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A Week With the 2010 Subaru Impreza 5-door Proves Hatchback Superiority

They say that Americans don't care much for hatchbacks and have fallen out of love with station wagons. If that's true, then I say Americans are pretty dumb when it comes to making choices of the automotive kind because 90% of car buyers are seeking sensible solutions to their needs and n...

Vancouver All British Show Highlight No. 4: Sunbeam Alpine Mk 1

It may not appear on anyone's "most beautiful cars" list but for me the original Sunbeam Alpine deserves to be there, as would almost any car designed by Raymond Loewy. Perhaps the Alpine is overlooked because it lacks stunning performance, even though it has the lines of a sports...

Miles Per Acre: Is Electricity Better than Ethanol?

...les on the highway. Of course, the problem is that internal combustion engines already dominate the roads, while electric cars are few and far between... © frankh ...

Chevrolet Bel Air Honours LA Residential Enclave

Bel Air! The name had a magic ring to it in those years, for Bel Air was a wealthy and gated residential community in the Westside hills of Los Angeles, and thus an appropriate model name for Chevrolet, then seeking to upgrade its image. In 1954 Chevrolet's lead over rival Ford had been a mer...

Are economists to blame for the financial crisis?

How much are economists to blame for the financial crisis? Most of them, with perhaps the exception of Nouriel Roubini and Robert Shiller, failed to see the weaknesses in financial markets. They just didn't see it coming. It's hard to go past this piece in the Weekly Standard by Harvey...

Driving With the World's First Computer-based Rally Navigator

I was with one of the original computer nerds, though I doubt he knew what that meant and I certainly didn't. It was the 1960s and we were competing in the Canadian International Winter Rally in a factory-backed Volkswagen Beetle; me as driver, my friend as navigator. In those years the Win...

Japan's economic collapse

The Japanese economy is sinking fast with the industrial output of the world's second biggest economy shrinking 9.4% . Last week, we had reports of retail sales in Japan falling 5.8% and Macquarie Securities has told Bloomberg that deflation has taken over again. Japan's finance mi...

California: Black Cars to be Banned Because they Work Harder than Other Cars?

© Willvision Photography Now I've seen it all. California has officially lost its law-making mind. They're set to try to pass legislation that will ban black cars . That's right... Black cars. Why? Because black cars work harder than other light colored cars to cool the occ...

How to Rent an Affordable Classic on Your Next Riviera Vacation

...inated me most was the Riviera. It had everything that appealed to my imagination: Winding mountain roads, spectacular scenery, the Mediterranean sea, Monaco and its Grand Prix, beaches, boats, French...

Three of Spain's Cities Getting Electric Car Infrastructure

TreeHugger had a piece last week on development in Spain's move to electric cars. The pretty southern Spanish town of Seville has been chosen along with the capital Madrid and the northern hub Barcelona to implement the Movele pilot electric car infrastructure project proposed by the Spani...

Now You Can Drive A Different Supercar Every Day

...ause Vancouver, though a city built on hills and mountains that invite spirited handling on winding roads, has become saturated with traffic. I've driven supercars before and I'm an ex-racer (...

Zoeliakie: Reisen glutenfrei moeglich - Online-Reiseplaner

Nicht so einfach, das Leben für von Zöliakie Betroffene: Sie vertragen kein Gluten, das Kleber-Eiweiß, müssen sich also glutenfrei ernähren. Kein Weizen, kein Roggen, keine Gerste, kein Dinkel. 400.000 Menschen sollen es allein in Deutschland sein. Und was ist, wenn sie auf Reise gehen wollen? Onli...

The Bernanke-Obama dance

Write it down, store it away and let's take a look at it next year. Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke says the US recession could end in 2009 and recover in 2010. That, of course, is assuming that the White House's latest bail-out will unblock lending to households and businesses. ...

Roads You Never Want to Drive or... Maybe You Do

I'll admit to having frightened a few friends and acquaintances while driving over winding mountain roads with blind corners and terrifying drops into the valleys below. Not that I ever put them at risk. There are techniques for driving fast safely and as an ex-race-and-rally driver (admitted...

