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From the monthly archives:

January 2009

NYC Classics dealer finds a use for your depleted stock holdings

January 31, 2009

With the economy fully in the dumper, more than a few are trying to figure out what to do with their stocks that are worth a fraction of what they were just a few months ago. Cooper Classic Cars has a great idea that is sure to appeal to more than a few enthusiastic investors. [...]

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Mitsubishi formally announces Lancer Sportback

January 30, 2009

Mitsubishi of America has finally announced that the five-door hatch Sportback model will be joining the Lancer model range. While it’s been no secret that this car has been in the pipeline for months, at least now the news is official. The Sportback will arrive this summer as a 2010 model, and will be available [...]

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VW to Chrysler Canada: Enough with the Routan!

January 30, 2009

For the month of February at least. While I cannot speak for the couple pictured to the right of the Routan, Autoblog, by way of the Windsor Star, reports that VW asked asked Chrysler of Canada to stop producing the Routan for the next month. The Windsor Star reports that so far, 29,000 Routans have [...]

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First glimpse: 2010 Porsche 911 GT3

January 29, 2009

If it seems like we’ve had a bunch of Porsche stuff over the past week or so, that’s just because there has been some pretty cool things happening in the land of Porsche. First was news on the 2010 GT3 RSR followed almost immediately by a Porsche win at the Rolex 24 at Daytona. Then, [...]

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Porsche opens new museum today

January 28, 2009

Earlier today in Stuttgart, Porsche opened their new 5,600 square meter museum which includes archives, vehicles, exhibits and even the Christophorus restaurant. This incredible facility is destined to become not only central to the Porsche family and company, but also to fans of the brand from around the world.
The collection of significant road and race [...]

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No Saturn Astra for 2009

January 28, 2009

Here’s an odd one. According to Autoblog, there will be no 2009 Saturn Astra for sale. The reason? Too many 2008 Astras are still sitting on dealer lots. Talk about an inventory problem. I am disappointed that the Astra is not selling well in North America. I think the Astra is the best small car [...]

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The Garage gets together on the West Coast

January 27, 2009

We like to think of The Garage as a place where enthusiasts can come and share our love of everything automotive, maybe even pretend to get a little bit of grease under the fingernails. For most of us, distance prevents any real world hang time, but out on the West Coast our peeps get to [...]

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The Sun Sets on the Honda S2000

January 26, 2009

Rumors have been circulating around the auto blogs for some time, but today Honda announced that its S2000 will cease production after the 2009 model year. The model nomenclature dates back to the old, small displacement Honda roadsters of the 1960’s, and the S2000 was built as a celebration of Honda’s 50th anniversary. 

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What’s a few broken bones and stitches among friends?

January 26, 2009

There have been more than enough times in our lives that my wife and I had realized we had to take a step back and let our children make some of their own decisions. I am speaking primarily of lessons related to sports such as track, football, baseball, and so on. Any good parent realizes there is a lot more to be [...]

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End of the Line for Cadillac XLR

January 26, 2009

Autoblog reported today that Cadillac will build the last of its range-topper XLRs this Spring. The XLR is built atop a Corvette chassis, but is powered by a Cadillac Northstar V-8. The Caddy also features its own interior, exterior, and suspension. Unlike the Vette, it has a retractable hardtop.  I can’t say I am shocked [...]

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