Turbine (Jet) Cars?
GM parked a jet-like automobile in the Antique Auto Museum located in Hershey, Pennsylvania, for display to the public in October 2008. The new autos look very similar to military fighter jets and run on nearly the same turbine engine; the only difference is that these vehicles are meant for travel on the ground instead of the air.
The vehicles on display were the Firebird I, II, and III. All three vehicles were created by GM as early as the 1950's by GM's Allison Aircraft Division in Indianapolis. GM Vice President Charles McCuen (active in 1949) was interested in producing a... Drunk Driving
Drunk driving is an epidemic that causes an excess of deaths in the United States year after year. In 2003 MADD reported that there were nearly 18,000 deaths in alcohol related accidents within the country. Police forces across the country have taken a very strict stance on the issue as well; doling out more prominent and much stronger punishments for those who are caught driving under the influence.
In an age where many drivers are comfortable hopping behind the wheel even after one drink, it is very important to strengthen the law that no one should drive with alcohol in...
And the Winners Are. . .
The Doubly Good December Contest has ended after an extension due to a tie for the most commented article. Without further ado, prizes were awarded to:
Gumer Liston for most commented article
Sharyn Essman of FeeFiFoto Blog for randomly chosen comment on
Congratulations to...
Another Box With Wheels
One trend that has been around for some time now is that of the box car, the many various square-shaped autos that cruise the roads. Some more specific model examples include the Xion XB, the Mini Cooper, Chevy HHR, Honda Element and the newly announced Nissan Cube.
The Nissan Cube is no newcomer to the world of square autos, however. It has been in production for the last ten years in Japan. Nissan is now shifting gears and planning a release in the United States.
The Cube includes a 122 horsepower 1.8L 4-cylinder engine and gets around 30-40 mpg. Two types of... Can-Am Spyder
There is a brand new and revolutionary vehicle hitting the roads all across the country; some will love it...and others will hate it. The vehicle itself is a cross between a motorcycle and a regular auto.
The Can-Am Spyder sits on three wheels total: two front and one rear and equals the size of the average sports bike. Can-Am claims the bike will provide a much smoother and safer ride than any type of motorcycle on the market. Can-Am has given the Spyder a few surprising specs: 106 hp at 8500 rpm and 77 lbs of torque at 6250 rpm....
