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WE Look At The Infinity M35 Hybrid, 100 Years Of The Indy 500 And We set The Way Back Machine

Last year Nissan Announced that it was entering the Luxury Hybrid field. Yesterday at the monthly Greater Atlanta Automobile Media Association lunch hosted by Infinity, we actually got to put our hands and butts into the new Infinity M35h. No drive yet as this was prototype that more than likely it is being used for testing and certification. So here is what we got, the M35h has a total…

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Added by Miguel Caparros on May 20, 2011 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Looking for friends that are attending or want to attend this historic event

Intercontinental Le Mans Cup field Announced Making Petit Le Mans The 'Must See' Race of The Year

Simply put, fans attending the 14th annual Petit Le Mans powered by Mazda at Road Atlanta on October 1st, 2011 will witness the largest and most spectacular field in the history of this prestigious international endurance race, setting the stage for unprecedented excitement and a nail-biting season ending championship…

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Added by Miguel Caparros on May 18, 2011 at 5:13am — 2 Comments

Nostalgia show at Paradise Dragstrip

Old Skool at it's best... car show , swap meet and some good ol' heads up racing !

View the story here...

http://jasoncolephoto.blogspot.com/2011/05/nostalgia-at-its-best.html?spref=bl…

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Added by Jason Cole aka Bird on May 17, 2011 at 10:17am — No Comments

The Flying Wing

This might be the coolest thing I have ever seen......Check it out: http://www.examiner.com/vintage-transportation-in-national/the-flying-wing… Continue

Added by Steve Natale on May 16, 2011 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Winder Barrow High School Benefit Car Show

Hello everyone, I'm William Reidling and I am promoting the benefit car show for the Winder Barrow High School Band Program. I thought I would tell you a little bit about the our band programs at the high school. This upcoming year we will have 9 different band programs for the high school student. We will have the Marching Band, Basketball Band, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Band, Small Chamber Ensemble and the Freshman Band. We are also offering a…

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Added by William O. Reidling on May 16, 2011 at 3:30am — No Comments

Vintage Airplanes at the Pacific Coast Dream Machines event

Rare planes flocked to Half Moon Bay for the Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show.  Check out some rare flying machines here:  … Continue

Added by Steve Natale on May 8, 2011 at 4:34am — No Comments

Lawrenceville Riverside Sonic Gathering - "We don't want you here!"

I have been covering the Gathering at the Sonic on Riverside Drive in Lawrenceville, GA off and on for several years.  I always enjoyed the cars, the company and friendship of the young people that gathered there every Thursday night and the diversity of the groups.  This was one place where everyone got along, mostly. The few times when there was a bit of drama; it was a burn out (smoky), a foolish move like jumping a curb (it was videotaped), and showing off on Riverside on one's way to Rt…

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Added by Michael Thies on May 5, 2011 at 7:29pm — No Comments

Vaughn Gittin Jr 2010 Formula Drift World Champion Will Be On The American Wheels Events Radio HourThis Thursday

We interview live, Vaughn Giddin Jr 2010 Formula D world Champion this Thursday Night 7 PM to 8 pm Atlantic time on www.garage71.com  http://www.vaughngittin.com/

Added by Miguel Caparros on May 4, 2011 at 4:45am — No Comments

SPARKLES DETAIL...

JUST GOT BACK FROM PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA AT A GREAT CAR SHOW WITH TRICKED OUT CAR CLUB... HAD A GREAT TIME!!  OUR DEMO WITH CROFTGATE USA PRODUCTS WENT GREAT!! 

http://WWW.SPARKLESDETAIL.COM

Added by TIM & TONYIA MORRIS on May 3, 2011 at 3:38pm — No Comments

Califorina Car Spotting: Rabbit Pickup

This old This old Rabbit is still hopping around..... .....http://californiacarspotting.blogspot.com/2011/05/rabbit-pickup.html

Added by Steve Natale on May 2, 2011 at 5:37pm — No Comments

This week we drive the new Fiat 500, review the Fast 5 movie and take a mind trip to Reno in the 80's.





