Archive for August 2007
2007 Los Angeles Concours d’Elegance — with a large photo gallery
Rose Bowl/Brookside Golf Course, Pasadena Last year at about this time AutoMatters covered the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance (2006, AutoMatters #209). It’s that time of year again but instead of Pebble Beach let’s visit this year’s LA Concours d’Elegance. If you’ve never heard of this magnificent display of classic and exotic automobiles, that’s understandable. Despite…
Read MoreWill Your Next New Car be Made in China?
China is poised to sell us their automobiles. According to a July 11, 2007 Press Release on their Web site (www.cheryglobal.com), “Chery (Automobile Co.) . . . and Chrysler . . . will work together to develop, manufacture and distribute Chery-made small and sub-compact cars in North America, Europe and other major automotive markets under…
Read MoreTesla Roadster: All-Electric Sports Car
I just attended a Press introduction for the all-electric, high performance Tesla Roadster. It seemed fitting that we were at The Proud Bird restaurant near LAX, which is surrounded by high performance aircraft. Before the presentation I was skeptical. I’ve heard about far too many cars from new companies that are not quite ready for…
Read MoreFord’s New, 2008 F-Series Trucks
According to Ford, their F-Series pickup trucks have been America’s best-selling full-size pickups for 30 years. I learned about a few of the reasons for their popularity while at the company’s Premier Automotive Group (PAG) headquarters building in Irvine, CA. Ford’s approach to truck design places a lot of emphasis on listening to drivers to…
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