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Driving the iconic Ferrari F40: Turn up the volume & live the ride
Posted by: Timothy Tibbetts on: 05/24/2013 12:16 PM in Automotive, Video
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to drive Enzo Ferrari's very last car. You know, the last Ferrari that Enzo helped bring into the world. TFLCar had a rare chance to ride shotgun in this crazy cool almost 500 HP 1990 Ferrari F40 and bring you this video of the car as it roars into life. This is the very first TFLcar POV video where they put you into the driver's seat of some of the world's most interesting cars.
Turn up the volume and enjoy the ride.
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Turn up the volume and enjoy the ride.
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Ted Klaus Talks New Acura NSX Development
Posted by: Timothy Tibbetts on: 05/24/2013 12:14 PM in Automotive, Video
Special guest Ted Klaus, Global Development Chief at Acura, sits down with Angus MacKenzie, Carlos Lago, Ron Kiino and Jonathan Wong to talk about the new Acura NSX and the development process behind creating Acura's new Halo Car.
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Chrysler Responds to Claims By Tesla Motors - Short Memory or Short-Circuit?
Posted by: Timothy Tibbetts on: 05/22/2013 09:35 PM in Automotive
Chrysler has responded to Tesla on their blog:
"On May 22, 2013, Tesla, a California-based EV manufacturer, said it has repaid a DoE loan adding: “Tesla will be the only American car company to have fully repaid the government.”
The information is unmistakably incorrect. It’s pretty well-known that almost exactly two years ago – May 24, 2011 – Chrysler Group LLC repaid (in full and with interest) U.S. and Canadian government loans more than six years ahead of schedule.
Question: short memory or short-circuit?"
"On May 22, 2013, Tesla, a California-based EV manufacturer, said it has repaid a DoE loan adding: “Tesla will be the only American car company to have fully repaid the government.”
The information is unmistakably incorrect. It’s pretty well-known that almost exactly two years ago – May 24, 2011 – Chrysler Group LLC repaid (in full and with interest) U.S. and Canadian government loans more than six years ahead of schedule.
Question: short memory or short-circuit?"
Tesla repays DOE loan 9 years early - says only American company to do so
Posted by: Timothy Tibbetts on: 05/22/2013 04:49 PM in Automotive
Tesla Motors announced that it has paid off the entire loan awarded to the company by the Department of Energy in 2010. In addition to payments made in 2012 and Q1 2013, today’s wire of almost half a billion dollars ($451.8M) repays the full loan facility with interest. Following this payment, Tesla will be the only American car company to have fully repaid the government.
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So which car do you think gets hit? Wrong! (Video)
Posted by: Jon Maor on: 05/21/2013 01:06 PM in Automotive, Video, WTF
Watch this video very carefully, the dash cam catches all the action - but trust me you will be surprised!
A license plate for every cause, but how much is raised?
Posted by: Timothy Tibbetts on: 05/21/2013 07:27 AM in Automotive, Florida
These are among the 120 organizations, causes and career paths commemorated by specialty Florida license plates. And while alumni of the University of Florida and Florida State claim the top sales spots, the $15-to-$25 fees paid for the tags help support a host of groups around the state.Example:
The "Helping Sea Turtles Survive" plate, which typically battles with FSU for the No. 2 spot, brought in more than $1.4 million from its 62,500 buyers in 2012. So far, it's promised more than $311,000 in grants for the next fiscal year, mostly to university researchers studying sea turtles.
A license plate for every cause, but how much is raised?
VelociRaptor SUV Walk-around & Test Drive with John Hennessey (Videos)
Posted by: Timothy Tibbetts on: 05/20/2013 04:16 PM in Automotive, Video
Nürburgring officially for sale - 170 million estimate
Posted by: Timothy Tibbetts on: 05/17/2013 08:29 PM in Automotive, Racing
The Nürburgring racetrack in Germany is officially up for sale this week. The sale of the 12.8-mile, 154-turn track includes the salaries of 300 employees, but not the $515-million debt that caused the 'Ring's bankruptcy.
Autoweek says that interested parties must raise their hands by June 12; estimates for the sale price are near $170 million.
We don't have any further information or a contact but if you have 170 million you don't need our help.
