Dodge Dart Car

1969 Dodge Dart GTS - Blackened

Black is sometimes thought of as the worst color for an old car, not because the color doesn't look good (which is anything but the truth, as black musclecars look more intimidating than a 6'4", 300-pound, tattooed bouncer with a shaved head), but because it's a bear to deal with. Black shows every imperfection in the body, every ripple, wave, and blemish left during preparation. It shows every sandpaper scratch mark, every swirl, and every heavy pass made with the paint gun. Black needs to be clear-coated several times to keep that rich, mile-deep look. It doesn't hide dust and dirt, and is the toughest judged color at car shows. But since black is one of the best-looking colors applicable to a classic Mopar, it's worth all the effort. George Cayea of West Palm Beach, Florida, has a beautiful black Dart GTS and all the labor, effort, and time dedicated to making it perfect before the inky hue was applied truly shows.

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Ricardo Unveils Next Step in Automotive Safety

VAN BUREN TWP., Mich., Dec. 11, 2006 -- Delegates at Berlin's 5th International Car Training Institute (CTI) Symposium, "Innovative Automotive Transmissions," were given the opportunity to be the first to experience Ricardo's new Cross-Axle Torque Vectoring(TM) demonstrator.

Based on an Audi A6 4.2l V8 Quattro Avant, the vehicle is fitted with the latest generation of Ricardo's Torque Vectoring technology that enables moment-by-moment redistribution of drive-torque in response to driver demand, vehicle speed and road conditions. In doing so, it enables the vehicle to follow the driver's intended path, ultimately leading to a potentially safer, more enjoyable driving experience.

The design of the Torque Vectoring unit is highly compact and can be contained with very limited intrusion into an existing differential packaging envelope.

2007 Audi TT Coupe Debuts With Gentex Glare-Elimination Technology

ZEELAND, Mich., Dec. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gentex Corporation, the leading supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry, announced today that it has begun shipping a three- mirror, automatic-dimming mirror system for the 2007 Audi TT Coupe.

2005 BMW 3 Series E90 SE from UK and Ireland

I do not find the new 3 (e90) to be ugly at all. Some of you folks just need to get with the times. When the new 5 came out I thought it was ugly too, but over the years it has grown on me and now I rather see it as a work of art, really. When the 5 series came out it was ahead of it's time.

And just look at Benz and Lexus/Toyota now copying the Bangle-Butt.

The new 3-series is modern looking and can you really fault BMW with making it somewhat bland than radical looking?

Yes, sad to say, but the Bangle butt has now become an automotive trend. Who'dve thunk it?

But I still think the 5 series is hideously ugly. One magazine compared its front to the face of Dame Edna and I agree.

Dodge Dart GTS Muscle Car Junior

Mention the words “muscle car" to most enthusiasts and they conjure visions of Tri-Power GTOs, Hemi Road Runners and 454 Chevelles. True, the big block pavement pounders did make up the majority of the market, but they were also the favorite targets of insurance companies. If the engine exceeded 400 cubic inches, it was a sure bet a hefty surcharge was added to the premium. Many an under 21 consumer was faced with insurance premiums that outstripped the monthly payments. Uncontrollable insurance payments in the late 1960s were one of the contributing causes of why the muscle car market literally imploded in less than two years.

There were however, alternatives to the mega cube monsters that provided more than adequate performance and cost considerably less. These were compacts with smaller, high performance engines that remained under the insurance company's radar screens.

Traffic Accident Sends Teen to Hospital

Macon Police investigated a traffic accident that sent a 16-year-old driver to the hospital. A Dodge Neon, driven by 16-year-old Leslie Deal,  darted from Boulevard into the path of an oncoming 1997 BMW 528I driven by 40-year-old Angela Solomon on Clinton Road. After impact the Dodge Neon burst into flames. Leslie Deal was pulled from the burning vehicle by witness, Steve Linder of Macon.  Deal was taken to the hospital for minor injuries. Solomon complained of injuries, but was not transported to the hospital.  This case is still under investigation.

Not all Christmas stories uplifting, heartwarming

The best Christmas stories are uplifting and heartwarming. Unfortunately, others are painful and heart wrenching. People often ask you to recall your most memorable Christmas. More than 25 years ago, I experienced the Christmas I never want to remember and the one I will never forget.Christmas Eve at my house was usually a festive gathering of friends and family. Soon-to-be opened presents were stacked under the tree, stockings hung neatly in a row on the mantle and a spread of food fit for the royal family bogged down the big oak dining room table.But that was not the case on this night before Christmas so many seasons ago. Instead of the most wonderful time of the year, it was silent night.The usual buzz and energy of my boisterous family was hauntingly subdued. There was no laughter. There was nothing to laugh about.Upstairs, my dad lay in his bed dying of cancer.

December is packed with dozens of ways to get in the spirit of the ...

Yes, the serious side is there. That ranges from a "living nativity scene" to Handel's "Messiah" and other religious classics. On Dec. 10, two church choirs will combine for John Rutter's epic "Magnificat."

But the season also catches all the other moods. It includes:

• Comedy. Try the hilarious "Every Christmas Story Ever Told." Or try the "Christmas Vacation" movie, the "Christmas Story" play, "Reindeer Monologues" and more.

• Music stars. Local Christmas concerts include Bid Bad Voodoo Daddy, Deana Carter, Kenny Loggins and Steve Azar; the Detroit area has Big & Rich, Clay Aiken, Peabo Bryson and Jim Brickman.

• Musical range. There's a jazzy variation of the "Nutcracker" music. There are folk singers. There are holiday pops concerts, including a big-scale one from the Lansing Symphony.

Mudbugs partner with Dodge for All-Star fan contest

The Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs are proud to announce a partnership with Dodge for a very special contest involving this year's Central Hockey League All Star Game, giving one lucky CHL the full use of a 2007 Dodge Magnum for a year with an opportunity to win the car outright during the 2007 CHL All-Star Game, scheduled for Wednesday, January 17th at the CenturyTel Center.

Participants can submit their entry at their local Dodge Dealership or mail a completed entry form to the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs to be eligible to win. "Dodge has been a long time supporter of the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs and the Central Hockey League. We are proud to further expand our partnership with the creation of this contest," said Mudbugs General Manager Jason Rent. 17 third place prizes (one in each of the CHL’s 17 markets) of a local team jersey will be awarded.

18 new cars in 2007 pit stop, awaiting launch

MUMBAI: Year 2007 will definitely bring with it more traffic jams, for 18 new cars are expected to be launched during the next 12 months, starting January.

Among the brand new passenger cars expected to roll out, the most awaited is the Mahindra Renault Logan, which is likely to hit the road by April. Experts believe the entry level C-segment notchback would shake up the category with a fiercely competitive price tag of Rs 4.5-5 lakh.

General Motors is vying for a bigger pie of the small car segment with the Chevrolet Spark. Also slated for an April launch, the Chevy Spark is the refurbished version of Daewoo Matiz.

Expanding the small car category further, Hyundai Motors is working on a hatchback — code-named Pa ” positioned between Santro and Getz and aimed squarely at the new Zen Estilo.

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