Archive for April, 2009

Dodge to offer 2008 Challenger Super Stock Drag Car package

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

People are always asking me to blog more often, well here you go, I searched for some info on ‘Dodge Neon’.

All too often, a manufacturer offers a special track ready version of their sporty car that really isnt track ready. When Nissan offered the 350Z in a track model, enthusiasts had something to cheer about. The only problem was that this was no stripper, in addition to Brembo brakes, you got leather, 6 disc cd changer and navi if you wanted it. So much for a track car. Where were all the option deletes? Dodge on the other hand, has a history of doing things right. The Viper SRT10 ACR is a

source: Dodge to offer 2008 Challenger Super Stock Drag Car package, The Garage: Your daily dose of automotive news, reviews and motorsports coverage The Garage

I tried several more searches on ‘Dodge Neon’ but after 10 minutes I got lazy, gave up and posted this entry to ‘Dodge’. Still, I think it was an interesting time.

1967 PLYMOUTH GTX HARDTOP COUPE FOR SALE!

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

Today I was digging for some info on ‘Plymouth GTX’ and came across the following paragraph:

1967 PLYMOUTH GTX HARDTOP COUPE FOR SALE! ‘67 Plmouth GTX Sports coupe 2 door, new Ruby red exterior with black vinyl interior. Features: Numbers matching V8 440 4V 4BBL carb with 375 HP and matching numbers intake, distributor, carb. Etc.. Total frame off restoration - by “Chuck Miller”, 6 years ago at the cost of over $24,000. 4 Speed manual transmission and throw out bearing. Was built 6-6-67 (Monday), 2067 - one of only 2486 4 speeds built. Good glass and chrome, etc.. New red line tire

source: 1967 PLYMOUTH GTX HARDTOP COUPE FOR SALE!, AutaBuy - Muscle Cars, Classic Cars, Sports Cars, Trucks & SUVs, Parts & Accessories, and more for sale!

Hmmm, I have too look further into that for my Cars blog.

Peugeot commits to racing diesel hybrid at 2011 Le Mans

As in Sebring, Peugeot will enter a couple of 908 HDI diesel racecars at Le Mans this year, but the teams plans for 2010 are still undecided….Click above for a high-res gallery of the Peugeot 908 HY…Filed under: Diesel, Hybrid, Peugeot, Racing…French automaker Peugeot has been working hard over the last few years to develop both diesel and hybrid powertrains for use in Le Mans series racing….

source: Peugeot commits to racing diesel hybrid at 2011 Le Mans, Automotive Reviews

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Rumormill: Porsche developing Baby Boxster, a return of the 356

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

People are always asking me to blog more often, well here you go, I looked up some info on ‘Porsche 914′.

Filed under: Concept Cars, Convertibles, Coupes, Audi, Porsche, VolkswagenVolkswagen is set to debut a mid-engine concept at this year’s LA Auto Show, and an Audi R3 derivative that could replace the TT is reportedly also being considered. With Porsche’s increased stake in VAG, it was just a matter of time before rumors of sharing this mid-engine platform between VW, Audi and Porsche began to surface, and a new model destined to slot in below the Boxster is the obvious conclusion. Once again,

source: Rumormill: Porsche developing Baby Boxster, a return of the 356

I decided to blog this result under ‘Porsche’. Let me know what you think of this…

Chevrolet Corvette Stingray pics

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

I’ve a passion for Cars and keep looking for more info. Today, I checked if I could find more info by entering ‘Chevrolet Corvette’ in Google and found this:

Collection of cool Chevrolet Corvette Stingray sports cars including a few concept cars thrown in for good measure. Hope you like them!…The Chevrolet Corvette Stingray has got to me one of my favorite cars but they are very hard to get hold of and I can imagine the car insurance would be e…

source: Chevrolet Corvette Stingray pics, Cool Cars

I tried several more searches on ‘Chevrolet Corvette’ but after 10 minutes I got lazy, gave up and posted this entry to ‘Chevrolet’. Still, I think it was an interesting exercise.

RIP Pontiac: You Will Be Missed

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

This morning I used Google to find more info on ‘Pontiac Bonneville’.. And this is one of the first results:

He was looking forward to trading his Bonneville in on a brand new Pontiac G8, which is one really sweet ride…. When it was time to sell her (I was pregnant and married by then and needed a larger car), I cried. My son is a huge Pontiac fan. … He loves his Bonneville and has owned two since 2003….

source: RIP Pontiac: You Will Be Missed, Cars for Girls

More Porsche related stuff I found:

First Drive: Porsche 944

I had a little fun today The car at the top of my list to replace my Alfa and be car #2 that I fulfill from my Cars Id Like To Own At Some Time In My Life list is a Porsche 944. One came up for sale here in Hobart this week and fortunately for me, the owner was kind enough to let me come around to his house, ask a few questions and..go for a spin! This is the car: Its a 1983 Porsche 944. This model year, the 944 had a 2.5 litre, four cylinder engine in the front of the car with an

source: First Drive: Porsche 944, Saab 9-1, 9-3, 9-4x, 9-5, 9-7x News

I tried several more searches on ‘Porsche 924′ but after some time I got tired, gave up and posted this entry to ‘Porsche’. Still, I think it was an interesting exercise.

