by Fast Machines | May 1, 2013 | Fast And Dangerous
The fuel-economy numbers look nice, but the testing behind them is flawed. From the April 2013 Issue of Car and Driver We were impressed when Ford announced that the 2013 Fusion hybrid earned an EPA rating of 47 mpg for both city and highway driving. Here was a...
by Fast Machines | May 1, 2013 | Formula One Blog
Britain had the biggest crowd of the season last year, with a record race day attendance of 127,000 and more people turning out on a Friday than on a Sunday in some parts of the world where Formula One has no tradition. Eight of the 11 teams are based in Britain,...
by Fast Machines | May 1, 2013 | Spares
Potential car buyers view the CODA electric car at the 2012 Washington Auto Show. California-based electric car maker, Coda, filed for bankruptcy protection on Wednesday, saying it plans to transition to the battery and energy-storage business. The company had...
by Fast Machines | May 1, 2013 | Exterior
Like many professionals, car salesmen have their own patois. Here are a few terms they throw around in the showroom. 1. UpAny potential buyer. 2. LaydownA customer who offers little resistance and purchases a car at the list price or more. Also known as an “ace.” 3....
by Fast Machines | May 1, 2013 | Auto News
Nissan is concerned about being marketable online. So concerned, in fact, that it will reduce the prices on seven key models in the U.S. to increase the likelihood of them appearing in online searches. Those price cuts will range from $580 off the Altima all the way...
