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The Day the Honda Died

1972 Honda CB450 front Posted May 9 2008 01:46 PM by AutomobileStaff

You meet a lot of roadkill when riding on a highway's hard shoulder - dead furry things, torn tires, and I think I even saw a pigeon.

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Filed under: Editors' Soapbox, David Gluckman, Honda  |  Comments (2)


The Internet is a dangerous place.

1963 Lotus Elan
Elan Posted May 9 2008 12:15 PM by SSmith

An early, early, early S1 Lotus Elan just turned up for sale. This is why they should take away my computer.

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Filed under: Editors' Soapbox, Sam Smith, Lotus  |  Comments (1)

Truckers Protest High Diesel Prices

On the Road
semi Posted May 5 2008 01:20 PM by AutomobileStaff

If you’re driving on a busy interstate highway today, look around and see whether you notice fewer semis on the road than usual.

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Filed under: Editors' Soapbox, Amy Skogstrom  |  Comments (0)

Deconstructing CAFE

CAFE Craziness
fuel economy Posted April 23 2008 01:17 PM by AutomobileStaff

Mary Peters, the secretary of the Department of Transportation, chose Earth Day to announce the new proposed Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for passenger cars and light trucks for model years 2011 through...

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Filed under: Editors' Soapbox, Amy Skogstrom  |  Comments (2)

How to Stand Out in London

Dodge Durango Hybrid as Chelsea Tractor
2009 Dodge Durango hybrid Posted April 23 2008 01:10 PM by AutomobileStaff

While stumbling through one of the Internet’s many tubes this morning I found a press release from a British company called American Car Imports announcing their plans to bring the Dodge Durango Hybrid to the UK. (I guess...

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Filed under: Editors' Soapbox, David Gluckman, Dodge, SUVs, Hybrids  |  Comments (0)

False gas shortage?

Automotive journalist searches for truth in gas shortage
ed wallace Posted April 7 2008 09:12 AM by P_Floraday

Ed Wallace suggests the gas shortage isn't real.

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Filed under: Editors' Soapbox, David Yochum  |  Comments (1)

The real story about Jerry Seinfeld's Mystery Car Crash

The real story about Jerry Seinfeld's Mystery Car Crash
Jeans Fiat 500 front view Posted April 5 2008 06:25 AM by P_Floraday

Fiat BTM?? Fiat Dino?? What exactly was Jerry Seinfeld driving last Saturday when he was involved in an accident? Newswires and bloggers across the planet--including the once-esteemed New York Times---got it wrong. Newsday...

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Filed under: Editors' Soapbox, Jean Jennings, Coupes  |  Comments (0)

M/Power to the People

Internet citizens band together for e-justice.
2008 BMW M3 sedan Posted April 2 2008 12:21 PM by AutomobileStaff

The discount M3 that almost wasn't.

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Filed under: Editors' Soapbox, Jason Cammisa, BMW, Sedans  |  Comments (1)

Jim Press says yes. Toyota says no.

Did the Japanese government fund Prius development?
Toyota Prius Posted April 2 2008 08:15 AM by AutomobileStaff

He said, it said.

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Filed under: Editors' Soapbox, David Gluckman, Toyota, Hybrids  |  Comments (0)

Curbing the Crashes

Police ask elderly Japanese drivers to turn in keys
Nissan crash testing Posted April 1 2008 01:18 PM by P_Floraday

In Japan, elderly drivers are much more likely to experience a crash like this than other drivers.

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Filed under: Editors' Soapbox, Phil Floraday  |  Comments (0)

GMC 'professional grade' began 100 years ago

GMC 'professional grade' began 100 years ago
GMC truck Posted March 26 2008 02:18 PM by AutomobileStaff

The name "GMC" didn’t always stand for "General Motors Truck Company."

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Filed under: Editors' Soapbox, David Yochum, GMC, Pickups  |  Comments (0)

Oldies but Goodies

Oldies but Goodies
Porsche RS-60 front Posted March 20 2008 06:10 PM by AutomobileStaff

Several manufacturers found room on their show stand for some of their greatest hits from the past.

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Filed under: Editors' Soapbox, Joe Lorio  |  Comments (0)

Hyundai Goes for the Drama at Javits

Hyundai Goes for the Drama at Javits
Genesis reveal Posted March 19 2008 03:17 PM by AutomobileStaff

I went to the Hyundai stand on Level 3 of the Javits Center at the appointed press conference hour of 3:50 p.m., only to find it deserted, with a big sign saying that the unveiling of the Hyundai Genesis coupe was being...

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Filed under: Editors' Soapbox, Joe DeMatio, Hyundai, Coupes  |  Comments (0)

Mercedes Throws a Diesel Party in New York

Mercedes Throws a Diesel Party in New York
Sheryl Crow Posted March 19 2008 02:26 PM by AutomobileStaff

Mercedes gets Sheryl Crow to help raise BlueTEC awareness.

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Filed under: Editors' Soapbox, Other Staffers, Mercedes-Benz, Diesels  |  Comments (0)

Jean's trip to the New York Auto Show

Jean's trip to the New York Auto Show
Mercedes-Benz R320 CDI front Posted March 19 2008 01:20 PM by JeanJennings

Time for the last auto show of the season - New York!

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Filed under: Editors' Soapbox, Jean Jennings, Mercedes-Benz  |  Comments (1)

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