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Tarmac Rally Is Awesome

October 2, 2009

So when people think of rally cars, they usually picture a blue Subaru bouncing down a narrow gravel road.
But there are rallies that run on pavement, or “tarmac” as the euros like to say. The cars are mostly the same, but with stiffer suspension settings, larger brakes, sweet 18″ wheels and in most cases, shorter [...]

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‘Crashgate’ Brings Massive Changes at Renault F1

September 23, 2009

It just wouldn’t be Formula 1 racing if not for the drama, right? Crashgate refers to the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix-the first F1 race held at night. Ferrari driver Felipe Massa started the race from pole. Former F1 World Champion Fernando Alonso, driving for Renault started from 15th, seemed a non-factor in the race. Alonso [...]

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Forgotten Sporty Cars Part IX: Renault Fuego

March 9, 2009

Welcome back to Forgotten Sporty Cars at The Garage! In this space we recall an era where small, economy car-based based vehicles were sold with zippy styling. Whether there was any substance to the sizzle we’ll leave for you to judge.
1982-1985 Renault Fuego

We’re on a roll with Renaults, but after TG’s last look at the [...]

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Forgotten Sporty Cars Part VII: Renault GTA

February 21, 2009

Welcome back to Forgotten Sporty Cars at The Garage! In this space we recall an era where small, economy car-based based vehicles were sold with zippy styling. Whether there was any substance to the sizzle we’ll leave for you to judge.
1987 Renault GTA

The Renault GTA was a limited production model based on the Alliance (which [...]

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Eagle: The Forgotten Love Child of the AMC/Chrysler Merger

October 22, 2008

Here in The Garage we’ve talked about the possibility of a GM/Chrysler merger, as well as  rumors that Nissan may buy 20% of Chrysler. We’ve speculated that GM would likely scrap all of Chrysler’s offerings, save the Jeep brand and the Caravan/Town & Country minivans. 
A similar scenario was actually played out in 1987 when Chrysler [...]

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Detroit love triangle: While The General asks Dad for permission, Nissan bids for some service

October 22, 2008

While the folks from GM have been hard at work trying to put together a deal to absorb Chrysler, the folks from Nissan have slid one in from behind with an offer to buy 20% of the ailing firm.
All kidding aside, this isn’t all that different from when the Mopar squad assimilated AMC like [...]

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How low can you go?

December 19, 2007

How about a disposable car?
Tata Motors, India’s third-biggest auto marker, will showcase its $2,500 car at the Auto Expo in New Delhi on Jan. 10, with a commercial launch planned for later in 2008.
With that price, you could change cars every season and still have money for a Big Mac or two. [...]

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100 Greatest Formula 1 videos

June 22, 2006

Keith over at Formula 1 Fanatic has posted a multi part series of the top 100 Formula 1 videos. I just lit up my office with the sounds of a 1979 Renault, driven at Montreal by Rene Arnoux. That was back when the F1 jockey’s were real drivers. The car sounds angry and the shifts [...]

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