See the Country Before Seeing Scottsdale

post from Classical Drive on 16 January 2007 10:06:26 PM. © Classical Drive

Barrett-Jackson Auction After twelve hours of air travel over a route that should have taken no more than three, I'm comfortably ensconsed in a Scottsdale AZ motel suite that's almost as comfortable as home. I'm not blaming the weather for the flight delay. It's what happens when you travel using free "air miles." In spite of their advertising claims the airlines really don't want you to use those miles and will fly passengers all over North America rather than route them directly. How that saves the airlines money I can't imagine. Air Canada's Aeroplan flew me from Victoria International to Vancouver (15 minutes air time); a lengthy wait though probably necessary to clear US Immigration; thence to San Francisco plus another two-hour wait before boarding a United Airlines flight to Phoenix (which city holds the world's record for slow baggage delivery.) Awakened at 4:00 AM in my Sidney, BC home (adjacent to Victoria International), I arrived at the Scottsdale Park Suites shortly after 5:00 PM. That's why the best I can offer is this view of the Barrett-Jackson auction action as the folks in the back row saw it. Okay... best until our next blog because I'd like to share a few early auction arrivals.

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On Wheels Inc. Awards Chrysler Group

post from The Car Blog on 16 January 2007 08:10:00 PM. © The Car Blog

Auburn Hills, Mich., Jan 11, 2007 - Chrysler Group executives were honored by On Wheels Inc. during the 11th Annual Urban Wheel Awards for their achievements in the automotive industry. Donald E. Goodwin, Vice President ? Scientific Laboratories and Proving Grounds, was named the African-American Executive of the Year and Joe Chao, Vice President ? Advance Manufacturing Engineering, received the Asian-American Executive of the Year. The event was held Jan. 9 at the Max M. Fisher Music Center in Detroit.

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Video: Car Curling, Or Maybe Hockey

post from The Auto Prophet on 16 January 2007 07:06:00 PM. © The Auto Prophet

Funny/scary video from Portland. Icy street, apparently on an incline, clueless drivers. Add them up, and you get life size curling!

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New Swiss supercar arrives

post from PistonHeads (Motoring News) on 16 January 2007 07:00:00 PM. © PistonHeads (Motoring News)

Light and slippery Beck LM800 makes 650bhp

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Fancy driving a Ford GT

post from PistonHeads (Motoring News) on 16 January 2007 07:00:00 PM. © PistonHeads (Motoring News)

Now you can in PH's latest competition

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Hemmings Find of The Day > Olds Toronado

post from 4 Drivers Only on 16 January 2007 04:00:51 PM. © 4 Drivers Only

The 60s Oldsmobile Toronados have to be some of the coolest, big-bloc muscle cars ever made. More pampering than the bare-bones Pontiac GTO with which it shared its 455 cubic inch, all-American V-8 and perhaps more versatile - the...

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2007 Dunlop/Gambia MSA British Historic Rally
Championship

post from Classic cars, rallies and races on 16 January 2007 02:26:02 PM. © Classic cars, rallies and races

Here are some details of all the events that form part of the 2007 Dunlop/Gambia MSA British Historic Rally Championship. You can use the links to visit our calendar or directly the rallies websites.

The Dunlop/Gambia MSA British Historic Rally Championship is managed by the Historic Rally Car Register and covers nine events, six on gravel and three on asphalt. From 2007 onwards, cars in all three categories compete equally for the overall title. On gravel events, the older category 1 cars (historics) run at the head of the field.

The first round will be held on March, 10 and 11. The Robin Hood Stages (gravel) are organized by the Lindholme Motor Sports Club Ltd, in Worksop, Nottinghamshire. This rally include three stages on Saturday evening, followed by a further seven on Sunday. Further information HERE, or visit www.robinhoodforeststages.co.uk.
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New McLaren F1 Rocket Unveiled

In an apparent, fierce show of Grand Prix rivalry, not long after Ferrari introduced the world to its own new F1 racer has Mercedes' McLaren done the same, according to Top Gear. Looking like a plasticked Nike trainer, McLaren's...

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Rolls-Royce Rises To The Occasion With BMW

Many have crowed over the fact that since "the split" in 1998 when the BMW Group purchased Rolls-Royce and VW/Audi walked away with Bentley that the latter marque's subsequent sales triumph has upstaged Rolls. Some even went so far...

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Trollhattan Podcast No 2

Hi all, Click the following link to listen to the latest TS podcast. Just a few thoughts on the whole Lutz thing and what it might mean for Saab, as well as a quick look at what's in the product pipeline. It's a 7mb mp3 file. You can even look for it on iTunes and subscribe to it if you so desire. January 2007 Podcast - Bob Lutz to retire and the need for the 9-3....

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