Mercedes-Benz To Join V8 Supercars In 2013

Courtesy: K&N

V8 Supercars COTF platform has allowed for Mercedes-Benz to join the V8 Supercar racing series in 2013. Mercedes-Benz has a rich racing resume, only to add the V8 Supercars to its long list for 2013. This news release was made public around 1pm on September 19th.

Trademark Filed By GM: Z28 Is Back?

According to leftlanenews, GM has filed for a trademarking of the "Z28" name. The Z28 name can be found on many Chevrolet Camaros, all the way back to the first 1967 model. The Z28 name comes from the Regular Production Order (RPO) code that was assigned to a Camaro with a multitude of improved options added, the Z28 code.

V8 Supercars: COTF Ford Testing

COTF stands for "Car of the Future" and is the new platform that the V8 Supercar series is moving towards. Basically, the COTF moves away from a modified version of a production vehicle with its own independent chassis, but will retain all the features that make up a standard vehicle (doors, headlights, etc..). These will be the cars that will race in the 2013 season in Austin, Texas.

13-Year-Old Girl Steals Car to Meet Xbox Romeo

A 13-year-old girl stole her brother's car and drove over 800 miles in an attempt to see her "Xbox"online boyfriend.

Dedication.

He probably wanted a sandwich.

It does not mention what game they were playing when they met. If it was Forza or any other respectable car game, she sounds like a keeper. In all seriousness this story is pretty sad. Call me skeptical but this whole situation could have been a lot worse if the boy on the other end of the headset was really a man. Everything turned out fine and no one was harmed by her juvenile driving. She will probably be grounded for many years, but will gain an amazing tan if her punishment is to stay outdoors, away from video games.

The entire story can be read at NY Daily News

Craigslist and Cars

Craigslist, if used in the right ways, can feel as good as if you just won the lottery. That might be an exaggeration, but in some cases you have the potential to save thousands of dollars and end up with a fun project.

You can always go to Craigslist.com on any computer to search for local deals in your specified area. A Smartphone is great to finding the extreme deals. With multiple apps available for all phone operating systems, you will be able to check for deals wherever and whenever. Some apps have the function to search across multiple cities, which is great for hard to find items.

The early bird gets the best worms. One of my personal best scores has come from finding an item (or a car in this example) within the first 15 minutes of it posting. This does not mean you have to live on Craigslist or be obsessed with checking. Take a minute or two a couple times a day to check on what you are looking for, and you might get lucky. If you check more than 5 times a day and have an app that displays what time of day the post was made, you sometimes are able to get a general idea of when people make their postings. For vehicles and car parts, my personal experiences have shown that between the 9am-5pm generic work hours is when you see a great volume of good listings. Don't get me wrong, I have found great deals being listed outside of those times as well.

Haggling is also necessary to find good deals, but be careful on how you go about doing this. People are not going to give away their stuff for pennies on the dollar. Also remember that these sellers are real people as well. People skills can make the difference between getting a good deal and a great deal. Pay close attention to similar listings around the area, and use Kelley Blue Book prices as a point of reference when looking at cars for sale. Some items can be well below regular value, due to the car or part needing some work done to make it better. Go in with a realistic approach on how skillful you are and/or how much money you have to put towards the item at hand. I had never painted a car before, but knew how much money I was willing to put towards getting it done or learning the skill myself for one of my Craigslist finds.

You could make a decent living working within the automotive field, just by learning the Craigslist trade.



Have any other tips? Look out for more Craigslist automotive discussion in the future from Club Dirty Auto

Merger: Grand Am amd ALMS Racing Series

Courtesy: Autoweek

This is big news for American road racing. For the past 13 years, the two series have raced against each other. In an article by Autoweek, it was announced this morning that the two racing series will merge together and combine forces in 2014. The 2013 season will showcase the two racing series seperately. However, both will be run by new chairman, Jim France. Former ALMS owner and founder Don Panoz will be the vice chairman. The first official race of the merger will be the 2014 Rolex 24 at Daytona.

Are you a fan of this merge?

Volkswagen Golf That Leaves Many Questions

Not much explanation is needed for this video. From 0:56 onward the fun begins with footage of successful rolls.

Why would someone make this? 

How long did it take to build? 

Sure it is fun to watch, but driving that golf looks not-so appealing. Any car that could benefit with a seat bolster for your head sounds sketchy. Despite all the negativity, this video is fun to watch!

Volkswagen Golf 7 Revealed

Courtesy: Inautonews

Here are some pictures of the new Volkswagen Golf MK7 released today. The public wont have access to see this in person until late September.

Courtesy: Inautonews

At first glance, the MK7 looks like an Audi A3. It rides on the same platform as the A3, so that is an accurate description. It also features a redesigned interior, which also looks borrowed from an Audi. Personally, we think these are good attributes. Especially if these features come without the Audi price tag.

For more pictures and info, check out inautonews.com