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From France to Hershey: Delage and Delahaye
in Classical Drives, on November 16, 2009
Two of the greatest names in French classic automobiles, Delage and Delahaye, highlight a special exhibit at the Antique Auto Museum (AACA Museum) in Hershey this fall and winter, where six spectacular and diverse vehicles from Jack Rich's JWR Automobile Museum Collection are on display until Jan...
Dutch road tax a sign of things to come
in Sox First, on November 14, 2009
A sign of what's ahead around the world with the Dutch government announcing that it plans to introduce a "green" road tax by the kilometre from 2012 to reduce carbon emissions by 10%. Each car will be equipped with a GPS device to track the distance and how much the driver pays. Sales tax...
Two Mercedes 300SL Coupes Where Something Went Very Wrong
in Classical Drives, on November 13, 2009
Is this 300SL the real thing or is it the product of some very skillful computer imaging? If someone did actually cut and section such a valuable car for the purpose of adding a back seat we have to admire the execution, though not the concept. Knowing how difficult it is to get into the front se...
Volvo Lets the New S60 Out of the Darkness, but Only for a Glance
in carzz.org, on November 11, 2009
Here, at last, is the new S60 Volvo's been teasing us with for several months. It continues Volvo's efforts to rid itself of the boxy, unexciting design label the company's been stuck with for the last forty years. Has it succeeded? Well certainly the new sedan looks contemporary and aerodynami...
Jaguar D-Type, a Most Beautiful Race Car
in Classical Drives, on November 11, 2009
The Jaguar D-Type was not only the fastest sports-prototype of the 1950s, it was the most beautiful. Curvaceous, purposeful and, for its period, very aerodynamic. Look at the photo above and dare tell me I'm wrong! Indeed, if you've got enough spare cash in your jeans you can buy it with the high...
Seen that? - Street Riding in the Rain
in Under My Helmet, on November 10, 2009
Street Riding in the Rain at Under My Helmet Riding in the rain can be very un-nerving to say the least. There are several things you need to consider that are very different than what you're used to while riding on dry pavement. Among them ar...
Seen that? - 2005: A Year Of Diabetes Breakthroughs
in Daily Diabetic, on November 9, 2009
2005: A Year Of Diabetes Breakthroughs at Daily Diabetic Even in the face of the ever-spreading and increasingly dangerous epidemic of diabetes, it is impossible not to feel hopeful. Today, we are blessed to be living in a time of explosive resear...
Uniquely Canadian Cars Star in 1950s Collection
in Classical Drives, on November 6, 2009
...le of years ago I did a blog about Ted and Sharon Forbes and their remarkable collection of 1950s cars, but I really didn't do credit to these fine folks. It was a chilly winter's day and all the ca...
Design Analysis: 2010 Buick LaCrosse
in carzz.org, on November 4, 2009
The 2010 Buick LaCrosse may be one of the most pivitol cars in the marque's long history. As a survivor of GM's massive brand cutting Buick needs to restablish itself in the upper middle-class market, showing that it can compete against offerings from Lexus, Mercedes, BMW, and the rest. The LaCro...
1950 Aston Martin DB2 Brings $910,745 at Battersea Auction
in Classical Drives, on November 4, 2009
There's no question that Canada's RM Auctions has moved to the high end of the collector car business with successful sales in Maranello and London, and with a planned event for Monaco next May. On October 28 RM visited London's Battersea Evolution , selling 69 of 84 cars for a total of $18.2 ...
London, Classic Cars, and Harrods
in Classical Drives, on November 2, 2009
Anyone who appreciates London as I do will enjoy this blogsite. It's called, appropriately, the Anglophile , and is produced from Utah by an American gentleman, Thomas Moore Sr. For thirty-five years he and his son Thomas Jr. have been operating a short-let company for flats (apartments) in Cen...
