http://www.examiner.com/x-244-Automotive-Examiner?cid=exrss-Automotive-Examiner en-us Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:50:21 -0700 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:34:56 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-244-Automotive-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Kyles-Corner-FYI--Can-being-like-todays-automakers-creative-be-useful-to-you?cid=exrss-Automotive-Examiner This is not your typical automotive article, but sometimes it’s good to shift gears – so here goes! Regardless of what type of vehicle you prefer to drive, you are likely aware that today’s automotive enviro... cars future creativity Big Three Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:34:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-244-Automotive-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Kyles-Corner-FYI--Can-being-like-todays-automakers-creative-be-useful-to-you?cid=exrss-Automotive-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-244-Automotive-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Kyles-Corner-FYI--Audi-is-one-of-the-first-to-battle-the-vehicle-bulge?cid=exrss-Automotive-Examiner Over the years, almost all models of a vehicle have grown larger and heavier. Even what was once a relatively simple Honda Civic has become a fairly large car! Purists frequently point out that the driving experience h... Audi cars future reducing weight Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:41:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-244-Automotive-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Kyles-Corner-FYI--Audi-is-one-of-the-first-to-battle-the-vehicle-bulge?cid=exrss-Automotive-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-244-Automotive-Examiner~y2009m11d18-2010-Porsche-911-Sport-Classic-Unfortunately-not-coming-to-the-US-yet?cid=exrss-Automotive-Examiner We want it. We need it, and hopefully it will come to the U.S. in due time! For now, the Porsche 911 Sport Classic is limited to only 250 cars and they are going only to Europe. So, what makes ‘this 911’ so desirab... cars review Porsche Sport Classic 911 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:34:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-244-Automotive-Examiner~y2009m11d18-2010-Porsche-911-Sport-Classic-Unfortunately-not-coming-to-the-US-yet?cid=exrss-Automotive-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-244-Automotive-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Kyles-Corner-FYI--When-the-service-engineer-for-your-car-is-89-and-named-Sid?cid=exrss-Automotive-Examiner What’s in a name, as all you want is SERVICE on your vehicle. Wait a minute, if the service engineer is 89 and named Sid, maybe it’s worth looking into. After all, Sid will be overseeing your vehicle, and furthermor... cars luxury England Bristol Sid Lovesy Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:33:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-244-Automotive-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Kyles-Corner-FYI--When-the-service-engineer-for-your-car-is-89-and-named-Sid?cid=exrss-Automotive-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-244-Automotive-Examiner~y2009m11d16-2011-Saab-95-Closer-to-what-Saabs-have-been?cid=exrss-Automotive-Examiner As with most all the other auto manufacturers, Saab has felt the pain of reduced sales and, in its case, a mediocrity of an existence. No longer viewed as unique or soul stirring, Saab’s sales dropped and GM unloaded the di... cars Koenigsegg review Saab 9-5 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:18:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-244-Automotive-Examiner~y2009m11d16-2011-Saab-95-Closer-to-what-Saabs-have-been?cid=exrss-Automotive-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-244-Automotive-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Kyles-Corner-FYI-Hope-for-the-Big-Three?cid=exrss-Automotive-Examiner The Big Three U.S. automakers have appeared to return from the abyss as all three have reported some good news in the last few weeks. Ford reported a profit of about $1 billion in large part due to improvements i... cars the Big Three Ford GM Chrysler Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:00:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-244-Automotive-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Kyles-Corner-FYI-Hope-for-the-Big-Three?cid=exrss-Automotive-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-244-Automotive-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Kyles-Corner-FYI--Chinas-Geely-Volvo-and-that-funny-feeling?cid=exrss-Automotive-Examiner What does it mean when you have a funny feeling in your stomach? Well, more times than not it can mean something is not quite right. On October 28th, despite ‘lingering misgivings,’ Ford announced that it had picked ... cars China Ford Volvo Geely Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:37:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-244-Automotive-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Kyles-Corner-FYI--Chinas-Geely-Volvo-and-that-funny-feeling?cid=exrss-Automotive-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-244-Automotive-Examiner~y2009m11d11-2010-Subaru-Outback-Contending-for-SUV-of-the-year?cid=exrss-Automotive-Examiner Subaru’s have always been known for providing no nonsense transportation that got drivers where they wanted to go with no fuss. A big part of the reason for the ‘I will get there through any kind of weather’ was... SUV cars review wagon Subaru Outback Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:09:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-244-Automotive-Examiner~y2009m11d11-2010-Subaru-Outback-Contending-for-SUV-of-the-year?cid=exrss-Automotive-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-244-Automotive-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Kyles-Corner-FYI-648-A-new-Ring-record?cid=exrss-Automotive-Examiner The German Nurburgring is the place that many of the best cars do their thing to see how they stack up with the best in the world. As it takes over six minutes to complete a lap that involves many curves and some long straight... cars driving record Nurburgring track Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:45:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-244-Automotive-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Kyles-Corner-FYI-648-A-new-Ring-record?cid=exrss-Automotive-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-244-Automotive-Examiner~y2009m11d9-1975-Porsche-924-Birth-of-a-frontengined-watercooled-icon?cid=exrss-Automotive-Examiner The Porsche 924 has always existed in the big shadow of the 911. Thus, it is understandable how the 924 could be overlooked! However, the car’s importance to Porsche as well as the enthusiasts that enjoyed it cannot ... cars Porsche 924 sports car icon review Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:45:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-244-Automotive-Examiner~y2009m11d9-1975-Porsche-924-Birth-of-a-frontengined-watercooled-icon?cid=exrss-Automotive-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-244-Automotive-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Kyles-Corner-FYI--Porsche-headlights--part-of-a-trademark-look?cid=exrss-Automotive-Examiner You picture a Porsche 911 in your mind and what is very likely to come to mind? Those two round 911 headlights! Headlights that have had about 30 years to make an impression in the mind. What now seems like a distinctive ... Porsche cars 911 design headlights Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:38:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-244-Automotive-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Kyles-Corner-FYI--Porsche-headlights--part-of-a-trademark-look?cid=exrss-Automotive-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-244-Automotive-Examiner~y2009m11d4-19931998-Porsche-993-The-final-aircooled-911--Part-Two?cid=exrss-Automotive-Examiner The Porsche 993 was the final iteration of the company’s air-cooled 911. The car is quite special as it has DNA ties all the way back to the first 911 of 1963. After the 993 came the 996 which was the first water-cooled ... cars air cooled review details Porsche 993 911 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:33:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-244-Automotive-Examiner~y2009m11d4-19931998-Porsche-993-The-final-aircooled-911--Part-Two?cid=exrss-Automotive-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-244-Automotive-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Kyles-Corner-FYI--Porsche-Cup-Wheels?cid=exrss-Automotive-Examiner Porsche made Fuchs Wheels famous as well as an open view of its brake components – cross drilled and vented discs and multi piston calipers. During the early years of the 911, the Fuchs have their place in the a... cars Porsche Cup Wheels 964RS 993 Fuchs Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:59:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-244-Automotive-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Kyles-Corner-FYI--Porsche-Cup-Wheels?cid=exrss-Automotive-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-244-Automotive-Examiner~y2009m11d2-19931998-Porsche-993-The-final-aircooled-911?cid=exrss-Automotive-Examiner The Porsche 993 was the final iteration of the company’s air-cooled 911. This car is indeed quite special as it has DNA ties all the way back to the first 911 of 1963. After the 993 came the 996, which was the first wate... cars air cooled review details Porsche 993 911 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:55:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-244-Automotive-Examiner~y2009m11d2-19931998-Porsche-993-The-final-aircooled-911?cid=exrss-Automotive-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-244-Automotive-Examiner~y2009m10d30-The-Pagani-Zonda-F-Trick-or-treat?cid=exrss-Automotive-Examiner Well, the rough news is that a 2006 Pagani Zonda F costs 459,000 British Pounds or about $750,000. And the good news? It will flat out run with just about anything on the road or track! By the numbers, the Zonda F is a... cars sports cars sport cars review Pagani Zonda F Crars Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:43:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-244-Automotive-Examiner~y2009m10d30-The-Pagani-Zonda-F-Trick-or-treat?cid=exrss-Automotive-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-244-Automotive-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Kyles-Corner-FYI--Making-certain-your-pride-and-joy-stays-with-you?cid=exrss-Automotive-Examiner If you drive an upper level vehicle that was manufactured a couple years ago, it is increasingly unlikely that crooks will be able to lift your pride and joy. Rolling code alarm systems and more advanced vehicle immobilizer... cars vehicle protection systems GPS tracking Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:46:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-244-Automotive-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Kyles-Corner-FYI--Making-certain-your-pride-and-joy-stays-with-you?cid=exrss-Automotive-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-244-Automotive-Examiner~y2009m10d28-2010-Volkswagen-GTI-No-knockout-punch-but-still-a-champ?cid=exrss-Automotive-Examiner Volkswagen was the first automaker to offer the original hot hatchback and the 2010 Volkswagen GTI is at it once again! This is the sixth generation GTI. It is still ahead of the pack in this segment, however, not in all... cars review Cras Volkswagen GTI hot hatch Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:17:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-244-Automotive-Examiner~y2009m10d28-2010-Volkswagen-GTI-No-knockout-punch-but-still-a-champ?cid=exrss-Automotive-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-244-Automotive-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Kyles-Corner-FYI--Audi-S4-CPO-A-preowned-price-with-new-a-new-car-warranty?cid=exrss-Automotive-Examiner The Audi S4 has rally race car heritage, all-wheel drive, and over 300 hp. When new, this car is pricey at over $50,000. However, pre-owned S4s are available along with the manufacturer’s warranty protection. The th... cars Audi S4 details performance CPO program Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:20:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-244-Automotive-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Kyles-Corner-FYI--Audi-S4-CPO-A-preowned-price-with-new-a-new-car-warranty?cid=exrss-Automotive-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-244-Automotive-Examiner~y2009m10d26-2010-Chevrolet-Corvette-Grand-Sport-Saturn-went-down-but-GM-is-still-working-it-here?cid=exrss-Automotive-Examiner For 2010 Chevrolet is bringing back the Grand Sport name as in the Corvette Grand Sport. Over the years, the Corvette has become an American sports car icon and it constantly provided good “bang for the buck” ... cars sport cars review Corvette test drive Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:57:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-244-Automotive-Examiner~y2009m10d26-2010-Chevrolet-Corvette-Grand-Sport-Saturn-went-down-but-GM-is-still-working-it-here?cid=exrss-Automotive-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-244-Automotive-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Kyles-Corner-FYI--Porsche-revealed-brakes-that-were-worth-staring-at?cid=exrss-Automotive-Examiner From the early days of anything that moves on two or four wheels, man has needed a way to stop it. Such braking could have been from a leg dragging on the ground, a wooden block against a rubber tire or a brake shoe cont... Porsche cars brakes Brembo wheels Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:56:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-244-Automotive-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Kyles-Corner-FYI--Porsche-revealed-brakes-that-were-worth-staring-at?cid=exrss-Automotive-Examiner