Archive for October, 2007

California teen offers GPS challenge to speeding rap

Posted in Foreign on October 28th, 2007

California teen offers GPS challenge to speeding rap
The Register: Radar gun mistaken, log shows A California teenager is contesting a speeding ticket which claims he was doing 62mph in a 45mph zone, since a GPS system fitted to his Toyota Celica appears to show he was actually within the limit.
Source: findory.com

Volkswagen - Fester im Griff von Porsche

Posted in Domestic on October 27th, 2007

Volkswagen - Fester im Griff von Porsche
Europas größter Autokonzern Volkswagen gerät immer mehr unter den Einfluss von Porsche. Eine Übernahme ist dennoch unwahrscheinlich
Source: www.feedsfarm.com

Speeder’s Nightmare: Brabus CLS Rocket police car
… Porsche 911 Carrera S police car for the Essen Motor Show, where it would be displayed as the world’s fastest police car. With the Essen show coming up again next
Source: www.feedsfarm.com

This vital book determines the price of what dealers are willing to pay for a used car

Posted in Domestic on October 27th, 2007

This vital book determines the price of what dealers are willing to pay for a used car. This is one of the hidden ways in which these small companies are able to produce their own specialist components or even engines, and thus give enthusiastic drivers more performance.About the Author John Hartley is editor of an online magazine devoted to fast cars and supercars. Government Auctions are an excellent source for bargin vehicles.

Motoring Memories: Imperial from Chrysler 1955 - 1970

Posted in Domestic on October 27th, 2007

Motoring Memories: Imperial from Chrysler 1955 - 1970
The Chrysler Imperial name was first used on a 1924 Chrysler made by the Maxwell Motor Corporation the year before Maxwell became the Chrysler Corporation. via CanadianDriver…
Source: www.topix.net

Chrysler Jefferson expansion gets boost (Detroit Free Press)
As much as $46 million in tax breaks may be on the table to encourage Chrysler LLC to invest $366 million to expand its Jefferson North Assembly Plant in Detroit.
Source: www.freep.com

The following are some of the readily as well as easily available resources to consider when buying

Posted in Domestic on October 26th, 2007

The following are some of the readily as well as easily available resources to consider when buying a used car. By acquiring the services of a financial institution such as a bank, a person can pay off the loan through monthly installments.

What I learned is a fascinating account of how a small, Nordic nation turned out not just one, but

Posted in Domestic on October 26th, 2007

What I learned is a fascinating account of how a small, Nordic nation turned out not just one, but two high quality car lines. Then there is the cylinder displacement, which in a large vehicle takes more power. The only drawback for some consumers is the size.The reason for this is that smaller cars help maintain the efficiency of the car.

Volkswagen’s 3Q, 9-Month Profit Soars

Posted in Domestic on October 26th, 2007

Volkswagen’s 3Q, 9-Month Profit Soars
Newsday - Volkswagen did not comment on Porsche, which currently owns 31 percent of Volkswagen AG, but only had a 20-percent voting right due to a German law protecting VW. But that is now going to change, after the European Court of Justice ruled Tuesday …
Source: www.newsday.com

Many people believe that only new Buick cars carry a warranty, but that isn”t the case

Posted in Domestic on October 26th, 2007

Many people believe that only new Buick cars carry a warranty, but that isn”t the case. The salesperson may not know ask the Service technician.

EU court overturns law protecting Volkswagen from takeovers

Posted in Domestic on October 25th, 2007

EU court overturns law protecting Volkswagen from takeovers
The court ruled that the “VW law” discouraged foreign investors from taking a stake in Volkswagen because the German federal government and the region of Lower Saxony - a major shareholder - are able “to exercise considerable influence” over the company. “This situation is liable to deter direct investors from other member states ” the court said in a statement.
Source: money.cnn.com

So long Jed. Nissan will miss ya.
BusinessWeek - Whenever top execs take a retirement, it always raises eyebrows. Did he really retire? Was he forced out? Did he just say, enough already? Make no mistake about Jed Connelly, the outgoing senior vice president of sales and marketing for Nissan North …
Source: www.businessweek.com

The sticker price is just a bargaining price and is not the lowest price for most reasonable

Posted in Domestic on October 25th, 2007

The sticker price is just a bargaining price and is not the lowest price for most reasonable dealerships. Used car pricings are affected by installed optional equipments or the location where you are buying the used car. There are greater chances for costly unwarranted repairs. Because of this, it is strongly recommended you have at least two battery packs, to allow for quick replacement of the battery.