Seen that? - USA to Host 2 Rounds of MotoGP in 2008?
in Under My Helmet, on November 1, 2009
USA to Host 2 Rounds of MotoGP in 2008? at Under My Helmet Indianapolis Motor Speedway may be a candidate to host a round of the MotoGP World Championship in 2008. It is un-confirmed, but there are a few sources saying it is likely. This round wi...
Seen that? - House Cleaning Business, Cheap Way to Start Earning Big
in Home Based Business, on November 1, 2009
House Cleaning Business, Cheap Way to Start Earning Big at Home Based Business You don't need to have much money to start a lasting profitable home business. Those in the residential house cleaning services business would surely agree. If you ...
Coming: A Classic Gathering of Buick Roadmasters
in Classical Drives, on October 30, 2009
This week's edition of the Hemmings newsletter contains an invitation for owners of classic Buick Roadmasters to participate at next summer’s New England Concours d’Elegance, where the big, beautiful Buicks will take center stage. Hemming's goal is to have at least one example of every differen...
Dreaming in Italian? Take a Video Tour of the Bertone Collection
in carzz.org, on October 28, 2009
If your dream is to go to Italy and visit the world's most exotic styling studios, then here's your chance. The Car Guys, who also organise the Concorso Italiano during Monterey's classic car week, are planning a tour in 2010 that will take in the Bertone Collection, the Zagato Italian Design S...
For Some a First Car, for This Man a First Collectible
in Classical Drives, on October 28, 2009
... they did I suspect many of the younger folk in the audience, whose enthusiasm is limited to muscle cars, would wonder what all the fuss is about. But the 1928 Essex appeals to me because it looks muc...
Classic Speedboats Born Again
in Classical Drives, on October 26, 2009
During my teenage years I fell in love with mahogany-hulled speedboats carrying names like Chris-Craft, Garwood, Century... plus the Canadian brands Greavette and Ditchburn. It was a time when ‘Gentlemen’s Runabouts’ were the thing to own; boats with style that could be used for family recreation...
The Worst Place to Sit in a Rolls Royce? Not if the Bar is Well-Stocked
in Classical Drives, on October 23, 2009
A few blogs ago I featured the 2009 Louisville Kentucky Concours d'Elegance , thanks to our intrepid but unpaid reporter, Nigel Matthews, who was there as a judge. Nigel has now forwarded the updated Concours Web page . Meanwhile I can't help but comment on this extraordinary Rolls Royce, which...
Seen that? - Cyndi Violette and David Williams on Joe Average Poker Show
in Internet Poker, on October 22, 2009
Cyndi Violette and David Williams on Joe Average Poker Show at Internet Poker Cyndi Violette and David Williams will be guests on the Joe Average Poker radio Show. Cyndi finished second in the WSOP $2000 NL Holdem in 2005 and has a WSOP bracelet i...
Seen that? - Big Sur Bonanza #1: A Feast For Beasts of Sand Dollar
in The Outdoor Weblog, on October 21, 2009
Big Sur Bonanza #1: A Feast For Beasts of Sand Dollar at The Outdoor Weblog BIG SUR- it can be one of the most spirit lifting natural places that exist on this planet. The awesome wind and water power show conducted each day on the tall, yellow bl...
Honda's CR-Z Hybrid Heading Our Way, Promises Low-Cost Fun
in carzz.org, on October 21, 2009
Honda really should call this the CRX , for it brings forth memories of the great little two-seater the company offered in the 1980s. Both generations were fun cars to drive and economical as well. But Honda isn't listening to me and so this concept, unveiled at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show , wi...
Sports Car Clubs Enjoy BC's Fabulous Sea to Sky Highway
in Classical Drives, on October 21, 2009
Impressed as I am with the major international concours, auctions, and classic car rallyes that populate equally glamorous locations I sometimes forget that wherever old cars are driven there are small, local clubs putting together events that, in their own, highly sociable way are just as much f...
