David Geffen is a major entertainment producer. His “boat” is 435 feet long and 8,000 square feet of space. For $200,000,000, you get your own basketball court, swimming pool, movie theater, and a submarine – all for a $13 million/year maintenance bill. Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft, also has a $200 million dollar “floater” with 2 helipads, […]
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The efficiency, reliability and power advantages that diesel engines offer over their spark-driven combustion cousins would seemingly make them a no-brainer for off-road vehicles. However, due to the average consumer’s resistance to embrace diesel-powered vehicles in the United States, most manufacturers have been loath to offer them consistently in anything but heavy duty work trucks. […]
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Ready to be on the other side of a Pennsylvania vehicle safety inspection? These inspections are performed at official PennDOT Inspection Stations each day, with inspectors checking vehicles to ensure they’re ready for the road. It may be a tradition Exton and Warminster motorists would like to see disappear, but that’s certainly no guarantee any […]
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With the next generation of Mustangs debuting in 2015, we thought it would be appropriate to look at five of our favorite iconic Mustangs that preceded it: 1964½ Mustang: In the early ‘60s, Ford introduced a small, sporty compact car with style and flair – the original Mustang with its 289 V-8 – and blazed […]
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A quantum leap from the retro-appearing Mustang introduced in ’04, the new 2015 Mustang will exhibit styling cues from the Ford Fusion. If Ford goes in this direction, it’ll no doubt upset purists. They won’t be up in arms because the Mustang doesn’t look good; they’ll be upset because it doesn’t look like a Mustang. […]
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While there are plenty of action-adventure motion pictures where the hero relies solely on his or her martial arts prowess, there are others where the lead character’s skills behind the wheel are paramount to the film. Here are some notable examples: Getaway (2013): Recently released, this gritty action thriller pits former race car driver Brent […]
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Whether you’re a nautical fanatic, on the sea at every opportunity, or a casual boating hobbyist who only goes out a few times a year, the boating equipment you use is extremely important. From waterproof GPS devices to boat-specific ice cream makers, there’s an unlimited number of fun and helpful gadgets available that are […]
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Boats are a seafarers’ mode of transport, and as such should be treated just like a prized car or truck by properly maintaining it for optimal performance and long life. Unfortunately for boats, rust never sleeps, and only with diligence can a boat be rust free. Fortunately, you don’t need full marine training to attack […]
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In 1951, Chrysler engineers were seeking fuel economy and engine durability rather than high output when they designed a new V-8 motor known as the HEMI, because the combustion chamber was machined into the shape of a half dome or hemisphere. This was the first HEMI engine in an American car. The intake and exhaust […]
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Remember Scott Brown, who rode his ‘05 GMC Canyon pickup to the Senate seat of the late Ted Kennedy? He wasn’t the only politician identified by his choice of wheels, nor the only one who choice was a truck. Former Senator Fred Thompson, a lobbyist and an actor best known for his role in TV’s […]
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