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Autotrivia Quiz - Friday February 3 - February 9, 2012
Friday, 03 February 2012 Issue Vol. XX No. 5 By Dr. Iain Corness
Last week I mentioned that the Ford Capri was made between 1969 and 1974, but “Capri” was the second choice of its name.
Sometime F1 driver Liuzzi, who has been going steadily backwards, feels that his driving is first class, it is just that he cannot bring money to a team. “At the…
Toyota wants you to be ready for a PIH, as at the North American International Auto Show Toyota revealed the NS4 - an advanced plug-in hybrid (PIH) concept vehicle. The…
Volkswagen has unveiled its two-seater E-Bugster concept also at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Being an “e” (electric vehicle), it has an 85 kW electric motor…
In an enterprising move, local race driver Thomas Raldorf put together a team to compete in the Dunlop Dubai 24 Hour race a couple of weeks ago. This was a…
Honda has revived the NSX nameplate for their latest ‘supercar’, though like the first NSX, there will be people who say this new NSX, a hybrid, does not have the…
If you have ever had the notion you would like to ride a motorcycle around a real race track, then High Side Tours have the answer.
Autotrivia Quiz - Friday January 27 - February 2, 2012
Friday, 27 January 2012 Issue Vol. XX No. 4 By Dr. Iain Corness
Last week I asked what postwar icon had windows and roof (metal or canvas) as optional extras? The clue was to think mud. It was the now venerable Land Rover.
Last week, Lexus unveiled their latest design exercise at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. According to Lexus, this new LF-LC 2+2 sports coupe concept marks a further…
The government of Valencia has confirmed that they are looking to renegotiate their contract with F1 supremo Bernie (soft heart) Ecclestone.
In November last year, Ford revealed to the public a preview of what will become the new Ford Escape. Shown in concept form and called the Vertrek.
The Prince of Darkness and his brother
Friday, 20 January 2012 Issue Vol. XX No. 3 By Dr. Iain Corness
I was sent the following from a friend in Australia. I have no idea where it came from (and neither does he)…
The fuel oil crisis. Winners and losers.
Friday, 20 January 2012 Issue Vol. XX No. 3 By Dr. Iain Corness
Our fossil fuel is coming to an end, so we are told. As stocks dwindle with our need for oil unabated, the principle of supply and demand continues. As demand…
Slowly, but ever so surely, the Thai market is maturing. The endless stream of pick-ups has started to slow down. Remembering that pick-ups have enjoyed a tax break which other…
Autotrivia Quiz - Friday January 20 - January 26, 2012
Friday, 20 January 2012 Issue Vol. XX No. 3 By Dr. Iain Corness
Last week I mentioned that the AC Ace did not start its production life as an AC, but as something else, which was purchased by AC and the Bristol engine…
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