Mecum Auctions will offer nearly 200 Corvettes for sale this week in Indianapolis at their 25th Annual Spring Classic auction. Corvettes make up almost 10% of the expected 2,000 car docket. The event kicked off yesterday with “Super Tuesday” and concludes on Sunday, May 20th. The team at Velocity will provide 32 hours of live auction TV coverage. That’s almost double last year’s coverage. Click past the jump to check out some of the highly desirable Corvettes being offered in Indy. The Corvette selection at Indy represents examples from all 6 generations of Corvette…
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Corvette Auction Preview: Mecum’s 25th Annual Spring Classic in Indianapolis
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Mammals may not get to cool climates in time
Holy Kaw!16 May 2012 | 12:09 pmNine percent of the Western Hemisphere’s mammals—and up to 40 percent in some regions—may not be able to outpace climate change. “I think it’s important to point out that in the past when climates have changed—between glacial and interglacial periods when species ranges contracted and expanded—the landscape wasn’t covered with agricultural fields, four-lane highways and parking lots, so species could move much more freely across the landscape,” says Joshua Lawler, associate professor of environmental and forest sciences at University of… -
Kia readies new minivan after Sedona exits in 2013
AutoWeek - Latest Car News Feed16 May 2012 | 1:28 pmKia has dropped its -
Exner Simca Special
Car Lust16 May 2012 | 12:00 amAre you in the market for a small, light, open-air roadster that would be just perfect for early summer evening ice cream runs through Mill Creek Gorge between Lanterman's Mill and the Goldfish Pond? If so, have I got a deal for you! No, it's not George Jetson's midlife crisis car, though given its cool midcentury retro-future vibe you'd be forgiven for thinking that it was. This is the "Simca Special" designed and built by Car Lust contributor Virgil M. Exner, Jr. Mr. Exner designed it as his master's thesis in fine arts at the University of Notre Dame. The… -
Mansory Design Unveils Ferrari 458 Spider Monaco Edition
Rumor Central16 May 2012 | 12:00 pmGerman car modification gurus Mansory Design have turned their attention one of Italy’s finest convertibles, the Ferrari 458 Spider. The company claims to have reduced the weight, improved the performance, and updated the styling of the car with the Monaco Edition, which is limited to just three units. Mansory says the use of carbon fiber [...]
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Corvette: Sales, News & Lifestyle
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Corvette Auction Preview: Mecum’s 25th Annual Spring Classic in Indianapolis
16 May 2012 | 10:11 amMecum Auctions will offer nearly 200 Corvettes for sale this week in Indianapolis at their 25th Annual Spring Classic auction. Corvettes make up almost 10% of the expected 2,000 car docket. The event kicked off yesterday with “Super Tuesday” and concludes on Sunday, May 20th. The team at Velocity will provide 32 hours of live auction TV coverage. That’s almost double last year’s coverage. Click past the jump to check out some of the highly desirable Corvettes being offered in Indy. The Corvette selection at Indy represents examples from all 6 generations of Corvette… -
Suntrust Racing Takes Corvette DP To Victory Lane At New Jersey’s Global Barter 250
16 May 2012 | 8:08 amIt was a great weekend for Corvette Racing fans. Max Angelelli and Ricky Taylor led the Corvette drivers with a victory in their No. 10 SunTrust Racing Corvette Daytona Prototype (DP) in the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series race held at New Jersey Motorsports Park. Corvette DP has now won three of the first four races of the 2012 season, and Angelelli and Taylor have taken two straight victories. “It was a very hard race,” Angelelli said. “My first stint was so difficult. We finally got a new set of tires for the last stint, and the car was just fantastic. Corvette, SunTrust… -
[VIDEO] Guy Fieri to Drive the 2013 Corvette ZR1 Pace Car at the Indy 500
15 May 2012 | 10:19 amWe dropped the rumor last week that Guy Fieri is in contention to be the pace car driver at this year’s Indianapolis 500 and today we learned that its official. The celebrity chef and Corvette owner will be driving the 2013 Corvette ZR1 to start the 96th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 27th. In addition to owning and operating a string of restaurants and his TV hosting duties on the Food Network, Guy is a car collector who seems to have a thing for Chevy’s. Fieri owns a 2007 Chevrolet Corvette, as well as a 2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible, 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle… -
Mid America Motorworks Introduces New 5-Layer Diamond Corvette Cover
