Introducing the Armored Air Jacket to protect motorcyclists

Posted in Motorcycles by: TimothyT on: 09/02/2010 08:41 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

"We need to keep riders safer," said David Barbosa, vice president of marketing for the Bowie, Md., company Armored Air Jackets, LLC, which has launched the Armored Air Jacket in the United States.

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Menlo Park man creates product to help parents remember children in the back seat

Posted in Shopping by: TimothyT on: 07/17/2010 03:04 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Damn it, I invented it too. It’s called a conscience. I bet you have one too. For those of you who don’t, here is some good news.

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Find and share parking with Google Open Spot Home

Posted in Shopping by: TimothyT on: 07/13/2010 09:54 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Open Spot works by letting people who are leaving parking spots share their spots with people who are searching for parking.

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Jeep Blazes New Trails and Adds Even More Adventure with TripCast Free iPhone App

Posted in Shopping by: TimothyT on: 07/12/2010 09:43 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

The Jeep® brand today announced the launch of TripCast,™ an easy-to-use, free, iPhone app and Web site that enables consumers to plan a trip, share an electronic scrapbook of the adventure and upload photos, video, audio clips and status updates to Facebook and Twitter.

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Hells Angel Sonny Barger's guide to motorcycling

Posted in Motorcycles by: TimothyT on: 07/06/2010 08:44 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Sonny Barger is not a religious man. But riding motorcycles is "as good a religion as any and probably better than most," says the Hells Angels icon. Meditative and transcendent, motorcycling focuses the mind, he says, and requires devotion.

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Remote-Control Tron Legacy Light Cycle Defies Gravity

Posted in Shopping by: TimothyT on: 06/24/2010 08:58 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

A new remote-control light cycle toy scales walls just like the sci-fi vehicles do in the upcoming film Tron Legacy.

“In the movie, the light cycles drive in 3-D on the walls, so we wanted to re-create that,” said Chris Heatherly, vice president of toys and electronics for Disney Consumer Products, at a press event Monday showing off the company’s new line of Tron-inspired toys, games and gear.

Source: Remote-Control Tron Legacy Light Cycle Defies Gravity

Harley-Davidson announces "Fly & Buy" program

Posted in Motorcycles by: TimothyT on: 06/16/2010 02:01 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Milwaukee Harley-Davidson, the only Harley dealership that can call Milwaukee home, this month, announced the launch of a bold, new program that turns the buying experience into a pilgrimage.

Called Fly & Buy, the year-round program will fly enthusiasts into Milwaukee to take ownership of their new Harley-Davidson motorcycle in the city where it all began.

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Good News for Shoppers! Car Insurance Rates Hit Two-Year Low

Posted in Shopping by: TimothyT on: 06/04/2010 10:19 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Drivers planning to shop and compare car insurance quotes in the next few weeks are in luck. Average rates for car insurance are the lowest they've been in more than two years.

"This is great news for the growing number of savvy drivers shopping and comparing car insurance quotes," says Rob Klapper, CEO, insurance.com. "They know there is always a chance to save big because rates constantly change for various reasons – from events in the driver's personal life, like buying a home or having a birthday, to fluctuations in the insurance market."

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Black Rhino Custom Wheels for Off Road Trucks and SUV’s Introduces the Ocotillo Wheel

Posted in Shopping by: Whiplash on: 06/04/2010 10:10 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Named after the renowned off-road recreation park Ocotillo Wells in Southern California, the new Ocotillo wheel by Black Rhino Wheels for Trucks and SUV's is a high performance, tough, thick skin alloy wheel built to carry heaving loads. The Ocotillo is a classic six-spoke truck wheel with stainless steel rivets that highlight the smooth rolling lip. The wheel has a clean yet aggressive look.

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The 1964 Aston Martin DB5 James Bond movie car heads to auction

Posted in Shopping by: TimothyT on: 06/01/2010 08:02 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

RM Auctions announces the consignment of one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century – the 1964 Aston Martin DB5 James Bond movie car – to its annual 'Automobiles of London' event at the Battersea Evolution in London on 27th October, where it is available for sale for the first time in history and expected to achieve in excess of $5 million. The car is being offered by RM in association with Sotheby's, with whom RM has worked in the past.

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1991 Formula F1 Scuderia Race Car at Aero Toy Store in Ft. Lauderdale

Posted in Shopping by: TimothyT on: 05/31/2010 06:45 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

The last of the “turbo-charged” Ferrari Formula One cars is up for grabs. All you need is 700k and it's all yours!

Herein offered is the rare opportunity to own the coveted Jean Alesi Ferrari Tipo 642 – one of enduring beauty and potency powered by a 3.5-litre 60-valve 4 cam turbo-charged V12-engined cars designed for the Maranello team by the acclaimed ex-McLaren engineer John Barnard. These cars as driven by Alain Prost and Nigel Mansell had brought the Italian marque back to true competitiveness in Formula 1 after some seasons in the doldrums and they proved very effective against all but absolutely the strongest opposition.
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Jesse James Auctions Bikes and More on Ebay

Posted in Shopping by: TimothyT on: 05/31/2010 10:22 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Jesse James has reportedly turned to the online auction site eBay to earn some extra cash.

