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Million Mile Honda Accord, Mazda Takeri Concept, Mercedes MLC Crossover SUV

Rocky — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 01:17:46 +0000

A man drives his Honda Accord a million miles, Mazda releases photos of the new Takeri Concept, and Mercedes releases the first teaser of the MLC crossover SUV. Fast Lane Daily hosted by Derek DeAngelis.
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Watch: 685km/h flying mile

Rocky — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 01:17:15 +0000

At Bonneville Speed Week a man called George broke a record. It was a very fast one.
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States mull taxing drivers by the mile

Rocky — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 01:21:40 +0000

A number of regulators and planners think the idea of charging drivers by the mile is a great idea — one that could gain more traction if electric propulsion grows in popularity.

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GM Futurliner runs quarter mile like a Boss

Rocky — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 01:17:28 +0000

Filed under: Classics, GM

General Motors built the Futurliner to promote a traveling show called the “GM Parade of Progress” in the 1940s and ’50s. The slippery-lined bus, which was penned by the legendary Harley Earl, is one of 12 that traveled the U.S. to show Americans the future of motoring and technology.

GM Futurliner #10, which was fully restored in 2007, recently made a trip out to the Pontiac Nationals in Norwalk, Ohio. The 30-ton, 33-foot-long bus was on display at the event, but that didn’t mean that the massive antique wasn’t allowed to also take a whack at the quarter mile. The 70-year-old sign of progress didn’t exactly light up the tarmac, but it can hold its head up high for even finishing the run. The final time? 48 seconds at 28 mph.

Follow the jump to watch the Futurliner in (slow) motion. And no, your YouTube connection isn’t running poorly… the Futurliner is powered a four-cylinder diesel engine (30 tons!) and only has a top speed of 40 miles per hour.

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Zagato TZ3, Texas Mile, Project Runningblade – 4/27/2010

Rocky — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:36:08 +0000

Zagato presents Alfa Romeo with a gift… the Zagato TZ3. A speed record is set at the Texas Mile, and a speed record attempt of a different kind… with Project Runningblade. Hosted by Derek DeAngelis.
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