Arizona. More Than Just Collector Car Auctions

Arizona, you're beautiful. We first met when a girlfriend and her mother were spending a few days at Scottsdale's Inn at McCormick Ranch and I was invited to join them. We took a Jeep tour into the desert, watched the sun rise over the Grand Canyon, visited the Frank Lloyd Wright school...

New York And Other States May Sell Off Assets To Pay Debts

...is though; New York, Minnesota and others are actually considering the sale of state assets such as roads, bridges and state owned golf courses to raise cash. Read about it at "MSNBC.com" ...

China Commits $41 Billion To Build New 3G Network

Armed with a huge budget surplus from its manufacturing income China continues to modernize and add to its infrastructure. This time, however, it's not bridges and roads or factories getting the upgrades it's part of China's technology infrastructure that's the recipient of an e...

Japan lurches from disaster to disaster

It's bad enough that Japan, the world's second largest economy, has entered recession. But now we have reports that the numbers are even worse than we thought. Last month, the figures showed Japan was shrinking by 0.4%. Now we learn the annual contraction is more than four times t...

Will Obama's job plan work?

So Barack Obama has pledged to spend up to $700 billion creating 2.5 million jobs in the biggest public works construction program for more than 50 years. The question is will it work? It will undoubtedly create more jobs, and perhaps stimulate spending. But how much? Bill Clinton's Secr...

China Investment Corp Buys General Motors (Maybe)

All the way back in July, Richard Brubaker over at All Roads Lead to China suggested that General Motors could become a chinese -owned company. ...with firms like Anhui Cherry already showing at the Detroit Auto Show, and China's obvious desire to be a global player in the auto market, I am...

A Corner is Worth a Thousand Words

©2008 Matt Finley I've been riding motorcycles for many, many years. Longer than I've been driving cars. In fact, it is literally because of motorcycles (and an accident we had) that I married my best friend 14 years ago. Anyway, before I get side tracked, back to the topic. I recentl...

Mehr als Kängurus und Kiwis: Mit Auto Europe durch Australien und Neuseeland

© safaris Mietwagen Australien : Eine Reise im Mietwagen durch die interessantesten und schönsten Gegenden Australiens und Neuseelands - das empfiehlt Auto Europe für diesen Winter. Denn während in unserem Breiten der Frost sein Zepter schwingt, herrscht auf der Südhalbkugel bekanntlich Somm...

Don't Cry For Me, Argentina, Just Drive Your Classic

So you think classic car runs only take place in your backyard, so to speak? Argentina's equivalent of the revived Mille Miglia, the 1000 Millas Sport Argentina , has been running for 20 years. Classic Driver reminds us that in November "more than 200 historic vehicles built between...

Hill, Newman, Moss: Three Great Motorsport Competitors Go Down

During the past few weeks we lost two racing icons: Phil Hill, the only American to win a world driving championship, and Paul Newman, who was as talented behind the wheel as he was before the camera. Now comes word that one of the great rallyists, Pat Moss, has left us. For those of you too youn...

America's China Addiction: Time to Kick It?

Hats off to Richard Brubaker over at his blog, All Roads Lead to China , for pointing out this Financial Times article. If you enjoy understanding the big picture , the piece is insightful... The author of the Financial Times article, David Piling, says that in a conversation about America's ...

The Amazing London to Brighton Run: If Your Car Was Built After 1904 It's Not Eligible!

...lobe. On November 1st, 2008, some 500 of these magnificent relics will be driven 60 miles on public roads, beginning in London's Hyde Park and ending in the seaside resort town of Brighton. The ca...

The Difference Between Chinese Banks and American Banks

What is the difference between a chinese bank and an American bank? A Chinese bank has money... Okay, I stole that joke from Richard Brubaker over at All Roads Lead to China . He goes on to point out that China's yuan RMB is the currency that supports both US and Chinese banks (I guess sin...

