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General Motors Apologizes For Casual Friday Attire [Carpocalypse Now]

Автор: TaniaDonnelly | вторник, 29 сентября 2009 г.

GM CEO Rick Wagoner gets his priorities straight, using today's press conference to explain why COO Fritz Henderson was wearing a sweater and no tie, before hinting at CFO Ray Young's swinging lifestyle.

One may be concerned General Motors isn't taking the White House bailout seriously, but they've learned the hard way appearances do matter. Here's a radical suggestion: no more "Casual Fridays" until you turn things around. The Carpocalypse demands your obedience and neckties.

Shanghai Maglev Train: Faster Than A Bugatti Veyron [Novelties]

Автор: TaniaDonnelly | суббота, 26 сентября 2009 г.

This video, taken on a trip to Shanghai, China, features the 268 MPH Maglev Train with comparisons to the top speeds of the world’s fastest production cars.

The trip from the LongYang Station just outside of downtown Shanghai to the Pudong International Airport is 30km (19mi) and takes roughly 40 minutes by car; the maglev travels this distance in roughly 7 minutes. It does its task in virtual silence with none of the shuddering you'd expect after experience our own homegrown Amtrack. The acceleration is gradual, smooth and you never feel like you're traveling at a high rate of speed until the train starts its deceleration or you look out the window. It really is incredible.

It's a great reminder that even the fastest of production super cars can still be schooled by a vehicle designed to basically be an appliance. But, if this appliance doesn't excite you, we're not sure what will.

[via YouTube]

Loader Driver Does His Best Dave Mirra Impression [Novelties]

Автор: TaniaDonnelly |

Watch Joe the Italian loader driver one-up Dave Mirra's BMX bike skills with a big ol' Caterpillar front loader.

Dave Mirra thinks he's hot, jumping around all nimbly-bimbly from ramp to ramp on his little BMX bike. Joe the Loader Driver one-ups 'ole Dave by sticking an endo using 15-tons of bright yellow steel in the form of a Caterpillar. We're positive it's good for the health of the rental equipment. [Streetfire]

Nevada Sen. John Ensign May Stall Auto Bailout, Thinks Casinos Deserve Cash [Carpocalypse Now]

Автор: TaniaDonnelly | пятница, 11 сентября 2009 г.

Sen. John Ensign (R-Nevada) told CNBC this morning he's not happy with the auto bailout bill. The Senator from Vegas is so unhappy he's willing to gamble on a real bankruptcy occurring while he tries to figure out how to make a pre-packaged bankruptcy occur. But don't think Ensign's making his decision on high-minded principles.

Later in the interview he was more than willing to agree to funds for the gaming industry, because "they employ more." Let's ignore for a moment Ensign's lack of understanding of the difference between a primary industry and a service / support industry. Let's also ignore the Senate Finance Committee member's ignorance of the term "indirect job." In fact, let's agree with the Senator that yes, the travel and hotel industry does employ more direct jobs than the automakers. But, let's not ignore what Ensign's ignoring: Guess where all those Strip-walkin' Midwestern beer-cozy-carrying union workers won't be visiting if the not-so-Big Three go under? [via CNBC]