Archive for April, 2006

From Ethanol Cars to Hydrogen Cars

Yesterday, I mentioned ethanol as a good interim step to provide relief at the gas pumps from high oil prices now and in the near future with hydrogen technology being 5 years away. Another interesting scenario would be the ramping up of ethanol cars and infrastructure now as a natural transition to hydrogen cars at […]

Thursday, April 27th, 2006

G-POWER stainless steel sports exhaust systems for BMW

As one of the top addresses for stylish BMW tuning for more than 20 years, G-POWER has now introduced a new highlight into its range. The brand-new 4-pipe sports exhaust system cuts an impressive figure with its high-quality workmanship and awesome sound. What’s more, the technology truly delivers what the visual appearance promises!
Genuine 4–pipe exhaust […]

Thursday, April 27th, 2006

Audi Launches A6

The second-generation allroad quattro represents a step up from the original model that was launched in 2000 as a stopgap until Audi could ready its own true SUV. With the arrival of the Q7 and the strength of the standard A6 Avant wagon, however, Audi now believes the A6 allroad quattro would be superfluous in […]

Wednesday, April 26th, 2006

BMW: New M5 still world’s best

Steve eased the blue Bimmer past the radar cop, keeping the revs low and the speed well under the posted limit. As the M5 sedan rolled stealthily by the unmarked police cruiser, he flashed me a knowing grin from the driver’s seat.
The unspoken message: Yes, it’s a rush to have 500 horsepower on tap just […]

Wednesday, April 26th, 2006

20th Auto Club Car Show set for May 7

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College will hold the 20th annual NWTC Auto Club Car Show and Swap Meet from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 7.
Last year more than 3,500 people attended this event that includes more than 400 muscle cars, antiques, classics, street rods, custom trucks and cycles.
Admission for the Car Show & Swap Meet […]

Wednesday, April 26th, 2006

Suzuki APV

SUZUKI Philippines—the carmaker responsible for such no-nonsense vehicles like the Samurai, the Vitara, the Esteem Wagon, the Jimny and the Grand Vitara—has launched a truly sensible compact wagon designed and engineered to meet the wide range of needs of the typical Filipino family. The APV, or the All Purpose Vehicle, is Suzuki’s latest solution […]

Tuesday, April 25th, 2006

Super Aguri target French Grand Prix for new car

Super Aguri have targetted the French Grand Prix on July 16 for the debut of their new car. The Formula One newcomers also plan to run a third car in Friday practice from next week’s European Grand Prix at the Nuerburgring to make up for a lack of testing elsewhere.
“It is a far more […]

Tuesday, April 25th, 2006

Insurance Auto Auctions Opens New Auction Site in Kansas

Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc., a leader in automotive total loss and specialty salvage services in the United States, today announced the opening of its newest service center located in Kansas City, Kansas. The new facility replaces an existing site roughly doubling the capacity of the old location. The new facility is located with convenient access […]

Tuesday, April 25th, 2006

12 Formula 1 teams in 2008

MOLA, Italy:Formula One’s governing body has chosen a 12th team to enter the sport in 2008 with the Prodrive company run by former Bar and Benetton boss David Richards tipped as likely winners. Max Mosley, president of the International Automobile Federation (FIA), confirmed yesterday that a decision had been made but gave no details ahead […]

Sunday, April 23rd, 2006

Ferrari will bounce back insists M. Schumacher

The German former champion believes the Italian Formula One team should be judged on the season-opening second in Bahrain rather than the crash in Australia or lowly placing in Malaysia which has left him in fourth place, 17 points behind Fernando Alonso, in the driver’s title race.
“In Malaysia we were let down by the engine, […]

Sunday, April 23rd, 2006