Nürburgring officially for sale - 170 million estimate
Autoweek says that interested parties must raise their hands by June 12; estimates for the sale price are near $170 million.
We don't have any further information or a contact but if you have 170 million you don't need our help.
Nürburgring officially for sale - 170 million estimate
Chrysler Celebrates Production of One-Millionth Jeep Wrangler JK
Posted by: Timothy Tibbetts on: 05/17/2013 12:07 PM in Automotive
The Jeep Wrangler is one of the most iconic vehicles in the world and today the one-millionth JK model rolled off the assembly line at Chrysler Group’s Toledo (Ohio) Assembly Complex. Chrysler executives, plant employees, UAW representatives and supplier partners gathered at the end of the line to mark the occasion.
Mauro Pino, Chrysler Group’s Vice President of Vehicle Assembly Operations, and Dan Henneman, Jeep Unit Chairman of UAW Local 12, drove the black 2013 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 10th Anniversary Edition, bound for a customer in Sarasota, Fla., off the final line to the applause of employees.
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Mauro Pino, Chrysler Group’s Vice President of Vehicle Assembly Operations, and Dan Henneman, Jeep Unit Chairman of UAW Local 12, drove the black 2013 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 10th Anniversary Edition, bound for a customer in Sarasota, Fla., off the final line to the applause of employees.
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Fisker Karma used market tanking fast
Posted by: Timothy Tibbetts on: 05/17/2013 08:32 AM in Automotive
It’s no surprise to any automotive enthusiast that Fisker Karma has had a rough ride with the hurricane, fires and Tesla just getting all the love. Autoblog noted that you can pick up a used 2012 with 10k miles or less for as little as $65,000. When I say “as little” I think you get the point as these cars went for over $00,000. They made 2,500 of these and Ebay has roughly 24 for sale.
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Kanye West has a Kar-Crashian at Kim’s house
Posted by: Timothy Tibbetts on: 05/16/2013 08:29 AM in Automotive
Yesterday the rapper’s driver managed to get his £500,000 Lamborghini crushed by the electric gates at Kim Kardashian’s house in Beverly Hills.
Kanye West has a Kar-Crashian at Kim’s house
Kanye West has a Kar-Crashian at Kim’s house
Florida quietly shortened yellow light standards & lengths, resulting in more red light camera tickets for you
Posted by: Timothy Tibbetts on: 05/15/2013 06:29 PM in Automotive, Florida, Video
A subtle, but significant tweak to Florida's rules regarding traffic signals has allowed local cities and counties to shorten yellow light intervals, resulting in millions of dollars in additional red light camera fines.
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Can a garbage truck crush a Pontiac Grand Am? (Video)
Posted by: Timothy Tibbetts on: 05/15/2013 12:56 PM in Automotive, Video
Can a garbage truck crush a car? That's what the workers from Scranton Manufacturing find out when they try to compact a Grand Am in the New Way Cobra Magnum.
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Acura NSX to be built in Ohio in 2015
Posted by: Timothy Tibbetts on: 05/14/2013 10:17 AM in Automotive
Honda today confirmed that the forthcoming Acura NSX hybrid supercar will be built at a brand-new facility in Ohio. This will be the company's third plant in Ohio, and will come as the result of a $70 million investment. Honda first hinted that NSX production would be coming to Ohio when the original concept car was revealed at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show.
Acura NSX to be built in Ohio in 2015
Police chases motorcycle and fails miserably (Video)
Posted by: Timothy Tibbetts on: 05/13/2013 10:57 AM in Automotive, Video
This police officer finds out the hard was that motorcycle handle better than a Crown Vic. Luckily, he didn't injure anyone else - it could have been ugly.
Chrysler recalls 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokees, Commanders over rollaway risk
Posted by: Timothy Tibbetts on: 05/13/2013 08:22 AM in Automotive
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in June 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.
Chrysler recalls 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokees, Commanders over rollaway risk
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in June 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.
Chrysler recalls 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokees, Commanders over rollaway risk
Lawmakers vote to ban ethanol in Maine
Posted by: Timothy Tibbetts on: 05/10/2013 06:59 PM in Automotive
he Maine House on Wednesday took a decisive stance against blending ethanol into gasoline, giving initial approval to a bill that would ban the corn-based additive from motor fuel if two other New England states pass similar laws.
