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Haartz on the Future of Convertible Cars 2
The "Great Recession" hit the automotive industry hard, and convertible tops were no exception. During that period, which spanned from the late 2000s to early 2010s, so many automakers discontinued their convertible models that industry analysts began to speak of the segment as if it was already dead. Well, they were wrong. Because as soon as the economy rebounded, so did … [Read more...] about Haartz on the Future of Convertible Cars 2
So You Wanna Rock that BMW M Stripe?
BMW’s iconic ///M logo has a long history dating back to the 1970s when the German automaker first launched its motorsports racing program. The logo consists of an italicized "M" preceded by different colored stripes, each with its own special meaning. … [Read more...] about So You Wanna Rock that BMW M Stripe?
Transforming Sewing Machines into Tractors
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