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First Look: 2005 Bristol Fighter
Read this full Exotic Coupe First Look & Road Test Article at Motor Trend: Almost unknown to American buyers, Bristol Cars is one of Britain's last independent manufacturers.

Long-Term Update: 2005 Land Rover LR3 HSE
Read this full Long-Term Update article at Motor Trend: It's 123 degrees in Death Valley. The LR3's engine temperature gauge hasn't moved off midpoint, even when climbing the renowned testing grade at Stovepipe Wells in 118 F heat.

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Read this full Auto News article at Motor Trend: Ask Patty.Com Connects Women Consumers with Female Friendly Car Dealers

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Alternative viewpoint
We Brits had a public holiday yesterday, so today is the start of the working week and I have begun with a big flypast of my email inbox over several cups of high-strength coffee. Attention has been immediately drawn to Peter DeLorenzo's latest blast on his Autoextremist blog. Whether you agree with it or not, it's an entertaining read from a guy who has quite a bit of respect as a no-nonsense but informed commentator. It's also a reminder that bandwagons can easily get rolling in this industry and that if you dig a little bit deeper there may be an alternative and contrary take to the 'conventional wisdom' being spouted almost everywhere you look. Does Carlos Ghosn really walk on water or is he a one-trick 'slash and burn cost-cutter' who lacks the mindset to run a company after he has slashed costs? DeLorenzo is apparently picking up intelligence on what's happening at Nissan in the US that will be amunition to the sceptics. Judge for yourself at the below link.

Speaking at an IMechE seminar
I ve just created a PowerPoint presentation file and I am feeling pleased with myself that I have at least started to prepare a presentation that I am delivering at an Institution of Mechanical Engineers seminar next month. (Okay, there is a title slide and little else, but I have started it!) The theme for the seminar is Technologies for Niche Vehicle Design, Development and Manufacturing and it takes place at the Lotus Hethel Engineering Centre on September 12th. No, I am not delivering a highly technical presentation I ve been asked to provide an overview, offer my thoughts on niche vehicle markets. Actually, I am looking forward to it. Looks like a good programme and it should be an interesting day. For more details, click the link below.

Petersen Automotive Museum Opens "Xtreme Your Ride: Customizing Car"
Read this full Auto News article online at Motor Trend: Petersen Automotive Museum Opens "Xtreme Your Ride: Customizing Car Sounds"