The Jaguar XJ-S may have gracefully aged into the perfect GT car, but back in 1975, when launched, it was criticised for gawky styling. Lynx decided to do something about that and turn it into a shooting brake.
Daily Archives: April 18, 2013
do Technicians favor mandatory technician licensing?
VehicleServicePros has invited their readers (mostly technicians) to weigh in on mandatory technician licensing and/or government-administered certification. Readers can cast their vote online.
Tesla Motors and Fisker Automotive: a tale of two electric cars
Albert Einstein once said: “Make everything as simple as possible, but no simpler.” Pundits always pursue the former, but often fail to uphold the latter.
Such has been the case recently in regards to the prospects for electric vehicles. Will electric vehicles be commercially successful or won’t they? As often happens, there is superficial evidence supporting both sides of the argument.
Auto Repair And You: Tips And Tricks
As a car owner, you know just how frustrating automobile problems can be. Either you’re going to spend quite a bit of money getting someone to fix things for you, or you’ll have to spend your energy and time getting repairs done. Self repair and mechanic repairs can be a pain, but the experience can be improved with this article.
Learn about what makes your car function. Don’t always rely on auto mechanics if issues occur, but only if you’ve learned about the issue yourself. This allows you to save a lot on the long term and even help your friends with their cars.
Techno-Classica 2013 attracts more than 190,000 visitors
The 25th running of the Techno-Classica proved that there’s continued growth in interest in classic cars across Europe. Because over the course of four public days, and during the first sunny weekend in Germany of 2013, it managed to attract more than 190,000 visitors, a record number.
And it’s the scale of the show that continues to impress. More than 1200 traders and exhibitors and – very important for the overall success – 230 car clubs displayed their wares throughout 20 halls, while the major manufacturers continued to muscle in on the action, using the event to show new products, and place them in the context of what came before.
