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Spring has Sprung...and So Have the Speed Traps

post from Karl on Cars on 17 April 2006 03:04:06 PM. © Karl on Cars

On my 47-mile commute today I saw no fewer than seven highway patrol vehicles (six cars, one motorcycle). Even more telling -- four of them were in the act of writing up a citation (I can only assume it was for speeding). Thankfully I wasn't one of the people stopped. Today being a sunny Monday morning on April 17, and this Monday coming just after a holiday weekend, I would suggest today's morning commuters were facing the holy trinity of speed trap synergy:1. Fair Weather -- Like most Southern Californians, L.A.-area traffic cops don't operate well when conditions stray beyond 72 degrees and mostly sunny. With all the rain we've experienced in recent weeks there's an undeniable backlog in traffic ticket quotas/revenue generation. Future weather predictions suggest L.A. is finally breaking out of the Seattle-like climate we've been stuck in since February. Expect police activity to reflect this. (Note: Conversely, when the weather is bad you can basically drive as fast as you want around the L.A. area because the cops are never enforcing speed limits. Ironic considering this is precisely when speeding is most dangerous, no?)2. Post Holiday -- Again, just like most people, traffic officers like to have their holidays off. In fact, I've read reports that suggest if you actually knew how many police officers were (and weren't) on duty during a holiday weekend you'd probably stay at home with your doors locked (unless you're a criminal). So, as with inclement weather, traffic enforcement (and revenue) tend to drop during holidays. That only puts more pressure on the days immediately after a holiday.3. Monday Morning -- Even without a holiday weekend I've long noticed a heightened level of Monday morning police activity. It's the day we all "go back to work" so why should it be different for the police?Anyway, if you got a ticket today you shouldn't be surprised. Multiple forces were working against you.

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Porsche GT3 vs Ferrari Enzo

post from Gumball-3000.com on 17 April 2006 02:36:00 PM. © Gumball-3000.com

Team 19 vs Team 24, in other words the Porsche GT3 vs the Ferrari Enzo. The Porsche GT3 reaches a stunning 317 km/h in this video shot during a leg of the Gumball 3000 rally in Morocco in May 2004. The Ferrari Enzo reached a record speed of 366 km/h during that day. The highest [...]

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2007 Mazda CX-9 Official Information

post from CARSCOOP on 17 April 2006 01:42:00 PM. © CARSCOOP

Mazda released more information and pictures in its new seven-passenger crossover sport-utility vehicle CX-9. Arriving in Mazda dealerships in early 2007, the CX-9 is designed and engineered specifically for North America. PRESS RELEASE: SPACE TO STRETCHThe Mazda CX-9 rides on one of the longest wheelbases in the segment, providing easy access to its three-row seating. To ease accommodations

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Mercedes Releases Some 2007 Model Year Pricing

post from eMercedesBenz on 17 April 2006 12:40:00 PM. © eMercedesBenz

If you've been waiting to find out what that shiny new SL550 is going to set you back, you're in luck. Mercedes has published pricing details today for a select group of 2007 Mercedes models, including the afore-mentioned luxury roadster. Obviously the list is too long for me to cover, but you can click the photo below to view the full pricing details in all their glory. Enjoy.

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DaimlerChrysler Aims To Expand Sales In India

post from eMercedesBenz on 17 April 2006 11:20:00 AM. © eMercedesBenz

Welcome back everyone - I hope you all had an enjoyable and relaxing weekend. To kick things off this bright April morning, MSN Money has published an article taking a look at the luxury car market in India. According to the article, DaimlerChrysler sees the country emerging as a major buyer of luxury cars in the coming years, and aims to increase their market share in the region as the economony expands. In a recent interview, Wilfried Aulbur, CEO of DaimlerChrysler India, had this to say on the topic: "India will emerge as a very important market for us and will see the complete Mercedes portfolio of cars being launched."

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2006 NY Auto Show: The Rise of Little

post from Cars! Cars! Cars! on 17 April 2006 10:08:00 AM. © Cars! Cars! Cars!

The trend is smaller. Petite, but not tiny. These are not small like the Smart Cars and they all feel bigger than, say, the Mini Cooper. Please bear with us while we rant for a moment: It's funny?the small things...

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Team 19 Porsche GT3 video

Video from Team 19 in their GT3 on their way to the finish in Cannes during the 2004 Gumball rally . Team 19 was among the top 5 at a number of checkpoints. Take a look at their website for their rally pictures!

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Porsche GT3 vs Ferrari 360 Modena

Team 19 chasing Team 126 and their Ferrari 360 Modena Spider in Morocco. Team 126 is back for their 3rd Gumball this year with a Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster.

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