Class acts with six appeal Nov 5, 2009
Either way, these are encouraging figures for 1700-kilogram-plus four-door sedans that drive their rear wheels. That shouldn't really surprise because both engines are sophisticates, with double overhead cams and variable valve timing. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Congressman had no time to park his car? Nov 5, 2009
The vehicle's front tires were on the curb while the back wheels occupied part of the driving area of the parking lot. . (TheHill.com)
Lady Bulldogs drop two more conference games Nov 5, 2009
On Tuesday Douglas led 2-0 against last place Santa Rita and was one match away from a win when the wheels fell off and the Lady Bulldogs gave up three straight games to Santa Rita allowing the Lady Eagles to win their first conference match this year. Douglas won the first two games 25-22 and 25-20 before dropping the next three 22-25, 18-25 and 13-15. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Rocket it and roll Nov 5, 2009
Titanium or composite wheels - rear wheels sit outside bodywork covered by aerodynamic fairings 2. Driver sits behind front wheels and in front of engine air intake duct 3. (BBC News -- UK)
Sheriff: College students likely never saw pond Nov 5, 2009
Stark County Sheriff Clarence Tuhy said the women's SUV was found resting on its wheels Tuesday in about 10 feet of water hidden by tall grass, with the doors and windows closed. "When you're not familiar with an area like that it would have been very easy to drive into," Tuhy said. (Pensacola News Journal)
2009 MTV Europe Music Awards Fascinating Facts Nov 5, 2009
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I raced False Prophet and Eiffel Tower Nov 5, 2009
The only sounds are cars whizzing by atop you, the screeching wheels on the subway track to your right, and the huff-puff rhythm of breathing. It inspires the Rosie Ruiz question: Why shouldn't I go to the subway station, swipe a Metrocard and hop a train to the finish line. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Gila River Gaming Enterprises Chooses GPI for Newest Casino Nov 4, 2009
Under the brand names of Paulson(), Bourgogne et Grasset() and Bud Jones(), GPI provides casino currency such as chips, plaques and jetons; gaming furniture and accessories; table layouts; playing cards; dice; and roulette wheels. GPI pioneered the use of security features such as RFID technology in casino chips, and provides RFID solutions including chips, readers and displays. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Who did Shahid take for ride? Nov 4, 2009
After all, who wouldnt want to show off a set of brand new wheels in front of the ladies ... After all, who wouldnt want to show off a set of brand new wheels in front of the ladies. (India Times, India)
Golf goes big Nov 4, 2009
Outside there's a rear spoiler, double exhaust, lowered suspension, 15-inch six-spoke alloy wheels and a fully integrated body kit. Braking is via a diagonally linked dual circuit hydraulic brake system with red disc callipers and self-adjusting rear drums. (iAfrica.com)
Firing of Kokinis Sends Confusing Message Nov 4, 2009
In Randy Lerner's auto repair shop, they're fully content with removing a busted mirror on a car with no wheels, no transmission and no motor. Simply put, this entire situation is an embarrassment to the NFL in general and to the fans of a once proud and storied franchise in particular. (BerniesInsiders.com)
PHOTOS: Fiat puts stamp on Chrysler lineup Nov 4, 2009
Wheels - Photos - USATODAY.com. New or redesigned vehicles usually sell better than older models, but some of Chrysler's freshest faces - which are among those expected to be axed by Fiat-controlled Chrysler - were slowing down even before the auto industry's mid-2008 collapse. (USA Today -- Money)
Reptile dot com enters online auto field with 43 car communities Nov 4, 2009
The son of a former GM staffer and Buick sales manager, he spent his youth watching Indy time trials, collecting Hot Wheels, and reading the numerous car brochures and magazines found around the house. By his teens he was doing electronic mods on the family cars, and in his twenties was working for Road Sounds and Custom Sounds doing design and installation of high end electronics systems in luxury autos. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
CX-7 gets fresh Nov 3, 2009
5-litre engine, also used in the Mazda6 and Mazda3, which drives the front wheels ... An all-wheel-drive system uses a computer-controlled coupling and a differential to deliver up to half the available torque to the rear wheels on demand. (iAfrica.com)
3.7s scorcher flies Nov 3, 2009
The engine is mated with a six-speed automated sequential transmission driving the rear wheels. Gear changes are managed from a paddle shift mounted on the steering column and the transmission will upshift in just 0. (iAfrica.com)
Big rig gets stuck, closes Hwy. 12 Nov 3, 2009
The driver of an over-sized big rig attempted to execute a u-turn in the middle of Highway 12 just outside the Sonoma Valley Regional Park but sunk the cab's wheels into rain-softened soil on the shoulder leaving the 53-foot trailer completely blocking the highway just before noon on Monday ... She also jumped up and down on the soil to test its softness, they said, then got back in the truck, and drove onto the shoulder where her front wheels sank up to the axles. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Green or black? Nov 3, 2009