Bailed out banks continue to live it up
in Sox First, on October 21, 2009
...d related taxes, typically one-time fees that can skew year-over-year comparisons." So chauffeured cars, corporate jets and other little perks, all provided through the generosity of US taxpayers. An...
Seen that? - Fusion Anyone
in IfEnergy, on October 20, 2009
Fusion Anyone at IfEnergy Are we there yet? Or more exactly, is fusion power feasible yet? Well we know how to make a fusion reaction occur, the problem is that temperatures reaching into the millions of degrees either C or F must be generated to ...
Goodbye Long and Low, Hello Function
in Classical Drives, on October 19, 2009
The other day I was looking through a back copy of Collectible Automobile magazine and came upon an article about the 1957 Chrysler cars. In his story author Jeffrey E. Godshall recalled "...a bold new line of cars whose soaring fins and low roofs made everything else on the road look like ye...
About.com Rejects Mystery Classic Cars
in Classical Drives, on October 16, 2009
...ase and desist. Said lady refused and was fired. I took over the site, changed the name to "classic cars," then was sacked by a new-and-long-gone editor who demanded that I include Web pages on mainte...
A Lancia for Chrysler? We Insist!
in carzz.org, on October 14, 2009
There has been endless speculation regarding which models Fiat will bring into the Chrysler showrooms and whether they will carry a Fiat or Pentastar badge. The Italian firm certainly has plenty to choose from among the wide range of vehicles it manufactures for various world markets. Yet who...
Santa Claus is Coming to Town in a Classic Wooden Hot Rod
in Classical Drives, on October 14, 2009
...raw it to your attention. Thus this wooden model from Automoblox , a maker of heirloom quality toy cars, is one that may be worthy of advance holiday shopping. The company is launching a set of new v...
Forza Motorsport 3 中车款全列表
in Wangtam, on 2009-10-13
2008 Acura #15 Lowe's Fernandez ARX-01b
2008 Acura #26 Andretti-Green Racing ARX-01b
2002 Acura #42 Realtime Racing NSX
2008 Acura #66 de Ferran Mortorsports ARX-01b
2009 Acura #66 de Ferran Mortorsports ARX-02a
2005 Acura NSX
2002 Acura RSX Type-S
2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
2009 Alfa Ro...
Car Guy Falls in Love with British Rail
in Classical Drives, on October 12, 2009
It's been two weeks since I returned from Europe and yet I haven't recovered from my "post-Europe hangover." During the journey I flew on six aircraft, traveled in two German trains and four English trains, rode in nine taxis, cruised two rivers, made countless trips on the London Underground, an...
Schon gesehen? - Durch Schlüsselloch gelinst
in Lust und mehr, on 11.10.09
Durch Schlüsselloch gelinst at Lust und mehr Die französische Web-Kommune dailymotion ist eine wahre Fundgrube für alle, die nach Sexy Videos suchen. Das Schwergewicht der Kategorie "sexy" liegt klar bei Webcam-Strips, die mal mehr, mal ...
Seen that? - High Loft Drivers
in Eagle Par Birdie, on October 11, 2009
High Loft Drivers at Eagle Par Birdie Courtesy: Golfindustryonline.com Golf is not an easy game to play. We all know that. It's an on-going battle to get length off the tee and keep the ball in the fairway at the same time. But when it happens...
Kudos to Kentucky: the Derby and the Concours
in Classical Drives, on October 10, 2009
I've never been to Kentucky but I have at least visited nearby Virginia as a guest of Jaguar on a new car test drive. If the Bluegrass State is just as lovely, and I believe it must be, then we can all appreciate Nigel Matthews' remarks following his role as a judge at a recent Kentucky concours....
Finally: A Triumph for the Stag
in Classical Drives, on October 8, 2009
Thanks to a blog in the latest Hemmings newsletter I've become aware that Englishman John Macartney has successfully driven a restored Triumph Stag across North America. The Stag left Florida on June 27, and crossed the finish line in San Luis Obispo, California, this past Sunday after meet...
