http://www.examiner.com/?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Transportation Lastest News and Articles from Examiner.com Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:07:21 GMT http://www.examiner.com/x-1995-Green-Car-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Chrysler-offers-zero-financing-up-to-3000-cash-back-on-2010-Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge-and-Ram?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Transportation Chrysler wants to be your Santa Claus, with a holiday sale on 2010 model Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram cars, minivans and trucks.  In addition to zero financing, the sale includes up to $3,000 cash back, free all wheel drive, and more discounted... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:08:11 GMT Evelyn Kanter - Green Car Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1995-Green-Car-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Chrysler-offers-zero-financing-up-to-3000-cash-back-on-2010-Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge-and-Ram?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Transportation http://www.examiner.com/x-2429-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Why-have-British-women-stopped-cycling?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Transportation  A forthcoming documentary--Beauty and the Bike--from Bike Darlington has some thoughts. Copenhagenzine has more.  More from the Bicycle Transportation Examiner ... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:57:26 GMT Adam Voiland - Bicycle Transportation Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2429-Bicycle-Transportation-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Why-have-British-women-stopped-cycling?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Transportation http://www.examiner.com/x-4702-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Cold-weather-motorcycle-riding-a-follow-up?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Transportation An earlier review posted here reviewed the Hottie Bottie neck warmer with a pocket built in for a chemical heat pack. At the time this reviewer was unable to find any similar products. Since then a perusal of the recent J&P Cycle Gift Express Catalogue... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:56:12 GMT Patty Davis - Motorcycle Travel Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4702-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Cold-weather-motorcycle-riding-a-follow-up?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Transportation http://www.examiner.com/x-378-Motorcycle-Examiner~y2009m11d22-J2-Racing-run-in-Baja-1000-ends-prematurely-with-crash-and-broken-bones?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Transportation I had been anxiously awaiting updates from the J2 Racing team whose run in the 2009 Baja 1000 I have been chronicling, Jason Hill and John Lowe. Time passed with no word and I had to wonder if they didn't have the internet access they had expected,... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:03:26 GMT Ken Bingenheimer - Motorcycle Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-378-Motorcycle-Examiner~y2009m11d22-J2-Racing-run-in-Baja-1000-ends-prematurely-with-crash-and-broken-bones?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Transportation http://www.examiner.com/x-7226-Electric-Car-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Tesla-Motors-getting-closer-to-its-IPO-at-last?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Transportation It has been a while since Tesla Motors has eyed its IPO.  It seems the company is finally getting closer. The gist, the company is said to be closer to its IPO after delays due to a shoddy global economy.   According to Reuters and RedHerring,... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:03:37 GMT Nicolas Zart - Electric Car Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7226-Electric-Car-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Tesla-Motors-getting-closer-to-its-IPO-at-last?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Transportation http://www.examiner.com/x-696-Auto-Examiner~y2009m11d22-BMW-diesel-is-coming-to-America?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Transportation BMW diesels are coming to America—finally! The automaker has confirmed that you can expect to see 4-cylinder diesels on these shores in the 3 and 5 Series, and possibly in both the X3 and X5. Although you’ve heard the rumors in the... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:32:13 GMT Ruth Manuel-Logan - Auto Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-696-Auto-Examiner~y2009m11d22-BMW-diesel-is-coming-to-America?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Transportation http://www.examiner.com/x-547-Sports-Car-Examiner~y2009m11d22-The-Foulest-Turkey-Cars-For-Thanksgiving?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Transportation In honor of Thanksgiving, I thought it would be a great idea to look back on some cars that despite their manufacturer's best intentions turned out to be "turkeys".  Perhaps the most famous "turkey" car ever built in America... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:03:01 GMT Ivan Katz - Sports Car Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-547-Sports-Car-Examiner~y2009m11d22-The-Foulest-Turkey-Cars-For-Thanksgiving?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Transportation http://www.examiner.com/x-9044-Exotic-Car-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Having-a-bad-day-Watch-the-funny-video-of-the-Bugatti-Veyron-driving-into-a-lake-PG-13-language?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Transportation Think you are having a bad day? It could never be as bad as this guy's was back in early Novemebr 2009. This video is definitely destined for classic status: watch as he drives his two million dollar exotic car into a lake. Having your Bugatti... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:19:57 GMT Kae Davis - Exotic Car Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9044-Exotic-Car-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Having-a-bad-day-Watch-the-funny-video-of-the-Bugatti-Veyron-driving-into-a-lake-PG-13-language?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Transportation http://www.examiner.com/x-244-Automotive-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Kyles-Corner-FYI--Can-being-like-todays-automakers-creative-be-useful-to-you?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Transportation 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 ... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:34:56 GMT Kyle Busch - Automotive Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-244-Automotive-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Kyles-Corner-FYI--Can-being-like-todays-automakers-creative-be-useful-to-you?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Transportation http://www.examiner.com/x-6173-Ford-Examiner~y2009m11d21-What-do-Ford-Motor-Company-and-Sarah-Palin-have-in-common?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Transportation At a product preview presentation at Ford’s World Headquarters last year, Ford’s Group Vice President of Global Product Development Derrick M. Kuzak gave a presentation about Ford’s new product lineup and revamped styling philosophy.... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:38:16 GMT Mike Karagozian - Ford Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6173-Ford-Examiner~y2009m11d21-What-do-Ford-Motor-Company-and-Sarah-Palin-have-in-common?