Recent Comments:
M5's traction control 'off' switch nixed for a reason {Autoblog}
Jan 27th 2007 12:27PM As the owner of a Mercedes 500E with the same problem (a traction control system without an off switch), I have to say that this is a crappy idea. Sure it proobably safer, but it saps the fun out driving it. Also it make it nearly impossible to get it inspected (even my local dealership can't do an inspection because they cannot perform a high RPM emmisions test without the traction control system kicking in.
Another problem I noticed recently was that in mud, I cannot get any power to the wheels, none, so I am really stuck on the mud rather than in it. I am sure that the technology of controlling the traction has improved greatly since mine was built, but that is my only data point and it sucks.
Brabus Rocket bests own speed record {Autoblog}
Nov 22nd 2006 9:55AM 227 top speed minus Electronically limited 217 Mph = 10 mph
Red Victor One: The world's fastest street legal car? {Autoblog}
Oct 20th 2006 9:28AM #1. It really is 100,000 pounds, not Australian dollars. At an exchange rate of $1.87/pound it is $187,000
Standard Taxi: Purpose-built cab for North America {Autoblog}
Sep 21st 2006 12:00PM #3. Wow, I had no idea a 3-year old had the capacity to create someting so hideous.
Spy Shots: Toyota Land Cruiser {Autoblog}
Sep 13th 2006 11:24AM #12 - My X-ray vision sees LAND CRUISER under the black tape on the rear, below the Toyota logo and above the plate. This ain't no Sequoia!
Citroën C-P1NK, C1 Airplay not afraid to show their colors {Autoblog}
Jul 23rd 2006 7:54PM "but this car has a snowball chance in making it here in the US."
I seem to remember hearing the same thing about the Datsun B210, the Corolla and the Civic back in '76
Porsche unveils 911 GT3 RS {Autoblog}
May 30th 2006 11:37AM Looks like it will make it to US. (from press release today)
Porsche(R) 911(R) GT3 RS to Make North American Debut; 911 GT3 RS Most Track-Focused, Road-Legal 911 to Appear on North American Shores Since the Legendary '73 Carrera RS
The 2007 Porsche 911 GT3 RS will reach the North American market in the spring of 2007, at a price to be announced.
