by Fast Machines | Jul 19, 2013 | Fast And Dangerous
New-car launches are a months-long rollout of new product these days. Fifty years ago, new cars were introduced in the fall and that was just about the end of it. So, 50 years ago, it was unusual when Ford debuted something called a Mustang in the spring, and called...
by Fast Machines | Jul 19, 2013 | Exterior
The retro style of BMW’s Mini is polarizing, but it has its fiercely loyal followers. And the brand’s demographics are enviable: young, active, and obviously affluent—Minis don’t come cheap, you know. The bond between the brand and owner is of such strength, that...
by Fast Machines | Jul 19, 2013 | Auto News
No, this isn’t the Maybach replacement that’s been making the news blog rounds recently. Instead, this is an extended version of the newly unveiled 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class that will sit between the regular model and the ultra-luxury Pullman model. A Mercedes...
by Fast Machines | Jul 19, 2013 | Fast And Dangerous
On Tuesday, we posted an audio recording of a mystery car’s exhaust note. To hear it again, listen to the recording embedded below. Only a few of you placed guesses as to what this week’s sound belongs to, but nobody’s guess was correct. Two commenters speculated that...
by Fast Machines | Jul 19, 2013 | Spares
The city’s darkest day is a tragedy a long time in the making. By Doron Levin Fail. FORTUNE — The bankruptcy filing on the afternoon of July 18 by the city of Detroit isn’t just a massive financial implosion. Nor is it simply a milestone moment, the...