15 May 2012 | 8:38 amNot everyone has a garage to keep his Corvette inside, safely tucked away from the deadly evils that constantly lurk to try and destroy our pride and joys. But now Mid America Motorworks is offering a great solution to those of us who have to store their Corvettes outside. The new Diamond Car Cover features five revolutionary layers of waterproof and ultraviolet resistant material to keep your Corvette safe and sound from the elements. In fact, it’s the only cover on the market with five layers to protect your car from almost anything Mother Nature can throw at it. “We know how much… -
[VIDEO] Insurance Industry Group Names The Top 10 Most Stolen Corvettes
15 May 2012 | 6:50 amSo here’s a fact for Corvette trivia fans: In the last 30 years, which model year of Corvette has been reported stolen more than any other? If you answered the 1984 Corvette, then give yourself a hand. The National Insurance Crime Bureau has looked a thefts of Corvettes from 1981-2011 and issued their report to the insurance industry. Over the last 30 years, 90,427 Corvettes were reported stolen in the United States and Puerto Rico with the 1984 model year leading the way with 8,554 thefts. The NICB’s report tallied thefts of Corvettes that spanned across the 6 generations of the…
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Holy Kaw!
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Mammals may not get to cool climates in time
16 May 2012 | 12:09 pmNine percent of the Western Hemisphere’s mammals—and up to 40 percent in some regions—may not be able to outpace climate change. “I think it’s important to point out that in the past when climates have changed—between glacial and interglacial periods when species ranges contracted and expanded—the landscape wasn’t covered with agricultural fields, four-lane highways and parking lots, so species could move much more freely across the landscape,” says Joshua Lawler, associate professor of environmental and forest sciences at University of… -
Time of year matters for vitamin D risk
16 May 2012 | 12:08 pmWhen considering a patient’s blood vitamin D levels, it may be best to consider a lower threshold for concern, as well as the time of year. "In evaluating health risk," the University of Washington researchers conclude, "season-specific targets for Vitamin D blood concentration may be more appropriate than a static target when evaluating patients health risk." Full story at Futurity. More research news from top universities. Permalink | Leave a comment » -
The (not so correct) anatomy of sea life
16 May 2012 | 11:52 amMarine biology, scharine schiology. Pleated Jeans skips scientific facts for its series of sea life diagrams. Via Pleated Jeans. (H/T @laughingsquid) Laughing is good for you. Permalink | Leave a comment » -
The mechanics of eclipses [infographic]
16 May 2012 | 9:11 amWhen the moon passes in front of sun, as viewed from Earth, the eclipse that occurs is visible from a narrow path on Earth that corresponds to the location of the moon's shadow. During a total solar eclipse, this path is known as the path of totality. WARNING: Never look directly at the sun during an eclipse with a telescope or your unaided eye. Severe eye damage can result and scientists use special filters to safely view the sun. Via Space. The view from space. Permalink | Leave a comment » -
Clean air improves heart health, Olympics show
16 May 2012 | 8:39 amUsing the 2008 Beijing Olympics as a lab, researchers found evidence that even short-term reduction in air pollution exposure improves a person’s cardiovascular health. “Beijing is one of the most polluted cities in the world, and the Chinese government had proposed to reduce pollution levels to be comparable to other Olympic host cities,” says USC Professor Junfeng (Jim) Zhang. “We wanted to take advantage of such a huge intervention and look at what happens to people biologically.” Full story at Futurity. More research news from top universities. Permalink |…
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AutoWeek - Latest Car News Feed
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Kia readies new minivan after Sedona exits in 2013
16 May 2012 | 1:28 pmKia has dropped its -
GM takes ad dollars away from Facebook: Autoweek TV
16 May 2012 | 1:27 pmAlso in this episode: General Motors pulls ad dollars from Facebook, Lola Cars goes into bankruptcy and we check out the -
Launch control offered on 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
16 May 2012 | 1:16 pmThe list of manufacturers that offer launch control is getting a bit longer. Ford is joining -
Modified Ford GT hits 212 mph in standing half-mile
16 May 2012 | 10:17 amWe could debate the aesthetic merits of Mark Heidaker's Ford GT all afternoon, but his modified supercar's performance credentials are indisputable. -
GM cuts Facebook ad spending, but Ford steps on the gas
16 May 2012 | 10:01 amOn the eve of Facebook's wildly anticipated initial public stock offering, General Motors said May 15 that it will stop buying advertisements on Facebook--about $10 million a year--but "remains committed" to the social network as part of "an...
