Month: November 2022

KAWASAKI KEYS IN ON NEW DEALER PROSPECTS AS IT RETURNS TO AIMEXPO 2023

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FOOTHILL RANCH AND IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., is returning to the AIMExpo show floor, February 15-17, 2023, in Las Vegas with its Dealer Development & Training team to connect and strategize with potential new dealers as it begins to grow its dealer network.

“To be able to meet, face-to-face, with hundreds of dealers from across the country as we kick off the sales year is a tremendous opportunity,” said Kawasaki’s Alan J. Schapel, senior manager, Dealer Development & Training. “Dealers are often the first point of contact for our consumers

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Well, I’ve been to Topgun so Tom Cruise thinks he’s me

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My first cruise in 1993. My hand is on the AIM-54 Phoenix long-range air-to-air missile. All images: the R. Erie.

“Once when at a bar with the other Navy guys wearing our leather jackets, someone joked ‘so you think you’re some kind of Tom Cruise?’… I shot back with ‘Well, I’ve been to Topgun so technically Tom Cruise thinks he’s me.’”

Commander Richard “Corky” Erie flew the F-14 Tomcat with the US Navy. Here he describes the strengths and weaknesses of this massive and iconic carrier fighter aircraft.

Describe the Tomcat in three words
Big. Fast. Loud.

What

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Advance, AutoZone, NAPA, O’Reilly – Which Has the Best Snacks?

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O’Reilly, NAPA, Advance, and AutoZone — four names known nationwide as leaders in auto parts sales. Most folks have a favorite, based either on service, price, location, or overall part selection. But say you’re in need of more than just a few spark plugs or a fresh jug of wiper fluid. Something salty, perhaps, or sweet, but lacking the toxicity of antifreeze. This is where a good roster of snack foods and a full beverage cooler come into play. Sure, it may sound silly to make your car-parts choices based

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Top 5 Modification Trends on Custom Classic Cars for 2023

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Car customizers are always looking for new ideas and concepts to incorporate into their rides. Here are five trends that you will see more of in 2023.

Taking a car and adding some custom touches and modifications is both a skill and an art. While at the last show of the season for the Goodguys Rod and Custom Association in Scottsdale, Ariz., in late November, I saw plenty of sweet rides. With over 3,000 vehicles on display, there was plenty of chrome, paint, and technology on

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2023 Maserati Grecale Trofeo First Test Review: Sporty Family Fun

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Maserati is mounting a luxury comeback with all-new sports cars and a slate of SUV models—first with the midsize Levante and now with the smaller Grecale. Naturally, we’re most interested in the 2023 Maserati Grecale Trofeo high-performance flavor featuring the automaker’s exclusive Nettuno V-6 engine, which could be just enough to set it apart from the equally Italian Alfa Romeo Stelvio the Grecale is based on.

More Power to More People

Maserati’s Nettuno V-6 engine strategy is exactly what enthusiasts look for: Put the good engine in all the good cars. Coming from the Maserati MC20

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2 Toyota Hybrids With the Lowest 10-Year Maintenance Costs

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Keeping your car running smoothly by performing regular maintenance is essential, especially if you want to avoid purchasing a new vehicle before you’re financially ready. This is true just as much with hybrid vehicles as traditional gas-powered ones. Certain Toyota Hybrids stand out in that category if you’re looking for the hybrids with the lowest 10-year maintenance costs. Read on to find out what they are. 

Toyota Prius models have the lowest 10-year maintenance costs

2023 Toyota Prius | Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

According to CarEdge, the Toyota Prius comes out on top regarding 10-year maintenance costs for hybrid

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Huge classic British motorcycle haul returns to the UK

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FOR many classic motorcycle fans, the thought of unearthing a treasure trove of barn-find classic motorbikes really is the dream. This week though, we’ve heard about a UK company who have done just that, and all the bikes, and spares, are now back in the United Kingdom.

The haul of important machines has been found and acquired by Hitchcocks Motorcycles, and all 180 bikes and 50 tons of spares are now back in Britain. The mammoth find comprises two collections of bikes and spares, that have been combined and shipped across the Atlantic in five 40-foot shipping containers.

The BMF

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