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Dyer Consequences: Can-Am Spyder Roadster and Sabertooth WildCat Motorcycle
Bike Weak: The only thing I have to fear is a motorcycle.
Sometime around the age of twelve, I convinced my parents to get me a minibike. Upon getting it home, I climbed aboard and immediately gunned it, slewing out of control toward the house, which I narrowly avoided before ditching in the leeching field. A year or two later, a friend let me ride his dad’s three-wheeler, which I promptly sent crashing into some trees. (I was unscathed, having had the good sense to bail out while I was still on the lawn.) Thinking that perhaps four wheels would bring me some salvation, I got myself a Kawasaki Mojave ATV. We don’t really need to elaborate on what happened with that, because I’m not sure what the statute of limitations is on getting grounded by your parents. Let’s just say that when you’ve got fractured ribs, it’s hard to act as if you don’t.
Photo Gallery: Can-Am Spyder Roadster and Sabertooth WildCat – Motorcycle Test Drives – Automobile Magazine
Indianapolis Motor Speedway: Birthplace of Speed
A century ago, four Indianapolis visionaries gave American motorsports its rousing start.
Indy 500 parade queens, fluttering balloons, fried-chicken feasts, and shrieking engines are so indelibly embedded in the American psyche that it’s difficult to visualize the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as anything but today’s steel, concrete, and asphalt temple of speed. But, like other inventions that evolved into institutions, this one began as a zany idea.
Photo Gallery: Indianapolis Motor Speedway – History of American Motorsports – Automobile Magazine
GMAC approved for financing Chrysler dealers
Lender GMAC LLC may provide financing to Chrysler dealers and customers, Chrysler’s bankruptcy judge said today, enabling dealers to boost their inventories of vehicles again.
Read moreNEWS BRAKE: Tuesday, May 12:
In today’s News Brake: We sneak a look at the upcoming Maserati GranTurismo convertible; we remember brilliant former Saab executive Bob Sinclair; and some General Motors executives jump through the “window” to sell their stock …
Read moreNoise Vibration and Harshness: Media and The Big Three
Newsmen Bite Detroit: “Big” Three suffer fools sadly.
It only stood to reason that the news media, after spending years erroneously explaining how our major corporations were doing a fantastic job, would fail to predict their own collapse, along with the meltdown of the American economy. And on the way to misperceiving the rest of the world’s subsequent economic decline, we ought not be surprised that the smug business publications and cable TV screamers have also fumbled the facts underpinning the American auto industry’s ongoing brush with extinction.
Photo Gallery: General Motors, Ford, Chrysler – News Media and The Big Three – Automobile Magazine
BMW CEO sees danger in deeper Daimler ties, report says
BMW’s CEO is concerned that making compact vehicles jointly with rival Mercedes-Benz of Daimler or merging their financial services operations could be a danger, he told a German newspaper. “There are clear limits.
Read moreCAW presses for new GM Canada deal
The Canadian Auto Workers said today it is working hard to reach a new contract agreement with General Motors of Canada ahead of a government imposed deadline of May 15, but cautioned there are no guarantees a cost-saving deal will be reached.
Read moreJAPAN: Honda Insight tops charts after only three months
Honda’s new ‘lower cost’ Insight hybrid was the best-selling car in Japan last month, with a tally of 10,481 units, according to the Japan Automobile Dealers Association. It was the first time a hybrid model has topped the monthly sales charts.
Read more2009 Audi A6 3.0T
This is a honey of an engine with very linear power delivery and a distinct lack of supercharger whine.
When I first got into the Audi A6 3.0T, I thought that something had gone wrong with the MMI, because when I pressed the nav button, the system told me navigation wasn’t installed. I thought this was a software glitch, as I’ve never seen an MMI-equipped Audi without navigation, but a little research revealed the Q7 and the A6 come with a full MMI system but no navigation. Bummer. I know I’d be upset seeing that nav button and not having the $1800 option.
Photo Gallery: 2009 Audi A6 3.0T – Audi Luxury Sedan Review – Automobile Magazine
CANADA: Minister wants warning of GM Ch11 filing
General Motors would have to provide adequate warning if it planned to file for bankruptcy protection or it would risk bringing further distress to the automotive industry, Canada’s industry minister has said.
Read moreITALY: Fiat to stay in Italy – chairman
Fiat would remain firmly in Italy, its chairman has said, apparently trying to allay union gears over a possible merger with Opel.
Read moreRUSSIA: Sales fall-off worsens
The collapse of the Russian car market continued and got worse in April as sales of new vehicles fell 53% year on year, compared with the 47% fall in March.
Read moreGERMANY: Regulator eyeing Porsche over VW
German financial markets regulator BaFin has started an investigation into possible market manipulation by Porsche linked to its attempt to take over Volkswagen, it was reported on Tuesday.
Read moreChrysler dealers ready to fight franchise loss
Chrysler LLC dealers who fear they will lose their franchises as a result of the automaker’s consolidation plan have formed a committee and have hired lawyers to represent their interests.
Read moreChrysler dealers who fear loss of franchise prepare to fight
Chrysler LLC dealers who fear they will lose their franchises as a result of the automaker’s consolidation plan have formed a committee and have hired lawyers to represent their interests.
Read moreNew SLK’s A Hot-head
Drivers of the new Mercedes SLK will be able to get hot under the collar for all the right reasons. After bringing you exclusive official pictures of the car last week, we can now reveal the interior – including a neat optional extra.
Read moreMercedes Lifts The Lid On New SLK
It’s been the worst-kept secret for years, but at last Mercedes has come clean and released official pictures of the new SLK – and it has still managed to give us a few surprises.
Read moreSOUTH KOREA: Kia aims to match 2008 sales tally
Hyundai affiliate Kia Motors expects 2009 sales to match 2008’s volume as demand grows for smaller cars, its president said on Tuesday.
Read moreJAPAN: Ghosn not going till Nissan back in black
Carlos Ghosn, CEO of both Nissan Motor and Renault, on Tuesday said he would not resign from the post at the Japanese automaker at least until it was profitable again.
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