Paddle wheels circulate the algae around "racetracks" ... " The attraction of algae is that, as the tiny organisms grow, they absorb carbon dioxide and the oil extracted from them can be processed into fuel to be used as a normal part of the existing fuel infrastructure. Will they ever replace fossil fuels? Inland, in the desert of Southern California, Jim DeMattia manages the algae ponds of Biolight Harvesting and has more experience than most at cultivating algae on a large scale. Paddle... (BBC News -- Science)
Robot goes rallying Nov 3, 2009
Contact: Aksons Wheels 033 392-9970. BMW 120D (M) Manual, Cream Leather Interior, C.. (iAfrica.com)
Atlanta cop's Decatur car museum Nov 3, 2009
The then 5-year-old Pickard would eventually embark on a lifelong fascination with four wheels. These days the 42-year-old Atlanta police officer is owner of Relics ies, part-car museum, part-ice cream parlor in downtown Decatur. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Time to get vehicles ready for Kittitas County's snow and ice Nov 3, 2009
At Ellensburg Tire Company, Grasher said the average set of snow tires, without wheels would cost between 500- 600 per set ... Grasher also suggested that drivers who plan on keeping the same car for a while pay an extra 300- 400 to get new wheels with the tires ... If you buy the set without wheels, you are going to be paying an average of 60 each time to get them mounted and balanced, he explained, noting that at twice a year it comes to 120. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
› Goodbye Golf! Nov 3, 2009
Contact: Aksons Wheels 033 392-9970. Not your dream car. (iAfrica.com)
Our view: H2H Nov 2, 2009
Or what about incentives for telecommuting, which helps keep wheels off the road at rush hour, when congestion is worst. The idea is to be smart and nimble about transportation in Anchorage and think about it in terms of how Anchorage works -- for the sake of better neighborhoods, smoother traffic and cleaner air. (Anchorage Daily News)
Contests increasingly a top draw for innovators seeking challenge, recognition Nov 2, 2009
Although the robot s components were relatively inexpensive, Ventimiglia, the 22-year-old founder of Paul s Robotics, said he starved himself of sleep for months and his team spent thousands of hours fine-tuning the robot s wheels, sensors, and programming. Through traditional contracting methods, it would have cost many times the prize money that was available to develop the 20 prototypes that qualified for the robot excavation competition, said Douglas Comstock, director of NASA s Innovative... (Boston Globe)
Rare rail rides draw crowd Nov 2, 2009
Swiggett put the motor car in reverse and headed back to the rail yard, wheels clacking along the tracks. The historical society is open for equipment tours every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon, and members occasionally make runs on the little yellow train, weather permitting. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Interest in exporting gaining speed locally Nov 2, 2009
The Fort Myers-based company builds its walk-behind mowers with the big rear wheels right here in Southwest Florida. (Photos by Terry Allen Williams/news-press. (The News-Press -- Business)
* FEATURE : Cycling in Chinese cities is anything but a leisurely ride Nov 2, 2009
Many of the people behind the wheels of the shiny new cars just got their licenses, and their driving sometimes reminds me of my own in high school. Some drivers are courteous to cyclists, perhaps remembering that they were among them not long ago. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Feature photo: Steelers wheels Nov 1, 2009
Your online website and business directory. Daily American Archive Search. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Handy Andy: Pettitte pitches, hits Yanks to win Nov 1, 2009
"First of all, I have no wheels at all. I know that. I am very slow. I mean, very slow," Pettitte said. "I'm not going to lie to you guys, I was gassed tonight," he said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
GM extends vehicle refund program until January Nov 1, 2009
with USA TODAY's auto writers to discover and discuss trends on wheels with them and with other readers, like you. READ THE LATEST POSTS. (USA Today -- Autos)
Tricks and treats Nov 1, 2009
Meals on Wheels volunteers suggest you ask that your contribution go to their program. Shop owners Steve and Laura Havlek will also have candy and vampire teeth for all kids. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Dana's View: Breaches and beaches Oct 31, 2009
Normally, on the highway, that location would be no problem but once these cars felt the soft sands of Monomoy under their wheels, we learned about the limitations of that low-slung distributor. Unlike the near-swimming abilities of the redoubtable Model As, these faster V-8 s turned out to be rather skittish when it came to salt water. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Candy crafts - a sweet way to spend family time Oct 31, 2009
If your kids love trucks, drum-up some fun on a weekend and help them create something fabulous on four wheels from common items found around the house ... While those parts are drying, paint your four empty Hubba Bubba Sour Gummi Tape packages black for truck wheels ... When the wheels are dry, glue 2-inch silver circles with smaller red 1/8-inch foil circles on top of the painted Hubba Bubba Sour Gummi Tape packages and glue Altoids in the middle to finish the wheels. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
