Yearly Archives: 2008

Some Barrett Jackson Bidders Get Insider Help on GM Heritage Car bids

Some muscle cars are coming out of car storage, not in Dallas, but in Detroit. Specifically, approximately 250 cars that have been part of the GM Heritage Collection are coming out of auto storage and going under the gavel at … Continue reading

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GM Classic Cars Hit Block at Barrett Jackson Auctions

In a bout of serious belt tightening that has nothing to do with public relations, General Motors has decided to sell some of the less popular cars at the GM Heritage Center. In all, GM is expected to sell 252 … Continue reading

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Consumer Reports Owner Satisfaction Survey Tallies Top Rides

Thanks to our pals at Just Luxe (http://www.justluxe.com) for the tip on new owner survey of the best luxury cars of by the grand poppy of consumer magazines. Part of the reason the Consumer Reports car surveys are so well … Continue reading

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CHINESE ELECTRIC CAR COULD BE ELECTRIC HYBRID LEADER

The Chinese company BYD announced they are releasing a plug-in hybrid called the F3DM. Kudos to the marketing genius that thought up that name. BYD wasn’t even in the car business until just recently. They were, for the most part, a battery maker. That may explain the marketing departments knack for memorable car names. Continue reading

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Some Exotic Cars Hold Value Even in Slump in Used Luxury Car Prices Reports The Economist

The Economist reports a sharp drop in demand for luxury cars because of the global recession and details the collapse of the secondhand luxury car market with few exceptions.

The Economist visited a British car auction and noted the steep decline in the sales prices of used Rolls-Royces, Bentley Continentals, and Range Rovers as well as falling prices for models from Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. Continue reading

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Rent An Exotic Sports Car in Singapore? Now, Thanks to Pavel Zotov, You Can!

As an exotic car fan and a capitalist, I was delighted to read in the Business Times that a Russian businessman has started an exotic car rental business in Singapore. Pavel Zoltov is a former IT professional who is part owner of exotic car rental businesses in Germany and France.

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PORSCHE PANAMERA IS COMPANY’S LATEST DIVERSIFIED OFFERING

When you think Porsche you think fast.  You think sleek body lines and that unmistakable 911 silhouette.  Perhaps you think of the racy Cayenne, the SUV that many thought would fail miserably, but that has actually turned out to be … Continue reading

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Beautiful Vintage Chevy Image From Marcin Wichary

I was buzzing around Flickr and found an image that I absolutely love. I’m not sure of the model or year of this car, but even from a view of the trunk, you can tell it has style. Why I … Continue reading

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NISSAN 370Z AND CHEVY CAMARO LOOK TO BOOST FLAGGING AUTO SALES

It is no great secret that auto sales have been on a down slide for a long time.  Going back to the last time the auto industry had any sense of optimism about it were the SUV years.  All seemed … Continue reading

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Top Baby Names for Auto Enthusiasts

Every year, the Social Security Administration puts out a list of the most popular baby names based upon birth records for that year.  Many expectant parents peruse this list for ideas on what to name their bundle of joy.  Some … Continue reading

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