Interesting International Websites and Links On Automobiles!

anjan_c2007 · 27th December 2010, 20:59

Here is a different Ambassador car. Its a 1967 Ambassador , a brand name used by the now defunct American Motors.They lately owned the Jeep brand which they bought from Kaiser Corpn.Chrysler Motors ultimately bought over American Motors.
The only similarity I find between our Amby and this one are the digits and partly colour (gray and dark gray) scheme on the older Amby SMITHS speedo. But otherwise this convertible is simply gorgeous!
Old Cars Weekly - Car of the Week: 1967 AMC Ambassador convertible

ariesonu · 28th December 2010, 15:47

Saddlebrooke Car Show

Soem very nice car pics here.

anjan_c2007 · 30th December 2010, 22:48

Bajaj Auto and Mahindra showing interest in the Italian design house and coach builder Pininfarina?? Its news!!
Click to read more..
BAIC After Pininfarina | The Truth About Cars

anjan_c2007 · 31st December 2010, 23:34

This one is crazy. We have heard that Beijing is flooded with cars and cars.And to restrict the number of drivers getting licences, the Beijing traffic authorities have devised a stringent test and also some lottery kind of system. this website offers a sneak peek into what the questionnaire will be like for people seeking licences:
Take The Ridiculous Chinese Driving Test

anjan_c2007 · 2nd January 2011, 20:26

Must have heard about the Chrysler Imperial, the flagship model of Chrysler Motors. The Imperial was brought back by Lee Iacocca in the early 1980's, when he as Chairman steered Chrysler back to good financial health.The sales of the Imperial were excellent in 1981 and petered out a few years later.The Imperial priced at around $ 19000, was above many models in the Cadillac range, then. It was packed with goodies and also electronic displays on the dash.Thats 29 years back!
This link tells about an original 1981 Imperial still with the Meyes family and with 15000 on its odo and with ---- Come on what?? Original tyres and also original paint.. Unbelievable!!
The red leather upholstery on the featured car is still so pristine.Please go to the link that I personally had a lovely time going through.
Old Cars Weekly -

meghan · 2nd January 2011, 22:54

Though many of you may already be knowing this site, I feel its a really good compilation of good quality pictures of most modern cars
Car pictures and wallpapers - NetCarShow.com

anjan_c2007 · 3rd January 2011, 19:48

Four German tourists who were visiting flood ravaged Queensland State , Australia ignored warning signs and drove through a flooded river infested with crocodiles.
Their SUV got stranded midway and they had to be rescued by the police.
This is the link that illustrates the height of stupidity on display with an automobile:

Tourists rescued from croc-infested Aussie river - The Local

anjan_c2007 · 10th January 2011, 22:22

Porsche has today unveiled a hybrid 918 Spyder Coupe that is expected to be in the market in 2013.The link straight from Germany is here:

Porsche unveils hybrid 918 Spyder - The Local

anjan_c2007 · 13th January 2011, 20:29

Its good news that the Big Three of Detriot are back on their feet again.With the US economy showing signs of a steady recovery new car sales are on a high and the three car makers from the US never had it so good during the past three years.After all, the Big Three are the barometer to prove that the world's economy is on track. Hope GM will soon shed its acquired tag Government Motors.
Browse to read more:
A Few Signs That Domestic Car Companies Are More Than Just "Back" - Politics And Cars

ariesonu · 13th January 2011, 21:54

Flickr: aldenjewell's Photostream

Some very beautifula car pictures & brochure shots. I bet you guys will love it.

Raab Rakha.

anjan_c2007 · 19th January 2011, 20:48

Here'sthe latest from Volkswagen. They are planning a new $ 11,000 car for China as VW feels that its existing models are classier and priced above the market penetration level. For more please follow this link: VW planning new car brand for China - The Local

anjan_c2007 · 21st January 2011, 23:22

This one is hilarious.Its about a boyfriend buying an old 1996 Jeep Cherokee for $ 3000 and ending up paying more than the cost price to make the thing fit. He now comes under fire from his girlfriend.
The advice sought on Jeep Forum by the girlfriend gets a good dose by a 57 year old Californian. This is hilarious reading!

How An Old Jeep Sparked A Viral Manifesto On Relationships

anjan_c2007 · 25th January 2011, 20:06

Daimler AG, Germany ties up with Toray Industries, Japan to manufacture carbon fibre reinforced plastics (CFRP). This is aimed at reducing the Merc car's kerb weight, looking at the more stringent 2012 Euro emission norms.
For more details click on this link:
Daimler teams up with Toray to form carbon fibre unit - The Local

Was also viewing this link for news about smaller 18 x 20 cms US like licence plates on Germany's bikes, being given the nod.

http://www.thelocal.de/national/20110124-32619.html

anjan_c2007 · 26th January 2011, 22:10

Thats a BMW M3 that has crashed.Late last night (24/01/2011 US Eastern Standard Time) a West Palm Beach (Florida) man lost control of his BMW M3 in a curve. The car turned clockwise, jumped the median and struck a tree sideways, splitting the car in half. Here's the deadly result.

