Bluewolf Posted December 20, 2019 Posted December 20, 2019 @CaaC (John) how about now?? Link for it https://www.evo.co.uk/ford/mustang/19750/sutton-mustang-cs800-review-massive-power-in-a-monstrous-looking-muscle-car
Bluewolf Posted December 20, 2019 Posted December 20, 2019 Something weird going on with my copy and paste???
Moderator CaaC (John) Posted December 20, 2019 Moderator Posted December 20, 2019 1 minute ago, Bluewolf said: Something weird going on with my copy and paste??? Sure is, all I got this time was...
Moderator CaaC (John) Posted December 20, 2019 Moderator Posted December 20, 2019 From your link... https://www.evo.co.uk/ford/mustang/19750/sutton-mustang-cs800-review-massive-power-in-a-monstrous-looking-muscle-car
Bluewolf Posted December 20, 2019 Posted December 20, 2019 3 minutes ago, CaaC (John) said: Sure is, all I got this time was... Yea.. my copy and paste is getting on my tits.. I blame it on my windows 10, since I have been using that everything has changed
Moderator CaaC (John) Posted December 20, 2019 Moderator Posted December 20, 2019 1 minute ago, Bluewolf said: Yea.. my copy and paste is getting on my tits.. I blame it on my windows 10, since I have been using that everything has changed Try clearing your cache, cookies etc and defrag, that might help.
Bluewolf Posted December 20, 2019 Posted December 20, 2019 2 minutes ago, CaaC (John) said: Try clearing your cache, cookies etc and defrag, that might help. This time of year mate that's the one thing I can be sure of clearing out.... the wallet is empty!!
Moderator CaaC (John) Posted December 20, 2019 Moderator Posted December 20, 2019 2 On 23/11/2019 at 16:47, nudge said: This one of those rare occasions when a vomiting react emoji would be very useful... That thing is hideous. Just for you, a puke one
Subscriber Pyfish+ Posted January 6, 2020 Subscriber Posted January 6, 2020 Picking up my new car later. Went for a Corsa. Was really nice to drive and it works which is a step up from my current car
Bluewolf Posted January 10, 2020 Posted January 10, 2020 Ford Mustang GT from the film 'Bullitt' sells for 3.4 Million ( US ) https://www.msn.com/en-gb/cars/news/ford-bullitt-mustang-gt-hero-car-sells-for-incredible-dollar34-million-at-auction/ar-BBYQ4RA?ocid=spartanntp If I had known about this in advance I might have put in a bid myself...
nudge Posted January 10, 2020 Author Posted January 10, 2020 6 minutes ago, Bluewolf said: Ford Mustang GT from the film 'Bullitt' sells for 3.4 Million ( US ) https://www.msn.com/en-gb/cars/news/ford-bullitt-mustang-gt-hero-car-sells-for-incredible-dollar34-million-at-auction/ar-BBYQ4RA?ocid=spartanntp If I had known about this in advance I might have put in a bid myself... I'd only pay that if the offer included Steve McQueen
Moderator CaaC (John) Posted January 29, 2020 Moderator Posted January 29, 2020 Norton Motorcycles goes into administration The famous British motorbike company Norton Motorcycles has gone into administration. The Leicestershire firm was reportedly struggling to pay a tax bill and faced a winding-up order. Founded in 1898, Norton is one of the last remaining British motorcycle brands and best known for its involvement in motorsport. The administration puts about 100 jobs at its Castle Donington factory in question. Lee Causer, of administrators BDO, said: "We are taking all necessary steps to ensure that customers, staff and suppliers are supported through the administration process. "Our job is to determine and execute the most appropriate strategy as swiftly as possible to protect creditors' interests, bearing in mind the need to minimise distress for all parties." Founded in Birmingham, Norton began making motorbikes in 1902 and soon became associated with races such as the Isle of Man TT. Among its most famous models are the Dominator and the Commando, while its Norton Interpol was used by UK police in the 1980s. Vintage models are now considered collectors' items. Its bikes have also featured in hit films such as the James Bond movie Spectre and the Che Guevara memoir, The Motorcycle Diaries. Norton fell into financial difficulties in 2008 but was rescued by entrepreneur and property developer Stuart Garner who revived the business. Mr Garner said last May that the firm was performing strongly and planned to open a new factory. However, this January he told local newspaper Birmingham Live that Norton owed tax authorities £300,000 and could be liquidated if it was not given more time to pay. Two other of Mr Garner's companies are also in administration, including his 42-bedroom Priest House Hotel in Castle Donington. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51303905
nudge Posted January 29, 2020 Author Posted January 29, 2020 4 minutes ago, CaaC (John) said: Norton Motorcycles goes into administration The famous British motorbike company Norton Motorcycles has gone into administration. The Leicestershire firm was reportedly struggling to pay a tax bill and faced a winding-up order. Founded in 1898, Norton is one of the last remaining British motorcycle brands and best known for its involvement in motorsport. The administration puts about 100 jobs at its Castle Donington factory in question. Lee Causer, of administrators BDO, said: "We are taking all necessary steps to ensure that customers, staff and suppliers are supported through the administration process. "Our job is to determine and execute the most appropriate strategy as swiftly as possible to protect creditors' interests, bearing in mind the need to minimise distress for all parties." Founded in Birmingham, Norton began making motorbikes in 1902 and soon became associated with races such as the Isle of Man TT. Among its most famous models are the Dominator and the Commando, while its Norton Interpol was used by UK police in the 1980s. Vintage models are now considered collectors' items. Its bikes have also featured in hit films such as the James Bond movie Spectre and the Che Guevara memoir, The Motorcycle Diaries. Norton fell into financial difficulties in 2008 but was rescued by entrepreneur and property developer Stuart Garner who revived the business. Mr Garner said last May that the firm was performing strongly and planned to open a new factory. However, this January he told local newspaper Birmingham Live that Norton owed tax authorities £300,000 and could be liquidated if it was not given more time to pay. Two other of Mr Garner's companies are also in administration, including his 42-bedroom Priest House Hotel in Castle Donington. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51303905 Sad news Always had a soft spot for Nortons; the Commando is and will always be a legendary bike.
