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Guys…I am so sorry. While I was being a GIAN douchebag packing for my move, I have been completely neglecting my duties- which are minimal, to say the least. Suffice it to say that I apologise to the readership and hope that you keep reading (and responding to) the articles we all write here. Anyhow, this week’s question has to do with mostly ‘Merican iron, although other makes/models have found their way into this facet of cardom. Read the rest of this entry »

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The new Camro has landed, completing the Pony Car trifecta that has been promised for so many years. These are truly amazing times, as you can get a 4.6 Mustang with 300 horses, tons of torque, the potential for more power through your local Ford dealer and looks that could kill. The Challenger has made it’s debut, and has been selling like hotcakes, even with ADM. A Hemi, wrapped in a tough-looking body and an authoritative slathering of Hemi orange makes Mopar fans drool. The Camaro has dropped too, and looks to be a promising machine, and will have plenty of bowtie fans flocking Chevy dealerships. So this week, I ask- of the three pony cars now available, which one would you buy, and in what configuration? Read the rest of this entry »

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In Chris’s post from a couple of weeks ago, readers, writers and other gawkers here at c|g clashed over the idea of Adam Corolla hosting Top Gear America. Some agreed that Corolla wasn’t the best choice for the series, others lauded NBC’s efforts, and thought Corolla would be the man for the job. I happen to disagree, and want to find out who you would cast if you were in the driver’s seat at NBC. Read the rest of this entry »

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Seeing as how the SUV is considered dead by most, I thought it pertinent this week to talk not about the Prius or any other technologically-advanced vehicles, but rather, the Geo Metro. I used to- wait, scratch that- I look down on the Metro like a food critic does McDonald’s, and so I have never considered it a particularly good car. But lately, some sources have reported that Metro sales are up (used, natch) due to the gas crunch. I’m a bit leery of how this data was gathered, but nonetheless, I want to hear about your experiences with the little Metro this week. Is it the American Mini Cooper? Is it a pile ‘o crap? What are your experiences/impressions of the Metro, and why?

via: productioncars.com

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The Alfa 8C Competizione. Probably the finest Alfa-Romeo to come out of Italy- it flows, it’s powerful, and it is the sweetheart of many auto-journos worldwide. In fact, Alfa-Romeo has a proud history of being the heartthrob of any and all car enthusiasts who hate themselves enough to go through the perpetual struggle that is an Alfa. So what about you? Could you give up your STi for one? Read the rest of this entry »

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Hey- thanks for reading. Really! Now, as Chris has explained before, this site is fueled by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts, but we all have lives and jobs that sometimes preclude writing every day- heck, sometimes, every week. That’s why we love that you read and comment on our material- whether those comments be positive or negative. This week’s question has it’s focus squarely on you, our readership, and what you do when you aren’t glued to c|g. Read the rest of this entry »

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The “Gas Crisis.” The “Gas Crunch.” The “Oil Problem.” Whatever you want to call it, it’s real in the economic realm, regardless of it’s causes. This week, the question is sober, straightforward, and without fluff-what are you doing, going to do, or have done in regards to the gas crisis? Read the rest of this entry »

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Recently, I received an E-mail from a friend of mine concerning the (now infamous) story of some guy on an Audi forum who attempted to sandblast his engine’s intake manifold by running, well, sand through the motor-while it was running. Although there was some mention of a “Honda tuner” being involved, I won’t dwell on that aspect, but rather the sheer insanity of what occurred in the story. Sand and engines don’t play well together, thus the rationale behind filters- so what was the guy thinking? That’s the spirit of this week’s question. Read the rest of this entry »

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