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What could have been - AMX/3

UPDATE: It turns out there were actually some running and driving versions of this car, link in text below. The fact that AMC never produced this car is probably part of the reason why they were able to hang on as the last independent automaker until the twilight of the 1980s. Looking at it now, though, makes us wish they'd gone after the mid-engined supercar segment with their iconoclastic flair. Sure, that'd mean an interior done up in noxious orange tartan, but look at that design! Richard Teague and crew managed to create a very muscular ... Read more →

Trademark dumpster diving reveals a few gems Damon Lavrinc

The news that is not 'right' has uncovered some interesting automotive tidbits while scouring through obscure trademark filings. First, General Motors has patented the term "8 speed" for use with what ...

Lotus will build Esprit replacement in U.K. Stuart Waterman

A small sigh of relief could be heard from the U.K. auto industry Thursday when Group Lotus announced that its new mid-engined sports car would be built at the company's headquarters in Norfolk, U.K. ...

What could have been - AMX/3 2 years ago on Autoblog

UPDATE: It turns out there were actually some running and driving versions of this car, link in text below. The fact that AMC never produced this car is probably part of the reason why they were able to hang on as the last independent automaker until the twilight of the 1980s. Looking at it now, ...

Trademark dumpster diving reveals a few gems 3 years ago on Autoblog

The news that is not 'right' has uncovered some interesting automotive tidbits while scouring through obscure trademark filings. First, General Motors has patented the term "8 speed" for use with what is presumed to be an eight-speed transmission. Logical, no? That would put their premium brands, ...

Lotus will build Esprit replacement in U.K. 3 years ago on Autoblog

A small sigh of relief could be heard from the U.K. auto industry Thursday when Group Lotus announced that its new mid-engined sports car would be built at the company's headquarters in Norfolk, U.K. (shown at right). The new car replaces Lotus' discontinued high-end Esprit model, and is scheduled ...






Autoblog Podcast #156: Paukert comes back for more! 

Chris, Dan, and Editor Paukert chat and give each other grief. Merriment ensues.

 
 

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