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Archive for February, 2009

Upgrading an Auto Sound System

February 24, 2009— by B Kenney
Accessories, General Auto News
soundPeople who spend a lot of time traveling or commuting know that car audio systems play an integral role in their lives. Without music or radio talk shows, long drives to and from different places can be very excruciating. The car audio system is designed to provide a form of entertainment that is specific to autos. Sometimes, however, the life of an auto outlasts the life of the audio system or equipment, or in other cases users just have a desire for some form of upgrade in both quality and function. In that case, obviously the only way to go is...

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The Return of Bumblebee (Camaro)

February 18, 2009— by B Kenney
Web Site Reviews
camaroIn December '08, I posted an article on the new Camaro set to release in 2010. I also mentioned that it was featured in the Transformers movie as a character named "Bumblebee". It appears that both the Camaro and "Bumblebee" have returned in the Transformers sequel Revenge of the Fallen. In real life, the Chevrolet Camaro vehicle stands only 4 1/2 to 5 feet tall, but the Bumblebee Transformer character grows to a size of nearly 17 feet tall and 13 feet wide. The reason the character is so large is because it "Transforms" into a walking robot that was sent...

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Rare 50 Year Old Find

February 13, 2009— by B Kenney
General Auto News, Used Car News
bugattiSome people around the country, and world, have the luxury of an extra car or two lying around not in use. Scattered Autos sit unused here and there inside barns, sheds or garages, undiscovered and in near mint condition. It is rare that one of those cars is worth a fortune, but in some instances "worth a fortune" can be considered an understatement. At the Bonhams Retromobile auction in Paris (Feb. 7) a 1937 Bugatti 57S Atalante Coupe was sold for about $4.4 million U.S. dollars (3,417,500 euros). The car was discovered recently inside the garage of Dr. Harold Carr, a...

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The President and the Beast

February 10, 2009— by B Kenney
General Auto News, General Motors News
The BeastNow that Obama has been elected President of the United States, the White House security staff is working hard to increase protection for our new leader. Obama is the first black US president, after all. There is no telling what could happen to him during his run, especially when you consider the Bush/dangerous shoe incident. In order to protect our president, the Secret Service has pushed a brand new limousine into commission (obviously not them personally), which is a very large Cadillac limo outfitted with a 5-inch thick body frame, 8-inch-thick doors, run-flat tires, a completely sealed cabin and super thick...

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