Fallen Heretic Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Im much more interested in Hydrogen cells, rather than hybrids. I think the issue with hybrids is that if you drive them any way other than super-eco, then they really arent that much more efficient than a regular petrol engine. Mostly it seems down to them often having smaller engines, so you really have to work it hard on a motorway, which ends up using more fuel than a bigger engine going the same speed. I really dont have much faith in hybrids. And battery powered cars will always struggle with range, even though they are now capable of the performance. In the future though, I just know Im going to miss the noise of going through a tunnel at 8k revs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 ^ Honda has a hydrogen fuel cell car in testing right now. I believe a few people are driving them, but have leased them from Honda for the sole purpose of "checking 'em out." Having such technology more widespread would be a significant advancement in freeing us from our dependency on oil. And that's what we need to do. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStig Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Here is a picture of my baby: And here is one of all the cars at the get together yesterday: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterExpert13 Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 I have a 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix, it's my first car (drove an 04 ford Sports Trac but my mom pretty much drove it more so she ended up keeping it) and had it for 3 1/2 years so far. Only has 56,000 miles on it and I have had little problems with it thus far... One of the reasons I love this car is because of the two-tone interior! Inside Front Don't care for the color (dealer were out of red ones), but love the car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotlanta Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 A concept coupe celebrating 50 years for the Mini brand. From the rear The Mini Coupe Concept Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkTrips Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 What an ugly ass end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 ^^ They should have incorporated the center mounted brake light into the roof somehow. I think it'd be better in a higher position. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Yeah, the rest of the car looks great. Ferrari fans, enjoy an in-depth look at the 458 Italia. I officially have a new dream car. Click on the Sound function - listening to a Ferrari rev its engine is like automotive porn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameron Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Eh, I'm not a fan. I really, really like the "normal" Mini, but this just looks a bit awkward to me. Also with that butt sticking out the back, it's tough to call it a coupe, looks more like some weird flattened hatch. It will probably be a boatload of fun to drive though, which is really the point! Cameron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotlanta Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 ^^ The following is for you Scott. It's not as glorious as listening to a Ferrari engine soundtrack but Pininfarina explains the 458 a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dino_Martini Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Spotted this puppy today, got a chance to try out the camera on my Palm Pre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkTrips Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 How the hell did one of those end up in Canada? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameron Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Saw this awesome old Fiat last week .. It's in the Chicago suburb of Skokie, which is famed for its old people, so you just know that some awesome old guy owns this .. He probably shaves with a straight-edge, and obviously gets all the chicks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesissoocool Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 ^ I love the fiat 500, this one and the new one pretty much have the same front but not the back. Anyway my dad has to pick his new car soon, it's between the Seat Leon FR or the volkswagen Scirrocco. Leon FR Scirocco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStig Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 ^If you value your arms, you'll get the Scirocco! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameron Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 ^ hahaha! I *love* the Leon! It's like a new Corrado (but it actually works ). I wish stupid VW would bring it here, even more than the Scirocco. A little Leon R32 would rock so hard, I'd be all over that. Cameron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotlanta Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 The Mini Coupe Concept that leaked last week is indeed headed for production. Here is am image for those who missed it: BMW Chairman Norbert Riethofer paid a visit to the Mini factory in Oxford England this week to inform staff members that they will soon have two new cars to build. The first confirmed model for production is the Coupe concept that was previewed online last week ahead of its Frankfurt Motor Show rollout. The Coupe will be joined by a second concept at the show which in all likelihood will be the oft-rumored speedster version of the coupe. Reithofer did not announce any timing for when production of the new models would start production. Also unknown at this time is whether the Coupe and Speedster will be available only in John Cooper Works form or in base Cooper and S flavors as well. We'll just have to look over the press release after the jump and wait until Frankfurt to find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okinawaboy11 Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 I have a 2001 Jetta ...I friggin hate it. Despite their semi-luxary class that they produce, their cars in general SUCK. All the electronics (window buttons, cd player, tape player, a/c outlet) are broken. The bottom of the bumper is falling off because its plastic and the hooks are stripped. I've never been in a car accident, been pulled over, or gotten any type of ticket, EVER. I'm a very safe driver, (but not the a-hole going 50 in the left lane on the highway kind of safe driver) so I don't know how or why the hooks are stripped. I change the oil regularly and take it to get serviced regularly and so far I've spent $6,500 on a car that I paid $7,000 to get in a total of 1 year. When I bought the car, everything worked. Next car is coming from Japan for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 ^ You've just spelled out why we buy cars from across the OTHER ocean at our house. True, Audis, VWs, and BMWs have been incredibly reliable for some people, but most people I've known with them always have electrical problems at some point. Not sure why that is, but...it is. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkTrips Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Germans can't do electrical work worth a damn. The powertrains are solid, and thats more important to me, though I'd be worried to test their durability with these fancy $8000 computer controlled clutches and crap. Buy German but buy simple, not the latest technologies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Germans can't do electrical work worth a damn. The powertrains are solid, and thats more important to me, though I'd be worried to test their durability with these fancy $8000 computer controlled clutches and crap. Buy German but buy simple, not the latest technologies Add the Brits to that list. Also, to me, it's funny how the yachting world seems to parallel the automotive as well. Remember this yacht from Casino Royale? It's a British-made Sunseeker Predator 108'. I spent a lot of time on these and fell in love with the look and the design. Then I sea trialed a few and started talking with the mechanics. Quite simply, they're crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dino_Martini Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 How the hell did one of those end up in Canada? We have rich people here. Its registered with New Hampshire plates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameron Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 2001-2003 were pretty bad years for VW, but things have got a lot better since; particularly the MK5 cars. My 97 Jetta was rock solid, as is my 04 R32. Currently it would take a lot to pull me away from VW/Audi (or anything German), they just drive so amazingly well; I mean they are designed and built by a culture that drives for pleasure. Interestingly enough VW is considered one of the most reliable brands everywhere but the US. Just read this cool (although very brief!) article: 100 Years Of Audi. Cameron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkTrips Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 There are wealthy people basically everywhere, but I wouldn't think just because you are able buy an MC12 doesn't necessarily mean you are can buy one. IE I'd expect that to be in South Florida, NYC, Chicago or SoCal, not Canada... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cprocks22 Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 ^If you value your arms, you'll get the Scirocco! Ahahaha Top Gear is amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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