Monthly Archives: January 2008

Most of the time, it seems, new transportation gimmicks are just that, gimmicks.  All too often, these new ideas turn out to be just silly time wasters.  But the Aqua Skipper might just be different. What exactly is an Aqua … Continue reading →

Today is the 50th anniversary of Legos, one of America’s favorite toys.  Founded in 1932, Lego began as a maker of wooden toys, similar to some of the classic toys found in toy museums like DFW Elite Toy Museum.  50 … Continue reading →

Aston Martin Wheel Spinner Cufflinks Published January 27th, 2008 in Fashion. These cufflinks made by Aston Martin feature their iconic wheel spinner on them in miniature form. The wheel spinner was used by Aston Martin on their early cars as … Continue reading →

With names like Waltrip and Foyt there is bound to be media attention. NASCAR meets Aston Martin now that’s impact statement. Read the little sumtin sumtin from Waltrip’s experience: Twenty-four hours of pacing FOXSports.com – USAI made a deal with … Continue reading →

F1 drivers are usually given a carmaker’s top performance model when they sign up to race under them, probably because anything else would be painstakingly slow in comparison to an F1 racer, so imagine the surprise when Ferrari’s Felipe Massa … Continue reading →

Italian firm uncovers plans for retro design drop-top 500. Fiat’s going to roll back the years – literally. The firm will pull the wraps off a new soft-top 500 at the Geneva Motor Show in March. And in keeping with … Continue reading →

So the M3 is just a little too raucous and hard-edged, the regular 3-series is too soft and sedated, and you want four-wheel drive traction with your luxo-performance ride? Well, then, Goldilocks, the Alpina B3 Bi-turbo AWD is just what … Continue reading →

Continuing a tradition which began in 2004 with the introduction of the four-door Quattroporte, Maserati has brought Italian flair and desire to Naples, allowing one lucky individual the chance to return from the annual Naples Winter Wine Festival with an … Continue reading →

The stars shine at Starbird BY MIKE BERRY The Wichita Eagle function PopupPic(sPicURL, sHeight, sWidth) { window.open( “http://media.kansas.com/static/popup.html?”+sPicURL, “photo”, “resizable=1,height=” +sHeight+ “,width=” +sWidth); } Mike Berry As always, the view from above the show floor was spectacular, with automotive jewels … Continue reading →

Photo Courtesy of Shelbysupercars.com. Imagine cruising along a familiar stretch of highway, perhaps the one you commute on daily, and deciding, “Hey, I want to get around that car.”  Then imagine tapping the gas and accelerating to, oh say, 257 … Continue reading →