http://www.examiner.com/x-8598-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner?cid=exrss-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:38:25 -0700 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:40:16 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-8598-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner~y2009m11d19-MTM-improves-the-KTM-XBow?cid=exrss-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner Ready to race?  That is the message you will see displayed on the screen of the X-Bow as the start button is pressed and you are ready to to hit the open road.  If you are unfamiliar with the KTM X-Bow it is essentially a street legal ... Cars Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:40:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8598-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner~y2009m11d19-MTM-improves-the-KTM-XBow?cid=exrss-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8598-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Almost-a-Drag-Race-for-a-Cure?cid=exrss-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner It seems the bad luck of Friday the 13th was still lingering on the morning of Saturday the 14th, the day scheduled for the first ever drag race for a cure.  First of all, even though we had beautiful warm weather turn out was very low for ... Racing Drag Race for a Cure Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:27:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8598-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Almost-a-Drag-Race-for-a-Cure?cid=exrss-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8598-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner~y2009m11d8-The-Drag-Race-for-a-Cure?cid=exrss-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner It is hard to believe that we are just a week away from the first ever Drag Race for a Cure.  Patrick must be scared since I know he's been making some runs with his Demon over the past couple of months.  As for me, I've been passing the ti... Racing Drag Race for a Cure Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:55:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8598-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner~y2009m11d8-The-Drag-Race-for-a-Cure?cid=exrss-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8598-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Chrysler-powertrain-to-become-leaner-and-meaner?cid=exrss-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner  Amidst the news of the 5 year restructuring plan for the Chrysler Group LLC perhaps the most exciting announcement of the day was that of the powertrain advancements that will be made to upcoming vehicles.  The presentation given... Cool Technology Automotive News Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:02:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8598-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Chrysler-powertrain-to-become-leaner-and-meaner?cid=exrss-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8598-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Dodge-brand-product-plan?cid=exrss-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner A whole new DodgeChrysler Group LLCAs recently announced in the Chrysler 5 year plan meeting the Dodge brand will see some significant changes in the years to come.  According to the presentation by Mr. Ralph Gilles the plan calls for ... Cars Automotive News Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:51:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8598-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Dodge-brand-product-plan?cid=exrss-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8598-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Chrysler-5-year-plan-to-be-announced?cid=exrss-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner  Today marks the day that Fiat and Chrysler will be going public with their 5 year business plan for the Chrysler Group LLC.  The announcement will take place at the Chrysler headquarters in Auburn Hills, MI from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm EST.&nb... Automotive News Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:24:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8598-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Chrysler-5-year-plan-to-be-announced?cid=exrss-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8598-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Killer-Car-Movies?cid=exrss-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner Who doesn't love a good scary movie?  Especially when you add killer cars into the mix.  With Halloween just around the corner here is a list of the top 10 killer car movies for you to enjoy in no particular order.The infamous semi tru... Top 10 Lists Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:42:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8598-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Killer-Car-Movies?cid=exrss-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8598-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Will-Chrysler-vehicles-receive-MultiAir-technology?cid=exrss-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner It's been a growing trend, some may say even a breakthrough, that automakers are developing systems that produce more power, use less gas and produce less emissions today.  Following this trend Fiat unveiled its Multiair electro-hydraulic... Cool Technology Automotive News Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:19:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8598-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Will-Chrysler-vehicles-receive-MultiAir-technology?cid=exrss-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8598-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Can-Fiat-technology-cut-Chrysler-development-times?cid=exrss-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner As we eagerly await the news from Fiat concerning its 5 year plan for Chrysler speculation is circulating on what we can expect from the plan.  One of the things that Fiat has recently become famous for are their short dev... Cool Technology Automotive News Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:55:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8598-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Can-Fiat-technology-cut-Chrysler-development-times?cid=exrss-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8598-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Fiat-to-bring-connectivity-to-Chrysler?cid=exrss-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner Fiat has been on the leading edge of the infotainment spectrum for years.  