Deadly Crash Tears BMW M3 In Half

anjan_c2007 · 27th January 2011, 20:58

President Obama in his State of the Union (2011)address has referred to plug in cars that run on the grid power.
There will be an Income Tax refund of $7500 within weeks to such car owners when they file their tax returns.But during certain months of the year the refunds may take longer to come by as the tax return filing schedules are well defined.
More on this link:
http://www.greencarreports.com/blog/...-tweaks-coming
There's a more interesting thing happening in our neighbourhood. And we should be aware of what's going on inside the neighbour's territory.As a measure to clampdown the price hikes being resorted to by local manufacturers (God knows how many are there apart from Suzuki??)the Pakistan Govt has decided to allow import of second hand cars. The local car makers are Atlas Honda, Toyota Indus, Pak Suzuki and Dewan Hyundai Motors.
http://coalgeology.com/pakistan-allo...ed-cars/12250/

27th December 2010, 20:59	#31
anjan_c2007 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: India Posts: 8,335 Thanked: 20,656 Times View My Garage	re: Interesting International Websites and Links On Automobiles! Here is a different Ambassador car. Its a 1967 Ambassador , a brand name used by the now defunct American Motors.They lately owned the Jeep brand which they bought from Kaiser Corpn.Chrysler Motors ultimately bought over American Motors. The only similarity I find between our Amby and this one are the digits and partly colour (gray and dark gray) scheme on the older Amby SMITHS speedo. But otherwise this convertible is simply gorgeous! Old Cars Weekly - Car of the Week: 1967 AMC Ambassador convertible
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28th December 2010, 15:47	#32
ariesonu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,343 Thanked: 2,417 Times View My Garage	re: Interesting International Websites and Links On Automobiles! Saddlebrooke Car Show Soem very nice car pics here.
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30th December 2010, 22:48	#33
anjan_c2007 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: India Posts: 8,335 Thanked: 20,656 Times View My Garage	re: Interesting International Websites and Links On Automobiles! Bajaj Auto and Mahindra showing interest in the Italian design house and coach builder Pininfarina?? Its news!! Click to read more.. BAIC After Pininfarina \| The Truth About Cars Last edited by anjan_c2007 : 30th December 2010 at 22:52.
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31st December 2010, 23:34	#34
anjan_c2007 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: India Posts: 8,335 Thanked: 20,656 Times View My Garage	re: Interesting International Websites and Links On Automobiles! This one is crazy. We have heard that Beijing is flooded with cars and cars.And to restrict the number of drivers getting licences, the Beijing traffic authorities have devised a stringent test and also some lottery kind of system. this website offers a sneak peek into what the questionnaire will be like for people seeking licences: Take The Ridiculous Chinese Driving Test
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2nd January 2011, 20:26	#35
anjan_c2007 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: India Posts: 8,335 Thanked: 20,656 Times View My Garage	re: Interesting International Websites and Links On Automobiles! Must have heard about the Chrysler Imperial, the flagship model of Chrysler Motors. The Imperial was brought back by Lee Iacocca in the early 1980's, when he as Chairman steered Chrysler back to good financial health.The sales of the Imperial were excellent in 1981 and petered out a few years later.The Imperial priced at around $ 19000, was above many models in the Cadillac range, then. It was packed with goodies and also electronic displays on the dash.Thats 29 years back! This link tells about an original 1981 Imperial still with the Meyes family and with 15000 on its odo and with ---- Come on what?? Original tyres and also original paint.. Unbelievable!! The red leather upholstery on the featured car is still so pristine.Please go to the link that I personally had a lovely time going through. Old Cars Weekly - Last edited by anjan_c2007 : 2nd January 2011 at 20:43.
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2nd January 2011, 22:54	#36
meghan BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mountain View Posts: 114 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	re: Interesting International Websites and Links On Automobiles! Though many of you may already be knowing this site, I feel its a really good compilation of good quality pictures of most modern cars Car pictures and wallpapers - NetCarShow.com
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3rd January 2011, 19:48	#37
anjan_c2007 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: India Posts: 8,335 Thanked: 20,656 Times View My Garage	re: Interesting International Websites and Links On Automobiles! Four German tourists who were visiting flood ravaged Queensland State , Australia ignored warning signs and drove through a flooded river infested with crocodiles. Their SUV got stranded midway and they had to be rescued by the police. This is the link that illustrates the height of stupidity on display with an automobile: Tourists rescued from croc-infested Aussie river - The Local
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10th January 2011, 22:22	#38
