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Ecclestone to Mosley: don't come to Bahrain Despite Bernie Ecclestone's initial support of his colleague Max Mosley, Ecclestone is now publicly urging the embattled FIA president to cancel his planned trip to Bahrain to oversee the grand prix there this coming weekend. The humiliation which Mosley apparently pursued in a disturbing sexual escapade involving multiple prostitutes in a sado-masochistic nazi-themed orgy was outdone only by the embarrassment which resulted from the public revelation of the episode in the British tabloids. Following... Article added: 2008-04-02 05:24:13 Article Views Rating: 103
Protect your car: Store those keys out of sight Our compadre Gary at The Garage Blog was chatting up a friend who specializes in vehicle theft security. One of the things this friend does is helps dealerships guard against thieves. Due to the nature of his job, the fellow hears all about the latest goings-on, and he informed Gary that local Toronto-area residents have increasingly been finding cars missing from their driveways. Not just older rides, mind you -- newer stuff equipped with the latest whiz-bang factory-installed immobilizer systems have... Article added: 2008-04-02 05:24:13 Article Views Rating: 97
By the Numbers: March 2008 Though many news outlets will decry March as a horrible sales month in the auto industry, it wasn't that bad and there are some notable successes. The reason it isn't as bad as some will tell you is because most outlets compare the volume of cars sold last month to the same month in 2007, rather than comparing the average number of cars sold per day. Since there were two extra selling days last year 28 vs. 26, looking at the raw numbers is very misleading. All of our numbers below represent the change... Article added: 2008-04-02 05:24:12 Article Views Rating: 144
Max Mosley apologizes... sorta, won't resign In a letter to members of various FIA constituent bodies, president Max Mosley apologized for the embarrassment caused to the organization by the tabloid report of his erstwhile private exploits. In the same letter, however, Mosley pledged to fight the allegations and remain in his position despite mounting calls for his resignation. Mosley dismissed the claim that his now-infamous sexual activities had any Nazi connections and pointed to a "covert" operation to discredit him undertaken by persons as... Article added: 2008-04-02 05:24:12 Article Views Rating: 110
Build-a-Bull: Automobile mag helps build the first production Lambo LP560-4 Click above to view the Gallardo LP560-4 in hi-res Take it from your friendly neighborhood Autoblog, writing about cars is great. But building a car is something else entirely, especially when the car in question is an Italian exotic. That's what Automobile magazine's West Coast editor Jason Cammisa found out when he was invited to Sant'Agata to lend a hand with the assembly of the first production example of the new Gallardo LP560-4, which Lamborghini unveiled at this year's Geneva Motor Show. The... Article added: 2008-04-02 05:24:09 Article Views Rating: 103
April Foolery: Indy MotoGP organizers blow all the cash on Nazi hookers Oh no. First the U.S. Grand Prix, and now the MotoGP race. It seems that Indianapolis Motor Speedway just can't hold on to any international races that roll its way. In a particularly blatant but no less humorous April Fool's Day note left on the event's website, race organizers have announced the cancellation of the inaugural MotoGP race, set to take place at the brickyard on September 14: MotoGP has been cancelled due to financial restraints and the inability to manage funds efficiently. In other... Article added: 2008-04-02 05:24:09 Article Views Rating: 87
VIDEO: Double-decker smart fortwo a little top-heavy Click above to watch videoThe Smart fortwo is an adorable little transportation pod that can get two people wherever they care to go in style, but there are a lot of cheap, efficient four-seaters with more room for people and their stuff. The auto enthusiasts over at 5th Gear rectified the fortwo's apparent disadvantage by creating a smart double decker using four bolts to attach the roof of one car to the floor of another. The experiment is ridiculous enough on its own, but 5th Gear brought it over the... Article added: 2008-04-02 05:24:09 Article Views Rating: 146
Axle gives financials to UAW in bid to end strike American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc. gave additional sensitive financial information to union leaders Tuesday in a bid to bring the sides closer to ending the five-week-old strike, but the United Auto Workers union doesn't yet know if it's enough to make that happen. The union needs complete information "to make important decisions regarding proposals which will affect pensions, health care and profit-sharing," UAW Vice President James Settles said in a statement Tuesday evening. He said the... Article added: 2008-04-02 05:24:08 Article Views Rating: 147
GM adds new OnStar perks General Motors Corp., looking to convince more drivers to ante up for an OnStar subscription, today will announce plans to add more perks to the peace-of-mind roadside assistance feature. OnStar, which connects drivers to a live operator who provides on-the-spot directions, is competing against the fast-growing field of high-tech, automated vehicle navigation systems as the gadgets become less luxury and more mainstream. Most GM vehicles come equipped with OnStar, but to get the navigation services, car... Article added: 2008-04-02 05:24:08 Article Views Rating: 108
Auto briefs Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co . can't stop an accident victim's lawyer from claiming a witness testified in a confidentially settled case that the company knew its tires could fail when used on motor homes, a judge said. The witness, Kim Cox, a Goodyear claims administrator, testified under oath that the company "was aware" its G159 tires "did not perform properly," attorney Guy Ricciardulli said in court papers, paraphrasing Cox. Goodyear stopped the 2003 deposition and agreed immediately to a confidential... Article added: 2008-04-02 05:24:08 Article Views Rating: 174 |
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