Fisker: Leonardo DiCaprios Prius Was the
Inspiration to Start Company

post from The Truth About Cars on 07 November 2009 05:06:31 PM. © The Truth About Cars

Never underestimate the impact of your choice of car, especially if you’re Leonardo DiCaprio, who I’m sure doesn’t. The high-profile early Prius adopter can now take credit for inspiring the creation of Fisker Motors. That comes straight from Henrik Fisker’s mouth. The former designer of gas-guzzling Aston Martins and BMWs told the Reuters Auto Summit [...]

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Chinas Car Sales Down in OctoberTo 80 Percent
Growth

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So used has the MSM become to China?s red hot car growth, that Reuters headlines the October sales report ?Chinese car sales dip in October, but still robust.? China’s passenger vehicle sales clocked-in a year-on-year growth of 79.6 percent in October. In September, the growth was 83.62 percent, which serves as the reason for Reuter?s [...]

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H&H Classic Cars Auction at Haynes International
Motor Museum

post from Classic cars, Vintage Racing, Classic Rally on 07 November 2009 03:26:43 PM. © Classic cars, Vintage Racing, Classic Rally

H&H made a welcome return to the Haynes International Motor Museum, Somerset ? achieving an excellent sale rate of 82% for the cars and 90% for the motorcycles.

Despite the current economic climate, the auction was notably better attended than last year?s inaugural one at this venue which took place during the height of the banking crisis. Several buyers from the company?s regular Buxton events had travelled south for the occasion and the assembled throng was bolstered by both local enthusiasts and a notable European contingent. Telephone and commission bids were also very strong throughout the sale from all over the world.

Classic Cars
The star four-wheeler proved to be the 1930 Talbot 90 Fox & Nicholl Team car ? the third such competition Talbot H&H has sold in the last few years. Affectionately known by its team number plate of PL 4, the car boasted a rich history including appearances at the Brooklands Double Twelve, Le Mans, Irish Grand Prix, Ards Tourist Trophy and other major races during 1930. Though far from original ?PL 4? is well known in marque circles and exceeded its top estimate by selling to a European collector for £134,750.

To paraphrase the old saying about London buses, ?you don?t see an AC Ace for ages then four come along (almost) at once?! Indeed, H&H has now sold examples of this iconic British sports car at each of its last four sales. The hammer fell on the silver 1957 Bristol-engined car in this one for £124,300.

As much as anything, this buoyant auction will be remembered for its Jaguar results. The very tidy Old English White, 1960 3.8-litre MkII saloon achieved above top estimate at £20,350; the similarly coloured, 1954 XK120 Drophead Coupe realised £30,800; the black, 1955 XK140 Roadster made £39,600, and the especially pretty green, 1954 XK120 Drophead Coupe found a new home for £58,300.

Local Interest
Supplied new by the College Green Motor Company of Bristol, the 1922 Hands 10/20 Tourer had spent almost all its life in the South West. One of just 150 cars thought to have been made by George W. Hands? Birmingham-based enterprise, it had been with the vendor since 1960. Extremely well viewed (among those poring over it was a previous keeper!), the 10/20 was sold to a gentleman with a singularly appropriate surname for an estimate topping £11,000.
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Chinas Car Sales Down in October To 80 Percent
Growth

post from The Truth About Cars on 07 November 2009 02:08:05 PM. © The Truth About Cars

So used has the MSM become to China?s red hot car growth, that Reuters headlines the October sales report ?Chinese car sales dip in October, but still robust.? China’s passenger vehicle sales clocked-in a year-on-year growth of 79.6 percent in October. In September, the growth was 83.62 percent, which serves as the reason for Reuter?s [...]

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What Really Grinds My Gears: Gas Pumps Without A
Locking Feature

post from The Truth About Cars on 07 November 2009 12:06:51 PM. © The Truth About Cars

I have no idea when someone somewhere decided that there was some kind of safety problem with gas pumps offering a locking clip at the end of the nozzle. You know, the little metal doo-hickey that lets you take your hand off the pump while the car fills with gas, then kicks back to let [...]

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Porsche and Ferrari: As Smart As They Come

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Ferrari singled out their Swedish dealer Autoropa at the brand’s 60th anniversary in Maranello, lauding their high sales stats. A reporter asked CEO Filip Larsson how they managed to sell so many cars in such a small country. ?Easy,? Filip said. ?We sell two cars instead of one.” Enkel. Unless you pay WAY over the [...]

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Florida: Early Data Suggest City Traffic Cameras
Ineffective

post from The Truth About Cars on 07 November 2009 12:06:51 PM. © The Truth About Cars

An early look at the performance of the red light cameras in Temple Terrace, Florida shows that they have done nothing to improve safety. Instead of merely repeating city claims on the topic, investigative reporters for the Tampa station WFTS ordered accident reports and checked the data for themselves. Although the program has been operational [...]

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Fisker: Leonardo DiCaprios Prius Was The
Inspiration To Start Company

Never underestimate the impact of your choice of car, especially if you’re Leonardo DiCaprio, who I’m sure doesn’t. The high-profile early Prius adopter can now take credit for inspiring the creation of Fisker Motors. That comes straight from Henrik Fisker’s mouth. The former designer of gas-guzzling Aston Martins and BMWs told the Reuters Auto Summit [...]

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