At the time of this post, 38 items are available. A few cool motorcycle parts are available and even a custom built motorcycle, welding helmet, bar stool and other fairly unique items. A pile of less interesting items that must have been gathering dust in a corner somewhere are also available which you might be able to get cheap. Take a look at all the items at http://shop.ebay.com/pope-of-welding/m.html?_dmd=1&_ipg=50&_sop=12&_rdc=1 .

Source: Jesse James Auctions Bikes and More on Ebay

2010 Hess Miniature Truck Roars into Stores

Posted in Shopping by: TimothyT on: 05/27/2010 11:23 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

A new fire truck joins the fleet of Hess Corporation's Miniature Truck series, coming to the rescue for Toy Truck fans looking for a quality toy, gift or collectible at a great price.

Each year, the Miniature Truck series pays tribute to a popular Hess holiday Toy Truck from the past. This year's edition packs craftsmanship and detail into a small-scale replica of the 2000 Hess holiday Fire Truck and features:

A three-tiered telescoping ladder with 360 degree rotation, side-mounted ladders and a top-mounted reel hose.

Working headlights, taillights and emergency lights and chrome accents and piping.

A quick-release display base.

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James Bond Aston Martin DB4 Up for Auction

Posted in Shopping by: DavidGP on: 05/11/2010 02:37 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

A barn find 1962 Aston Martin DB4 used as a 'test mule' by James Bond special effects designers is to go up for auction at a Bonhams sale on May 22, 2010. The auction is the only one fully dedicated to the Aston Martin brand. The model in question was built for Max Aitken and was purchased in December 1963 by the current vendor. It is estimated to fetch between £40,000-50,000

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Scott Rothstein's exotic cars and yachts up for auction

Posted in Shopping by: TimothyT on: 05/09/2010 09:45 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

As the dismantling of Ponzi schemer Scott Rothstein's empire continues, the next items to go under the auction gavel were among his most coveted possessions: The Italian supercars, the luxury British Grey-Poupon-mobiles and the status-establishing yachts.

Now that all his personal political and sports memorabilia have been auctioned off (netting more than $150,000 for creditors of his now-bankrupt Fort Lauderdale law firm) federal prosecutors are moving swiftly to offload the exotic cars and watercraft.

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AutoPartsDealer.com Unveils New Website

Posted in Shopping by: Whiplash on: 05/04/2010 06:38 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

With its new website and business, AutoPartsDealer.com aims to improve the online market for performance car parts and accessories. The Internet retailer has only been in business for three months, but the process behind the website has taken much longer.

“I’ve been in e-commerce since its infancy,” said Sean McWherter, president of AutoPartsDealer.com. “I was excited to see an opportunity to get into the automotive market and to create a site that offers quality and expertise previously unseen in this industry.”


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Hublot unveil the F1 King Power watch

Posted in Shopping by: DavidGP on: 04/22/2010 12:20 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Following on from the recent announcement that Hublot has been chosen as the "Official Watchmaker" of Formula 1TM, the brand presented the Official Watch of Formula 1TM, the F1 TM King Power in Shanghai today.
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Kevin Muggleton Launches The Nomad Tent Company and Offers Innovative Motorbike Tent

Posted in Motorcycles by: TimothyT on: 04/20/2010 01:17 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

The Nomad Tent Company launches the Tenere Expedition Tent online to adventure motorcycle travelers worldwide. The motorcycle tent uniquely shelters riders, bikes and gear, out of the elements and under one roof. The design of the tent provides a sheltered bay for your bike to hide it from prying eyes and provide riders with a work space for tune ups. Two spacious vestibules and an inner tent offer enough headroom to stand up and comfortably change or store gear and sleep two campers on a foot print that accommodates a queen size air bed. No more cramped camping, with the Tenere Expedition Tent you get comfort without compromise and the tent packs down to 8 by 21 inches and weighs just 13 pounds (6kg). Retail $399.00

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A 1973 Chevrolet Camaro F-Bomb from Fast & Furious 4 on sale

Posted in Shopping by: DavidGP on: 04/13/2010 12:52 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

This is your chance to buy a 1973 Chevrolet Camaro in F-bomb trim that was driven by Vin Diesel in the file Fast & Furious 4, and going for $39,998 so not too bad for a classic and one that was on the big screen.
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Kwik-Fit ad features Kitt from Knight Rider

Posted in Shopping by: DavidGP on: 04/11/2010 07:35 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Kwik-Fit is launching a new TV campaign reviving Kitt, the iconic Pontiac Trans Am car from the 1980's series 'Knight Rider'. The ad, created by DDB London, is in keeping with its running brand idea based on the talents of Kwik Fits fitters, and uses the strap line 'Kwik-Fit. You'll be amazed at what we can do'. It breaks this Monday (12 April) in UK. *see source link for a preview of the advert*

Source: Kwik-Fit ad features Kitt from Knight Rider