Ships launches are sometimes wild affairs, and depending on the method used, making a big splash can be part of the drill. The Freedom Class of Littoral Combat Ships do just that, being slid off the pier where they were built sideways. On Jan. 30, the soon-to-be USS Sioux City Read more
Filed under: Earnings/Financials, Toyota, Daihatsu, Budget Having acquired a controlling interest in Daihatsu back in 1988, Toyota is now taking it over completely and entrusting it with developing a new generation of small cars. Continue reading Toyota buys Daihatsu for small-car development Toyota buys Daihatsu for small-car development originally appeared Read more
Despite months of successful testing and promising runs including some time in the lead during the beginning of today’s Rolex 24 at Daytona, both Ford GTs have run into their first major issues during the race. Read more…
Filed under: Fiat, Auctions, Hatchback A Fiat 500L Pope Francis used during his recent visit to the United States sold for $82,000 at auction. That’s four times the MSRP of a base 500L. Continue reading Pope Francis’ Fiat 500L just sold for $82,000 Pope Francis’ Fiat 500L just sold for Read more
Before wrenching could commence on my $600 Jeep XJ , which I plant to take to this year’s Easter Jeep Safari, I had to cobble together a lift kit. And it had to be cheap. Like, really cheap. Read more…
Filed under: Government/Legal, Videos, Middle East, Military You may have seen videos of Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force F-14 Tomcat fighters escorting Russian aircraft across Iranian airspace to Syria. Here’s why you shouldn’t be alarmed. Continue reading Top Gun in Iran? Don’t be scared of the Islamic Republic’s F-14s Read more
Filed under: Chevrolet, Auctions, Coupe, Racing Barrett-Jackson is preparing to auction off the first 2016 Chevy COPO Camaro that was shown at SEMA, with proceeds going to United Way. Continue reading Chevy donates first 2016 COPO Camaro to United Way Chevy donates first 2016 COPO Camaro to United Way originally Read more
Harley-Davidson added two new models to their lineup this week. Normally this is only cause for my phone and email inbox to fill up with jokes. However, and much to my surprise, this could not be less the case with the new Harley-Davidson Low Rider S and Pro Street Breakout. Read more
Filed under: Green, Marketing/Advertising, Videos, Acura, Honda, Coupe, Hybrid, Performance, Supercars Acura features the NSX in its Super Bowl spot, set to the wailing yells of Van Halen’s David Lee Roth. Continue reading Acura NSX and David Lee Roth wail together in Super Bowl spot Acura NSX and David Lee Read more
Whether it’s a project car, a winter beater or a shiny new car fresh off the dealer lot, we all buy cars expecting the best. It doesn’t always work out that way. Those are the stories we want to hear today. Read more…