Friday, July 6, 2018

It Does Look A Lot Like Huge Slices Of Bacon, Doesn't It?


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'Merican Made In Ownership Rights Only?

20 cars built in unexpected places
 
Ford EcoSport - India
  • Ford's smallest crossover is produced in India, which makes it the first car sold in the United States to be built in that country.
Cadillac CT6 Hybrid - China
  • While the gas-only Cadillac CT6 is made in Detroit, the plug-in hybrid version is produced in China.
Ford Transit Connect - Spain
  • The original Transit Connect was built in Turkey. The current one is built in Spain, making it quite the pan-European nameplate.
Dodge Challenger - Canada
  • Yep, one of the brashest, V8-packing, tire-smoking, unapologetically American cars is actually built in Canada. Including the Hellcat. And the Demon, during its production run. The Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300, too.
Complete list (AutoBlog.com)

I See What You Did There


(Bits&Pieces.us)

Smart Move Audi, Very Smart Financially Savy Move

Audi Bails on 'Traffic Jam Pilot' Driver Assist for Us Americans

Last year, Audi announced it would be bringing a suite of driver assist technologies, “Traffic Jam Pilot,” to the United States, but it would be difficult to get that approved through U.S. auto regulations. it turns out, it was too much for Audi, which has bailed.

(Jalopnik.com)

It Really Comes Down To This

Here's Why Nineties JDM Classics Still Beat The Class Of 2018 

JDM classics were pulling so-called 'modern' party tricks 20 years ago, and Dan Trent reckons they're still better than any equivalent you can buy new today 

[T]he 90s and early noughties were a period of incredible creativity and innovation in Japan and the cars that came from it deserve every bit of the fanatical love they get. 

(CarThrottle.com)