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Planenews Aviation News Portal - Flying Car Reaches New Milestone.

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Posted at 10:32 AM

February 28, 2009

Cap’n Bob & the Damsel » Buy a Flying Car on eBay

[Cap'n Bob & the Damsel] A Southern California couple's perspectives on life and politics.

Posted at 10:33 AM

Planenews Aviation News Portal - Flying Car Reaches New Milestone.

Posted at 10:32 AM

February 27, 2009

Ferrari F142 (2009): new V8 sports car scooped | Secret New Cars ...

[Car Online | Secret new cars] Macie, when Ferrari introduced the F1 system on the F355 it was the tick box option and the manual gate was standard and about 90% of their customers went for the stick shift. What happened next was a revolution, the 360M appeared with the F1 as standard with manual being the option.

Posted at 10:34 AM

Ferrari F142 Mule Spied Showing Some Body Changes and Gestures ...

[worldcarfans: Spy Photos] The lightweight V8's are a good idea for Ferrari, who've built their reputation on outstanding track performance. Personally, though, I like the Lamborghini design principle - enormous engine, enormous power.

Posted at 10:32 AM

February 26, 2009

Examiner charged over driving licence bribes - The Local

[The Local - Sweden's news in English] Anders Borglund, head of the testing department at the Swedish National Road Administration, said checks surrounding the issuing of driving licences had become more rigorous since the bribery allegations first surfaced.

Posted at 10:03 AM

Driving Miss Doozy : WasWatching.com

[WasWatching.com] Sucart is the cousin that allegedly purchased and injected Rodriguez with steroids from 2001-’03. And the cousin that reporters have been searching since Rodriguez’s press conference where he explained some of the details of his steroid use.

Posted at 10:03 AM

February 25, 2009

NYPD Blue Goes Green with Hybrid Cars | Sustainability | Fast Company

[Untitled] Hybrids run in near-silence, which may add an element of stealth when needed to the standard perp pursuit. New York City will test out its $1.1 million investment over the next few months to see if the hybrids can handle the grueling 24-hour NYPD schedule.

Posted at 10:06 AM

NYPD Blue Goes Green with Hybrid Cars - Fast Company | The Hybrid ...

[The Hybrid Car Site] Inhabitat NYPD Blue Goes Green with Hybrid Cars Fast Company The police department is getting ready to deploy 40 Nissan Altima hybrids in the next two weeks. While some NYC cops already drive around in hybrids , this is the first time that the cars will be used on patrol.

Posted at 10:04 AM

February 24, 2009

Is Hulu Driving People Back to Piracy? | Janko Roettgers | Voices ...

[All Things Digital] One reader wrote to tell us that he’s gonna stop using Hulu altogether and go back to downloading TV shows via BitTorrent. Lifehacker editor Adam Pash apparently had the same idea, given his post entitled “How to Get Hulu Content on TV Without Hulu’s Help.”

Posted at 10:04 AM

Streetsblog » Mercedes: Reckless Driving Is Smarter

[Streetsblog] propaganda from Mercedes. In this ad, currently airing in US markets, a new Benz GLK whips through the narrow streets of what appears to be a small European village, the inhabitants of which are reduced to slo-mo scenery.

Posted at 10:03 AM

February 21, 2009

Faulty Interlock Switch - Smart Car of America Forums

[Smart Car of America Forums] I was on my way to an appointment and had only gotten about 1/2 mile from my house when my ABS light came on along with my little hazard triangle lighting up. I pulled off on the shoulder of the road and shut my car off, waited a few minutes, and started it again, hoping that would reset it.

Posted at 10:35 AM

Smart Class for AutoX? - Smart Car of America Forums

[Smart Car of America Forums] I'm thinking of maybe running my Smart at the next BMW CCA autoX in the non-BMW class. I'll get beat-up on by the GT-R, Evo's and 911's that show, but will at least be able to safely explore the limits of the car.

