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No more running out of film, English speed cameras go digital {Autoblog}
May 26th 2007 6:42PM Poor British drivers are being reamed from all directions - speed cameras, CO2 emissions, increased taxes, congestion charging and eventually pay-per-mile.
My condolences indeed.
VIDEO: Bugatti Veyron and Ferrari F40 {Autoblog}
Apr 26th 2007 4:29PM F40 for me - the sound after the driver gunned it after leaving the intersection sent shivers down my spine. Coupling this with the complete lack of ABS, gearshift paddles and stability/traction control makes for a wonderful man/machine synergy.
In comparison, the Veyron sounds bland. Having so many cylinders, litres and turbochargers, it would be a MASSIVE disappointment for the Veyron to be anything less than the world's fastest car in a straight line (for 15 minutes anyway, which is how long a full tank of fuel lasts at Vmax).
Sorry, but the Veyron strikes me as a rich man's Mitsubishi 3000GT - massively fast but uninvolving.
1 for 1: Peugeot 908 HDi FAP wins race debut {Autoblog}
Apr 16th 2007 4:13PM "This result was a huge surprise for us as we have never done so many consecutive kilometres before in a test session."
Does this mean that the 908s are fragile? With Le Mans just around the corner, they should've completed several faultless 24 hour tests by now.
VIDEO: BMW drops M3 spot on suspecting enthusiasts {Autoblog}
Apr 7th 2007 7:43PM I think a CSL version will eliminate some of the weight issues, as well as pump out some extra neddies.
I anticipate a VERY eager market for aftermarket exhausts on this thing.
Toyota considering return of rear-wheel drive AE86? {Autoblog}
Mar 23rd 2007 3:03AM I'll trade in my Mazda 2 in a heartbeat if Toyota builds this and it retains the character of the original AE86.
Geneva Motor Show: 2008 Mazda2 {Autoblog}
Mar 4th 2007 4:43PM As an owner of the current shape Mazda 2 I'm proud. I'll seriously consider a trade-in for the mid-range model.
Ford's cost of recovery: Over $11 Billion for accelerated restructuring {Autoblog}
Mar 3rd 2007 6:15PM No amount of restructuring will help a manufacturer that makes crappy products.
Weber planning 250 mph supercar {Autoblog}
Mar 1st 2007 1:14AM Here's hoping that Weber understands that hypercars are just as much about the whole driving experience as they are about the specifications and performance figures.
Sure, a Bugatti Veyron is a hugely capable vehicle, but mags like Evo and CAR rate the likes of the Zonda, Carrera GT and F1 as better, more involving cars to drive, despite their (relative) lack of performance.
Making such guarantees about performance leaves Weber running the same risk as the Veyron, especially given all the proposed creature comforts.
Do crash-test ratings really matter? {Autoblog}
Mar 1st 2007 1:03AM Mike hit the nail right on the head. This sort of stuff only matters if you're involved in a crash. And I don't know of anyone that's bought a car primarily to have a crash in it.
I'd much sooner sacrifice some crash mitigation prowess for better crash avoidance prowess.
Honda CRX successor in the works? {Autoblog}
Mar 1st 2007 12:55AM If they use the Fit/Jazz chassis for this thing I think we'll end up with a car that's a CRX in name only, just like the last one.
Fully independent suspension all round please Honda, even if it's only with McPherson struts. That seems to work wonders for the Porsche Boxster and Cayman. None of this rear torsion beam shit!