Pirelli Cyber Tyre: The Intelligent RFID Tyre

Now it's the turn of your 'no brainer' car tyres to get some brains. Pirelli is in the processing of releasing intelligent tyres fitted with microchips which will supply relevant information regarding condition of roads and tyres to the driven thereby enhancing the safety o...

Cows & how the world works

...ed them. A FRENCH CORPORATION: You have two cows. You go on strike, organise a riot, and block the roads, because you want three cows. A JAPANESE CORPORATION: You have two cows. You redesign them so...

What would your high-tech car contain

© Valerie Everett Travel out to businessweek.com to take a look at an interactive car presentation of what the ultimate high-tech car might contain. Three few of the features include that I liked: 1. intelligent traffic avoidance to allow the vehicle to avoid congested traffic, communicate wi...

Free Digital Photography Workshops At Yellowstone National Park

If you love taking pictures of wild and varied scenery then the American National Parks are places you will want to investigate. We have dozens of areas in The United States that have been set aside and preserved as National Monuments; and I don't mean the ones in Washington D.C., Na...

UBS and the tax cheats

Never stand between an accounting firm and a bag of money. In the past we have seen KPMG getting embroiled in peddling tax havens for the rich. Now we are seeing revelations that UBS has been helping tax cheats. It helped hide about $1.5 trillion in tax, according to news reports. Ho...

Now no more bribes to obtain driving licenses in India, courtesy RFID

Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Luís Brás Indians are certainly not known for their driving skills and most of this is attributed to corruption at the various regional transport authority offices issuing driving licenses without even conducting tests of the driver but the Regional Transport A...

2-N Anniversary Stay: Wedding Complimentary at Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel

The Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel in Portsmouth, Virginia are offering couples that held their wedding in the propert with a complimentary two-night anniversary stay. Celebrate your first wedding anniversary in style with the Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel's Ultimate Wedding Anniversary S...

Sink Hole Swallows Car

Imagine driving along your favorite road and then all of a sudden you are falling towards the middle of the earth. Well maybe not that far but I'm sure there might be thoughts of hell and brimstone flashing before your eyes. Here is a video for your friday enjoyment of a poor fellow who was...

Five Star Luxury Digs Open in Western Ireland

© dingbat2005 The charm of Donegal (pictured above) in Ireland's Western craggy coast is alluring. A lavish coastline full of winding roads and rocks leads you to some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world. Now you can go there and vacation in Luxury . Solis Lough Eske Castle...

Don't Say too much

What does your customer already know? © DavidDennis When I did the series on selling, we talked about qualifying the customer then going over the features advantages benefits in order for the customer to make a decision. I also mentioned that you need to do trial closes and ask the customer...

Classic Streetcars and Vintage Hillclimb Highlight 2009 Subaru Test

I've just returned from a family visit to Toronto. Subaru Canada kindly presented me with the keys to a 2009 Subaru Outlook PZEV wagon to enjoy for a week; also to test and review for About Cars, my former Internet employer. PZEV stands for Partial Zero Emission Vehicle, a designation meant...

Summertime ATV Riding Tips

The Texas farm bureau wants to remind everyone that, as summer approaches, it's time t refresh yourselves on ATV safety. (Yes, lots of farmers use ATVs) :) Agriculture News | Texas Farm Bureau • Drivers should receive proper training and supervision while operating an ATV. • Always w...

Abolish Bank Holidays?

...was in the Peak District one august bank holiday and it was mayhem, awful congestion on the roads, nowhere to park, pedestrians spilling onto the pavements in villages. I vowed never to drive a...

Automakers Proving Grounds, Viewed From Above

During my lengthy career as an automobile journalist and ad writer I was privileged to drive on several auto manufacturer's proving grounds. The Studebaker test track in South Bend was first (I did say "lengthy" didn't I?), then came Ford's historic Dearborn facility ...

