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Saturday, November 29, 2008

Creeps at OPEC Threaten to Cut Oil Production to Raise Prices...We Say Up Yours!

Creeps at OPEC Threaten to Cut Oil Production to Raise Prices...We Say Up Yours!

AUTO CENTRAL - October 23, 2008: At a meeting earlier today in Vienna, the OPEC pigs gathered to discuss the looming financial crisis...not our crisis mind you, the economic crisis being felt by the world's public...but the crisis that our dear friends in Iran, Venezuela, Libya and the rest of the Barbary pirates are h ... Continue reading

Report Says GM Suspends $445-million Thai Diesel Project:

Report Says GM Suspends $445-million Thai Diesel Project:

BANGKOK November 29, 2008; Orathai Sriring writing for Reuters reported that troubled carmaker General Motors Corp has suspended construction of its $445-million diesel-engine facility in Thailand due to the global financial crisis, the Nation newspaper reported on Saturday. Work on the site in Rayong, 150 kms (90 mile ... Continue reading

Nascar Hits The Skids

Nascar Hits The Skids

<B><I>The sporting spiritual home of blue-collar America is running into trouble as both recession-hit car makers and spectators steer clear of the race tracks.</B></I> By Guy Adams - The Independant London, UK. Saturday, 29 November 2008, Jimmie Johnson leads the event en route to winning the season championship durin ... Continue reading

2009 Tesla Roadster Technical Specifications*

2009 Tesla Roadster Technical Specifications*

<pre> Motor 375 volt AC induction air-cooled electric motor with variable frequency drive. Max Net Power 248 HP (185 kW) @ 4500-8500 rpm Max rpm 14,000 Efficiency 92% average, 85% at peak power Torque 276 ft/lb (375 Nm) @ 0-4500 rpm Transmission Single speed fixed gear with electrically-actuated parking lock mechanism ... Continue reading

LOOKING AT THE NUMBERS - Reducing Dependence on Foreign Oil A Peaceful Solution to Oil Wars

LOOKING AT THE NUMBERS - Reducing Dependence on Foreign Oil A Peaceful Solution to Oil Wars

San Carlos, CA. Novembe 29, 2008: You need only open the morning paper to understand the importance — and urgency — of America‘s reduced reliance on foreign oil. The instability of the Middle East makes our 58% dependence on foreign oil a dangerous and costly proposition. Look even closer and you'll see ... Continue reading

2009 MINI Convertible - New Model Specs and Descriptions - VIDEO ENHANCED

2009 MINI Convertible - New Model Specs and Descriptions - VIDEO ENHANCED

The new MINI Convertible. Description in Brief. * The next-generation model of the celebrated four-seat convertible which achieves some 164,000 in worldwide sales. The new MINI Convertible embodies the thrill of open-air motoring in unmistakably MINI style. Raising the high standard set by its predecessor, the new MINI ... Continue reading

Press Pass Coverage of the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show: "It's As If You Were Here"

Press Pass Coverage of the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show: "It's As If You Were Here"

2008 LA Auto Show,LOS ANGELES - November 23, 2008: Once again, TheAutoChannel.com is proud to present exclusive PRESS PASS COVERAGE of the Los Angeles Auto Show, one of the world's great car and truck shows. Watching TACH's video coverage is like having Media Credentials to this major automotive event. You'll see the s ... Continue reading

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