Monday, July 15, 2013

Road Trip Game!


There are many variations of license plates games you can play, but here is one:

If you're going on a long road trip, try to see how many different state license plates you can spot! Bring a note pad to write down the states you see so you don't forget which ones you've already seen. Tip: Semi-trucks are a great way to spot a license plate from a far away state!

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Barrett-Jackson to Auction 2014 Cadillac VSport #1

To highlight their commitment to education, Cadillac has donated the very first production CTS VSport to be auctioned by Barrett-Jackson at their Hot August Nights event in Reno, NV August 8 – 10. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the Society of Automotive Engineering Foundation’s STEM initiative, an educational outreach program designed to encourage young students to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.

The CTS VSport features a 420HP twin-turbo V6 engine, 8-speed automatic transmission, magnetic ride control and Brembo high-performance brakes.

In addition to this significant Cadillac, Barrett-Jackson is featuring hundreds of other dream cars in this auction including a pristine 1958 Chevrolet Corvette, 1936 Ford Custom Coupe, 1969 Ford Mustang GT 428 SCJ Fastback, a 1965 Pontiac GTO convertible. For a full list of vehicles on the block visit the Barrett-Jackson website.

Courtesy of Pursuitist.com.

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

4th of July Photography Tip!


Who's excited for 4th of July festivities?! Here's a little photography tip for capturing fireworks:

Choose a vantage point upwind from the blowing smoke. This makes for more comfortable shooting conditions, and from the right vantage point, the reflective quality of the smoke can add an element of interest to the shot.


Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Buick celebrates 110 years by naming most significant model of each decade


In May of 1903, Buick began work on its first vehicle, the 1904 Model B, the first example of which was sold to a doctor in Flint, Michigan. That first sale was appropriate since later on, Buick became known as a "doctor's car." The Model B is the first of 11 cars chosen by Buick to highlight each decade of the company's 110-year history.

The 1916 D-45 Touring with a six-cylinder engine was Buick's highest seller that year, and helped push overall sales past six figures for the first time, making Buick the top-selling automotive brand. In 1931, Series 50 got an eight-cylinder engine, which helped the company survive the Great Depression. The 1936 Century was the first Buick that could hit 100 miles per hour, the 1949 Roadmaster had a supporting role in Rain Man, the 1953 Skylark had Italian wire wheels and the owner's name engraved on its steering wheel.

Then we have the iconic 1963 Riviera, the V6-powered 1975 Regal, and in 1987, the legendary GNX. With a turbocharged, intercooled V6 pumping out 276-horsepower it could hit 60 mph in just 4.6 seconds. In 1999 Buick built the first car in China, the Century, and that country remains the brand's largest market.

To represent the current decade, Buick chose the 2008 Enclave because it introduced the company's current design language and brand focus to the market.

Courtesy of Autoblog.com