Tag Archive | "Ford"

No Roads Necessary

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

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No Roads Necessary

Bright orange paint, massive knobby tires, and a suspension designed for getting big air off sand dunes: The Ford F-150 SVT Raptor is built from every little boy’s dreams.

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Jay Leno’s Time Machines

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

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Jay Leno’s Time Machines

Welcome to an alternate dimension populated by automotive peculiarities and mechanical oddities, where vehicles are powered by turbines and tank engines. This is Jay Leno’s world, and he’ll be your guide.

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You Get Old

Friday, August 14, 2009

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You Get Old

For any man who has led a vibrant, robust life, the ­realities of aging can be humbling. But as the author has discovered, coming to terms with that is one of life’s great empowerments.

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Driven: Nissan 370Z vs. Ford Mustang

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

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Driven: Nissan 370Z vs. Ford Mustang

From the U.S., the new Ford Mustang GT. From Japan, the new Nissan 370Z. We drag and drift them through the streets of Detroit to determine which is the best sports car for under $30,000.

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Exit Interview: Chuck Yeager

Monday, January 26, 2009

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Exit Interview: Chuck Yeager

The greatest pilot in military history weighs in on breaking the sound barrier and butterscotch pie.

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Neil Young’s Car Guy

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

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Neil Young’s Car Guy

Johnathan Goodwin is a car hacker: he takes gas-guzzling vehicles and turns them into more powerful, fuel-efficient green machines. His new project with Neil Young, the LincVolt, may be his most amazing car yet.

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