eBay Find of the Day: 2007 Wrangler Unlimited CRD

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

Today I was digging for some info on ‘Jeep Liberty’ and came across the following section:

Over in Europe, on the other hand, most Jeeps are available with a diesel engine option and at least one Wrangler fan has taken advantage of that fact. … German Wranglers come with a VM Motori 2. 8-liter four cylinder like the one formerly offered in the Liberty, so the seller of this unit on eBay ordered a full factory s…To date, Jeep has offered two diesel-powered models to American consumers, a Liberty CRD that was discontinued when new emissions regulations took effect and the c urrently-available Grand Cherokee….

source: eBay Find of the Day: 2007 Wrangler Unlimited CRD, Auto Green Magazine

Because I didn’t want to write a too short journal entry and post it in Jeep, I checked some search engines on Jeep Liberty and found this:

Doggie Bushcraft II — Making a Pig of Yourself

Last week someone must have shot a feral pig, of which more below.Maybe after he (?) butchered it, he decided to make a gift to the scavengers of the head, guts, and hide.Only instead of taking them way up on the national forest, he dumped them on an uninhabited stretch of county road about a mile from my house.OK idea, poor execution.Five days ago, M. took Shelby the ninja-collie on a walk up that same road, spotted the pig’s head, and turned around. Too late: Shelby had the scent.This morning

source: Doggie Bushcraft II — Making a Pig of Yourself, Southern Rockies Nature Blog

I tried several more searches on ‘Jeep Liberty’ but after some time I got lazy, gave up and posted this entry to ‘Jeep’. Still, I think it was an interesting time.

BMW M5 vs. Cadillac CTS-V: The 4-Door Duel

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

I’ve a passion for Cars and keep looking for more info. Today, I checked if I could find more info by entering ‘BMW M5′ in Google and found this:

MotorWeeks heavyweight smack-down test video of the BMW M5 up against the new Cadillac CTS-V. Who comes out on top?…The BMW M5 has a 5. 0-liter V10 engine with 500 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque w ith a 0-60mph time of 4. 5 seconds. Those are just numbers right?…

source: BMW M5 vs. Cadillac CTS-V: The 4-Door Duel, Automotive Addicts

Because I didn’t want to write a too short blog entry, I checked some search engines on Buell Lightning and found this:

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source: bue tooth

Not exactly what I was looking for, but still a interesting read.

What you say … and what you don't …

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

In the afternoon I used Yahoo! to find more information on ‘Chevrolet Uplander’.. And this is one of the first results I found:

In the news today: the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crash-tested the Dodge Grand Caravan. Here’s what was on the IIHS’ website: Front and side crash test ratings are GOOD but rear protection is MARGINAL. Here’s what was in the press release that Chrysler (U.S.) made available to the media: The all-new 2008 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan earned “good” ratings, the highest ratings available from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), in both

source: What you say … and what you don’t …, Jil McIntosh

More Chevrolet related stuff I found:

Slot MiniAuto Issue #55

En el interior se pueden encontrar las pruebas en pista de los nuevos Alfa Romeo 33/3 de Racer, el Chevrolet Camaro de Jim Hall reproducido por Superslot, el Aston M…On the inside you can find the track tests of the new Racer Alfa Romeo 33 / 3, the Jim Hall Chevrolet Camaro Chaparral by Scalextric, the Aston Martin DB3S Coup o…

source: Slot MiniAuto Issue #55, Auto Legal Center

I decided to blog this result under ‘Chevrolet’. Let me know what you think of this…

Holbrooke telephones Zardari, Mullen meets Pakistani top brass

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

In the afternoon I used Google to find more information on ‘audi shop’.. And this is one of the many results:

Islamabad, April 23 (IANS) US special envoy Richard Holbrooke Thursday telephoned Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari to discuss the ongoing war against terror as Americas top military commander continued his meetings with senior military officers here. According to a presidential spokesman, Zardari and Holbrooke, the US special envoy for Afghanistan and Pakistan, also discussed the regional situation and the presidents visit to the US next month. During the telephonic conversation, Zardari

source: Holbrooke telephones Zardari, Mullen meets Pakistani top brass, Sindh Today

I decided to blog this result under ‘Audi A4′. Let me know what you think of this…

Big sedan short on charisma

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009

People are always asking me to write more often, well here you go, I looked up some info on ‘Nissan Murano’.

Nissan is also refreshing its crossover line-up. … The next generation Murano was launched in January and the smaller Dualis will be joined by a budget front-wheel-drive version later this year…. NEED TO KNOW Nissan Maxima … This Maxima sits on a new platform, shared with the Murano, and although it’s slightly shorter than before, it’s still unambiguously a large car that’s bigger and h eavier than a Camry….

source: Big sedan short on charisma, Mazda Motors

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