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NEWS & REVIEWS
- 1950s BMW Isetta
- 1916-20 Le Zèbre
- Ford Debuts its 2011 Explorer
- 2010 Audi S5 Coupe
- 1970s Volvos Experienced Everything from Paint Finish to Mechanical Systems Failure
- Volvo Will No Longer Use its Intruder Heartbeat Detector
- History of Poorly Designed Cars
- 2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe New 3.8 R-Spec Model
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Ford Archive
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1950s BMW Isetta
Posted on July 29, 2010 | No CommentsThe 1950s BMW Isetta was truly a death box, as the only entrance to the vehicle was from the front, preventing escape in the event of a head on collision... -
1916-20 Le Zèbre
Posted on July 26, 2010 | No CommentsCheck out a popular car from the early 1900s that had more problems that it was worth, including leaking oil and wheels that wouldn't stay on the car in motion... -
Ford Debuts its 2011 Explorer
Posted on July 26, 2010 | No CommentsChevy Volt on list of hot cars you can't have...Debut of the 2011 Ford Explorer...GM and Chrysler closed dealerships too soon...Auto sales down 10.8%...Fiat drives optimism for Euro autos... -
1970s Volvos Experienced Everything from Paint Finish to Mechanical Systems Failure
Posted on July 25, 2010 | No CommentsSomething happened in 1970, and this something continued to happen through the year 1976, in the assembly lines of Sweden’s Volvo. Those who had bought and relied upon Volvos suddenly found that the new Volvos were defective, with rust making itself known within the first... -
History of Poorly Designed Cars
Posted on July 24, 2010 | No CommentsSome cars are terrible safety risks. The glamorous Tatras of the 1930s contained hidden dangers in their sleek, aircraft-inspired styling. Fast and exhilarating, they were notoriously unstable at speed. On the other end of the scale, the humble Ford Pinto took over the ‘unsafe’ title... -
Auto News May 21, 2010: Grand Cherokee Makeover, 2010 Beijing Auto Show Stoppers
Posted on May 21, 2010 | No CommentsThe New York Times: Many Hopes Ride on Makeover of the Grand Cherokee With little new to attract shoppers, sales have been dismal, even as competitors’ dealerships have grown busier, and questions about Chrysler’s long-term viability have lingered. The introduction of the 2011 Jeep Grand... -
Auto News May 19, 2010: Challenger Recall, New Civic Delayed, Diesel Gains Favor
Posted on May 19, 2010 | No CommentsExaminer.com: Chrysler to Recall 2010 Challengers, 40,000 Vehicles Total This recall affects the 2010 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger and Dodge Ram pickup along with the 2010 Chrysler 300, Jeep Commander and Jeep Grand Cherokee. The issue seems to be that the locking device in the... -
Auto News May 18, 2010: Ford, Chevrolet and Electric SUVs
Posted on May 18, 2010 | No CommentsThe Detroit News: Hearing to Probe Toyota Response The House Energy and Commerce’s oversight subcommittee “will examine whether Toyota and NHTSA have taken adequate steps since the February hearing to investigate and understand the role of electronics in sudden unintended acceleration,” according to a three-page...