Saturn, We Hardly Knew You
in carzz.org, on October 7, 2009
As everyone interested in cars is aware by now, Saturn has vanished from the auto-universe. Roger Penske had hoped to keep the marque alive but even the king of racing and rental trucks was unable to find a supplier willing to provide product suitable for re-branding. Perhaps it's just as w...
Oldtimer City2009 in Frankfurt
in Oldtimer & Classic Cars, on 03.10.09
© Moe_
Es ist ein wenig knapp, doch möchte ich diesen Veranstaltungstipp unbedingt geben. Am morgigen Sonntag, den 4. Oktober findet in Frankfurt am Main die OldtimerCity2009 statt. Das bedeutet nicht nur einen verkaufsoffenen Sonntag sondern auch, dass mehr als 200 Classic Cars in der Mainme...
PSP 版 Gran Turismo 酷车全列表（830 款）
in Wangtam, on 2009-10-03
1 AC Cars 427 S/C '66
2 Acura CL 3.2 Type-S '01
3 Acura CL 3.2 Type-S '03
4 Acura DN-X Concept '02
5 Acura HSC Concept '04
6 Acura INTEGRA TYPE R '01
7 Acura NSX '91
8 Acura NSX '04
9 Acura NSX Coupe '97
10 Acura RSX Type-S '04
11 Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 TWIN SP...
Seen that? - Riding in groups on the street
in Under My Helmet, on October 2, 2009
Riding in groups on the street at Under My Helmet Riding in groups, whether on the street or in the dirt/sand, requires special attention and modified behavior. You not only need to look out for others in your group, but also for other groups or i...
Schon gesehen? - Concept Stores
in Feschsamma, on 02.10.09
Concept Stores at Feschsamma Sie kommen immer mehr in Mode: Concept Stores. Eine Entwicklung die sicher immer stärker wird. Das traditionelle Fashion-Shop ist schon ein alter Hut: Wer jetzt was auf sich hält, eröffnet einen concept store. Dort gi...
Seen that? - FlatOut 2, Better than the First?
in PCGamers Blog, on October 2, 2009
...FlatOut game for PC. I have to tell you I was quite disappointed with the game. There were not many cars, the tracks were boring and the game just did not grab me. I played it once and now it sits dus...
Seen that? - Cessna N49060
in The Aviation Weblog, on October 2, 2009
Cessna N49060 at The Aviation Weblog I just had to show you the plane I did my solo in back in August of 2003, a 1966 (I think it is anyway) Cessna 152. It's one of the two trainers sitting on the flight line at my FBO Southernaire. It's n...
Goodwood Snapshots Through the Lens of a Pocket-Size Digital Camera
in Classical Drives, on October 2, 2009
As mentioned in the previous blog a long-awaited visit to the Goodwood Revival turned into a major disappointment. My brother and I misjudged the time it would take to drive from the town of Bingen in Germany to the Cologne airport and consequently missed our flight to London. Because the next ...
Coming Soon From the Streets of Europe: The Ford C-Max
in carzz.org, on September 30, 2009
I've just returned from two weeks in Germany and England and as always when I go overseas I was awestruck by the number and variety of interesting cars that we don't get in North America. (One might also say that it's the marketing executives who don't get it.) Many of these cars ...
RFID on all vehicles running in Philippines
in The RFID Weblog, on September 30, 2009
There have been very few instances where RFID technology has been adopted on a mass scale and one of such instances has happened in Philippines where the Philippines Land Transportation Office has given a directive that all motorists install RFID tags on their vehicles.
This seems to be part of ...
My Goodwood Revival Goes Bust
in Classical Drives, on September 30, 2009
To those of you waiting patiently for my report from the Goodwood Revival, apologies. A comedy of errors (though it wasn't funny at the time) resulted in your reporter missing the first day's racing, failing to acquire his reserved grandstand seat, then wandering around totally confused o...
