This model is a sub-model of the 1932 Ford Model B, the father of all hot rods. The Deuce was named model 18. The "1" meant first and "8" stood for V8. Its designs were built on a successful predecessor from the Ford Model A vehicles. Some of the significant differences were: a larger counter-balanced crankshaft, pressurized camshaft and bearings, a more efficient water pump, and a n… Continue

So, picture this. You get the itch to start some chaos at around 3AM local time. You snatch up your stolen shotgun, load a few slugs in there and roll out with a mind to come home in a shiny new vehicle. As fate would have it, you choose to carjack a 2009 Chevy Tahoe, and while everything seems kosher at first (look, there's even a half-full bottle of Coke Zero over there!), the mighty V8 just seems to be struggling all of a sudden. As the horrifying reality sets in (you know, the one that invol… Continue

Better Place has a savvy plan for getting the world to switch from gas to electric cars, but there's no guarantee that it will be the company to execute the plan.

Nissan and Better Place say that while they've partnered in Israel and Denmark to test out charging infrastructure for electric cars, there's no exclusive deal in place to work together in the future. The trick for Better Place, as near as we can tell, is that it could be left in the cold if the tests are successful.

Better Place wou… Continue

Subject: THREE CONTRACTORS and the Stimulus Plan.



THREE CONTRACTORS

Three contractors are bidding to fix a broken fence at the White House.

One is from Chicago, another is from Tennessee, and the third is from Minnesota.

All three go with a White House official to examine the fence.

The Minnesota contractor takes out a tape measure and does some measuring, then works some figures with a pencil.
“Well,” he says, “I figure the job will run about $900: $400 for materials, $400 for my crew an… Continue

Anything is possible if you don't know what you are talking about.

I made it up to Ras al Khaimah. My destination was Um al Quwain but I get distracted easily.

Besides, you can just as easily hit Barracuda on the way back.

I pulled off the highway for a short break:

Someone stole this building from Kazakhstan:… Continue

When you think of Dubai, you probably think of Porsche, Mercedes, Lamborghini, Bugatti, and on.

I see those cars for sure. (Note: I just went looking through my iPhoto albums for all the old RR and bentley pictures and for some reason cant dig up the evidence.)

The point I want to make though is that I see lots of this:

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Chevy Volt: The future is electrifying.

The extended-range electric vehicle that is redefining the automotive world is no longer just a rumor. In fact, its propulsion system is so revolutionary, it's unlike any other vehicle or electric car that's ever been introduced. An… Continue