Moderator CaaC (John) Posted January 29, 2020 Moderator Posted January 29, 2020 I have ridden a small motorbike years ago in bush tracks in Australia with me and my little brother, don't ask me what make it was as I can't remember but I would sit him on the back as he was partly dis-abled with an artificial leg etc and he loved it so did I, just belting along the old bush tracks with Galas (Australian Parrots) all squawking and flying away with fright at the noise of the bike and me and him yelling "YAHOOOOOOOOOO...."
Moderator CaaC (John) Posted February 2, 2020 Moderator Posted February 2, 2020 British folklore is laden with myths and legends, many dating back to the middle ages and before – to put it simply, they’re part of our heritage. Since the invention of the car, we’ve fabricated a few motoring myths, too. But fear not, What Car? is here to cut through the noise and decipher what’s fiction, and where you actually need to worry. SLIDES - 1/20
Bluewolf Posted April 18, 2020 Posted April 18, 2020 On 05/04/2020 at 19:26, nudge said: What a beauty... 1972 Datsun Fairlady 240z That's decent... wouldn't mind that parked in the drive On another note I have just found this article where you can take virtual tours of Car Museums during lockdown... https://www.msn.com/en-gb/travel/tripideas/12-amazing-car-museums-you-can-visit-virtually-during-lockdown/ar-BB12MsRU?ocid=spartanntp
nudge Posted April 18, 2020 Author Posted April 18, 2020 5 minutes ago, Bluewolf said: That's decent... wouldn't mind that parked in the drive On another note I have just found this article where you can take virtual tours of Car Museums during lockdown... https://www.msn.com/en-gb/travel/tripideas/12-amazing-car-museums-you-can-visit-virtually-during-lockdown/ar-BB12MsRU?ocid=spartanntp That'll keep me busy tomorrow...
nudge Posted April 26, 2020 Author Posted April 26, 2020 Norton Motorcycles is saved! https://www.goodwood.com/grr/road/news/2020/4/norton-bought-by-indian-firm-tvs-motor-for-16m/
Moderator CaaC (John) Posted April 29, 2020 Moderator Posted April 29, 2020 Harley-Davidson's profits plunge amid coronavirus lockdown Harley-Davidson reported a 45% drop in quarterly profits as motorcycle sales were hit by the global coronavirus pandemic. The US manufacturer said Covid-19 had “dramatically changed” its business environment and it would need to make wide-spread cost cuts. Net income fell to $70m (£56m) in the first three months of the year, from $128m in the same period last year. The Milwaukee-based company said global sales in the first quarter fell 18% to 40,439 motorcycles. Video: The rise and fall of Harley-Davidson (Business Insider) Jochen Zeitz, acting president and chief executive of Harley-Davidson, said: “Covid-19 has dramatically changed our business environment and it is critical we respond with agility to this new reality. “We have determined that we need to make significant changes to the company; to our priorities, to our operating model and to our strategy to drive more consistent performance as we emerge from this crisis.” The company said it was talking to major US banks to secure an additional $1.3bn in liquidity. News of plans to make cash savings of $250m in 2020 helped to drive shares higher on Tuesday. Last year Harley-Davidson was caught up in Donald Trump’s trade spats with China and Europe, which lost its money in additional tariffs. https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/business/harley-davidsons-profits-plunge-amid-coronavirus-lockdown/ar-BB13keNx?li=AAnZ9Ug#image=1
Moderator CaaC (John) Posted May 13, 2020 Moderator Posted May 13, 2020 The faded beauty of abandoned cars across Europe and the US The German freelance photographer finds his subject matter in shabby backyards, dusty barns, deserted fields and thick forests. MORE PICTURES
Bluewolf Posted June 19, 2020 Posted June 19, 2020 Concept cars.. The Rolls Royce looks bloody awful... some great ideas and designs here but it will take some time before I would be prepared to be chilling out in the back seat with no driver..
Eco Posted June 19, 2020 Posted June 19, 2020 Looking at getting a new car (and maybe a bike) here in the coming months. Thinking of going with the car that I've always wanted, and that is the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon that is similar to this one - As for bike, my dream is something along these lines -
nudge Posted June 19, 2020 Author Posted June 19, 2020 5 hours ago, Bluewolf said: Concept cars.. The Rolls Royce looks bloody awful... some great ideas and designs here but it will take some time before I would be prepared to be chilling out in the back seat with no driver.. Only watched the first video, most of them look like obnoxious boats, but yeah, that Rolls Royce takes the cake... As you said, I'm sure they have plenty of technical innovations inside, but what disappoints me is that the majority of them also aspire to be as flashy as possible and seem to think that the more LED lights (mostly looking at you there, Bentley), the better. I know concept cars are not about practicality at all and is just imagination running wild, but still, many of the design parts doesn't really make sense. Moving breaking lights? Glass floor? Red carpet imitation? Floating top (good luck with that during the rain)? Using your smartphone as the dashboard? Silly gimmicks. Wouldn't want to have an accident in any of those either, pretty much a coffin with no way out.
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