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Car Lust
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Exner Simca Special
16 May 2012 | 12:00 amAre you in the market for a small, light, open-air roadster that would be just perfect for early summer evening ice cream runs through Mill Creek Gorge between Lanterman's Mill and the Goldfish Pond? If so, have I got a deal for you! No, it's not George Jetson's midlife crisis car, though given its cool midcentury retro-future vibe you'd be forgiven for thinking that it was. This is the "Simca Special" designed and built by Car Lust contributor Virgil M. Exner, Jr. Mr. Exner designed it as his master's thesis in fine arts at the University of Notre Dame. The… -
The First Special Edition Mustang
15 May 2012 | 12:00 amI was cashing a check at the bank recently, and the friendly teller lady had a picture of her '66 Mustang right there. I knew we had cars in common and that car obviously meant a lot to her, so I asked her about it. She proudly told me it was a "High Country" Mustang; a car that I had never heard of. There were people in line behind me, so I got all of the information from her that I could as quickly as I could. She motioned to the extra fender badge, and I smiled and acted like I knew what she was talking about. But later I talked with a bud of mine who has owned several… -
Carroll Shelby 1923-2012: A Life Well Lived
14 May 2012 | 12:00 amThere are few people in the automotive industry that are favorites both in the world at large and here in our little corner of the Interwebs devoted to wonderful and, well, not-so-wonderful cars. We here at Car Lust join many in mourning the passing of one of the true giants of the motoring world, Carroll Shelby. From the Cobra to LeMans to the Mustang GT 350/500 (both classic and modern) to the humble Dodge Omni GLH-S, Shelby created performance and excitement out of many a humble automobile and gave the masses not only some really great cars that they could actually own, but an inspiring… -
Carspotters' Challenge #12--Road America, 1963
11 May 2012 | 12:00 amThe parking lot outside the track at Elkhart Lake is at least as interesting as the race itself. See anything that strikes your fancy? --Cookie the Dog's Owner (Photo obtained from the Station Wagon Forum's extensive collection of vintage street scenes, to which it was contributed by member "OrthmannJ.") -
This is just WRONG....
10 May 2012 | 12:00 amIn a misguided attempt at a highbrow publicity stunt, BMW gave over one of its precious M1 supercars to some artsy-fartsy guy from Pittsburgh, who proceeded to assault--there is no other word for it!--assault the M1's lovely fiberglass bodywork with cheap house paint and six-inch brushes. The English language lacks the words to fully convey the utter wrongness of what happened to that poor Bimmer. Caution: those of you with weak constitutions, or who are easily offended, or have high standards of artistic taste combined with a history of hypertension, should not watch this video.
