Auto Mania
The car club meets at Jameson’s Irish Pub on Soi AR next to Nova Park. The next meeting is on Monday March 11 at Jameson’s at 7 p.m. A totally…
Autotrivia Quiz - Friday March 8 - March 14, 2013
Friday, 08 March 2013 Issue Vol. XXI No. 10 By Dr. Iain Corness
Last week I asked you to have a look at the couple and the car. Who were they and what was the car? It was Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow…
Volvo has built up a credible reputation for safety, but they have gone one step further with the new V40 Hatch. This time, as well as providing much secondary safety…
Volkswagen has shown a production version of its ultra frugal XL1 ahead of the distinctive new two-seater’s public premiere at the Geneva motor show on March 5.
Last week I asked what car was the first to put the horn button in the center of the steering wheel? It was the 1915 Scripps-Booth Model C. The car…
Not everyone thinks we are doing well
Friday, 01 March 2013 Issue Vol. XXI No. 9 By Dr. Iain Corness
Frost & Sullivan, commentators on the auto industry, believe that the implementation of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) in 2015 is likely to reduce the dominance of big Japanese automakers…
News this week that Mitsubishi is expanding their production facilities to increase the output of the Mirage eco-cars. Mitsubishi have stated that despite the first owners rebate having expired, eco-cars…
It appears that every manufacturer is touting just how ‘green’ they are, with Hybrids on the lot today and EV’s just around the corner tomorrow. But is that concept one…
The iconic Porsche 911 reaches its half century this year, and courtesy of the Porsche factory, here is the legend from the start through to today: The Initial 911 (1963)…
Autotrivia Quiz - Friday February 22 - February 28, 2013
Friday, 22 February 2013 Issue Vol. XXI No. 8 By Dr. Iain Corness
Last week I asked who invented the first practical windscreen wiper? Clue: 1911. It was Prince Henry of Prussia, who fitted his new invention to his Benz. So to this…
Lamborghini to roll out their fastest Lambo ever
Friday, 15 February 2013 Issue Vol. XXI No. 7 By Dr. Iain Corness
Lamborghini will show their fastest ever car, in Lamborghini’s 50 year history, at the 2013 Geneva motor show in late March. This new car will have the latest in lightweight…
Scuderia Ferrari launched their F138 F1 car last week. This took place in Ferrari’s home town of Maranello, Italy. The event was attended by Luca di Montezemolo, Stefano Domenicali, Fernando…
Can the ugly duckling turn into a swan?
Friday, 15 February 2013 Issue Vol. XXI No. 7 By Dr. Iain Corness
I have written before that Ssangyong should have shot their sstylist, for that awful ugly duckling monstrosity called the Ssanyong Sstavic with its boat-like behind.
A ‘fuelish’ tale Many years ago I was running a standard Isuzu Gemini in a tightly controlled formula. Like everyone else, we would be looking to see what little tricks…
Does the future of the Thai auto industry look good? You betcha! The latest to join the expansions is Honda which is going to spend B. 17 billion on a…
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