In addition, the House unanimously endorsed a resolution urging the federal government not to require gasoline containing 15 percent ethanol, a blend known as E15. The Senate unanimously endorsed that resolution Tuesday. Most gasoline available today is a blend with 10 percent ethanol.
The House voted 109-32 in favor of LD 115, a bill sponsored by Rep. Jeffrey Timberlake, R-Turner, that would ban the sale of ethanol-containing gasoline in the state. The prohibition would only take effect if two other New England states passed similar laws.
Lawmakers vote to ban ethanol in Maine
In addition, the House unanimously endorsed a resolution urging the federal government not to require gasoline containing 15 percent ethanol, a blend known as E15. The Senate unanimously endorsed that resolution Tuesday. Most gasoline available today is a blend with 10 percent ethanol.
The House voted 109-32 in favor of LD 115, a bill sponsored by Rep. Jeffrey Timberlake, R-Turner, that would ban the sale of ethanol-containing gasoline in the state. The prohibition would only take effect if two other New England states passed similar laws.
Lawmakers vote to ban ethanol in Maine
Audi TV Spot: Zachary Quinto vs. Leonard Nimoy: "The Challenge"
Posted by: Timothy Tibbetts on: 05/07/2013 11:48 AM in Automotive, Video
What happens when old school goes head to head with new school in a battle of speed and wits? Leonard Nimoy takes on newbie Zachary Quinto and his all-new Audi S7.
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Chevy rolls out cowboy-themed luxury Silverado pickup
Posted by: Timothy Tibbetts on: 05/06/2013 08:12 AM in Automotive
General Motors is saddling up to become a player in the market for cowboy-themed high-end pick up trucks.
Sunday night at an event in (where else?) Texas, its Chevrolet division rolled out new high-end version of its redesigned 2014 Silverado pickup called the High Country. The new luxury truck takes dead aim at the Ford F-150 King Ranch, Chrysler's Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn and a new ranch-inspired Toyota Tundra 1792 Edition.
To set itself apart from city slickers, the big crew-cab truck pours on the chrome -- from a unique grille to side mouldings, door handles, mirrors and its own 20-inch wheels. The interior is done in saddle-brown leather and features touches meant to conjure images of a life of ropin' and brandin'.
Chevy rolls out cowboy-themed luxury Silverado pickup
Sunday night at an event in (where else?) Texas, its Chevrolet division rolled out new high-end version of its redesigned 2014 Silverado pickup called the High Country. The new luxury truck takes dead aim at the Ford F-150 King Ranch, Chrysler's Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn and a new ranch-inspired Toyota Tundra 1792 Edition.
To set itself apart from city slickers, the big crew-cab truck pours on the chrome -- from a unique grille to side mouldings, door handles, mirrors and its own 20-inch wheels. The interior is done in saddle-brown leather and features touches meant to conjure images of a life of ropin' and brandin'.
Chevy rolls out cowboy-themed luxury Silverado pickup
State gasoline taxes average 23.5 cents per gallon but vary widely
Posted by: Timothy Tibbetts on: 05/05/2013 08:11 AM in Automotive
The average state gasoline tax throughout the nation is 23.5 cents per gallon (cpg), but the range of state taxes is wide. Alaska and Georgia charge 8 cpg, and California charges 38.2 cpg.
The state taxes are in addition to a federal tax of 18.4 cpg. EIA collects information on state gasoline taxes twice a year, and the latest data are for January 1, 2013.
A variety of taxes and fees are levied on motor fuels by all levels of government in the United States. While these duties often include comparatively small fees that provide revenue for environmental protection and other dedicated funds, the largest portion of the taxes paid by the average consumer is used to build transportation infrastructure and maintain roads, effectively making them road user fees.
State gasoline taxes average 23.5 cents per gallon but vary widely
The state taxes are in addition to a federal tax of 18.4 cpg. EIA collects information on state gasoline taxes twice a year, and the latest data are for January 1, 2013.
A variety of taxes and fees are levied on motor fuels by all levels of government in the United States. While these duties often include comparatively small fees that provide revenue for environmental protection and other dedicated funds, the largest portion of the taxes paid by the average consumer is used to build transportation infrastructure and maintain roads, effectively making them road user fees.
State gasoline taxes average 23.5 cents per gallon but vary widely