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BMW + MS Surface
byMichael Baumert on November 30, 2008 9:38 PM
Autoblog brings word that the in-dealer BMW model configuration tool will utilize Microsoft's surface technology to provide that 'extra oompf' required when purchasing a luxury automobile. Enjoy!
GM Rumored To Be Axing Saturn, Pontiac & Saab, Vettes Going To Toyota?!
byMichael Baumert on November 28, 2008 12:35 PM
The advertising world, from an automotive perspective, may never be the same as a series of rumors (as yet unconfirmed) tell the tale of how bad things really are for GM right now.
The Story begins as GM contemplates shedding what it considers to be dead weight; namely Saab, whose sales figures are abysmal, Saturn, who was never really able to make a go of it, and Pontiac. Pontiac is the surprise here as it's such an iconic American nameplate. From an aesthetic standpoint it's also notorious as of late for slapping a bunch of plastic paneling, vents and fins on an otherwise normal-looking car.
read on for more
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Tesla Salesman Attempts to Take a Wet Turn At 100 mph, Fails.
byMichael Baumert on November 6, 2008 4:52 PM
The next time a hot shot sales guy attempts to 'show you what this baby can do' take a pause and consider this cautionary tale. While the Tesla roadster might just be the perfect electric sports car, it isn't magic and taking a slippery turn at 100 mph probably isn't the best idea. ouch. (found at jalopnik)
Ultimate Auto Race: GT-R vs ZR1 vs 599 vs GT2
byMichael Baumert on November 3, 2008 7:23 PM
Motor Trend has got what has got to be the definitive power struggle, with a race between the best sports cars on the planet.
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250MPH Eco-Friendly Future
byEric Gaither on October 21, 2008 5:05 PM
Motorsports 2025 is the theme for the The 2008 LA Auto Show Design Challenge. The environmentally 250MPH Madza Kaan is just one example. The electric race car is designed to compete in E1 races.
S2000 vs Rally EVO
byMichael Baumert on October 16, 2008 9:40 PM
In this excellent footage, found over at techeblog, we find out who can follow the closest without passing the other..
Bueno!
Bueno!
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Paris Auto Show: The 14 Most Futuristic Dashboards
byMichael Baumert on October 6, 2008 4:16 PM
Over at jalopnik, they're celebrating the 14 most 'futuristic' dashboards as seen at the 2008 Paris auto show. They range from the bizarre to the expected.. We've got two more after the break but if you want all 14, by all means go to the source.
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DIY: 0-60 In 4.5 Seconds And 35+ MPG Car..
byMichael Baumert on September 27, 2008 10:11 PM
Gearheads are most likely already familiar with the amazing Ariel Atom (video from Top Gear), but if you're not.. it's essentially a metal exoskeleton strapped around a 4-cylinder Honda motor which gives the sub-$100,000 racer stratospheric performance numbers. But if the $60,000+ price tag is still a bit out of range, why not build your own like this guy did..
Found over at Make, more pics after the jump
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