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More Bald Eagles Dying on Michigan Roads
The number of bald eagles dying on Michigan roads has risen over the past six years. During winter, when lakes freeze, the eagles rely more on scavenging along roads, targeting roadkill. As the eagle feeds, traffic that approaches can startle it, causing it to fly off into oncoming traffic.
0 comments | Category: NewsPosted By: Dr. Lando
Hit the Fastlane: January 19th, 2011 at 8:50 AM
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SARTRE Vehicle Platooning
A video demonstration of SARTRE, or Safe Road Trains for the Environment. The idea is to use radio signals from a lead vehicle to determine the path of a number of following vehicles. The following vehicles would steer, brake, and drive themselves, allowing for the driver(passenger) to focus on other things.
1 comments | Category: Automotive TechnologyPosted By: Dr. Lando
Hit the Fastlane: January 24th, 2011 at 7:21 AM
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Cars Features and Specifications Reviews Guides: Mazda offers discount to Facebook users
Motoring company Mazda has announced today its affiliation with Facebook Deals, the geo-location program that allows users to search for money-saving deals on their mobile phones through Places on the Facebook app.
0 comments | Category: NewsPosted By: Ridwan Revanzya Reyza
Hit the Fastlane: February 2nd, 2011 at 8:56 AM
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Four Cylinder Engines Powered 65.4% of Cars Built in 2010
Due to the rising costs of fuel in 2008 and improvements in technology, 65.4% of vehicles produced in 2010 had 4 cylinder engines. This is a increase from 61.9% in 2009.
0 comments | Category: Vehicle StatisticsPosted By: Dr. Lando
Hit the Fastlane: February 2nd, 2011 at 9:25 AM
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Backwards Cars
A collection of images of backwards cars. Possibly inspired by an episode of Mythbusters where they reversed the body of a car and drove(and raced) it backwards.
0 comments | Category: Odd and FunnyPosted By: Dr. Lando
Hit the Fastlane: February 2nd, 2011 at 9:32 AM
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2011 Infiniti G25 AWD: You get what you pay for
Infiniti finished 2011 with a flurry of sales, upping its December results 37% from a year ago -- three times as much as the industry's overall 11% climb. That capped an impressive year in which Nissan's upscale brand moved 103,411 cars and trucks, a 28% increase. One German luxury car manufacturer reports that while it has been stealing customers from its other European competitors, it has been losing some buyers to Infiniti.
0 comments | Category: New CarsPosted By: Ridwan Revanzya Reyza
Hit the Fastlane: February 2nd, 2011 at 8:55 AM
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Lamborghini Aventador Spy Photos
Spy shots of the Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4.
0 comments | Category: New CarsPosted By: Dr. Lando
Hit the Fastlane: February 5th, 2011 at 2:59 PM
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Vintage Ferraris at the 2011 Silicon Valley International Auto Show - Oakland Classic car | Examiner.com
Check out some vintage Ferraris!
0 comments | Category: Classic CarsPosted By: Steve Natale
Hit the Fastlane: February 8th, 2011 at 7:20 AM
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Science: People Really Do Take Longer Leaving a Parking Spot When You're Waiting For It - The Atlantic
A study from 1997 has shown that drivers tend to take longer to leave a parking spot when someone is waiting for them to leave.
0 comments | Category: Driving InformationPosted By: Dr. Lando
Hit the Fastlane: February 20th, 2011 at 6:37 PM
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Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 photos revealed before Geneva
Leaked photos of the Lamborghini Aventador before the Geneva Motor Show. Looks very nice.
0 comments | Category: New CarsPosted By: Dr. Lando
Hit the Fastlane: February 28th, 2011 at 8:06 AM