People and Their Wheels: Leanne Westerbur's 1963 Ford Thunderbird convertible Oct 31, 2009
Her wheels: A 1963 Ford Thunderbird convertible she inherited from her father, Robert Sailors, in 1991 ... Other recent People and Their Wheels features. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Ponzo: How to dig your car out of snow safely Oct 31, 2009
Get rid of the snow from behind and in front of all your tires, paying particular attention to the front wheels if your car is front-wheel drive, or the rear wheels for rear-wheel drive. Once the snow is removed from underneath and around the car, get inside and apply slow, steady pressure to the gas pedal never floor it. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
Famous people who overcame dyslexia Oct 31, 2009
Instead, the motorcycle was mounted on a wood base with wheels for all of Winkler's riding scenes. Winkler was ridiculed for his dyslexia as a child -- his parents called him Dumb Dog -- so it's no surprise that he's become an activist for others with dyslexia. (CNN)
Get some hybrid muscle Oct 31, 2009
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Ford Says October Sales Climbed as Auto Industry Ended `Clunkers' Hangover Oct 31, 2009
Shovels are in the ground and wheels are moving things around America, Czubay said. Were starting to see that sort of activity take hold. (Bloomberg -- US)
New Golf GTI is here! Oct 30, 2009
Some rival hot-hatches such as the Mazda3 MPS use a mechanical limited-slip diff to control the differing rotating speeds of their front wheels, though even the new Porsche 911 Turbo employs a similar set-up (albeit on the rear wheels) to the GTI.. Golf GTI buyers can also pay $1500 for adaptive dampers (called Dynamic Chassis Control) that were introduced on the Mk6 Golf and offer a choice of three settings, ranging from Comfort to Sport. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Halloween Events Oct 30, 2009
Cibola Beacon - Grants, New Mexico. Cibola Beacon Print Edition. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
An expensive mistake Oct 30, 2009
But the company made the decision to use the Tokyo Show to showcase something thats arguably the last thing that Toyota needs right now: a 500-600 horsepower supercar, designed to match wheels with Ferraris and Lamborghinis. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Business)
Recession over? Maybe. Happy days here? Not yet. Oct 30, 2009
They can spout the common wisdom, (which is always retarded), about negative growth, but the reality is that if people fully understood the cyclical nature of the economy, and how we re all really just spinning our wheels, going nowhere, like the new squirrel-powered GM cars, we d all just sit around the campfire roasting marshmellows, playing the guitar, (and playing spin the bottle). The whole thing is some sort of voter-coddling scam and I refuse to be a part of it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Tricks and treats Oct 30, 2009
Meals on Wheels volunteers suggest you ask that your contribution go to their program. Shop owners Steve and Laura Havlek will also have candy and vampire teeth for all kids. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Charles Geisst to Speak at Museum of American Finance on Collateral Damaged Oct 30, 2009
Charles Geisst is the author of 17 books, including Undue Influence: How the Wall Street Elite Put the Financial System at Risk, Wheels of Fortune: The History of Speculation from Scandal to Respectability, The Last Partnerships: Inside the Great Wall Street Money Dynasties, and Wall Street: A History. He also is the editor and principal contributor to the Encyclopedia of American Business History and writes a column on financial affairs for Global Entrepreneur. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Montana's First Hemp License Issued Oct 29, 2009
"The wheels are turning to allow our farmers to have another good alternative rotational crop," Goodhope said. MMIX, The Associated Press. (CBS News)
A little more sting Oct 29, 2009
It has a normal and a 'winter' mode, designed for use on slippery road conditions to avoid high torque at the wheels at start up. The control unit on this transmission also automatically detects gradient and uses an appropriate shift schedule for suitable driveability. (iAfrica.com)
Design Research is back - as an installation Oct 29, 2009
Even toys fill a corner: elephants on wooden wheels proudly bearing stuffed Marimekko bodies, a hand-crafted wooden rocking horse, stuffed sock monkeys. A low round teak D/R coffee table, two woven lounge chairs by Hans Wegner, and a small Aalto fluted side table sit in a front window. (Boston Globe)
Start with a clean slate Oct 29, 2009
Contact: Aksons Wheels 033 392-9970 ... The system also uses Toyota's "Crawl" technology that prevents wheels from spinning or locking on difficult terrain. (iAfrica.com)
PHOTO GALLERY: Tops in reliability Oct 29, 2009
Wheels - Photos - USATODAY.com. em>Consumer Reports has released their 2009 reliability rankings. (USA Today -- Money)
CHS football, volleyball playoff t-shirts on sale Oct 29, 2009
