From henceforth known as "plant new stuff to replace that which the hail destroyed last week" day. So it shall be written.
May 16th Topics
Today's car news
The Electric Great Frontier: Why Subaru’s 2026 Uncharted EV is the New King of the Pacific Northwest
- by Rob Enderle
Toyota retakes world's largest automaker title
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Ousting GM who ousted them last year, Toyota is re-taking its position as the world's largest automaker by volume.
Tata says they're moving ahead with air-powered cars
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Tata India is planning to move ahead with their compressed air powered car.
I went and visited the MDI
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In reply to Tata says they're moving ahead with air-powered cars by Aaron Turpen
I went and visited the MDI HQ, where the engines are developed and drove a prototype years ago. If you need feedback and or pics, let me know.
Thanks
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In reply to I went and visited the MDI by Nicolas Zart
Thanks, Nicolas. Was it able to achieve the kind of results (50mph and 80 miles range) they're claiming?
Back then it was a prototype
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In reply to Thanks by Aaron Turpen
Back then it was a prototype I drove but their production could. Their pressurized tanks array was impressive. It makes sense for a limited niche market and here in LA, it would be cheap to own with plenty of AC from its exhaust :)
Golf Carts
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In reply to Back then it was a prototype by Nicolas Zart
I still think battery powered golf carts would be better given the price. Around here, people cruise town in their golf carts all the time. I've seen at least two electric scooters, but nobody owns electric vehicles outside of a couple of Prius models. The wind and freeway distances tend to preclude EVs for anything but going to the Post Office and the grocery store here.
2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Launch Control
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Shelby GT500 is 2 wheel drive and has a million HP, so it needs launch control.
- Sorry Dennis. Couldn't pass this up.
Top ten cars with 300 horsepower
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all can be had for under $35,000
Mazda MX-5 Miata
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Wins back-to-back value awards
GM adding a shift in lansing
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to build the ATS
Fiat FB Giveaway
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10 lucky fans will get a 2012 Fiat 500
Fisker Atlantic docs leaked
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docs confirm specs and production delays
The first Camaro zl1 in the 9s
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in the quarter mile courtesy of livernois.
bentley
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doing a 1000 mile classic road trip
Hertz and Source London
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Offering more charge points in London for their EVs
How much Alfa Romeo is in the Dodge Dart?
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A little bit of this, a little of that.
Social media v auto marketing
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Is automotive marketing now playing social media war games?
Great deals available on models slated for redesign next year
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KBB identifies models discounted to clear current model inventory before the next generation emerges in 2013.
Lexus announces recall on 650 GS 350 F Sport models
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due to steering issues
2013 Ford Taurus SHO
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Ford reveals performance package video
GM and smart driving
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could save a bundle
The proof of E15 reliability remains elusive
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Study showing engine damage belittled as bad science.
FedEx fuel efficiency goals
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reaching them years ahead of schedule
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