Automotive searching for AutomotiveAn 'Auto' Feed powered by FeedFindings.comAC Schnitzer ACS3 Sport- September 17, 2008 When beads of perspiration form on the brow of experienced sports car drivers, it's not necessarily down to a faulty air conditioning system. With the 420 V8-HP of the BMW M3, the ACS3 Sport catapults even its keenest challengers into the rear view mirror. The sporting coup is ideal for anyone seeking to gain advantage on twisting tracks. A normal M3 would be a tough competitor here, because in comparison with the 'civilised' 3-series Coup it has a totally different axle construction. With...http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z14604/default.aspx Faralli and Mazzanti Antas V8- September 17, 2008 Faralli & Mazzanti are a well respected Italian coach builder and classic car restorer. Their previous projects included the Maserati 450 Coupe Zagato ' the Monster', driven by Stirling Moss at the 1957 Le Mans 24 Hour race. The Faralli & Mazzanti Antas V8 was influenced and inspired by past production processes and materials of luxury Italian cars from the 1930s to the 1960s. This golden era of Italian motoring produced some of the most collectable and revered designs to this day. The...http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z11501/default.aspx Top Talent Fleeing the Big Three- September 17, 2008 Five years ago both Ford and GM had their choice of the most talented people in the automotive field. Now all the Big-3 automakers are watching many of their brightest stars and future leaders leave to accept positions with competitors or, in many cases, outside the industry.http://www.automotivedigest.com/view_art.asp?ArticlesID=18856 Product Dilution- September 17, 2008 It seems that every time an American auto maker builds a successful product, they branch out with too many models and dilute their products. Now this may happen to Hummer. Automotive News reports($) that Hummer is considering adding two models...http://www.vehicleinfo.com/AutoMuse/archives/2006/02/product_dilutio.html Dana Files for Chapter 11 Reorganization- September 17, 2008 News came in today that Toledo, Ohio based Dana Corp. is seeking bankruptcy protection, enabling it to stave off creditors while it reorganizes. Hopefully. Living in a state so heavily ensconced in the automotive industry, I find it increasingly painful...http://www.vehicleinfo.com/AutoMuse/archives/2006/03/dana_files_for.html Auto IT: In the Driver's Seat- September 17, 2008 Anyone interested in automotive technology who is not reading Auto IT is getting left behind, fast. Not just an attractive chassis and set of wheels, Auto IT takes us behind the technology with diagrams for those of us who aren't...http://www.vehicleinfo.com/AutoMuse/archives/2006/03/auto_it_in_the.html Bainbridge on Auto Economics- September 17, 2008 Stephen Bainbridge has an interesting post on the controversy of outsourcing versus vertical integration in the automotive industry....http://www.vehicleinfo.com/AutoMuse/archives/2006/03/bainbridge_on_a.html Road-Ready Night Vision at Last- (Found September 17, 2008 ) After some false starts, the automotive industry rolls out vehicles with systems that really do look beyond the headlights. But you'll have to shell out $100,000 for the car. By Bruce Gain.http://www.wired.com/news/technology/0,70182-0.html?tw=rss.technology 11th Annual Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance- (Found September 17, 2008 ) The second weekend in March was home to the 11th annual Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance, held at the Ritz-Carlton and on the Golf Club of Amelia Island. It proved to be nothing less than spectacular, displaying unique, rarely seen, unusual, and historic automobiles. The weather was wonderful; the field of cars were evidence of the hard work and dedication done by the volunteers, committee members, participants, enthusiasts, and everyone who had a role in making this show one of the greatest...http://www.conceptcarz.com/events/event/116/event.aspx RM Auctions at Amelia Island- (Found September 17, 2008 ) RM Auctions was invited to participate in the weekend activities of this years Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance. They demonstrated their excellence and passion for automobiles by assembling an elite group of cars from many different walks of life, capable of satisfying the tastes of any automotive enthusiast. The cars were displayed Friday and Saturday with the Auction beginning at 11:30 am on Saturday morning. These wonderful works of art were basking in the Florida sun just feet away from...http://www.conceptcarz.com/events/event/117/event.aspx |