Meals on Wheels seeks volunteers ... Meals on Wheels volunteers are asked to provide one hour, one day a week. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Need for Speed Nitro DS Hands-on Oct 29, 2009
On my Ford Escort RS I've got a bronze body color, grey skirts, and black wheels and rims ... Hit X, and you launch into an over-the-top heroic move, sending your car flipping end over end while leaping over competitors, driving on two wheels to split between barricades, or pulling off a 360 spin that traffic-checks police cruisers into a ball of fire. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Residents turn out to sell antiques at roadshow Oct 29, 2009
Hipsher said the most valuable toys date from the 1920s-30s, particularly wind-up toys, but some 1960s Hot Wheels cars with red lines on the tires are highly sought by collectors. My employees have collectors they deal with personally. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Majic Wheels' Patented Adhesive Offers Major Advantages Over Remote-Controlled Vehicle Technology Oct 29, 2009
Source: Majic Wheels Corp ... TEL AVIV, Israel, October 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MajicWheels Inc. (OTC: - ), a leading developer of gravity defying remote-controlled toy cars, utilizes a patented adhesive technology that enables remote-controlled vehicles to climb walls and traverse upside-down on ceilings or under tabletops, etc ... Watch the MajicWheels vehicle prototype climb walls and ride across ceilings at. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
A sweet dilemma: Some suggestions on how to handle excess Halloween candy Oct 29, 2009
-Make cars and trucks out of candy with the help of a hot-glue gun by using chocolate bars as car, peppermints as wheels, etc. You can even spray paint them to make them look less appetizing. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
How I pack for Europe Oct 29, 2009
If you prefer to not have a bag on your back, consider a carry-on-sized suitcase with wheels (this is what my wife and daughter travel with). Base your decision on the strength of your back. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
GM seen posting sales gain for October, exec says Oct 29, 2009
with USA TODAY's auto writers to discover and discuss trends on wheels with them and with other readers, like you. READ THE LATEST POSTS. (USA Today -- Autos)
End of flashy govt cars? Oct 29, 2009
The minister pointed out that the handbook does not say the minister must purchase a car valued at 70 percent of his salary: it says he may not spend more than this on his wheels. He said he did not want to pre-empt the outcome of the review of the ministerial handbook, because he did not want to make it his personal decision. (iAfrica.com)
Review: 2010 Chevrolet Equinox Oct 28, 2009
Also standard on even the entry-level LS: air-conditioning, cruise control, 17-inch alloy wheels, full-power accessories, a tilting-and-telescoping steering wheel, OnStar navigation, and a sliding and reclining rear seat that can fold down in a 60/40 pattern. Many of the options, moreover, are quite inexpensive. (BusinessWeek)
PHOTO GALLERY: More on the Fisker Karma Oct 28, 2009
Wheels - Photos - USATODAY.com. The Fisker Karma plug-in hybrid made its driving debut recently. (USA Today -- Money)
Is this your future ride? Oct 28, 2009
Tokyo Motor Show rolls out hot wheels - CNN.com ... Tokyo Motor Show rolls out hot wheels. (CNN -- International)
Tokyo Motor Show rolls out hot wheels Oct 28, 2009
By Yoko Wakatsuki, CNN. Tokyo, Japan (CNN) -- Take a glimpse of the near future. (CNN -- World)
Should We Celebrate the Hummer-Driving Vegan? Oct 28, 2009
Obviously, it would be a disaster for the auto industry if everyone drove their cars until the wheels fell offand many people buy new or lightly used cars because their older vehicles have become a maintenance hassle or no longer fit their lifestylesbut given consumer patterns, thats probably not a threat. But if you are buying for the long haul, bigger, heavier, and at first more polluting and gas-thirsty can be a better formula. (Slate)
1st hemp license issued to woman Oct 28, 2009
Angela Goodhope with the Montana Hemp Council said the license given to Murphy marks "a big deal as far as state's rights go." "The wheels are turning to allow our farmers to have another good alternative rotational crop," Goodhope said. Civil Dialogue. (Montana Standard, MT)
Cyclists not given free ride by police Oct 28, 2009
It doesn't matter if you're on two wheels or four, in a car or on a bike - if you want to use our roads you must obey the law. For cyclists this includes stopping at red lights, using lights at night and wearing the right safety gear - especially helmets. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Eagles down Redskins, 27-17 Oct 28, 2009
Offensive consultant Lewis has been with the Redskins (2-5) for only three weeks after being lured out of a retirement consisting of bingo-calling and Meals on Wheels -- and his first try at calling the plays proved as unsuccessful as when head coach Jim Zorn was handling the task. It made no difference. (News & Observer -- Sports)
To Yosemites Bears, Minivans Mean Lunch Oct 27, 2009
Researchers say the bears seem to know that the boxes on wheels are loaded with a tasty combination of spilled juice boxes, Cheerios and coolers and other snacks. A study published this month says hungry bears hit minivans more than other types of vehicles. (KWTX.com, TX)
