Powered by a 6.4-liter Hemi V-8, Chrysler?s new 300 SRT8 is, to put it simply, a beast. There?s no better way of illustrating that fact than by taking it out for a few acceleration runs on the wet roads around the Winding Road offices.
Source: http://www.windingroad.com/articles/reviews/winding-road-video-2012-chrysler-300-srt8/
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Ford is set to release a Fiesta SUV concept at the New Delhi Auto Show in January.
The car, set to tease a production model that will take on the likes of the Nissan Juke and possibly the MINI Countryman, will be first revealed at the show in January. 1.4 million people are expected to attend.
Ford is planning to use the SUV to expand its presence in India, where it will be launched as the second vehicle in an eight model line up.
The car is expected to enter production at the tail end of 2012 and sales will begin in 2013. There will be a four wheel drive model offered but front wheel drive is expected to take the lion’s share of sales.
Ford’s new three-cylinder Ecoboost engine will likely be the engine of choice, though a diesel option will also be available.
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We love Christopher Smith?s way with words, with old cars, and with the combination of the two. Flip This Car is a series that Chris has been writing, and we?ve all been enjoying for quiet some time now. With a brand new installment of FTC just starting, and many more sure to be headed our way over upcoming months and years, we wanted to make sure that the total FTC saga had a permanent home here on Winding Road. Be sure to bookmark this page if you?re as big a car-flipping fan as we are, and we?ll be sure to update it just as often as new content becomes available. Got questions, ideas, or cars to buy/sell for Mr. Smith? Be sure to write all in the comments section below. (Including, but not limited to, any and all lovable but barely streetable pieces of near-crap that you may want to see Flipped!)
Source: http://www.windingroad.com/articles/blogs/flip-this-car-archive/
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The 550 is sort of in the sweet spot of the S-Class lineup. All the other ones are either smart on their fuel consumption, or are insanely powerful. If you?re a meat-and-potatoes kind of person, this is the model for you. It has plenty of power, but it feels perfectly relaxed and effortless under normal driving.
Source: http://www.windingroad.com/articles/reviews/quick-drive-2012-mercedes-benz-s550/
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As my husband and I were catching up on our TiVo’d shows, our trusty friends at MythBusters decided to investigate a few viral videos involving excavators to see if the videos were a hoax or not. Click here to read my previous blog about a MythBusters episode on whether or not motorcycles are a “greener” alternative to cars.
On this latest MythBusters episode, Adam and Jamie investigate three viral videos involving an excavator to see if the tricks are plausible or not.
WARNING: DO NOT TRY ANY OF THESE AT HOME!
The first excavator viral video showed “rowing” a barge using the boom and bucket of the excavator. It took some well choreographed, synchronized maneuvering by Adam and Jamie, but it worked and they moved the barge pretty well through the river (despite some strong currents working against them). Myth confirmed - it is possible to “row” a barge using excavators.
The second excavator viral video myth tested whether or not you could wakeboard with an excavator. The video shows a water skier, but Adam and Jamie used a wakeboard to test the myth. The excavator’s boom and bucket turned 360 degrees with a wake boarder attached to see if it was really possible to wakeboard with an excavator. It took a few tries to get the angle and speed of the boom right, but the myth was confirmed and it is possible to wakeboard with an excavator! Click here to see some of the MythBusters excavator wakeboarding footage.
The last excavator viral video looked at whether or not an excavator could load itself into the back of a dump truck. It took them a while, but (with the guidance of a heavy equipment expert) Adam and Jamie successfully loaded the excavator onto the dump truck. Another myth confirmed by the MythBusters!
Have you seen any other interesting viral videos involving heavy equipment that make you scratch your head and wonder if the stunt is possible?
Kelly Miller is the Director of Business Analytics at Manheim Specialty.
