Monthly Archives: January 2022

Lamborghini Aventador Catches Fire In Mexico

In a sad turn of events, we can see on Facebook that a Lamborghini supercar appears to have caught fire, on the road, and the result is a spectacular loss of a beautiful Italian car as well as a lot of money. The incident happened in Mexico. RELATED: Watch A Ram TRX Jump Over An $800,000 Lamborghini Aventador SVJ The Lamborghini Aventador SVJ 63 Roadster Went In Flames It was near the Mezcala Solidaridad bridge in Mexico, in the state of Guerrero, and on both a Facebook post by… Source link

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Does my van need new shock absorbers?

Car Doctor John Paul, AAA Northeast’s Car Doctor, answers a question from a reader who’s unsure about the lifespan of his van’s shocks. AP Photo/David Zalubowski Q. I have a 2015 Nissan NV200 van. The maintenance guide does not mention shock absorber replacement. Are the shocks expected to last the lifetime of the vehicle?  A. I am glad to see you reading the vehicle owner’s… Source link

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Japanese-spec Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R raced by Mark Skaife sold at auction in Japan

Snapshot Only non-Australian built R32 GT-R raced by Skaife Was used at a guest appearance at the 1991 Macau Grand Prix Sold for AU$434k before premiums UPDATE, January 24: The R32 GT-R has sold on Yahoo! Japan for JPY¥35,471,000, the equivalent of AU$434,000. The sales figure is just the winning bid, without factoring in any taxes and premiums. The auction concluded at 8.30pm AEDT on Sunday, January 23. The story to here January 21: The Group A-spec R32… Source link

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The Untold Truth Of Ralph Macchio

Besides being part of a highly-acclaimed series, many cast members of “The Karate Kid” reboot share another thing in common: They’re dog lovers. In fact, there are so many dog owners in the cast that Woof Republic even compiled an article entitled “The Dogs of ‘Cobra Kai.'” Ralph Macchio is no exception, having a soft spot in his heart for fur babies.  When Macchio raised his family, they had a Shih Tzu, Ginger, at home, and when his brood’s beloved canine passed away, he didn’t… Source link

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Highway Code changes: New highway code rule means £1,000 fine for drivers and passengers for opening their door wrong

In a week’s time a whole host of changes to the Highway Code will come into force. And one of these changes will affect not just drivers, but passengers too, and could see hefty fines simply for opening a car door in the wrong manner. Rather than using your hand closest to the door and blindly opening it, you will now have to use your hand furthest away, forcing you to check behind you before opening the door as reported by Manchester Evening News. Meaning if you are sitting in the… Source link

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Digital auctions are taking over the collector car marketplace

Breadcrumb Trail Links Vintage & Collectible Collector Classics Last year online vehicle auction sales eclipsed live auction numbers for the first time ever Our collector car expert never thought of himself as an ‘online auction kind of guy,’ but that’s exactly how he bought this beautiful 1955 Ford Sunliner. Photo by Alyn Edwards Article content I had never considered buying a car through an online auction. A few years ago, a lawyer friend told me that he began… Source link

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Start your engines: 2,300-mile antique car race set to roll into Fargo – InForum

FARGO — The Hemmings Motor News Great Race will end this year in front of the Fargo Theatre on June 26. The race will begin in Warwick, Rhode Island, on June 18, and “120 of the world’s finest antique automobiles” will begin rolling onto Broadway in downtown Fargo at about 1 p.m., according to a news release from the Fargo-Moorhead Convention & Visitors Bureau. The Great Race is an old car rally presented by Hagerty Drivers Club. It has a history of 39 years, and so far has… Source link

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Ford’s (NYSE:F) Turnaround Outpaces the Automotive Market

After a long period of stagnation, Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is hitting price levels not seen in years. It is evident that the company’s plan for an EV turnaround is working, as Ford was the best performing automobile stock in 2021. The company is now worth over $100bn, the largest market cap in its rich history. View our latest analysis for Ford Motor Lincoln Shines in China, Partnership with Stripe Ford finished 2021 strong, with the order tally for new vehicles at 70,000 in December,… Source link

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What Kind Of Car Does Peacemaker Drive?

Peacemaker’s red, white, and blue design emblazoned vehicle is a sixth-generation 1976 Mercury Comet by Ford. Mercury, a former division of Ford Motor Company, manufactured various iterations of the Comet from 1960 to 1977 (via Classic Industries). According to Hemmings Motor News, this version of the Mercury Comet was a virtual copycat of the Ford Maverick. DC fans got their first look at Peacemaker’s Comet back in August of 2021 when “Peacemaker” showrunner James Gunn tweeted a… Source link

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