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Have Our Flying Car Dreams Come True?
Popular Mechanics — Yesterday, Terrafugia, Inc. announced that its proof-of-concept flying car had successfully taken off and landed at Plattsburgh International Airport in upstate New York. This vehicle-which requires a Sport Pilot license to fly-takes 30 seconds ...More…
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The Best Pontiacs in Film, Music and TV (with Video!)
Popular Mechanics — What else could Needham and Reynolds have chosen as the cop car to catch a Lamborghini Countach in But Burt and Hal were not the only moviemakers that were into Trans Ams. Here's one from the "other" Yes, the Trans Am stole most of the ...More…
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Pneumatic Mail Tubes
Popular Mechanics — Animals have always played a major role in delivery services-from the Pony Express to horse-drawn carriages-but only one beast is still hauling mail today. A handful of donkeys and deliverymen still embark on a six- to eight-hour journey through ...More…
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Photo Gallery
Popular Mechanics — The capable Icon makes short work of Imogene Pass. The trusty companion took us on a four-day adventure in Colorado's Rockies. If you've got five days to spend in a single state, and you want to experience the best roads, the best views and the .. ...More…
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CONTINUED: High-Speed Rail, Roads and Bridges >>>
Popular Mechanics — In addition to roads and bridges, initiatives such as smart electric grids and high-speed rail received funding-along with attention from politicians and pundits quick to seize on a new set of buzzwords. There's just one problem: While the law ...More…
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Top 10 Weekend Wagons for $5000 on (Cheap!) Used SUV Market
Popular Mechanics — While the Trooper was sold in the U.S. from 1984 to 2002, we like the first-gen version that was produced until 1992. The later version offers more luxury features and is certainly roomier, quicker and a whole bunch more refined, but it's just ...More…
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MORE BRAND-NEW COVERAGE OF MODEL T'S 100TH BIRTHDAY
Popular Mechanics — Instead, the Model T was revolutionary because it combined the then-rare attributes of reliability, ruggedness, utility and economy-all in one machine that was eminently affordable. And that was something no other car had done before. The T was ...More…
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The All-Time Stingiest: Honda Insight
Popular Mechanics — It seems a bit unfair to put a hybrid in this lineup, but the 2000 Insight was the first gas-electric hybrid on the US market, and its fuel economy is just too monstrous to ignore: 49 city, 61 highway. That's better than any production vehicle ...More…
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Top 12 Coolest Cars at the 2008 SEMA Show
Popular Mechanics — 1. Ford Thunder Flite 3. Chrysler Hollywood 12. The Hottest Camaro 2. Haul In Style 4. Adventure Wagon 6. Hot Bunny 7. Rice Fink 8. Insanity 9. Storm Chaser 10. Superlift Jeep 11. Yaris MonopostoMore…
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1. Disturbing Trends
Popular Mechanics — By Mike Allen Published on: November 6, 2008 1. Disturbing Trends 2. Truck or Tractor? 3. Disturbing Trends, Part 2 5. Disturbing Trends, Part 3 8. Odd Craftsmanship 9. Disturbing Trends, Part 4 10. Questionable Taste 4. Caddy Hack 6. Brush ...More…
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Yokohama Super E-Spec
Popular Mechanics — By combining Orange Oil with natural rubbers, Yokohama will soon offer a tire that uses less petroleum (natural rubber replaces synthetic). This tire has about 20% less rolling resistance yet retains acceptable traction and wear characteristics. ...More…
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Rat Rod Revolution: Is Rust the new Red on Hot Rods?
Popular Mechanics — Old-school interior at the Kustom Kills & Hot Rod Thrills show, Brooklyn, N.Y., 2008. (Photograph by Matt Jourdian) Here, at the Kustom Kills & Hot Rod Thrills car show, sponsored by the local Rumblers Car Club, more than 200 vintage hot rods, ...More…