@Mr.choppers - Delenda Carthago Est: it's the only way to fly.
@Mr.choppers - Delenda Carthago Est: ...not to mention that Cadillac was named in honor of a brilliant and honorable Frenchman.
Here's my list of important features that i must have on my vehicle:
I totally sympathize with the guys that get targeted for modified sports car exhausts when they actually meet the dB requirements. There are a thousands of obnoxious Harleys blatantly breaking sound emission limits, but they somehow always are allowed a free pass. Double standard?
"Toyota drastically cut back on production in the first half while Volkswagen took advantage of cash-for-clunkers schemes and other government support for its vehicles in markets like China."
@Rabbi Dave: Since when is Automobile Mag not consumer focused?
@FrankGrimes: Actually, old 911's and 959 replica bodywork is readily available. You might have to add the on-the-fly height-adjustable suspension yourself.
@Fitty7lax: Well said.
@skulldriveshaft picasaweb and youtube: don't mistake constructive criticism for haterade. I love the concept, and i love the idea of entrepreneurs making something new and different. What i don't see is a car ready for consumer purchase. #localmotors
@CatherineNoodle: big difference between young designers making sparkly digital models and a car company engineering and manufacturing a vehicle that people can both afford and want to buy. The Rally Fighter is a long way from finished product. #localmotors
The nod to T.R., one of the greatest leaders of all time, is a nice touch. TR was of the few American presidents who actually worked in law enforcement, wrote ~ 20 books including world-leading texts at the time, and led men in combat. Took a bullet in the chest during a speech and decided to apologize to the…
@Rupunzell: ever driven in Germany? Montana? Utah? Thankfully there still remain roads where "reasonable and prudent" use of horsepower is perfectly acceptable.
Cycle World tossed a leg over the new VFR and was favorably impressed. [www.cycleworld.com]
Worst automotive modification: aftermarket wheels that weigh more than stock wheels, with the wrong offset.
Folks, the article was about Clarkson's review of the Panamera, not the Cayenne.
On a scale of 1 to 10, on a modern 2009 scale of automotive chutzpa:
If Alaska is of such immense value, then why doesn't the USA sell it to Canada and balance the all-time world-record federal deficit? In fine print, at the bottom of all the legalese, can be a neat little clause retaining mineral rights.
@skaycog:
Wow, a whole 60 years. Fossil fuels might last through your childrens' lifetime. Pressure is off, let's keep accelerating our use & waste everyone!!!