A Rainy Day Keeps No One Away at the Steamworks Concours
in Classical Drives, on September 28, 2009
... Borgward. Over a ten year period (1952-62) the company produced an innovative and unusual range of cars, all having a sporting/luxury image. Most famous are the Isabella models which included saloon,...
The End of an Era: 1972 Corvette Convertible Model from the Franklin Mint
in Classical Drives, on September 25, 2009
For anyone who admires Corvettes, this new 1:24 die-cast 1972 Corvette Convertible model from the Franklin Mint is a "must have." Model year '72 marked the end of an era for the ultimate American sports car, as those distinctive front and rear chrome bumpers made their last appearan...
Fisker Plans to Make a Profit on Electric Cars
in IfEnergy, on September 24, 2009
Electric car maker Fisker has put a date on its plans to turn a profit: 2011. Fisker Automotive, prime Tesla Motors competitor and maker of the luxury plug-in hybrid vehicle known as the Karma, has announced plans to sell 15,000 cars and apply for government funds in order to hit profitability by ...
Journalists Dislike Honda Crosstour but Public May Disagree
in carzz.org, on September 23, 2009
Not since the launch of the Pontiac Aztec have I seen a car so thoroughly trashed by the automotive press, even before the official introduction. Of course, we'll have to wait until it's on the street to provide an unbiased opinion but judging by the official photos, the new Honda Cros...
Daimler's Sensational New Car Fails to Awe Parisians
in Classical Drives, on September 22, 2009
For France and for the world, 1889 was quite the year. Gustave Eiffel's wondrous wrought iron tower had opened to an awed public. Paris held its World Exposition. The electric light bulb was a new innovation and was used to illuminate many of the exhibition stands, including that of Gottli...
Carbon tax and dividend
in Sox First, on September 20, 2009
An idea that's flawed but worth considering from adjunct professor of earth and environmental sciences at Columbia University's Earth Institute, James Hansen. In this piece , Hansen suggests imposing a carbon tax with a 100% dividend for the public. "The entire tax must be returne...
New Scans Featuring Serah, from V-Jump
in Wangtam, on 2009-09-19
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• Skype 2.8 for OS X
• HP Names Marc Andreessen to Board of Directors
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Chemnitzer Oldtimer-Messe am 19./20. September
in Oldtimer & Classic Cars, on 18.09.09
© motograf
Es ist die größte Oldtimermesse Ostdeutschland, allerdings derzeit auch die Einzige. Am kommenden Wochenende geht die Chemnitzer -Oldtimer-Messe in die dritte Runde. Und in diesem Jahr sollen erstmals auch Motorsportfahrzeuge von anno dazumal zu sehen sein. Das geht aus einer Press...
Autos and Argentina Combine for Magical Tour
in Classical Drives, on September 18, 2009
If vacation tours are fun, they're even more fun when built around the interests of classic car enthusiasts. That's why I have no hesitation in bringing to your attention a 10-day "Car Guy Tour" of Argentina . The itinerary starts in Buenos Aires and includes several days in an...
If the Future is Electric, BMW Knows the Way
in carzz.org, on September 16, 2009
BMW has been one of several manufacturers showing a reluctance to accept electric power as the prime motivator of its future automobiles. With its tradition of high-performance engines that's perhaps understandable. Now it appears the German company has seen the green, for it revealed at th...
Turning Back the Motor Racing Clock at the 2009 Goodwood Revival
in Classical Drives, on September 15, 2009
They call it the world's most popular historic motor race meeting and the only event of its kind to be staged in the romantic time capsule of the Fifties and Sixties. As well as recreating the golden era of motor sport, the Goodwood Revival offers exceptional wheel-to-wheel racing around a ...
