Misc

Gas too high? Get a $1000 Gas Card Free

If you’re like, well, everyone else on the planet, then the insane cost of gasoline is hurting your wallet.  Unless you’re a multi-millionaire ( or billionaire ), then you’re feeling the pain.  Gas scaring $4 per gallon is not fun for anyone. Whether you’re driving a Prius or a Suburban, gas costs a lot more [...]

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2009 Bentley Brooklands Review – Autoblog

Autoblog got their hands on a shiny new 2009 Bentley Brooklands and took it for a spin. Here’s their impression: “The first thing you need to know about the Bentley Brooklands is that it’s not what you expect for nearly $400,000. There is no keyless entry or remote start, no redundant controls for the stereo [...]

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Saleen S5S Raptor Concept

Saleen made its name with really fast versions of the Mustang.  More recently they’ve become respected as supercar makers with the Saleen S7 Twin Turbo.  In New York, they unveiled their latest concept – the S5S Raptor.  This car won’t replace the S7, but rather sit just under it in the Saleen lineup.  Let’s take [...]

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Maybach on last legs

In a recent interview, Dieter Zetsche ( the CEO of Daimler ) conceded that killing off the Maybach brand might not be a bad idea.  Considering the fact that only 146 new Maybachs found homes last year, that’s not suprising.  Remember, Daimler forecasted yearly sales of 1500 units – so they were about 90% off [...]

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Don’t buy a truck

Here in southern Texas, gas prices are about $3.09 per gallon for the cheap stuff ( 87 octane ) – at least in my neighborhood.  Folks here in Texas traditionally pay less per gallon than the rest of the country, probably because many of the refineries are nearby.  Anyway, in case you didn’t catch that, [...]

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Maybach Landaulet is a Go

Meet the ultimate in indulgence – the Maybach Landaulet convertible.  Part limo, part droptop, all luxury.  For the princely ( kingly? ) sum of $1.35 Million dollars – that’s 1,350,000 – you can drive one of the most luxurious automobiles on the road today.  With such features as reclining rear seats, a 612 HP twin [...]

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2008 Smart Fortwo Review

The first thing you’ll think when you see a Smart Fortwo is “Damn that car is small”.  Don’t worry, there’s no controlling that.  It’s an extremely tiny vehicle, and it’s only built “For Two”.  Parents need not apply.  People afraid of small cars need not apply either, because this is a really, really small car.  [...]

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Volvo recalls 82,000 vehicles

If you’re the owner of a 2004-2006 S40 or V50, you may be receiving a fun little recall notice in your mailbox soon.  This recall affects the 5 cylinder models only, and is related to fuel pump electronics.  Apparently they aren’t sealed up nice and tight like they’re supposed to be, and rain, snow and [...]

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