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by Jeff Bressler on February 29, 2008
Many States are starting to play hardball when it comes to exposing drivers who have chronic DUI records. Maryland is the latest State to contemplate the use of special "vanity" plates to...
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by Jeff Bressler on February 29, 2008
What's lower than selling fake Rolex's on a city street? How about selling cheap replica Ferrari's. Italian financial police have busted a ring of counterfeiters who built fake Ferraris...
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by Jeff Bressler on February 28, 2008
Diesel engines can run on just about anything, including used cooking oil. Just ask ole Willie Nelson and his bio Willie deal. As a result, an entire industry is emerging to provide brave...
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by Jeff Bressler on February 28, 2008
A few days ago I posted a list of the meanest vehicles for the environment. Leading the hit parade was the VW Touareg. Today, a kinder, gentler list as I reveal the greenest of the green via results...
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by Jeff Bressler on February 27, 2008
The New York Times announced the winner of their Collectible Car of the Year Award. The paper held a contest that resulted in 558 readers cars entered. The paper asked Automobile magazine to choose...
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by Jeff Bressler on February 27, 2008
Before announcing the All Galactic Car of the Millennium Awards there is the lowly presentation of the World Car of the Year. Only kidding! I needed that lead- in to make the World Car title sound...
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by Jeff Bressler on February 27, 2008
What a joke. After saying that incentives were virtually a thing of the past, execs at the Detroit 3 are once again seeing the writing on the financial wall. Detroit's automakers, stung by nearly...
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by Jeff Bressler on February 26, 2008
I've heard of concepts going into production or getting scraped, but ending up in an art exhibit is a new one. One of the stand-out automotive design concepts from back in 2005 has re-emerged in...
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by Jeff Bressler on February 26, 2008
I wrote last month about the "Tank Pit Stop" robot that could fuel up your car without an attendant or any need for you to get out of the driver's seat. The couch potato special is the...
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by Jeff Bressler on February 25, 2008
We always hear about the clean and green list of top cars but how about the dirty and offensive. The list of worst polluting vehicles includes high-performance sports cars, huge trucks and vehicles...
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by Jeff Bressler on February 25, 2008
Many pundits thought Cerberus Capital would be the mythical savior of Chrysler. As the months unfold though it appears likely that Cerberus is more like its namesake, a demonic dog. Cerberus Capital...
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by Jeff Bressler on February 24, 2008
The Cleveland Auto Show is underway and it's easy to miss the cars owned by lebron james. The cars are tucked into the southwest corner of the International Exposition Center with no signs or...
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by Jeff Bressler on February 23, 2008
Ferrari has sweetened their Formula One efforts by unveiling this chocolate-made life-sized model of the F2008 racing car. Comprised of 4,405 lbs of chocolate, the "concept" began when...
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by Jeff Bressler on February 22, 2008
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...
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by Jeff Bressler on February 22, 2008
kelley blue book takes a peek at their list of Top Family Vehicles for 2008. Thanks to WHAM 16 the ABC affiliate in Rochester, New York......
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by Jeff Bressler on February 22, 2008
A very limited edition Dodge Challenger muscle car continues its turn at auction, with bids currently topping $125,000. The high performance coupe with a 6.1-liter HEMI V8 engine will be the only car...
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by Jeff Bressler on February 22, 2008
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...
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by Jeff Bressler on February 21, 2008
luxury brands are placing continued emphasis on the sound systems in their vehicles. Many automakers in the realm of luxury brands feel the need to partner with established audio companies. We have...
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by Jeff Bressler on February 21, 2008
I don't know if you have been following the exploits of a group of graduate some students at NC State. They have been working on a car called the "Splinter." Why name it Splinter? Well...
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by Jeff Bressler on February 20, 2008
Chevy Nova aficionados consider the 1966 to be the most desirable example of the marquee. So what would posses some Nova hating lunatic to kill off one of these 350 horsepower treasures? An irate...
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by Jeff Bressler on February 20, 2008
ConsumerAffairs.com is reporting that General Motors cut off onstar service to customers with analog equipment on January 1 and after midnight February 18, the analog cellular network was shut down,...
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by Jeff Bressler on February 19, 2008
Last fall the Ultimate Aero gained a coveted mention in the Guinness book of World records as the fastest production car in the world. The event took place on a temporarily closed, two-lane stretch...
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by Jeff Bressler on February 18, 2008
If you happen to be in New York City at the end of the week go visit the Guggenheim Museum and take a gander upward. As part of an exhibit by Chinese born artist Cai Guo-Quing, a mobile of cars......
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