WE drive the new Fiat 500 at Road Atlanta during the Mitty.

   After the buy out of Chrysler by Fiat, it was only a…

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Added by Miguel Caparros on May 2, 2011 at 8:30am — No Comments

National Automobile Museum in Reno Nevada

I visited the National Automobile Museum in Reno, NV.  What a great museum.  If you ever get to that part of the country, it is a must see.  Read more and see photos here:… Continue

Added by Steve Natale on April 27, 2011 at 7:36pm — No Comments

California Car Spotting: 1961 Cadillac

New batch of California Car Spotting on the way.....Here is the latest, and it is cool: http://californiacarspotting.blogspot.com/2011/04/land-yacht-anchored-in-lake-tahoe.… Continue

Added by Steve Natale on April 24, 2011 at 1:13pm — No Comments

Sunday Morning Cruise In a parking Structure. I drive the Chevy Volt. Deaths In Accidents Lowest.



This past Sunday I attended the most unusual and by far the most successful one day automotive event in the South. Import Alliance at the Georgia…

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Added by Miguel Caparros on April 22, 2011 at 3:00pm — 1 Comment

Judging certification Classes Start April 27th at Hennessey Lexus of Gwinnett. Open to all. -Duluth, GA

American Wheels Events Show Car & Motorcycle Judges Training Class. We have it set for April 27 and May 4, 2011 at Hennessey Lexus of Gwinnett, 3383 Satellite Boulevard in Duluth, GA. The classes are 5pm to 9pm each night.



It does not matter if you are out to be a judge or not this will be the best $20.00 you have spent. You will learn what to look for in the small details of judging a car or bike. When you complete the two evening course you will receive a certificate of… Continue

Added by Miguel Caparros on April 19, 2011 at 5:30am — 5 Comments

Califorina Car Spotting: Thames Freighter

Early mini-van is too cool!  Take a look:  http://californiacarspotting.blogspot.com/2011/03/th… Continue

Added by Steve Natale on April 12, 2011 at 6:57pm — No Comments

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A Bite of History: Triumph TR8

A Bite of History: by MikeThies

Triumph TR8

The Triumph TR8, introduced in 1978, was often called the “English Corvette.” It was essentially a Triumph TR7 fitted with a Rover 3.5-liter aluminum V8, a powerplant with American Buick origins that had been adopted by British Leyland in the 1960s. With around 135 to 150 horsepower in…

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Posted by Michael Thies on September 9, 2025 at 5:00pm

A Bite of History: 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL

A Bite of History: by Mike Thies

1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL

Introduced in late 1966 for a short, single-year production run, the 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL holds a special place in the “Pagoda” lineage (W113 series) as the rarest variant, with only about 5,196 units built. Positioned between the earlier 230SL and the later 280SL, the 250SL…

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Posted by Michael Thies on August 14, 2025 at 7:30pm

A Bite of History: American Bantam “Woody” Station Wagon by Mike Thies

A Bite of History:  by Mike Thies

American Bantam “Woody” Station Wagon

The American Bantam Car Company was a small but innovative automaker based in Butler, Pennsylvania. Originally established as American Austin in the 1920s to produce miniature cars under license from the British Austin Motor Company, the firm reorganized…

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Posted by Michael Thies on August 2, 2025 at 8:00pm — 1 Comment

A Bite of History: 1958 Porsche 356 Speedster

A Bite of History: by Mike Thies

1958 Porsche 356 Speedster

The 1958 Porsche 356 Speedster marks the swan song of one of Porsche’s most iconic and minimalist models. Originally introduced in 1954 at the urging of U.S. importer Max Hoffman, the Speedster was designed to be a low cost, lightweight, stripped-down entry sports car that could double as a weekend racer, especially for the California sports car scene. With its low windshield,…

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Posted by Michael Thies on July 14, 2025 at 5:22pm

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