Posted at 10:32 AM

February 20, 2009

Carl Casper’s Custom Auto Show

[straitpinkie.com] Even if you’re not a car buff, the 47th annual Carl Casper Custom and Louisville New Car Show has something for you. Sure, there will be more custom models, car competitions, manufacturer exhibits, displays and famous autos than you can shake a stick at, but the show will also have treats and guests for the whole family: world-famous wrestlers, soap opera stars, cheerleaders, and many more.

Posted at 10:33 AM

Auto Show by Auto Trader » Blog Archive Top ten “car show ...

[Auto Show by Auto Trader] • CanAm Spyder ”” Cousin of the Ski-Doo, this three-wheeler packs a 990 cc Rotax V-twin, and promises to be entertaining ”” and stable, thanks to an advanced stability control system from Bosch.

Posted at 10:32 AM

February 19, 2009

2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300 previewed in Viability ...

[Autoblog] Chrysler is telling the feds that its 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee will achieve a 19% increase in fuel economy between the 2010 and 2012 model years, as well as debut with a best-in-class interior. As for the new 300, Chrysler says it will be redesigned inside and out, featured "unprecedented 'uconnect' connectivity, and be available with an all-new, fuel-efficient V6 in addition to a HEMI V8 with cylinder deactivation.

Posted at 10:04 AM

2010 Chrysler 300C, 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee Previewed in ...

[worldcarfans] I've lambasted the US auto industry before, but I've been exaggerating - GM and Ford are making serious efforts, due largely to their successful efforts overseas (read: not V8-powered), of which Chrysler has none. The people of the USA should sue them outright.

Posted at 10:03 AM

February 18, 2009

Regenerative Shock Absorbers Boost Fuel Efficiency Using Road ...

[Scientific Blogging] StaffA team of MIT undergraduate students has invented a shock absorber that harnesses energy from small bumps in the road, generating electricity while it smoothes the ride more effectively than conventional shocks. The students hope to initially find customers among companies that operate large fleets of heavy vehicles.

Posted at 10:03 AM

Legislation would help fuel efficiency projects: Rutland Herald Online

[RutlandHerald.com: Southern Vermont News] If passed into law, Vermont towns and cities could take out bonds for projects, such as installing solar panels on top of building or simply weatherizing a home. Property owners who participate in the program would pay off the money through a special assessment on their tax bills.

Posted at 10:02 AM

February 17, 2009

Gov’t Task Force To Direct GM, Chrysler | Sweetness & Light

[Sweetness & Light] to help get the embattled U.S. auto industry back on track, President Barack Obama has decided. Instead, his administration is establishing a presidential task force to direct the restructuring of General Motors Corp.

Posted at 10:04 AM

Will Italian Confections Save Chrysler? | The Truth About Cars

[The Truth About Cars] Which means taxpayers will be funding a premium captive-import-led “turnaround.” Oh boy. Meanwhile, Fiat is considering building its production purgatory-bound 169 upper-premium sedan on Chrysler’s LX platform.

Posted at 10:02 AM

February 14, 2009

4th Annual - West Virginia Jeep Show '09 - Jpmagazine.com Jeep ...

[Jeep Forums] Enter the Jpmagazine.com Jeep forums to read or join the discussion for: 4th Annual - West Virginia Jeep Show '09.

Posted at 10:35 AM

West Virginia Jeep Club - Jpmagazine.com Jeep Clubs Forum

[Jeep Forums] It also serves as the internet home of the West Virginia Jeep Club, Inc, a not-for-profit organization formed to safely promote and protect the sport of off-highway driving in the mountain state. Although jeep is in our name, our forum members and club members own everything from Samurais to Xterras.

Posted at 10:34 AM

February 13, 2009

Sonic Automotive suspends dividend, hires adviser - Automotive News

[Automotive News Breaking News Feed] DETROIT (Reuters) -- Sonic Automotive Inc., the No. 3 U.S. auto dealership group, said on Wednesday it suspended its quarterly dividend and retained a financial adviser to consider options for its debt and liquidity.

