Long term quality survey reveals Detroit's progress and challenges
While Toyota and Honda are highly ranked overall and comfortably outperform other high volume brands, certain US brands are making impressive progress.
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Hover Creeper: The Amphi Mechanic board
Why roll around on an old fashioned creeper when you can glide under your car on a mini hovercraft?
Why roll around on an old fashioned creeper when you can glide under your car on a mini hovercraft?
Honda Insight: The Once and Future Mileage King
When it was introduced in 1999 as the first gasoline-electric hybrid sold in America in modern times, it was also the most fuel-efficient mass-produced car. Although production ended this summer, it remains the nation's mileage champ after seven years.
When it was introduced in 1999 as the first gasoline-electric hybrid sold in America in modern times, it was also the most fuel-efficient mass-produced car. Although production ended this summer, it remains the nation's mileage champ after seven years.
2007 Dodge Ram SRT10: Overpriced, Overpowered and Proud of It
Tidal power generators harness the energy of water flowing to and fro through a channel during each tidal cycle. What does this have to do with the Dodge Ram SRT10 Quad Cab? Well, if the principle could be applied to a hybrid generator powered by the body motions of this 5,691-pound truck, a suitably bumpy road would probably generate enough electricity to power a parking lot full of Priuses.
Tidal power generators harness the energy of water flowing to and fro through a channel during each tidal cycle. What does this have to do with the Dodge Ram SRT10 Quad Cab? Well, if the principle could be applied to a hybrid generator powered by the body motions of this 5,691-pound truck, a suitably bumpy road would probably generate enough electricity to power a parking lot full of Priuses.
Slovak leader crashes race car, unhurt
The president has been racing for about 30 years and refused to quit even after his election in June 2004.
The president has been racing for about 30 years and refused to quit even after his election in June 2004.
Detroit Says Cheap Gas is History
The Chrysler Group said Monday that it expected gasoline prices to remain at $3 to $4 a gallon for the rest of this decade.
The Chrysler Group said Monday that it expected gasoline prices to remain at $3 to $4 a gallon for the rest of this decade.
Monday, August 28, 2006
Riesterer Wins First TOPMA Race!
The Pro Mods made their return to Caddo Mills Saturday night for the continuing battle of the Texas Outlaw Pro Mod Association series.
ANRA Cool August Nights Photos
Gary Brown captured these great shots of the winners and runners up at the ANRA Cool August Nights event at LACR, Palmdale, California on August 19.
2006 IHRA Norwalk Final Results
Final eliminations results and up to date 2006 eMax Championship points standings after the Shine World Nationals presented by ACDelco at Norwalk Raceway Park.
Final eliminations results and up to date 2006 eMax Championship points standings after the Shine World Nationals presented by ACDelco at Norwalk Raceway Park.
Sunday, August 27, 2006
Funny Car Reunion Pix at Les Welch Color Photography
Northeast digs veteran Bob Irvin took several great shots of this year's Funny Car Reunion.
Northeast digs veteran Bob Irvin took several great shots of this year's Funny Car Reunion.
2006 IHRA Norwalk Final Qualifying Results
Final pro qualifying results and first round pairings from the 2006 Skull Shine World Nationals presented by ACDelco.
Final pro qualifying results and first round pairings from the 2006 Skull Shine World Nationals presented by ACDelco.
Saturday, August 26, 2006
2006 Boise Nightfire Nationals
One would have to dig deep into their basket of superlatives to adequately describe the 2006 Nightfire Nationals. It was a race that will be remembered for years to come by those who were there and those who read about it.
One would have to dig deep into their basket of superlatives to adequately describe the 2006 Nightfire Nationals. It was a race that will be remembered for years to come by those who were there and those who read about it.
Images of York/US30 Reunion at BSD 2006
Good guy Bob Wenzelberger has posted 100 photos from the event at Webshots.
Good guy Bob Wenzelberger has posted 100 photos from the event at Webshots.
2006 IHRA Norwalk Friday Qualifying Results
Day one qualifying results from the 2006 Skull Shine World Nationals presented by ACDelco.
Day one qualifying results from the 2006 Skull Shine World Nationals presented by ACDelco.
Friday, August 25, 2006
York US 30 1965 Super Stock Nationals
A young boy with a cheap new camera, thinking that pictures of cars without people around them were more important than pictures of cars on the track!
A young boy with a cheap new camera, thinking that pictures of cars without people around them were more important than pictures of cars on the track!
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
2006 NHRA Indy Wednesday Test Session
The pro teams were out testing again at Indy on Wednesday. Here's how it went.
The pro teams were out testing again at Indy on Wednesday. Here's how it went.
Camaro's Rebirth to Occur at Ontario Plant
The Chevrolet Camaro, a classic American muscle car, will be made in a Canadian factory when its production is revived in 2008, General Motors said on Monday.
The Chevrolet Camaro, a classic American muscle car, will be made in a Canadian factory when its production is revived in 2008, General Motors said on Monday.
Jet dragster generates over 6,000 horsepower
The Detroit Dragon is the sport's newest jet dragster, and it features the biggest engine ever.
The Detroit Dragon is the sport's newest jet dragster, and it features the biggest engine ever.
A Police Car With Plenty of Muscle
Watch out, bad guys: the New York Police Department has added Dodge Chargers - with Hemi firepower - to its arsenal.
Watch out, bad guys: the New York Police Department has added Dodge Chargers - with Hemi firepower - to its arsenal.
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