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Comment on Ford to discontinue US-spec Ranger in 2011, teases new model for the rest of the world by Tim

Tim — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:01:58 +0000

The main reason it’s being discontinued is because of the Obama Administration and the new draconion EPA requirements. The new requirements include small pickups, i.e. the Ford Ranger and require 35.5 mpg. Not going to happen. Instead on incurring the fines from the EPA, Ford is instead discontinuing the model in the US only…

Comment on Car of the Week: Studebaker Avanti by Shanda Malesky

Shanda Malesky — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 10:10:00 +0000

Love your blog!

Comment on Subaru to downsize engine, beef up power in next-gen Impreza WRX by Angelique Facundo

Angelique Facundo — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 09:02:07 +0000

Awesome writing style!

Comment on Volkswagen and Audi recall over 168,000 TDI models by jason @ car servicing

jason @ car servicing — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 23:12:41 +0000

Question 1: was it discovered and the fault notice issued?
Question 2@ were they forced?

and most importantly, do you get a courtesy car while it’s being fixed?

Comment on McLaren MP4-12C supposedly laps Top Gear Dunsfold test track in 1:14.118 by knik

knik — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:12:44 +0000

In response to the criticism for lack of emotions from most of its drivers, so the new MP4 12C segment is going to be a better version and technically better than its rivals. The new cars are going to get lot of modifications at the time of launch.

Comment on Lamborghini could build Sesto Elemento concept in limited numbers for track use by Regina Ocker

Regina Ocker — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 03:51:46 +0000

Hey just wanted to give you a quick heads up. The text in your article seem to be running off the screen in Ie. I’m not sure if this is a format issue or something to do with web browser compatibility but I thought I’d post to let you know. The style and design look great though! Hope you get the problem resolved soon. Thanks

Comment on Ford to discontinue US-spec Ranger in 2011, teases new model for the rest of the world by Dr. Shalit

Dr. Shalit — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 22:20:19 +0000

Glad to see the new Ranger coming from “OZ” If it can stand up to outback roads, US Roads will be Duck Soup. Biggest question is US Assembly Plant. St Paul Quality is worst Ford plant in N. America. Bring back Edison or find a new plant.Edison was closed in’04 due to component shipping costs – NOT QUALITY, which was better than St. Paul. right to “Job Last”

Comment on Audi unveils R18 race livery at Le Mans test day by niki

niki — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 09:56:06 +0000

This lemans prototype is the successor of R15 TDI, other than its older R8c model, r18 has become the only model to have a closed cockpit.

Comment on Ferrari releases pictures of 458 GTC racer by Kellsie

Kellsie — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 10:31:41 +0000

Holy sinzhit, this is so cool thank you.

Comment on McLaren MP4-12C supposedly laps Top Gear Dunsfold test track in 1:14.118 by john

john — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:35:56 +0000

Its 1min16.2 just saw the episode