The Dawn of the Apple office

Personally, I think we are some way away from the day when Apple truly enters the mental "options available" list of the average CIO, but I don't think there is much question that the company is making inroads into corporate America's IT toolbox. Spurred on largely by the iPhone...

Still On The Topic Of Adventure Travel

I am still on the topic of adventure travels. He he. I truly admire those who take such kinds of vacations. I've always been too scared I guess to venture in to the unknown, unfamiliar roads. But of course, adventure travel is relative. One man's adventure may be another's form of relax...

Idaho to Force OHVs on to Designated Trails

© AMagill Beginning May 15, Off Road Vehicles (OHV) will be required to remain on designated roads and trails. Also, trails created by users that are not "authorized" will be shut down in the Palouse Ranger District. More planning, as they call it, is under way for the Clearwater ...

Land Rover Celebrates its 60th! Don't Miss This if You Go Off-Roading

Until my good friend and Brit-car enthusiast Nigel Matthews brought me up to date, I hadn't realised that this year marks the Land Rover 's 60th anniversary. Like most folks who watch movies and adventure travelogues I tend to relate Land Rovers to treks across barren deserts or through ...

Since When Does "More" Trails Really Mean Less?

© blmurch The Ocala National Forest is adding 45 miles of trails for motorcycles and ATVs to use. How generous. The new trails will be south of State Road 40 in the Big Scrub area and will circle the Pinecastle Bombing Range. Even though the trail adds 45 more miles to the system, it elim...

Smart strategy: Truck companies pay more taxes to increase the quality of road infrastructure

Even though the diesel prices are quite high these days, American truck companies are willing to spend even more taxes for building road and other infrastructure. Bill Graves, president and CEO of the American Trucking Associations, told Logistics Magazine that if all sectors "give ...

Visa Problems on Horizon for Business Travel to China

This is already on the China Law Blog , so there's a good chance you've seen it by now. (Dan brings much more humor to the issue than I can.) But just in case you're not aware of the situation, China is making regional travel somewhat more messy in East Asia by clamping down on mult...

Bob Dylan erhält Pulitzer-Preis

© JL2003 How many roads must a man walk down ... bis man ihm endlich die verdiente Ehre zuteil werden lässt? Im Falle bob dylan dürften es so einigen gewesen sein, denn erst jetzt erhält der Musiker einen der großen Literaturpreise, genauer gesagt den Pulitzer-Preis für seine Songtexte...

Great Moments in France for Classic Racing Fans

...a 2-hour-and-a-bit ramble to Reims. Rack and Opinion describes it as "filled with fast, open roads, iconic plane tree avenues and acres and acres of softly flowing green fields filled with vine...

National Geographic Adventure's Best Adventure Islands

If you're reading this blog, chances are you are a lover of all things outdoor, like me. You may call me crazy, but I've never thought of islands as being "adventurous". I imagine a beautiful beach, with umbrella drinks under the shadow of a ritzy resort. But, an article in the...

Australian Opals

Buried deep in the heart of the australian outback lies an elusive gem that entices men and women to give up the city and head for the outback, affectionately known to Australians as the bush . Now, life in the bush has great appeal. The air is fresh, the sky is blue by day, and like a diamo...

1907 Zust Ready for Great Race

One-hundred years ago six cars and crews set out on an adventure that was billed as " The World's Greatest Race ." At a time when cars were so primitive the public had little faith, manufacturers were eager to prove that an automobile could be a dependable servant. Two newspapers, o...

Riding the Rails in Tibet

Tibet is a place of mystery, history, and political tension. The stark landscape and ageless culture make Tibet an attractive destination; but it can be a harsh place to journey. Topography and a slim transportation budget make the roads bumpy and sometimes dangerous. Traveling by air can be quit...

At Last. Now You Can Find a Classic Car Rental Anywhere in the World

Often, during my years as an About.com car Guide, I'd get enquiries from people wondering where they could rent a classic. I still do with Classical Drives but sadly have failed to provide a definitive answer other than pointing to a few quality locations in the US and UK. The long wait i...