anjan_c2007 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: India Posts: 8,335 Thanked: 20,656 Times View My Garage	re: Interesting International Websites and Links On Automobiles! Porsche has today unveiled a hybrid 918 Spyder Coupe that is expected to be in the market in 2013.The link straight from Germany is here: Porsche unveils hybrid 918 Spyder - The Local
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13th January 2011, 20:29	#39
anjan_c2007 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: India Posts: 8,335 Thanked: 20,656 Times View My Garage	re: Interesting International Websites and Links On Automobiles! Its good news that the Big Three of Detriot are back on their feet again.With the US economy showing signs of a steady recovery new car sales are on a high and the three car makers from the US never had it so good during the past three years.After all, the Big Three are the barometer to prove that the world's economy is on track. Hope GM will soon shed its acquired tag Government Motors. Browse to read more: A Few Signs That Domestic Car Companies Are More Than Just "Back" - Politics And Cars
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13th January 2011, 21:54	#40
ariesonu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,343 Thanked: 2,417 Times View My Garage	re: Interesting International Websites and Links On Automobiles! Flickr: aldenjewell's Photostream Some very beautifula car pictures & brochure shots. I bet you guys will love it. Raab Rakha.
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19th January 2011, 20:48	#41
anjan_c2007 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: India Posts: 8,335 Thanked: 20,656 Times View My Garage	re: Interesting International Websites and Links On Automobiles! Here'sthe latest from Volkswagen. They are planning a new $ 11,000 car for China as VW feels that its existing models are classier and priced above the market penetration level. For more please follow this link: VW planning new car brand for China - The Local
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21st January 2011, 23:22	#42
anjan_c2007 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: India Posts: 8,335 Thanked: 20,656 Times View My Garage	re: Interesting International Websites and Links On Automobiles! This one is hilarious.Its about a boyfriend buying an old 1996 Jeep Cherokee for $ 3000 and ending up paying more than the cost price to make the thing fit. He now comes under fire from his girlfriend. The advice sought on Jeep Forum by the girlfriend gets a good dose by a 57 year old Californian. This is hilarious reading! How An Old Jeep Sparked A Viral Manifesto On Relationships
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25th January 2011, 20:06	#43
anjan_c2007 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: India Posts: 8,335 Thanked: 20,656 Times View My Garage	re: Interesting International Websites and Links On Automobiles! Daimler AG, Germany ties up with Toray Industries, Japan to manufacture carbon fibre reinforced plastics (CFRP). This is aimed at reducing the Merc car's kerb weight, looking at the more stringent 2012 Euro emission norms. For more details click on this link: Daimler teams up with Toray to form carbon fibre unit - The Local Was also viewing this link for news about smaller 18 x 20 cms US like licence plates on Germany's bikes, being given the nod. http://www.thelocal.de/national/20110124-32619.html Last edited by anjan_c2007 : 25th January 2011 at 20:20.
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26th January 2011, 22:10	#44
anjan_c2007 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: India Posts: 8,335 Thanked: 20,656 Times View My Garage	re: Interesting International Websites and Links On Automobiles! Thats a BMW M3 that has crashed.Late last night (24/01/2011 US Eastern Standard Time) a West Palm Beach (Florida) man lost control of his BMW M3 in a curve. The car turned clockwise, jumped the median and struck a tree sideways, splitting the car in half. Here's the deadly result. Deadly Crash Tears BMW M3 In Half Last edited by anjan_c2007 : 26th January 2011 at 22:13.
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27th January 2011, 20:58	#45
anjan_c2007 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: India Posts: 8,335 Thanked: 20,656 Times View My Garage	re: Interesting International Websites and Links On Automobiles! President Obama in his State of the Union (2011)address has referred to plug in cars that run on the grid power. There will be an Income Tax refund of $7500 within weeks to such car owners when they file their tax returns.But during certain months of the year the refunds may take longer to come by as the tax return filing schedules are well defined. More on this link: http://www.greencarreports.com/blog/...-tweaks-coming There's a more interesting thing happening in our neighbourhood. And we should be aware of what's going on inside the neighbour's territory.As a measure to clampdown the price hikes being resorted to by local manufacturers (God knows how many are there apart from Suzuki??)the Pakistan Govt has decided to allow import of second hand cars. The local car makers are Atlas Honda, Toyota Indus, Pak Suzuki and Dewan Hyundai Motors. http://coalgeology.com/pakistan-allo...ed-cars/12250/ Last edited by GTO : 5th February 2011 at 13:40. Reason: Correcting link as requested
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