The VOD Cars Blog

    The New M3 as a PS3 Simulator?

    POSTED BY , 09 July 2007 | PERMALINK

    They could've just given me the real thing instead of waste thousands to build that!

    -J.F. Musial

    Ferrari 250 GTO tuning

    POSTED BY , 08 July 2007 | PERMALINK

     -J.F. Musial

    Teens Prefer Cell Phones Over Cars.

    POSTED BY , 08 July 2007 | PERMALINK

    According to CNW Marketing Research, the best way to impress friends if you’re a 16- to 29-year-old is to own a new... Cell phone?! That's right! A growing number of studies are showing that people in that age group are more impressed if you have an iPhone over a new a car;  more fuel to add to the car company woe's.  If you were able to purchase an iPhone, your popularity among your peers...

    Burning American Diesel

    POSTED BY , 07 July 2007 | PERMALINK

      

    Diesel technology has already proven itself in Europe.  On this side of the pond though, the American consumer has been slow to pick up on the more efficient and cheaper fuel alternative.  Historically, diesel engines have held a reputation as being slow and noisy, but in recent years automotive racing teams have been trying to break such a stigma. Take the Audi R10 for...

    Monticello, N.Y. Getting a Touring Track

    POSTED BY , 07 July 2007 | PERMALINK

    Construction has begun in Monticello for a touring track allowing exotic sports car owners to really take their cars to where they belong- high speeds, tight corners, fried brakes and melted rubber. The track is rated up to 200mph (instructor permitting) and will give its exclusive members proper driving lessons. Membership starts at $100,000 with an annual fee of up to $7,500 depending on track...

    A Necessary Evil - "iDrive to the iPhone"

    POSTED BY , 05 July 2007 | PERMALINK

    -J.F. Musial

    iPhone... iPhone.. iGet it already. This past weekend seemed to be all about the new iPhone. Walking around Manhattan Friday afternoon, I could not believe how many AT&T and Apple stores had people waiting in line outside, just to have the opportunity to dish out $500 for a new piece of technology. But is it really new technology? Perhaps it is just another toy? A glorified...

    The joy of exotic car ownership

    POSTED BY , 02 July 2007 | PERMALINK

     

    So you just forked over good money for an exotic car.  What are you going to do next?  Take it to the track and see if your skills match those of the professionals, right?  Maybe it's best to start with training wheels before heading to the big leagues.

    -J.F. Musial

    These Guys are Just NUTS!

    POSTED BY , 02 July 2007 | PERMALINK

    This video speaks for itself.

    - Tom Albrecht

    Chaos on the Tappan Zee Bridge

    POSTED BY , 02 July 2007 | PERMALINK

    Yesterday evening, the Tappan Zee Bridge connecting Westchester and Rockland County was shut down at around 7:30 p.m. due to a massive accident. Two vehicles crashed into a tractor trailer causing total chaos on the span, billows of smoke eminated and an exploding fireball shot off from the wreck. Amateur video from a local resident can be seen here:

     

    -Tom Albrecht

    Study: Where is the Most Traffic and Poor Pavement in America?

    POSTED BY , 02 July 2007 | PERMALINK

    A study conducted by the Reason Institute spent the past year examining America's traffic problems and road conditions. Four states that ranked on the bottom were California, Minnesota, New Jersey and North Carolina, while North Dakota, South Carolina and Kansas had the most cost effective roadways. Some good news from the study is that roads considered poor in condition fell sharply and poor...