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Bugatti 16C Galibier
Aug 17th
Underneath the dramatic split hood sits a 1,000 hp version of the Veyron’s 8.0-liter 16 cylinder engine, but with a pair of superchargers replacing the quartet of turbos and an eight-speed automatic reportedly in place of the Veyron’s seven-speed DSG channeled to all four wheels using the AWD system. Will we ever hear one rumbling down our streets? That’s in Wolfsburg’s hands now, so for the moment, we’ll just have to enjoy the latest crop of photos in the gallery below.
Bugatti 16 C Galibier Concept
2011 Chevrolet Volt–$41,000.00
Jul 27th
General Motors today announced the official base price for it’s 2011 Chevy Volt
Before the $7,500 federal tax credit, the price is $41,000. After the tax credit: $33,500. The Volt at $41,000 costs $8,220 more than the 2011 Nissan Leaf electric car. The Leaf is also eligible for the federal income tax credit, which would bring the price down to $25,280.
The four-passenger, five-door uses a 16-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery that’s good for about 40 miles, then a gas engine kicks on to drive the 53-kilowatt generator More >
Finally – Smart Speed Bumps
Dec 7th
I love great design and hate speed bumps. I don’t like being punished for the actions of that small percentage of drivers who speed recklessly through parking lots. Designers Jae-yun Kim and Jong-Su Lee have produced speed bumps that flatten if the impact is low enough. These speed bumps to be configured to flatten if a car is going under a certain speed. With these SMART speed bumps, only the speeders are punished!
More at: Smart speed bumps reward safe drivers
via: YankoDesign
Ford Flex – The CUV
Dec 5th
Replace your mini-van or downsize your SUV with the Ford Flex Crossover Utility Vehicle:
The Ford Flex – 17/24 mpg – via: VideoPod Chronicles – see #56
The Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV) has the features of a SUV but is based on a car – hence lower weight and better fuel economy.
From Mark Elliot Gordon, The Auto Channel.com:
The Flex is All Wheel Drive. A neccessity for a large vehicle here in the mountains of Colorado. The Flex has three rows of seats. A neccessity for a large family or even a small family when there are guests on the scene. The interior looks like More >
Kenny Price – Angel Fire, New Mexico
Nov 22nd
Kenny Price, Photographer, Traveler and Car Buff was in New Mexico, U.S.A. recently near the town of Angel Fire. In the background is the southern region of the Rocky Mountains. The 1989 movie and TV series “Lonsesome Dove” was filmed near Angel Fire.
IMDb – Lonesome Dove
My favorite actor – Robert Duvall
Google Images – Angel Fire, New Mexico
More of Kenny Price:
Bullitt Mustang On The Road – Route 66
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Bullitt Mustang On The Road – Route 66
Oct 25th
Kenny Price took a drive down Route 66 recently and visited Gary Turner’s Sinclair Station. Kenny took the photo (above) of his 2008 Bullitt Mustang at Gary’s Station.
Gary Turner and his Parita Sinclair Station (built in 1930)
In the 30’s Route 66 was the busiest road in America. The entire 2300 mile stretch from Chicago to Los Angeles was continuously paved by 1938. John Steinbeck, in his 1939 novel The Grapes of Wrath named Route 66 the “Mother Road”. The movie was made a year later and firmly placed “Route 66” deep into the American consciousness.
Maria Neider, KY3 News, visited Gary Turner and More >
Alternate Transportation – The Beast
Oct 25th
The Beast, no wheels, only legs at Camp Apocalypse – Black Rock City
via: ToRoller.com
Burning Man at Black Rock City, Nevada, USA
Once a year, tens of thousands of participants gather to create Black Rock City in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert, dedicated to community, art, self-expression, and self-reliance. They depart one week later, having left no trace whatsoever. Burning Man 2008 had over 49,000 participants.
Doing Black Rock City in one day – by Graham St. John at EDGECENTRAL (Postcards from the Event Horizon)
Burning Man at YouTube
Mad Max Car at Burning Man
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Gas – How to Conserve It
Oct 23rd
Bruce McIntire over at It’s Car Stuff has a great post on something we are all thinking about these days – Gas and how to make it go furrrrrther.
His tips include:
- Your feet – don’t use the pedals as a foot rest and walk rather than drive when you can.
- Plan and combine – Plan and group your trips.
- Slow down a little – Drive at the average speed with the stoplight in mind, you’re more likely to get more green lights.
- Keep up with maintenance – Maintain your car to keep it in top shape
- Lighten the load – Remove excess weight from your car.
- Pump More >
Bullitt Mustang – The Ghost
Oct 5th
Photo by Kenny Price
Kenny Price thinking of his 2008 Bullitt Mustang. See this post for more on Kenny and his Bullitt Mustang.
Bullitt Mustang
Oct 1st
My Friend Kenny Price and his new 2008 Bullitt Mustang in April 2008
He said the movie “Bullitt” is one of his favorites
“And there it was, a highland green Bullitt edition Mustang, complete with 315 Horsepower (15 more than a stock GT) Highland green over black leather, turned aluminum dash and a trick 5 speed with the same ball shifter as in the original car.
Oh, one more thing……I brought it home.
Mine is number 3505 of 7000. Yeah, I know, but you only go around once. I now have …a nice cruiser for all the Route 66 weekends.”
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