Monthly Archives: January 2014

English ‘essential to UK society’

11:45am Sunday 19th January 2014 in National News Immigrants who cannot speak English have no way of being a “full member” of British society, Eric Pickles said today, amid suggestions benefits could be stripped from those who do not learn … Continue reading

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Spotted! Chevrolet Silverado Limousine, Route 1 in Delaware

Originally posted on Mind Over Motor:
On our way back from the St. Michael’s Concours at the end of last September, Nick and I stumbled on a rather strange sight.  We were stuck in traffic with traffic leaving Dover Speedway…

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As Americans nearly freeze to death, EPA pushes to criminalize many woodstoves

As Americans nearly freeze to death, EPA pushes to criminalize many woodstoves via As Americans nearly freeze to death, EPA pushes to criminalize many woodstoves.

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Happy New Year, America! Your favorite light bulb is now illegal.

Happy New Year, America! Your favorite light bulb is now illegal. Well, sort of. As of January 1, U.S. businesses can no longer manufacture or import “general service” incandescent bulbs—the most popular light bulbs in America. Consumers can still buy … Continue reading

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Summer-Blend vs Winter-Blend Gasoline: What’s the Difference? – Popular Mechanics

Lots of drivers out there probably didn’t know (or care) that gasoline is blended differently for summer or winter. Recently, though, that issue has been capturing headlines, thanks to a showdown in California, where Gov. Jerry Brown wants to allow … Continue reading

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NYC Archives – Motor Repair Workshop 1929

This is an interesting view, from May 15th, 1929, of the Central Motor Repair Shop showing N.Y. City Police Department Indian motorcycles. For a clearer, more detailed, view, please follow the link below:- Motor repair Workshop 1929. It is a part … Continue reading

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1949 Mercedes Benz SSK “Count Trossi”

One of the most revered sports cars in the world is the SSK and this one features the most dramatic body of them all. It’s nicknamed after Carlo Trossi who was its first owner and had close connections to the … Continue reading

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VW Factory 1953

All pictures by Peter Keetman Source: Volkswagenwerk 1953 Thanks to Retronuaut.com

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The first car ads, 1898

“The Winton Motor Carriage Company was one of the first American companies to sell a motor car. On March 24, 1898 Robert Allison of Port Carbon, Pennsylvania became the first person to buy a Winton automobile after seeing the first … Continue reading

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Vert-A-Pac Train Cars kept Chevy Vega’s Affordable

Once upon a time, there was a specially-fitted railcar, known as Vert-A-Pac. The railcar was designed to maximize the amount of vehicles being transported, and GM made at least one vehicle that was specifically made for this kind of duty: the … Continue reading

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