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Transportation http://www.examiner.com/x-5846-Auto-Industry-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Stay-Tuned-Call-9ff-Someone-turned-a-911-into-a-Boxster?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Transportation Ah, essen. A German infinitive meaning "to eat". Well, there's that, and then there's Essen, the city where a big-ish tuner gathering called the Essen Motor Show takes place every year. Said show is where 9ff's new baby, the Speed9,... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:21:22 GMT Philip Alex - Auto Industry Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5846-Auto-Industry-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Stay-Tuned-Call-9ff-Someone-turned-a-911-into-a-Boxster?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Transportation http://www.examiner.com/x-14333-Green-Transportation-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Battery-maker-GP-Batteries-has-bought-New-Vectrix-and-the-Vectrix-assets?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Transportation As expected GP Batteries has purchased New Vectrix and certain Vectrix assets. As noted in earlier reporting (Vectrix is dead, long live the New Vectrix?) New Vectrix was formed by GH Ventures and GP Batteries. That earlier announcement described... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:33:02 GMT David Herron - Green Transportation Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14333-Green-Transportation-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Battery-maker-GP-Batteries-has-bought-New-Vectrix-and-the-Vectrix-assets?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Transportation http://www.examiner.com/x-2812-Road--Driver-Examiner~y2009m11d20-So-what-is-it-like-to-drive-the-new-Chevy-Volt-when-the-batterys-charge-is-depleted?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Transportation New York Times reporter Lindsay Brooke recently had the chance to drive Chevy's upcoming inline hybrid the Volt after the battery was depleted. Keep in mind that the Volt is capable of running solely on electricity for about 40 miles. Many automotive... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:41:57 GMT Roman Mica - Road & Driver Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2812-Road--Driver-Examiner~y2009m11d20-So-what-is-it-like-to-drive-the-new-Chevy-Volt-when-the-batterys-charge-is-depleted?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Transportation http://www.examiner.com/x-12808-Auto-Broker-Examiner~y2009m11d20-2010-Nissan-Frontier-PRO4X?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Transportation ‘Always a bridesmaid…’ may be the best summation I can think of for Nissan’s terrific Frontier. For literally decades, it’s been viewed by most as the next-best thing to Toyota’s pickup truck offerings. There have... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:09:27 GMT Isaac Bouchard - Auto Broker Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12808-Auto-Broker-Examiner~y2009m11d20-2010-Nissan-Frontier-PRO4X?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Transportation http://www.examiner.com/x-572-Auto-Review-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Road-Test-2010-Volkswagen-Jetta-SportWagen-TDI-Longdistance-fuel-economy-sorta-test?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Transportation Road trip! It's an exciting two words for any travel or car enthusiast, at least with the right set of wheels, though in fact becomes a de facto challenge when those wheels are attached to a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI. But there's the nagging... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:35:56 GMT John Matras - Auto Review Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-572-Auto-Review-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Road-Test-2010-Volkswagen-Jetta-SportWagen-TDI-Longdistance-fuel-economy-sorta-test?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Transportation http://www.examiner.com/x-6882-Classic-Autos-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Pantera-to-return-Classic-Italian-car-brand-Detomaso-is-back-baby?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Transportation Alejandro De Tomaso was a fiercely competitive Arentine race car driver who retired to start his own manufacturing company. De Tomaso made his first splash with the mighty Magusta. Its sinuous Ghia body  was wrapped around a throbbing Ford V-8.... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:25:11 GMT Jim Cherry - Classic Autos Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6882-Classic-Autos-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Pantera-to-return-Classic-Italian-car-brand-Detomaso-is-back-baby?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Transportation http://www.examiner.com/x-6807-OffRoading-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Live-BAJA-1000-coverage?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Transportation Tracking International is offering up live coverage of the world-famous BAJA 1000 race. You can visit this link and follow along LIVE on your computer.   ... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:49:28 GMT Steve Szanto - Off-Roading Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6807-OffRoading-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Live-BAJA-1000-coverage?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Transportation http://www.examiner.com/x-14331-Harley-Davidson-Examiner~y2009m11d19-What-You-Wear-When-Riding-Could-Save-Your-Life?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Transportation Jeff Cobb, editor of motorcycle.com wrote an interesting article concerning motorcycle safty. Here's a quick excerpt: "Just because you are free to ride your motorcycle or scooter in the U.S. with hardly enough clothing for a beach... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:56:39 GMT T Jaussaud - Harley Davidson Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14331-Harley-Davidson-Examiner~y2009m11d19-What-You-Wear-When-Riding-Could-Save-Your-Life?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Transportation http://www.examiner.com/x-20810-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Diagnosis-of-a-banging-noise-in-the-front-end-of-your-vehicle?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Transportation Dear Tom, I own a 2002 Pontiac Grand Am. There was a banging noise in the front end whenever I drove over a speed bump, so I had the front bearing plates replaced. I hoped this would solve the problem but it still makes the same noise. Could the... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:43:25 GMT Thomas Torbjornsen - Auto Mechanic Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-20810-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Diagnosis-of-a-banging-noise-in-the-front-end-of-your-vehicle?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Transportation http://www.examiner.com/x-26764-Titanic-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Titanic-Passengers-Hudson-and-Beth--Allison-Their-children-and-hired-help?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Transportation   Titanic carried 2,227 passengers on her maiden voyage. This is the second article in a series of over 2000. A small history of each passenger will be presented. Add me to your favorite examiners list so you don't miss anything. This is the second... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:54:04 GMT Terra King - Titanic Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-26764-Titanic-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Titanic-Passengers-Hudson-and-Beth--Allison-Their-children-and-hired-help?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Transportation