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in Wangtam, on 2009-09-13
...ecap Firefox Extension | "turning PACER around"
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Was This Man the Real Designer of the VW Beetle?
in Classical Drives, on September 11, 2009
From time to time rumours circulate that Professor Porsche was not the actual designer of the Beetle. Even Hitler, when he approached him to develop a "People's Car," provided sketches that resembled the car's final shape. But now comes a book by Dutch author and historian Paul ...
New Volvo Convertible Debuts in Frankfurt
in carzz.org, on September 9, 2009
I've always liked the Volvo convertible. In fact I like any soft-top, even including the lowly Sebring, but Volvo's version appeals for its combination of compact dimensions, safety, and performance. The 2011 Volvo C70 will make its appearance at the Frankfurt Auto Show, featuring a new f...
Oldest and Longest-Loved Pontiacs Meet at Fairfield County Concours d’Elegance
in Classical Drives, on September 9, 2009
... celebrate the Pontiac brand in the year of its demise. The event has searched for two very special cars, the oldest Pontiac still in private ownership as well as the oldest Pontiac still with its ori...
Nanotechnology and Compressed Natural Gas Vehicles
in Nanotechbuzz, on September 9, 2009
© Atomic Taco
NanoFilm CEO Scott E. Rickert today published an excellent IndustryWeek editorial looking at the multiple ways nanotechnology can assist in improving the efficiency of compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles.
"The bad news? We're not going to put electric cars in ev...
Discovering the Beauty of Vintage Trucks
in Classical Drives, on September 7, 2009
I confess that I've never taken much interest in trucks except to briefly admire one that's been nicely restored. It's just that trucks were never part of my so-called lifestyle. However I did, briefly, have a job delivering fur coats in a panel delivery, until one day the hood flew o...
Electric cars - no one will buy without Government backing
in Sox First, on September 6, 2009
The push for electric cars seems to be gathering pace with Japan's Mitsubishi and France's Peugeot-Citroen signing a contract to develop and market electric cars next year. Meanwhile, Hyundai has announced its plans to reveal its all-electric car at the Frankfurt motor show this mon...
1967 Dodge Pickup Concept, So Far Advanced it's Still the Truck of Tomorrow
in Classical Drives, on September 6, 2009
When I first saw the above image I almost fell off my chair (which at my age can be hazardous). This spectacular custom, the 1967 Dodge Deora, appeared to vindicate what I've been saying for years: that the conventional American pickup's proportional efficiency sucks because of its three-...
Famous Indy Racer to be Auctioned at Hershey
in Classical Drives, on September 4, 2009
Each autumn the Antique Automobile Club of America holds its annual AACA Hershey Fall Meet, held in the club's hometown of historic Hershey, Pennsylvania. One of the largest and oldest antique automobile shows and flea markets in America, it made its debut in 1955. A feature of the 2009 meet ...
New Mini Coupé Concept Misses the Mark
in carzz.org, on September 2, 2009
...the useful addition of a back seat. Nevertheless I am in favor of a new breed of affordable sports cars, especially as the only car that comes close is the Miata and it gets more expensive every year....
Car Guy Hits Eighty (... and that's not MPH)
in Classical Drives, on September 2, 2009
Forgive me if I offer a few words about, well... me. Three days ago, August 31, 2009 to be precise, I turned 80. Much as I've tried to prove the the birth certificate is a lie I'm finally forced to admit the truth. Yes, everyone says it's just a number but our age-obsessed society ins...
Missing From Modern Auto Advertising: The Power of Illustration
in Classical Drives, on August 31, 2009
...eative director, working mostly on car accounts. At the time we depended on photography to show the cars, as is the case today. I wouldn't have even considered illustrations. Now, older and slight...
Stunning Beauties Star in 2009 Concours d'LeMons
in Classical Drives, on August 28, 2009
Our pal and Classical Drives contributor Nigel Matthews, when he wasn't judging Bentleys at Pebble Beach, took a 10-mile sidetrip to visit the first annual Concours d'LeMons in Monterey and had just as much fun. Founder Jay Lamm said the show was a celebration of "the oddball, mund...
