Automobiles

Shambaugh loved machines, automobiles

Because so many years have passed, the odds are you never heard of Charlie Shambaugh (1877-1940). His fame came three generations ago. And when he died, these words had earned places in the first sentence of his obituary: “mechanical genius” — “pioneer auto dealer” — “founder of Lafayette Airport.” The writer of that sentence should..

May 14, 2019

Automobiles

The 8 most expensive and insanely fast supercars in the world

If there’s one thing we learned from endless episodes of MTV Cribs back in the day, it’s that athletes, rock stars, and A-list celebrities are all bonded by a common interest: A love and passion for fast and expensive cars. While everyone is likely familiar with expensive cars from the likes Porsche and Rolls Royce, there exists a subset..

May 14, 2019

Automobiles

What drives automobiles

Despite intermittent volatility, markets have rallied since 2014 on high growth expectations from the economy. But while acceleration in growth still remains tentative in many pockets, the auto sector is one space which has seen promising sales. Heavy truck and bus sales have convincingly turned around from the slowdown years of 2012-13 and 2013-14. Small..

May 14, 2019

Automobiles

THE VISION MERCEDES MAYBACH 6

They’ve done it before and they’re doing it again. At the risk of sounding repetitive Mercedes-Benz is about to launch another mind dazzlingMercedes Maybach Concept. Only this one seems set to throw a shroud of tedium over all its predecessors. The all-electric, self-driving concept coupe tagged the Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 has both “sensual purity and..

May 14, 2019

Automobiles

These Are the 10 Worst Cars of 2016

You may want to avoid these models. Trying to steer clear of the clunkers lurking at your local wheels dealership? Then you may wish to avoid these autos. Get Data Sheet, Fortune’s technology newsletter. Out of the all the latest models, these cars ranked lowest in their respective categories, according to Consumer Reports. The product..

May 14, 2019

Automobiles

Nigeria: How N215 Billion Import Waiver Was Disbursed in 4 Years, Mostly During ‘Night Visits to President’

By Emmanuel Mayah A total N215 billion in import duty exemptions was granted in four years, between 2011 and May 2014 under the leadership of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, PREMIUM TIMES can report today. Most of the waiver deals, it was gathered, were sealed during midnight visits to the presidential villa. Data obtained from the Budget..

May 13, 2019

Automobiles

When Cities Force Developers to Widen Roads, Everyone Loses

It’s a common practice for cities to make developers widen a street when they put up a new building. The thinking is that development creates car trips that must be accommodated with more asphalt. But new research suggests these policies don’t help anyone. The main effect is to increase the cost of building, making housing less affordable. “As traffic management..

May 13, 2019

Automobiles

How the arts still have power in the digital age

Most of us who are of a certain age can still recall the first time someone showed us the Internet and bravely tried to explain how it worked (“you put your cursor on any of the bits in blue and click on them and they will take you to new places which will also have..

May 13, 2019

Automobiles

Scrappers on the home front

TODAY’S go green movement promotes such words as conserve, reduce, renew, and reuse – amongst others – in an effort to get Canadians to be less wasteful. During the Second World War, however, such actions were second nature to most people on the Home Front, and contributing recyclable materials to the war effort became a..

May 13, 2019

Automobiles

Chinese President Xi Jinping Condemns Protectionism, But No One Believes Him

Mercantilism is a loaded term that’s endured 500 years, and U.S. President Barack Obama cited it in an interview with CNN to describe the other world superpower China. It means a nation increasing anti-outsider trade regulation to ensure its own companies prosper. As China hosted a meeting of the 20 most influential world leaders Sunday and..

May 13, 2019