Posted at 10:35 AM

VW releases sketch of car to be built in Tenn. - Automotive News

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Posted at 10:33 AM

February 12, 2009

”˜Flying Car’ Goes to Market : On Target

[On Target] Either way, it boils down to this: You sit down behind the steering wheel, drive to the runway, unfold two wings and take off. You can fly 500 miles on a tank of gas —

Posted at 10:03 AM

Flying Car Unveiled in London - Technology

[TechBlips - Top Other Technology News, Videos, and Blogs] Flying Car Unveiled in London - A team of British adventurers will on Wednesday set off on an extraordinary journey from London to Timbuktu in the world's first road legal bio-fuelled flying car.

Posted at 10:02 AM

February 11, 2009

We Did It!! Over 200 smart cars at Orlando Event - Smart Car of ...

[Smart Car of America Forums] What an Event: 207 smart Cars at 1 time in 1 place!!!!! We did it!! On Sunday Feb 8th the Orlando smart center in conjunction with the Central Florida.

Posted at 10:03 AM

For Sale: Smart Passion Cab 2008 smart fortwo Passion Cabriolet ...

[Smart Car of America Forums] US $15800.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Feb-11-2009 12:21:06 PST Buy It Now for only: US $15995.00 Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list See.

Posted at 10:02 AM

February 10, 2009

Bits & Pieces » Pimp my Smart Car

[Comments for Bits & Pieces] Who needs to pay big bucks for an air conditioned John Deere? Just add a smart car to your combine or tractor and HEY you git an upgrade for cheap.

Posted at 10:05 AM

Smart Car Salvage Yard? - Smart Car of America Forums

[Smart Car of America Forums] So I've been watching totaled Smarts sell at the insurance auctions and was wondering if anyone knew of a Salvage Yard with a Smart in it. I need a passenger side window from one.

Posted at 10:03 AM

February 07, 2009

JFv1.41-RC33 released: Multitouch, auto-rotate and all RC33 ...

[Android Community] The custom firmware does not, though, include one of RC-33’s key features: the radio update. This is left as a separate update, so as to avoid multiple flashes of the radio every time the v1.41 update is run. While there’s no definite word from T-Mobile as to what exactly the RC-33 radio update addresses, it’s hoped that it will have a positive influence on battery life.

Posted at 10:33 AM

FLEX{er} » Blog Archive » Auto Resizable Text Area Component

[FLEX{er}] I really needed an auto resizable text area so I started searching and studying. I found that we can use mx_internal properties, variables and methods to accomplish different things including the auto resize.

Posted at 10:32 AM

February 06, 2009

JunkScience.com -- Steven Milloy, Publisher

[JunkScience.com -- Steven Milloy, Publisher] But since most U.S. electricity production is not carbon-free, the CRS observes that the “widespread adoption of plug-in hybrid vehicles through 2030 may have only a small effect on, and might actually increase, net CO2 emissions.”

Posted at 10:34 AM

Obama Wants Action on Energy | Hybrid Cars

[HybridCars.com] President Obama today signed a presidential memorandum requesting the Department Of Energy to set higher efficiency standards for everyday household appliances. He spoke at the Energy Department to an audience of about 220 staffers.

Posted at 10:32 AM

February 05, 2009

Miley Cyrus News - School's Top Driving Instructor Gives Miley AAA ...

[Celebuzz Latest Stories] Naturally Cyrus will have to deal with camera-wielding road distractions in her driving career, so it's especially heartening that Ridgeway says the star is "especially good at defensive driving."

Posted at 10:04 AM

NASCAR driving head-on into economic crisis - Motor Sports ...

[NBCSports.com: NASCAR / Motors] - Brian France and the NASCAR brain trust had to have felt a twinge of jealousy as they watched another spectacular Super Bowl come to a close.

