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The Racers

blogdig.net — 2013-12-18T12:30:03-04:00

For some people it comes down to the heat of battle. For others it’s the relationship they have with their machine. And yet for others still, racing is something that is so ingrained in their psyche that it’s almost unexplainable. Click through to see exactly what I’m referring to. Source: Youtube.com
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This Amazing Car is Built Entirely from Legos

blogdig.net — 2013-12-18T12:13:46-04:00

Ok file this under “Coolest DIY project ever.” Back in 2012, a couple guys had a crazy idea – “Hey, let’s build a car completely out of Legos.” While many of us have hotshot in-the-clouds ideas in the back of our heads, these guys were completely serious about it. And unlike most of us when […]
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Looks Like The Cayenne Is A Real Porsche After All

blogdig.net — 2013-12-18T11:44:16-04:00

In early 2011, New York Consumer Protection law firm, Schlanger & Schlanger, LLP, together with national class action firm Roddy, Klein & Ryan of Boston, MA and Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, LLP filed a class action lawsuit against Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (“Porsche”), regarding defective coolant pipes in Porsche Cayenne model vehicles. The lawsuits […]
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Turbos Beat Displacement In Police Testing

blogdig.net — 2013-12-18T10:15:15-04:00

It’s the kind of thing that makes you want to join the dark (blue) side. Every year, the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department runs the newest crop of donut-holders around Fontana Speedway. With no significantly new entries available, it’s no surprise that the results are fundamentally the same as they were last year. I’m not exactly […]
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The Oil Change: Who, What, When, Where, Why? And? Huh?

blogdig.net — 2013-12-18T09:00:05-04:00

Oil changes. Should they be done every 3000 miles? 5000 miles? 10,000 miles? Or should you pay a premium and go for that ultra-long marathon of 15,000 miles with the right oil and filter combination? Those of us who drive our cars for quite a while are usually focused on mileage above all else. But […]
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Junkyard Find: 1977 Datsun 810 Station Wagon

blogdig.net — 2013-12-18T09:00:05-04:00

The Datsun 810 wagon was a fairly common sight on the streets of Northern California during the Middle and Late Malaise Eras, sort of the semi-sporty wagon choice for families who wanted a family hauler with a bit of 280Z in its genes. The Datsun 810 became the Datsun Maxima by the early 1980s and […]
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Torque Monster: The Mulsanne Motor ? /INSIDE BENTLEY

blogdig.net — 2013-12-18T08:30:15-04:00

One look at the Bentley Mulsanne will tell you that you’re in the presence of greatness. Its build quality is second-to-none, the materials used are of the highest quality and as for the the engine? How does a 6.75 liter, 412 cubic in V8 twin turbo motor that’s documented to produce 505hp at 4200 RPM […]
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PRI 2013: Technology and Social Media Merge at RaceCapture

blogdig.net — 2013-12-18T08:15:04-04:00

What originally started for amusement as a car that would blog as it was driven has morphed into some of the most cutting edge technology at the Performance Racing Industry show. The hardware and software derived from the comical car, Race Capture, takes into account today?s online generation and offers a data logging system that […]
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PRI 2013: Ford Shows Off its Ecoboost Crate Engine

blogdig.net — 2013-12-18T08:00:06-04:00

Ford Racing quietly began offering its advanced, 2.0 liter Ecoboost turbocharged 4 cylinder crate engine earlier this year, without much fanfare. All that changed at the 2013 PRI Show in Indianapolis, however, with Ford’s Ecoboost powered 2015 Mustang twirling away on a giant lazy Susan directly under the giant “Ford Racing” banner mere steps away […]
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UAW Wants to End Two-Tier Wages in Next Contract

blogdig.net — 2013-12-18T07:00:57-04:00

Norwood Jewell, a nominee to become a UAW vice-president, said that the autoworkers want to eliminate the two-tier wage system that pays new hires at a lower rate than higher seniority workers. The wage system was agreed to by the union to help the domestic automakers as they went through financial troubles when the economy […]
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Salaried GM Korea Workers Offered ?Voluntary Retirement? Ahead of Chevy Pullout from Europe

blogdig.net — 2013-12-18T06:30:09-04:00

Now that General Motors is withdrawing the Chevrolet brand from the European market, it plans to reduce salaried employee rolls at GM Korea, which has been assembling most of the Chevy branded vehicles sold in Europe. Sergio Rocha, GM Korea CEO, said that GM’s Korean subsidiary will offer a “voluntary retirement” plan to its […]
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Spyker B6 Venator Spyder Concept Confirmed for Pebble Beach

blogdig.net — 2013-12-18T06:16:05-04:00

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Nissan Will Aim Datsun Brand at Russian Used Car Buyers

blogdig.net — 2013-12-18T06:00:04-04:00

Nissan last sold a car branded as a Datsun in 1981, but it’s bring the brand back for emerging markets like Indonesia, India, Russia and South Africa. The low cost brand will be launching in April in Russia with a starting price below�RUB400,000 ($12,100) and go on sale there in late summer or early fall. […]
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EPA Declares Mazda As Most Fuel Efficient Automaker

blogdig.net — 2013-12-18T05:30:16-04:00

Though Toyota and Nissan may be leading the charge to a hybrid plug-in future, it’s Mazda who, once again, leads the Environmental Protection Agency’s fuel economy list for the 2013 model year with an average of 27.5 mpg. Not only does Mazda maintain its green crown in fuel economy — in part due to its […]
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Ex-Ayrton Senna Honda NSX Up for Sale on eBay

blogdig.net — 2013-12-18T04:16:33-04:00

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Sixth Day of Car Gifts: Porsche Office Chair

blogdig.net — 2013-12-18T02:31:22-04:00

Asked if you are sitting comfortably earlier this month, a clear understanding for interior ergonomics was presented while driving. For the many people who perform a daily commute to their workplace or even for home office workers, extended time at a desk requires similar seating considerations. A comfortable office chair is imperative to a […]
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Chevy?s Next Volt Shooting For 200-Mile Range, $30k Price Tag

blogdig.net — 2013-12-18T07:30:13-04:00

Prior to stepping down as CEO of General Motors, Dan Akerson made a few mentions about an EV similar to the Volt that would possess a 200-mile range on a single charge with an on-board generator that could run on gas, diesel or natural gas. He also hoped the car would sell for around $30,000. […]
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