They were the first automotive company to have a system developed directly with Microsoft, providing hands free operation over mobile devices such as iPods and cell ph... Cool Technology Automotive News Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:50:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8598-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Fiat-to-bring-connectivity-to-Chrysler?cid=exrss-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8598-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Fiat-to-announce-5-year-plan-for-Chrysler?cid=exrss-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner On November 4, 2009 Fiat will be announcing its 5 year plan for the Chrysler group.  Fiat currently owns 20% of Chrysler and has control over the automaker.  Details are yet to be discovered but many speculate that Fiat will have more of... Automotive News Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:26:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8598-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Fiat-to-announce-5-year-plan-for-Chrysler?cid=exrss-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8598-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Dario-Franchitti-and-Target-Chip-Ganassi-Racing-crowned-2009-IndyCar-champions?cid=exrss-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner Photo Credit: www.indycar.comIn his first season back Dario Franchitti was able to overcome his competitors earlier this week in one of the closes and most exciting racing seires to date to win the 2009 IndyCar... Racing Automotive News Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:04:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8598-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Dario-Franchitti-and-Target-Chip-Ganassi-Racing-crowned-2009-IndyCar-champions?cid=exrss-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8598-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner~y2009m10d16-The-Return-of-the-Corvette-Grand-Sport?cid=exrss-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner 2010 Chevy Corvette Grand SportThe reintroduction of the Chevy Corvette Grand Sport looks to be a promising upgrade to the base model C6 Corvette.  Geared toward an audience that wants a little more from the bow-tie clad flagship sports car&nbsp... Cars Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:14:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8598-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner~y2009m10d16-The-Return-of-the-Corvette-Grand-Sport?cid=exrss-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8598-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Iggee-custom-seat-covers?cid=exrss-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner My 1987 Corvette with Iggee seat covers installed For any performance car owner a clean new looking interior is a must.  Torn and worn out old seats are not only an eye sore but they can be uncomfortable as well and find... Product Reviews Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:06:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8598-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Iggee-custom-seat-covers?cid=exrss-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8598-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner~y2009m10d9-Grandpa-Munsters-DragULa?cid=exrss-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner After doing a piece on the Munster's Koach I've been getting a lot of request asking about Grandpa Munster's coffin car on the show.  In order to keep my readers happy and spread a little Halloween spirit I've decided to keep with the theme.&nbs... Cars Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:22:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8598-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner~y2009m10d9-Grandpa-Munsters-DragULa?cid=exrss-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8598-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner~y2009m10d8-The-Munsters-Koach?cid=exrss-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner The Munsters together in the Koach in front of their spooky houseBetween 1964 and 1966 CBS hosted a show that many of us know and love, The Munsters. The show was a satire of both traditional monster movies and popular family entertainment of th... Cars Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:50:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8598-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner~y2009m10d8-The-Munsters-Koach?cid=exrss-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8598-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Saturn-to-close-its-doors?cid=exrss-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner The past months have seemed like a roller coaster ride with talks of Roger Penske buying the Saturn brand of automobiles from GM.  Penske had a wild new vision to globalize the company and was even drawing up contra... Automotive News Wed, 07 Oct 2009 07:34:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8598-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Saturn-to-close-its-doors?cid=exrss-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8598-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner~y2009m10d5-The-history-and-basics-of-drag-racing?cid=exrss-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner Two Top Speed Dragsters Getting ready to StageSince the dawn of time it has been human nature to compete against one another for the purpose of sport, survival and for the shear thrill of it.  People have been finding ways to... Racing Drag Race for a Cure Mon, 05 Oct 2009 08:50:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8598-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner~y2009m10d5-The-history-and-basics-of-drag-racing?cid=exrss-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8598-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Penske-one-step-closer-to-buying-Saturn?cid=exrss-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner A new Penske Saturn on the horizon?As reports show Saturn dealers across the country have been given new sales and service agreements from Roger Penske.  This is one step closer toward both Penske and GM coming to a finalized... Automotive News Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:04:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8598-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Penske-one-step-closer-to-buying-Saturn?cid=exrss-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8598-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner~y2009m9d27-Transformers-Edition-2010-Camaro?cid=exrss-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner With the huge success of the last two Transformers films the new Chevy Camaro has gained a loyal following of its own.  Ever since the first shot of Bumblebee took over the big screen eager fans have been dying for the c... Cars Sat, 26 Sep 2009 22:00:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8598-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner~y2009m9d27-Transformers-Edition-2010-Camaro?cid=exrss-Detroit-Performance-Car-Examiner