Posted at 10:02 AM

February 04, 2009

Cars hit hardest in Chrysler sales collapse - Automotive News

[Automotive News - People News Feeds] DETROIT -- Chrysler LLC suffered a sales decline steeper than any other automaker in January -- down 55 percent from January 2008, to be exact. The decline spanned most of the lineup, but car sales were hit particularly hard.

Posted at 10:03 AM

Chrysler’s New Ally Takes a Pragmatic Approach - DealBook Blog ...

[DealBook] In exchange for a 35 percent stake, Fiat will let Chrysler build small cars using a number of its “platforms” ”” the automobile industry term for the mechanical underpinnings of a vehicle, including engines ”” so that Chrysler can broaden its lineup beyond large pickups, S.U.V.’s and minivans. This current mix is one reason Chrysler’s sales have fallen so quickly over the last year.

Posted at 10:02 AM

Funky Cars > February 28, 2009

Cap’n Bob & the Damsel » Buy a Flying Car on eBay

Planenews Aviation News Portal - Flying Car Reaches New Milestone.

February 28, 2009

Cap’n Bob & the Damsel » Buy a Flying Car on eBay

Planenews Aviation News Portal - Flying Car Reaches New Milestone.

February 27, 2009

Ferrari F142 (2009): new V8 sports car scooped | Secret New Cars ...

Ferrari F142 Mule Spied Showing Some Body Changes and Gestures ...

February 26, 2009

Examiner charged over driving licence bribes - The Local

Driving Miss Doozy : WasWatching.com

February 25, 2009

NYPD Blue Goes Green with Hybrid Cars | Sustainability | Fast Company

NYPD Blue Goes Green with Hybrid Cars - Fast Company | The Hybrid ...

February 24, 2009

Is Hulu Driving People Back to Piracy? | Janko Roettgers | Voices ...

Streetsblog » Mercedes: Reckless Driving Is Smarter

February 21, 2009

Faulty Interlock Switch - Smart Car of America Forums

Smart Class for AutoX? - Smart Car of America Forums

February 20, 2009

Carl Casper’s Custom Auto Show

Auto Show by Auto Trader » Blog Archive Top ten “car show ...

February 19, 2009

2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300 previewed in Viability ...

2010 Chrysler 300C, 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee Previewed in ...

February 18, 2009

Regenerative Shock Absorbers Boost Fuel Efficiency Using Road ...

Legislation would help fuel efficiency projects: Rutland Herald Online

February 17, 2009

Gov’t Task Force To Direct GM, Chrysler | Sweetness & Light

Will Italian Confections Save Chrysler? | The Truth About Cars

February 14, 2009

4th Annual - West Virginia Jeep Show '09 - Jpmagazine.com Jeep ...

West Virginia Jeep Club - Jpmagazine.com Jeep Clubs Forum

February 13, 2009

Sonic Automotive suspends dividend, hires adviser - Automotive News

VW releases sketch of car to be built in Tenn. - Automotive News

February 12, 2009

”˜Flying Car’ Goes to Market : On Target

Flying Car Unveiled in London - Technology

February 11, 2009

We Did It!! Over 200 smart cars at Orlando Event - Smart Car of ...

For Sale: Smart Passion Cab 2008 smart fortwo Passion Cabriolet ...

February 10, 2009

Bits & Pieces » Pimp my Smart Car

Smart Car Salvage Yard? - Smart Car of America Forums

February 07, 2009

JFv1.41-RC33 released: Multitouch, auto-rotate and all RC33 ...

FLEX{er} » Blog Archive » Auto Resizable Text Area Component

February 06, 2009

JunkScience.com -- Steven Milloy, Publisher

Obama Wants Action on Energy | Hybrid Cars

February 05, 2009

Miley Cyrus News - School's Top Driving Instructor Gives Miley AAA ...

NASCAR driving head-on into economic crisis - Motor Sports ...

February 04, 2009

Cars hit hardest in Chrysler sales collapse - Automotive News

Chrysler’s New Ally Takes a Pragmatic Approach - DealBook Blog ...

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