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Woman wins small-claims suit over Honda Civic Hybrid MPG

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:38:20 +0000

FROM THE AP: The California owner of a Honda Civic Hybrid car has won her unusual small-claims court lawsuit against the auto giant over the vehicle’s failure to deliver the promised mileage.

A Los Angeles Superior Court commissioner has awarded Heather Peters $9,867.

Peters opted out of a class-action lawsuit so she could try to claim a higher payment for the failure of her Civic to deliver the 50 miles per gallon (21.26 kilometers per liter) that was promised when she bought it.
Informed of the decision by The Associated Press, Peters exulted, “Wow! Fantastic.”

“I am absolutely thrilled. Sometimes big justice comes in small packages,” she said. “This is a victory for Honda Civic owners everywhere.”

Peters, a former lawyer, hoped to inspire a flood of such lawsuits by the other 200,000 owners of the Hybrid Honda Civic model sold in 2006. She said that if all 200,000 owners of the cars sued and won in small claims cost, it could Honda Motor Co. $2 billion. MORE»

Ram 1500 Walkaround…. with model wearing a short skirt

admin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 04:25:13 +0000

“Katie Williams, North American International Auto Show Spokesmodel, gives a tour of the Ram 1500 from the floor of Cobo Center in Detroit.”

SEMA 2011 | ICON 52 Classic Chevy Business Coupe | Chevrolet

admin — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 04:19:11 +0000

“Host John Naderi meets ICON’s Jonathan Ward, who tells the story of his customization of this classic ‘52 Chevy business coupe.”

Porsche; The Chase

admin — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 18:12:01 +0000

“While at Rennsport Reunion IV, Rolex Grand-Am GT Champion Leh Keen, in a Cayman R, chases Porsche Works Driver Patrick Long around Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca to film shots of the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S in action.”

Feds off the hook in wreck of Ferrari by FBI agent

admin — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 01:53:19 +0000

FROM THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE: A judge has dismissed a lawsuit against the U.S. government over the wreck of a $750,000 Ferrari driven by an FBI agent, saying federal law grants immunity if property is being held by law enforcement.

The wreck of the rare 1995 F50 sports car was “certainly unfortunate,” but the government cannot be sued in such a case, U.S. District Judge Avern Cohn said.

Motors Insurance, based in Southfield, Mich., believes an FBI agent and a prosecutor were out for a joyride when the agent lost control of the Ferrari in a Lexington, Ky., industrial park in 2009. The government has refused to pay for the car. MORE»

Chevrolet Corvette turns into speedboat with $1.7 million price tag

admin — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 03:11:40 +0000

FROM TECCA: Seeing a Chevy Corvette tearing up a freeway is a common site all over the United States, but we never thought we’d see one riding the waves. Performance boat manufacturer Marine Technology, Inc. wanted to change that, and the result is an insanely powerful aquatic speed demon called the ZR48 — a boat that boasts neck-snapping speeds and a massive price tag.

Built using parts from a genuine Corvette ZR1, the ZR48 oozes style. Its sleek body lines are undeniably auto-inspired, and great touches like genuine taillights and Corvette badges make it a treat to look at. The boat’s body is built out of lightweight carbon fiber, which is as strong as metal but much lighter. MORE»

eHarmony Video Bio Response – From Honda

admin — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:48:42 +0000

“eHarmony Video Bio Response to Debbie, who loves cats and just wants a soul mate! I feel the same way. About Hondas. Any kind. Just Hondas.”

Study Says Cars Really Make Men Drool

admin — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 01:47:43 +0000

FROM FOX NEWS: Have you been salivating over the thought of buying that new Ford Mustang Boss 302 or Ferrari 458 Italia? If so, you’re not alone. A study published in the Journal of Consumer Research indicates that cars can literally make men drool.

In “A Mouth-Watering Prospect: Salivation to Material Reward,” David Gal, a professor at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, details an experiment where a group of students were asked to look at pictures of sports cars and have their saliva collected with cotton dental rolls, which were then weighed. The result was a 36 percent increase in saliva production. But it might not just be the cars that got them hot and bothered. MORE»

Mercedes-Benz, A long way – part 1

admin — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:57:48 +0000

“J.G. and Sean plan to travel from Alaska to California in a young classic car.”

Red Bull Racing Shows Texas Some Real Horsepower

admin — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 17:04:03 +0000

“Red Bull Racing produced a new video to herald the arrival of Formula One in Texas. The crew spent a weekend filming in the Lone Star state, capped off by a run at Circuit of the Americas. It was the first time a F1 car ran at the new venue.”