look at the risks to the content and put on the brakes. Companies need to find ways to look at the costs and benefits and figure out a way to naviga...
The Camaro Reinvented
in Classical Drives, on July 16, 2007
...l-injected engine, 6-speed manual transmission, 4-link rear suspension, 4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes, rack-and-pinion steering, plus numerous other safety updates. A custom leather interior, awa...
Yamaha Fighting Injured After ATV Brake Defect Cases
in Under My Helmet, on July 13, 2007
...After a recall 3 years ago over faulty rear brakes on Yamaha Raptor 660R ATVs, the manufacturer is still trying to hold out against lawsuits against them for injuries received as a result of th...
Classic Studebaker Advertisement
in carzz.org, on July 11, 2007
... TV commercial featuring the Lark Daytona Wagonaire.
Forward thinking options of the day were disc brakes and a full vanity mirror set in the glove box - that should please the wife!
Clock t...
June 1962: The Studebaker Avanti is Launched and We Drive It
in Classical Drives, on June 22, 2007
...eatures such as optional seatbelts, safety door latches, a roll-over protection bar, and front disc brakes. The frame was based on a 1953 Studebaker, the V-8 engine was equally dated but the addition ...
Battle Over the USF: Wireless vs. Landline ... Otherwise Known As 'Keep America Connected' vs. 'Connecting Rural America' ...
in The Wireless Weblog, on June 13, 2007
...nth, a group studying the matter for the Federal Communications Commission urged the FCC to hit the brakes to rein in costs," Logan writes. "It proposed capping wireless spending in each sta...
Warner Puts The Brakes on Imeem
in P2P File Sharing, on June 13, 2007
Another week, another Hollywood lawsuit against a web sharing site. This time it's Warner Music and imeem .
Imeem has attracted a lot of visitors for its user-content sharing service. It claims a user base of 16 million people. The success has attracted the notice of entertainment co...
Warner Puts The Brakes on Imeem
in Digital Music - The Future, on June 13, 2007
Another week, another Hollywood lawsuit against a web sharing site. This time it's Warner Music and imeem .
Imeem has attracted a lot of visitors for its user-content sharing service. It claims a user base of 16 million people. The success has attracted the notice of entertainment co...
THE CANNERY CASINO LAS VEGAS
in Play Las Vegas, on May 18, 2007
... was pretty good and although I obviously couldn't try everything, only because my wife put the brakes on me, what I did try was at least good.
The dinner menu had just started so everything was ...
"Protect Harvard from the RIAA"
in P2P File Sharing, on May 10, 2007
...mni Wendy Seltzer and Charles Nesson from the Berkman Center for Internet & Society put the brakes on RIAA's effort in an opinion piece published in The Crimson, the university newspaper. ...
BMW's '08 M5 Borrows From The Z8 Past
in carzz.org, on May 8, 2007
Peruse that thick multimedia jungle known as YouTube and chances are you'll find an old Top Gear episode where the outspoken Jeremy Clarkson compared driving a BMW Z8 roadster to driving a truck (except he called it a lorry - in true Brit English). In the same episode he drove a Scani...
"Protect Harvard from the RIAA"
in Digital Music - The Future, on May 3, 2007
... alumni Wendy Seltzer and Charles Nesson from the Berkman Center for Internet & Society put the brakes on RIAA's effort in an opinion piece published in The Crimson, the university newspaper. ...
Carroll Shelby Brings Back The Super Snakes
in carzz.org, on April 30, 2007
...me of the most ripped muscle cars the automotive world has ever seen, heard, and smelt (the torched brakes and rubber of, that is) is set to reintroduce the legendary and limited Ford Shelby mustang...
Remember When London Cabs Were Always Black?
in Classical Drives, on April 14, 2007
...06, comes with a distinctive restyled front grille, cleaner Euro IV compatible VM engine, anti-lock brakes as standard and remodelled suspension. During the years when my family and I lived in London ...
Chariot Carriers
in The Parenting Weblog, on April 13, 2007
... takes us 2 hours to finally be ready to go out. My husband takes care of the hardware (proofing of brakes and tires, locks, flag and attaching the trailer to the bike) while I take care of what we al...
Bertone Bentley Not So Wacky
in Classical Drives, on April 12, 2007
...transmission, independent suspension with leaf springs and shocks, four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes....
Biofuel from Palm Oil???
in IfEnergy, on March 30, 2007
...t producing palm oil like crazy. Now the buyers and advocates of biofuels in Europe are putting the brakes on its purchase. Good decision.
Read more here .
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Replica Cars Make Owning a Classic Affordable and Safe
in Classical Drives, on March 21, 2007
...English firms offer these cars with contemporary Jaguar engines and transmissions, new 4-wheel disc brakes, wider wheels and tires, modern lighting, and everything else either refurbished or replaced....
Putting the Brakes On Autobahn Speeders
in Classical Drives, on March 21, 2007
I doubt whether there's a car enthusiast in the world, classic and contemporary fans included, that hasn't dreamt of driving flat-out on the Autobahn , lured by the lack of speed limits. If you haven't done so I urge you to get there soon because, according to an article in &qu...
Quads On The Farm
in Under My Helmet, on March 11, 2007
...g to go there, but ended up going anyway to try to help with their motorhome , which had lost brakes and steering on the way. It made it to the camping area, but they didn't want to try to d...
