by Allen B. Ury When does car customization become copyright violation? At least in Europe, it’s when you copy the shape and form of an automotive classic. Creating fiberglass replicas of famous car bodies is nothing new. For decades, car buffs have built spot-on replicas of out-of-production vehicle shells to place on contemporary chassis. But…
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by Allen B. Ury Chrysler to expand Toledo, Ohio, plant operations. GM to reduce its development platforms to trim costs. 1960s-era “pope-mobile” parade car going up for auction. These another industry stories of interest in this week’s Automotive News. Chrysler to Add 1,100 Jobs to Toledo Plant Some good news from Chrysler Group LLC, which will…
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by Allen B. Ury Since the invention of the automobile, we have measured an engine’s power in terms of horsepower. But why horsepower? How much power does a horse actually have? And what does a horse’s power have to do with automobiles? The term “horsepower” was coined by the 18th century Scottish engineer James Watt,…
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by Allen B. Ury Custom car fabrication may be most closely associated with the hot rod cultures of America’s East and West coasts, but that hasn’t stopped one Indian car enthusiast from opening his country’s first street rod business. A 29-year-old Delhi-based entrepreneur who goes by the single name “Hradyesh” has opened “Morris Street,” a…
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by Allen B. Ury Nissan short-circuits its Altima hybrid. Auto execs remain bullish on electric cars, despite a negative industry report. Used car prices go through the roof. These and other auto industry stories of interest in this week’s Automotive News. Nissan Pulls Plug on Altima Hybrid Nissan Motor Co. reports it will stop selling its…
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by WyoTech WyoTech students will participate in custom bike build that will be featured on an upcoming episode of American Chopper on the Discovery Channel. SANTA ANA, Calif. – (May 24, 2011) – WyoTech has announced a partnership with Orange County Choppers (OCC), the custom motorcycle shop founded by Paul Teutul Sr. As part of…
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