Monthly Archives: April 2009

Power To The People – Top 15

Posted on April 24, 2009 by Michael Schlee

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It is said in the automotive world that power isn’t everything. Specifically, horsepower isn’t everything. Sure, things like, handling, refinement, practicality, dependability, weight, mileage, etc are all important factors for a car. But hey, who doesn’t like hitting the go pedal and being thrust back into your seat?
It’s not all about driving shenanigans either. Power is useful if you are carrying a full car load, or for merging into highway traffic, or if you need to pass on a two lane highway. Continue reading →

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Hot Hatch duel: GTI vs. MazdaSpeed3

Posted on April 24, 2009 by Isaac Adams-Hands

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The newest version of the original sport compact – a.k.a. ‘hot hatch’ – was introduced at this year’s New York auto show and so was the latest iteration of its closest and fiercest rival. The sixth-generation Volkswagen GTI and second-generation Mazdaspeed3 will soon be dueling for the top spot on the wish lists and shopping lists of pocket rocket enthusiasts. Continue reading →

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Yesteryears Automobiles: 1975

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Michael Schlee

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With the American Auto Industry in a crisis like it has never faced before, I thought we could take a look back at the past 100 years of American Vehicles to see the highlights (and lowlights) of an industry on the edge of collapse. This is a new feature that will become a regular segment for this blog. Continue reading →

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Cars for living and driving in NYC

Posted on April 15, 2009 by Isaac Adams-Hands

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If you listen to Jane Marx, tour guide extraordinaire – and you always listen to Jane – no one should own or drive a car in New York. The thing is Jane is a native New-Yorker and passionate about her city: “You either love it here and there’s no place else you want to live, or you hate it and the rest of the world looks great”. Continue reading →

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The Best of the Green Brigade

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Isaac Adams-Hands

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The quest for the ultimate clean and cheap powertrain technology has been raging for more than a decade and every auto show is a showcase for the latest and greatest developments. New York is no exception this year and, as usual, contenders and pretenders went in almost every imaginable direction. Continue reading →

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“Worst of Show” from NYIAS

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Isaac Adams-Hands

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Among all the glitz and glamour of the auto show, some less than impressive cars get introduced too. Yes while these cars still might have decent engines or gadgets, something about them was very disappointing. The list below is my personal “Worst of the Show.” Feel free to agree or disagree with me. Continue reading →

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Yesteryears Automobiles: 1915

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Michael Schlee

This gallery contains 10 photos.

With the American Auto Industry in a crisis like it has never faced before, I thought we could take a look back at the past 100 years of American Vehicles to see the highlights (and lowlights) of an industry on the edge of collapse. Continue reading →

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Top Production – The Sensible and the Feisty

Posted on April 13, 2009 by Isaac Adams-Hands

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New York is a city of extremes and its auto show this year is a feast of sharp contrast when rounding up new production iron. While struggling US automakers Chrysler and GM presented a mere couple of new models amidst discussions of restructuring plans, European rivals were rolling out new 500 horsepower-plus sport-luxury SUVs alongside eco-friendly diesels and hybrids. And in the Japanese and Korean camps, shiny new metal ranged from stylish to sensible and frugal to fast. Continue reading →

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Top concepts: The Good, The Bad and The Crazy

Posted on April 13, 2009 by Isaac Adams-Hands

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Concept cars are the bread and butter of any auto show. They offer a look into the future, and while not all concept cars make it to production, their technology and design cues certainly do. Continue reading →

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Most powerful = Bentley Continental Supersport

Posted on April 12, 2009 by Isaac Adams-Hands

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Of all the production cars that made their North American debut at the New York International Auto Show, the Bentley Continental Supersport takes the title of being the most powerful. Take a look at its engine and you’ll see why. It has a 6.0-liter, W12 (that’s 12-cylinders, placed in a double-V configuration, hence called a “W”), with two-turbo chargers, and as a result it produces 621hp and 590 lb/ft of torque. Continue reading →

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