Tesla Burns Cash For Fuel

Forget all the rumours and bad April Fools jokes about Tesla Motors’ impending bankruptcy; this time, it is real as the fledgling tech/auto company is burning through its cash reserve so fast it may not have enough to last it until the end of the year. Well, at least according to reports from Bloomberg and the venerable Beeb.

Can You Outlaw a Classic Ferrari, But Make It Better? That’s What This Millionaire (Thinks He) Did

Well, to be honest, the Ferrari wasn’t a great one to begin with. In fact, when the Italian luxury automaker made the Dino in the late sixties to early seventies, to extend its range to a low-cost relatively high-production sports car, the car was so badly shunned that Ferrari did not even attach its badge to it initially. And the poor car remained just Dino. But still, it was pretty to look at.

The Beloved Bug and a British Army Officer

Does the name Ivan Hirst ring a bell? We’re guessing it doesn’t, but it is one of the most important names in automotive history. If it weren’t for this curious officer, there would be no Volkswagen today.
Born on the 4th of March 1916 in Yorkshire, England, he studied optical engineering at Manchester University. After graduation, he completed his Officer Training and was commissioned as a full Lieutenant in 1937.

From Siberia with Ice – an Icy Mercedes G-Wagen

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class, also called a G-Wagen (Geländewagen, cross-country vehicle) is a tough, boxy four-wheel-drive luxury vehicle. How it came to be was the Shah of Iran, who had a significant stake in Mercedes back then, suggested a military vehicle. It is iconic, rugged and indestructible.