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Rumor Central
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Mansory Design Unveils Ferrari 458 Spider Monaco Edition
16 May 2012 | 12:00 pmGerman car modification gurus Mansory Design have turned their attention one of Italy’s finest convertibles, the Ferrari 458 Spider. The company claims to have reduced the weight, improved the performance, and updated the styling of the car with the Monaco Edition, which is limited to just three units. Mansory says the use of carbon fiber [...] -
Report: Aston Martin Still Planning Lagonda SUV, Primarily for Chinese Market
16 May 2012 | 11:00 amAston Martin first revealed the Lagonda SUV concept at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, and now it appears the brand is getting ready to unveil an updated version of that design. Autocar reports that Aston Martin sees a new SUV as critical to gaining market share in China. Because sales of exotic cars in Europe [...] -
Build Your Own M: 2012 BMW M5, M6 Configurators Go Live
16 May 2012 | 10:30 amWith the 2012 BMW M5 just beginning to roll into dealerships, fans of the Bavarian brand now have the ability to spec out their dream super sedan however they want thanks to BMW’s online configurator. Oh, what’s that? You say you would rather a coupe or convertible? Fret not; BMW has also launched the build-your-own [...] -
Second Shift with 600 New Employees Slated to Build 2013 Cadillac ATS
16 May 2012 | 10:00 amGM has high hopes for the 2013 Cadillac ATS, a car it hopes will help revitalize Cadillac. In preparation for the ATS’ launch, Cadillac has confirmed that the automaker has added 600 new employees to its Lansing, Mich. plant to be part of a second shift for the new ATS. According to a report from [...] -
Feature Flick: Watch a Hennessey-Tuned Ford GT Hit 212.9 MPH, Break Half-Mile Record
16 May 2012 | 9:30 amWith a reputation for transforming fast cars into barely-street-legal, gasoline-fueled missiles, Hennessey Performance always satisfies our hunger for high horsepower. The company’s latest videos show it’s still up to its old tricks. The Hennessey-modified Ford GT of Mark Heidaker broke the record for standing half-mile at 212.9 mph, the car’s second speed record this year. [...]
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The Ford Story
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What Do the King Ranch and Ford Trucks Share in Common?
16 May 2012 | 11:03 amBoth are American icons, founded by visionaries – Henry Ford and Richard King -
Help Turn a Plastic Bottle into Ford Seat Fabric
15 May 2012 | 2:02 pmDetails on the REPREVE® Gives Back program -
SECURITY APP
15 May 2012 | 12:45 pmWhat if Ford made a security app alarm for a smart phone connected to the car for a lost or stolen car and lets the company know when a car is stolen and what if the app also was used as a security key to enter or start up the car just as a key -
Work Green
15 May 2012 | 12:44 pmWhat I think would be cool is if my Fence Company had all electric trucks. The amount of money I would save would be ridiculous on gasoline. My costs go down that much, so would my prices. Which would put me and my crew to work even more. Maybe even add a new crew. I save, you save, we save, th -
Fiesta rs
15 May 2012 | 12:42 pmFord really need to build a fiesta rs I already own the focus rs in the uk and its a great car. I know the fiesta st is being released very soon but this feels like a tease to the public while waiting on an rs model to be made, there is big public demand for an rs model and many people I have spoke
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MSN Autos Latest Reviews
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2012 Kia Rio — Flash Drive
16 May 2012 | 10:30 amMSN Autos editors take a drive in the high-value Kia Rio EX 5-door. -
Range Rover Evoque — Flash Drive
15 May 2012 | 3:20 pmMSN Autos takes a spin in the all-new Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. -
2012 Hyundai Equus — Flash Drive
3 May 2012 | 11:39 amMSN Autos editors take a spin in the very luxurious Hyundai Equus. -
2012 Hyundai Veloster — Flash Drive
2 May 2012 | 12:11 pmMSN Autos editors take a spin in the fun and stylish Hyundai Veloster. -
Mercedes S350 Bluetec — Flash Drive
1 May 2012 | 10:48 amMSN Autos enjoys the luxurious and fuel-efficient Mercedes S350 Bluetec.
