Track N Go treads dangerously close to awesome

Clearly, we were not the only ones who have spent the better part of their childhood building all sorts of weird and wonderful vehicles Lego. We’re pretty sure that this project was eliminated back in the early ’80s, but, as far as I know, nobody has figured out exactly how to adapt the traces can be easily removed for a conventional vehicle in real life. We saw some pretty neat track conversions, mind you, but they have always required a lot ‘of work and the removal of the wheels of a vehicle. But no trace N Go Continue reading

Trouble signs keep piling up for Suzuki

So it’s time to start the Suzuki Deadpool? Automotive News seems to think so. Although the paper does not go as far as to suggest that Suzuki is not long for the American market, has compiled a list sadly long list of signs that the company is on his legs, last here. Continue reading

Chrysler and Pure Detroit agree to “Imported From Detroit” mediation

Chrysler has a lot of evidence that his brand of Detroit-centric ads are a great success, including the potentially illegal use of the name “Imported From Detroit”. Chrysler and Pure Detroit clothing company have been locked in a legal battle for the use of “Imported From Detroit”, but it seems that the two parties may be willing to accept out of court. Continue reading

Lotus Exige S Roadster: Geneva 2012

Lotus Exige S Roadster: Geneva 2012

With the shuffling off this mortal coil slowly Elise, Lotus needs another slinky soft-top to fill its lineup. In the period until the Geneva Motor Show, we hypothesized that it would be a convertible version of the Evora, but we were wrong. This is the Lotus Exige S Convertible, which begs the question: What took ‘em so long? Continue reading

Dalena Henriques and Ford Mustang

Dalena Henriques and Ford Mustang

Taking advantage of the charm of attractive models for automotive advertising is anything but a recent phenomenon. Inventing a super model, on the other hand, is one of the most inspired tactics that we have encountered in recent memory. Continue reading

2011 Mini John Cooper Works Package

2011 Mini John Cooper Works Package front 3/4

As far as the line goes Mini, the John Cooper Works models sit at the top of the range performance. But it is not enough for Mini (relatively) new chief Kay Segler. The car Deutsch exec to the post came from the M division of BMW parent company, and that’s what the sailors want the MINI brand as well. Continue reading