Robert Vasquez: August 2015

Monday, August 31, 2015

Strange

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convertible VW van h

convertible VW van haha!

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The Unboring Minivan? 2017 Chrysler Town & Country Comes Into Clearer Focus

A fresh report from Automotive News has gathered many previous details on the 2017 Chrysler Town & Country and added some new tidbits to provide the clearest, most concise picture yet of the next-generation family hauler.

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The industry paper expects the van to take styling cues from the 200-esque 700C concept, pictured above, which quietly debuted at the 2012 Detroit auto show with absolutely none of the typical PR offensive. If the new T&C does indeed look anything like the 700C, it would bring a radical look to a segment in which the Honda Odyssey’s “lightning-bolt” window line counts as outrageous.

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Among the new bits: The T&C will receive hands-free, foot-operated side doors in addition to its liftgate (all falling under Open ’n’ Go branding); all three rows will offer USB ports for recharging; and Chrysler plans to add an onboard vacuum cleaner like that of the Odyssey. Offering lots of goodies will ensure the Town & Country is well-equipped to battle the Odyssey and Toyota Sienna when it becomes the only minivan in Fiat-Chrysler’s stable once the Dodge Grand Caravan—the van itself, not the nameplate—is discontinued after 2017.

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Automotive News also re-asserts details we’ve heard before, such as the electric-motor-based all-wheel-drive system, the plug-in-hybrid variant that’s due by the end of 2016, and the new direct-injected V-6/nine-speed automatic combo that’s expected to dramatically increase fuel economy. The new minivan, AN says, will enter production next February in Windsor, Ontario, and we already know it will start at around $26,000. Expect to first see it at this fall’s L.A. auto show or in January at the Detroit show.

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The New Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Is Amazing, But Can It Autocross?

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The Corvette Z06 and I go way back. A 2002 Z06 was the first test car I ever wrote about, back when having 405 horsepower warranted carrying a badge that read “405 HP.” Those early cars were voted “Most Likely to Have Their Titanium Mufflers Replaced With Glasspacks Because The Owner Thinks ‘Titanium’ Is That Thing Where You Have A Ringing In Your Ears.” The C5 Z06 was powerful, always entertaining, and just a little bit cheesy: the Hulk Hogan of cars. READ MORE ››

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Sunday, August 30, 2015

1955 Inter 175A Berl

1955 Inter 175A Berline

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Another one of my al

Another one of my all time favs ! 1955 Porsche 550 Spider

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MagnusWalker911: 25

MagnusWalker911: 25 pcs limited edition 50 year of 911 poster featuring car 277 by steve Anderson

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The evolution of the

The evolution of the Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster from its introduction in 1952, through the new 2013 SL Roadster

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The evolution of the

The evolution of the Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster from its introduction in 1952, through the new 2013 SL Roadster

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1968 Toyota 2000GT –

1968 Toyota 2000GT – an absolute Japanese classic car, really hard to find today. The design is timeless and still looks great even by today’s design standards.

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pinterest.com/fra411 #Ferrari 275 GTB/4 1967. | Whether you’re interested in restoring an old classic car or you just need to get your family’s reliable transportation looking good after an accident, B & B Collision Corp in Royal Oak, MI is the company for you! Call (248) 543-2929 or visit our website www.bandbcollisio… for more information!

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1958 #Ferrari 250 #T

1958 #Ferrari 250 #TestaRossa #ClassicCar #QuirkyRides

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i need to stop looki

i need to stop looking at this main page, so many fucking beautiful cars.

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Saturday, August 29, 2015

Viper 5704v vs. 5706v – What’s The Difference?

Friday, August 28, 2015

How to Change a Flat Tire in 11 Easy Steps [Sponsored]

Sponsored: How to Change a Flat Tire in 11 Easy Steps
-Whether it’s the rattling that comes and goes with the moon phases, a timing belt that obeys only changes in barometric pressure, or the sudden flickering of that dreaded “check engine” light, certain car problems require the professional experience and honest technical knowledge only a mechanic can bring. This doesn’t mean you should be afraid to do maintenance on your own car, though. There are certain car fixes that every man should be capable of doing himself. Your mechanic might not thank you for learning them, but your wallet surely will.

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How to Change a Tire

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If you drive a car with any regularity, you’re going to get a flat. It’s not a question of if it’ll happen, but when.

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1. Make sure you’ve got a proper jack, wrench and spare in your vehicle. When the inevitable happens, throw on your hazard lights and find a safe place to pull off—avoid steep hills and curves.

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2. Pop off your hubcap if necessary. Now grab your lug wrench and get ready to flex your muscles. Start by loosening each lug nut (by turning counter clockwise) but not removing them altogether. Keep the car on the ground for this step as you might need some leverage—there’s no shame in using both hands and a foot if necessary.

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3. Now it’s time to raise the car. A jack always comes with your car’s spare kit, but it’s not a bad idea to upgrade. Every make and model has a different recommended spot to put the jack so be sure to consult your owner’s manual. Raise the car to about six inches—or the length of a one dollar bill.

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4. Finish removing the lug nuts. Keep each nut in a safe place (like your over-turned hubcap) because there’s no fun in a roadside lug nut scavenger hunt.

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5. Remove the flat by pulling straight out and away from the car. Swap the flat for your spare.

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6. Line up the holes in the spare with the lug nut posts on the car, then push the tire in toward the car as far as it will go.

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7. Start replacing the bolts. Stop once each bolt is snug but not tight.

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8. Using the jack, carefully lower the car back to the ground.

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9. Tighten the lug nuts incrementally in a top-to-bottom, side-to-side pattern until each bolt is as tight as you can safely turn it.

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10. Pop on the hubcap, place the jack, flat tire and all your tools back in your spare kit.

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11. Go about your way, but first make a note to pick up a new spare.

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2017 Ford GT Ordering Process Requires Application, Will Be Special

2017 Ford GT

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Interested in the new Ford GT? Well, better start getting your affairs in order, because you won’t merely be able to walk into your neighborhood Ford dealership and pick one up the same way you would, say, grab a new Focus. As first brought to light by Road & Track via Reddit, Ford will set up a process by which prospective owners may apply to purchase a 2017 GT; when accepted, these buyers will then be led through a special ordering procedure to be completed at a Ford GT–certified dealership nearest them.
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The GT ordering process was confirmed to us by Ford. That means each customer, should their application be accepted (longtime Ford owners or those who bought the last GT will have an upper hand), will be paired with a specific car before being personally walked through a special ordering sequence. Details on that exact experience are forthcoming, but we imagine that it’ll be quite special, especially given how Ford plans to build just 250 GTs per year.

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The final MSRP for the car is still up in the air—as is the number of dealerships selected to sell the GT—but we know the new supercar could cost as much as $400,000. We asked Ford whether customer fitment to the car (the GT will have fixed seats) will be part of the ordering process, and were told no; the adjustable steering column and pedals will be sufficient. Even so, the ordering experience should live up to the expectations of those shelling out huge sums of cash for an incredible car. Of course, we remain fixated solely on driving the new, apparently 700-hp-plus GT ourselves, something that won’t happen until closer to (or perhaps after) customer ordering begins early next year.

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