Source: http://manheimheavytruckauctions.com/Blog/bid/70009/Excavator-Viral-Videos-Tested-by-MythBusters
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A beautiful woman stands alone in the desert, suitcases in hand. Yet in this 21st century update on classic Film Noir, the blonde is her own getaway driver, outpacing a tornado in a sleek SL Roadster by Mercedes-Benz.
Source: http://lasvegasretreats.blogspot.com/2011/04/vegas-from-different-perspective.html
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Despite its age, the CX-9?s utility and driving character make it a fine choice for those that need utility but still value driving pleasure. If this sounds like you, then you should get down to your local Mazda dealership.
Source: http://www.windingroad.com/articles/reviews/my-thanksgiving-2012-mazda-cx-9/
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The North American Fleet Association (NAFA) Institute & Expo was April 9-12, 2011 in Charlotte, North Carolina. This was Manheim’s third year at the event; however it was Amanda Kent’s 6th visit, and Michelle Stowers’ first year in attendance. We caught up with them to get their take on the show, the industry and Manheim’s fleet management business outlook.
Q1. Who are the primary attendees of the NAFA Institute & Expo, and why do they attend?
AK: Fleet is usually considered institutional sellers and buyers, but the NAFA audience was probably 99% sellers. We primarily saw government entities – cities, states and DOTs - and large distributors in attendance. On the trade floor, it was generally other fleet industry affiliates like Manheim, as well as financial services providers, manufacturers, logistics companies and other organizations the meet the fleet management needs.
MS: In comparison to other shows I’ve been to like the Work Truck Show, this show was a very different type of event with a very different audience. NAFA provides numerous education programs for fleet professionals to become certified fleet managers. These classes are definitely what bring most people to the event. Because this show is very focused on education, it was very informative and refreshing.
Q2: How would you describe the general atmosphere of the event? How was morale this year?
MS: Everyone seems cautiously optimistic. We heard that attendance was up this year and that’s always a good indicator that the industry is moving in a positive direction.
AK: It’s true: nobody was singing the blues like in previous years. The economy is still having a huge impact on trade cycles. Many people we spoke to mentioned they’re keeping fleet units longer – it’s going from 4 to 6 years to more like 6 to 8 years. That has a ripple effect across our entire industry.
While nobody’s really closer to it, they can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. Inventories have run out, so fleet managers are starting to buy new units. Prices - both in fuel and vehicles - are rising, but in general everyone did seem encouraged.
Q3: Speaking of inventory, how is Manheim’s fleet inventory?
AK: Manheim’s inventory is down a little in the fleet category compared to last year. It’s harder to find inventories across the board. We’ve become more aggressive to ensure our products and customer service are top notch, so we continue to stay ahead of our competitors. We’re also forging a strong market in Canada, where next month we’re opening truck sales to the public at Manheim Toronto.
Q4: Beyond exhibiting at NAFA, how else was Manheim involved in the event?
AK: Manheim’s chief economist, Tom Webb, spoke about the state of the economy. Several attendees came by our booth after his presentation to remark about how insightful he was.
MS: Tom compiles a monthly Used Vehicle Value Index and a bi-annual Used Car Market Report. He’s a great speaker with a strong grasp on what’s going on in the industry on a macro level; people always love to attend his sessions.
Q5: What would you say was a key take-away from the event?
AK: Attendance seemed to be up, and people were walking around with a purpose. That’s a good indicator of recovery!
Amanda Kent is Manheim's National Heavy Truck & Equipment Manager. A 15-year auction veteran, Amanda has been with Manheim Heavy Truck & Equipment Auctions for two years.
Michelle Stowers is Manheim’s Inside Sales Rep for Heavy Truck & Equipment. She has been with Manheim for three and a half years. An 18-year auction veteran, Michelle started on the auto side of the business and recently joined the Heavy Truck and Equipment division.
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Source: http://manheimheavytruckauctions.com/Blog/bid/57440/Focus-on-Fleets-Let-s-Talk-about-NAFA
