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Bailout Watch 322: U.S. Rep Dingell (D-MI): "I Screwed Up" [Full Story]
The Truth About Cars 19 Minutes AgoOnce again, The Detroit News is giving free reign to D2.8 boosters to boost the D2.8 and, by extension, themselves. Today, we get an epistle from Senator John Dingell (D-Dearborn), who feels obligated to come clean about his role in “enabling” Motown’s hometown heroes’ self-destruction Add A Comment »
New 2010 Mercedes E-Class Hits the Web [Full Story]
The Truth About Cars 19 Minutes AgoF1 Honda: John Surtees' 1967 Monza Win (Video)
Full ThrottleDec 8, 2008MORNING AUTO REPORT: UAW: GM, Chrysler may not need more loans; Honda axes high-end models [Full Story]
Detroit Free Press 1 Hour AgoThe best of today's automotive news, reviews and commentary -- as well as the cool and weird -- from Freep.com and other Web sites. Check back for updates throughout the morning. Add A Comment »
Formula Me, Too: racing scions sign for new series [Full Story]
Autoblog 1 Hour AgoThey laughed when the FIA announced the new Formula 2 series , but preparations are under way with a talented roster of up-and-coming drivers already lining up. And with the sons of former racing legends - including names like Rosberg, Piquet and Villeneuve - already having made it into Formula 1, the Add A Comment »
Nissan recalls nearly 250 [Full Story]
www.autoblog.com via @autoblogrss 1 Hour AgoNissan is recalling 242,720 model years 2005-2009 Xterras, Pathfinders, and Frontiers for faulty Crash Zone Sensors (front) that may prevent front airbags from deploying in an accident. The recall is Nissan's second airbag sensor-related issue in the past three months. The last recall involved passenger Add A Comment »
Mercedes-Benz Championship Preview: Return to surfers' paradise for Tour opener [Full Story]
betting.betfair.com via @BETFAIR_news 1 Hour AgoHome > Sports > Golf > Golf Events > Mercedes-Benz Championship Preview: Return to surfers' paradise for Tour opener Add A Comment »
Untitled Document [Full Story]
www.ybw.com via @ybw 1 Hour AgoThe latest graduates from Honda's Marine Apprenticeship Programme will be presented their certificates on Friday 9 January by Geoff Matthews, General Manager of Honda (UK) Power Equipment, and Neil Fletcher, Head of the Honda Institute. Add A Comment »
The Ries Report [Full Story]
www.theriesreport.com via @GabrielRossi 1 Hour AgoBrilliant analysis; I hope that some members of Team Obama have watched this item from marketing master, Al Ries, as it might -just might - give them an insight into GM's problems and how to solve them. Add A Comment »
Nice Price Or Crack Pipe: $42,500 For A Supercharged Ford V8-Powered Maserati Quattroporte? [Full Story]
jalopnik.com via @virtaaj 1 Hour AgoWould you prefer a pure Italian Quattroporte with 288 honest Maserati horsepower? or one with a blown Ford 5.4 modular V8 grunting out 626 Detroit horses? And what would you pay? Add A Comment »
Aava secures Stobart Ford drive. [Full Story]
www.crash.net via @motor_racing 1 Hour AgoWednesday, 7th January 2009 Urmo Aava moves to the Stobart Ford team for eight of this year's World Rally Championship events. Add A Comment »
Ford Mustang GT 1967 RTR Electric RC Car [Full Story]
www.slashtoys.com via @slashtoys 1 Hour AgoThis high speed 1967 Ford Mustang 1:12 scale Electric RC Car comes with a powerful 9.6V rechargeable battery and charger pack. Add A Comment »
Ford Expresses Interest In England Job [Full Story]
cricnews.mollyzine.com via @CricNews 1 Hour AgoHome Login Register Live Top users Tag cloud Add A Comment »
GM may not need further government help [Full Story]
www.financialpost.com via @Rebecca_M 1 Hour AgoGeneral Motors Corp. has enough government loans to cover the worst-case scenario it described last month and says it won't need more if the economy holds up. Add A Comment »
Chevrolet Models to Cost More [Full Story]
blog.carazoo.com via @carazoo 1 Hour AgoAs speculated in 2008, the car manufactures are now increasing the car prices to combat the rising input costs. Hyundai Motors has already revealed its plan to increase the car prices by 2% which will put extra an expense of Rs 1,000 ? Rs 18,000 on the purchase of Hyundai cars. Honda is also set to Add A Comment »
Bentley BMW Service Manuals [Full Story]
www.autobarn.net via @Car_addict 1 Hour AgoHome | Accessories | Auto Repair Manuals | Haynes Vehicle Repair Manuals | Bentley Publishers Service Manuals | BMW Service Manuals | Add A Comment »
General Motors Sets Company Sales Record in China in 2008 [Full Story]
The Auto Channel 1 Hour AgoShure wants to bring microphones to your USB port [Full Story]
www.engadget.com via @engadget 1 Hour AgoWhether you choose a direct USB microphone or you're an audio-specialist XLR type, Shure has you covered on getting that audio routed to your computer's USB port. The PG27USB and PG42USB are direct-to-USB condenser microphones with a cardiod pickup pattern -- pick the $199 PG27USB for a flat response Add A Comment »
Aussie Cops Arrest 78-Year-Old Hoon For Speeding On New Year's Day [Hoon Of The Day] [Full Story]
Jalopnik 1 Hour AgoAustralian police nabbed a 78-year-old driver doing 170 KPH in a 100 KPH zone on New Year's Day. His justification? He was a race car driver "enjoying the feel of the road." The go-fast grandpa was out in his hotted up Nissan Pulsar for a drive with the Nissan Datsun Owner Club. He and another Add A Comment »
Land Rovers to get same new diesel V6 as Jaguar XF, but not here [Full Story]
Autoblog Green 1 Hour AgoThe Jaguar 3.0L V6 diesel engine that we learned about last week will also find a home under the hood of the leaping cats corporate siblings at Land Rover. The Land Rover Discovery (now sold in the US as the LR3) and the Range Rover Sport will both get the V6 in 237 hp and 272 hp flavors, respectively Add A Comment »
