Sunday, October 16, 2011

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Formula 1: Korean Grand Prix Qualifying Results

Posted: 15 Oct 2011 08:35 AM PDT


Well, it was bound to happen at some point: Sebastian Vettel lost the pole position to another driver at the Korean Grand Prix qualifier. For the first time after five races, Vettel won't be starting Sunday's F1 GP from the first place on the grid. Read more »


eBay Find: 1967 Jeep Jeepster Commando Convertible C101

Posted: 15 Oct 2011 07:06 AM PDT


Now here's something you don't see very often: a 1967 Jeep Jeepster Commando Convertible that has been listed for sale on eBay. But how about a little history before we see what the "deal" with this eBay find is?

Willys-Overland Motors introduced the Jeepster nameplate after the end of WWII as the company attempted to create a vehicle that would bridge the gap between trucks and passenger vehicles. The original Jeepster was produced from 1948 to 1950.

After Kaiser absorbed Willys-Overland Motors in the mid-1950s, the company re-introduced the nameplate in 1966 with the new Jeepster Commando that proved to be more successful than the original model. It was eventually offered in three body styles including pickup truck, convertible and wagon.

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GM to Develop New Global Family of 1.0- to 1.5-liter Engines

Posted: 15 Oct 2011 06:04 AM PDT


General Motors has confirmed plans to bring a new global family of small displacement Ecotec engines to the market within the next three years.

The development program calls for the reduction of manufacturing complexity by consolidating three engine families into one and increasing the interchangeable global components.

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