A jury in the US has been told that a man charged with killing seven people during a robbery at a suburban Chicago fast food restaurant 16 years ago wanted to do something big.
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Police in the UK are reviewing the death of former Rolling Stones guitarist, Brian Jones, in light of new evidence.
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At last, four of the five bank chiefs sacked three weeks ago by Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Sanusi Lamido Sanusi over the huge non-performing loans of their banks have had their day in court.
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First Drive: 2010 Audi R8 V10 answers our power prayers Audi addresses our singular gripe with the R8 by replacing the standard model’s stock powerplant with the V10 from the Lamborghini Gallardo. Porsche 911 Turbo, M-B SL63 and (whoops) LP560-4, it’s official: You’re on notice. |
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VIDEO: Production Cadillac CTS Coupe breaks through in new 60-second spot With the tagline “America, we have re-ignition,” Cadillac is out to reintroduce itself to buyers. And the flagship model of GM’s new ad campaign is the CTS Coupe. |
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Toyota accused of ‘ruthless conspiracy’ to conceal, destroy evidence by former attorney Toyota looks to have a potential public-relations nightmare on its hands. According to reports, one of the company’s former lawyers, Dimitrios P. Biller, has filed a federal racketeering suit against the Japanese automaker. |
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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 8.31.09 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The two unions in the nation’s Petroleum industry, the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Workers (NUPENG) and its Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) counterpart, have taken a critical appraisal of the executive sponsored Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) before the National Assembly and expressed misgivings over several provisions of bill.
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An independent United Nations human rights expert has called on the Zambian Government to make good on its promises to reduce the deep poverty in the Southern African nation.
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Filed under: Etc., Technology, Videos, Toys/Games
For those about to rock, we salute you, of course. And for those of you with four months of free time, seventeen suitcases full of Lego bricks and a masters in mechanical engineering, we’ll totally give you props if – and only if – you come up with something as mind bending as this.
You are looking at a “working” Lego V8 engine. And the details are stunning. Pistons pump, valves open and close, rocker arms rock, the fly wheel spins — there’s even two bundle’o'snakes headers that flow into twin collectors, though we don’t like how they get reduced and choked. But hey, if we really don’t like it, we can build our own – with straight pipes! Also, we love the throttle bodies (made from radar disks) – they’re a wonderful touch. Full video of running engine doing its thing after the jump. And we expect a user-submitted Jaguar V-12 by Christmas, so hop to it, readers.
Gallery: Lego V8
[Source: Hacked Gadgets]
Continue reading VIDEO: Don’t call it OCD: Dude builds 32-valve DOHC V8 out of Legos
VIDEO: Don’t call it OCD: Dude builds 32-valve DOHC V8 out of Legos originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Filed under: Truck, Etc., Work, Ford, Specialty, Off-Road
As they sat looking over the horizon, they realized they had achieved their dream. The guys from Dunkel Industries had driven themselves to a remote spot where they could just relax and enjoy nature at its tranquil best. What made the journey extra special was that they had gotten there in their very own Dunkel Industries Luxury 4×4. Now, “Luxury 4X4″ might have some of you thinking Land Rover or Porsche Cayenne. If that’s what you’re picturing, then all we can say is “Think bigger.” Much bigger. Like, so-big-we-can’t-get-it-into-the-frame bigger. The Dunkel version of a Luxury 4X4 starts with a Ford F-650 commercial chassis and winds up as the ultimate off-road recreational vehicle.
As their website puts it, Dunkel industries was built on the childhood dream of never having to stop because the trail was ‘more than the RV could handle.’ So they created a vehicle with “unlimited versatility” that utilizes a Fabco military-grade 4×4 system, capable of driving the luxurious “custom wood, leather and Fiberglass interior” to places no RV dares to go. And in case you want to bring some smaller toys along with you into the wilderness, the bed is big enough to haul a car. That bed also articulates to serve as a ramp to load dirtbikes or ATVs onto the roof. No trailer necessary and no 55-mph limitations for this beast.
There’s a full list of the vehicle’s features after the jump, but some of the highlights include a firewood box, a shower, and the camp seating built into the running boards and storage bins all around the truck’s perimeter. The ATVs on the roof are a definite crowd-pleaser as well. We’re not sure how much this project cost the Dunkel Bros. or if they are going to make them available to the public, but we do know that this would make the perfect Autoblog mobile HQ for any automotive event from Pebble Beach to the Baja 1000. Check out the Dunkel Industries website for additional photos and information, follow the jump for the build sheet and check out our own gallery below.
Gallery: Dunkel Industries Luxury 4X4
Photos copyright (C)2009 Frank Filipponio / Weblogs, Inc.
Continue reading Dunkel Industries creates ultimate off-road RV
Dunkel Industries creates ultimate off-road RV originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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THE government will hold last minute talks with teacher unions early this week to try and forestall a potentially crippling strike before schools open on 2 September.
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Filed under: Frankfurt Motor Show, Coupe, Performance, Etc., Europe, Ferrari
Would you like to win $500? Are you a little bit psychic? Does the schadenfreude of rich suckers smashing up their exotic rides run a sweet, happy little chill down your spine? Then Wrecked Exotics has a contest for you! The website wants to know when you think they’ll find proof of the first Ferrari 458 Italia crash. To wit: “The Ferrari F430, predecessor to the F458, has been involved in 96 documented crashes since 2004. The Ferrari 360 (predecessor to the F430) has been involved in 403 documented crashes since 1999.”
Aside from our answer of “who cares?” the person prognostic enough to guess the date closest to the first 458 Italia crash wins $500, as well as the honor and fame that goes along with participating in the world’s first known automotive death pool. Now, of course, we’ll be seeing the newest mid-engine Ferrari in about two weeks time at the Frankfurt Motor Show, but as Wrecked Exotics points out, “The Ferrari F458 goes on sale summer 2010 but Ferrari employees will be test driving the car long before then. A crash can happen any time, including BEFORE the launch date.”
Gallery: Ferrari 458 Italia
[Source: Wrecked Exotics]
WreckedExotics taking bets on first Ferrari 458 Italia crash originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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