Snow Job

It's snowing heavily in various sections of the Northeast today. Fender benders and serious accidents abound. One of the most amazing videos of winter inclement driving was recorded in January of 2007. A lethal mixture of ice and snow made the roads ice skating rink like treacherous. Ice mixed...

Old but Useful

A new report released yesterday says people are keeping their cars and trucks longer as quality improves and the uncertain future of the US economy makes new purchases less appealing. Automotive Consulting Firm R.L. Polk says the median age of cars on U.S. roads was 9.2 years in 2007. That ...

Rally to the Sun in Beautiful Montana

It may seem a little early to plan for an event that happens in September of 2008 but when it's a vintage car rally, planning ahead is essential. So if you live anywhere in the western USA or Canada (or even if your home is somewhere over an ocean) give serious thought to the Going to the Su...

Why Build an ATV Track?

Every day I see articles about people and groups trying to close this OHV park or prevent that OHV park from opening or trying to convince us that ATV related injuries are increasing instead of decreasing. Today I saw something that might help change some of The rhetoric and lies. (Yes, li...

The Romance of the Roadster, Featuring the BMW Z3

When BMW launched the Z3 a few years ago it also commissioned a book about "the romance of the roadster." The book wasn't released to the public, only to a fortunate group of BMW owners and VIP's plus a short list of media types. I was fortunate to be among the latter. Essentia...

New Airport for New York Planned

If you're a frequent flier based in New York, I have some great news for you. According to an article on MSNBC , the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey hopes to convert the inactive Stewart International Airport into an active airport. This move is to help decrease congestion at New ...

So What Does a Ferrari F1 Star Drive on the Street?

Felipe Massa, one of the fastest drivers in the world, races for Ferrari's F1 team . He's paid millions and can buy any car he wants. How nice, then, to see Felipe with a new Fiat 500 as his primary set of street wheels. Of course this is not your ordinary, everyday 500. It's a Spo...

In a Slow Economy, Some Counties Looking for More Revenue in the Form of ATVs

In a Slow Economy, Pacific Northwest Counties Looking for Revenue in the Form of ATVs Several counties in the Pacific Northwest are looking to increase revenues. In these trying times, which are about to get worse, who could blame them? There's a pile of money to be made by cateri...

What Kind of Duner Are You?

1] The Head in the sand duner: This guy has never seen a Closure Stake, and [back in the day] called Comp "Night Hill" and Olds "Day Hill". He uses the sand, to drive his rail/quad/bike, however he would never buy a Tee shirt from an .Org because he thinks these guys trying to ...

First Day at Barrett-Jackson 2008 Auction

Friends, I have finally arrived in Scottsdale after an 8-hour door-to-door journey that would have taken half as long had I not been required to first fly from Vancouver Island to Seattle. Which meant removing my shoes and exposing the laptop twice for security, as well as hanging around SEATAC w...

Collier County to Keep Roads Off Limits to ATVs

Collier County commissioners in 2006 voted to prohibit ATVs on county roads. This week then voted to continue the ban. Temporarily. There's 1 likely exception: a four mile section of Turner River Road in the Big Cypress National Preserve that would connect an off-road trail system no...

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Raikes to retire from Microsoft

Microsoft has announced today that long-time employee and current president of their Business Division Jeff Raikes will retire from the company in September. Raikes, who currently presides over one of the three major divisions comprising the company, has been at Microsoft since 1981 and is perha...

The Greatest Motor Race in the World Lives Again in 2008

100 years ago some 250,000 people jammed into New York's Times Square to cheer on the contestants in what was then, and still is, regarded as "the toughest race in motoring history" . The destination was Paris, via Asia and Europe, the route was 35,000 kilometers (roughly 21,700 mi...

Happy New Year To My Gaming Friends!

I want to wish all of you and those you care about a very Happy New Year. Thank you very much for visiting my blog, contributing comments, and for spreading the word among your friends. Please continue visiting and letting your friends in on our fun, I truly appreciate your support. Have fun c...