Welcome to Leftlane, a new Web site for the automotive enthusiast. This site will deliver the very latest industry news in a timely and clear manner. Leftlane brings to the table a new level of professionalism not seen in other automotive “weblogs.” Topics will include future vehicles, car reviews, political issues, investor news, auto safety, recalls, consumer concerns, and more. Reader feedback and discussion will be encouraged via the comment system. Leftlane will be updated several times a day as required. We look forward to covering this exciting industry, and hope you enjoy the ride.
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09/26, 12:07 PM
posted by:
loudpedal
Good luck on your new site. I’m a Mac enthusiast but also a car nut, so I look forward to reading about cars from the same people who produce my favorite Mac news site!
09/26, 12:29 PM
posted by:
Alex
Yeah! First comment….so far we’ve got macs covered, now cars…now all we need is a good ski website and I’ll have all my hobbies covered through one great set of writers!
09/26, 12:41 PM
posted by:
Brian Breslin
good luck with this site, it looks very clean and shows a lot of potential
09/26, 4:10 PM
posted by:
Gareth Estey
Hi – I hope this website lives up to it’s promise. I have a question that I hope you or your viewers can answer:
I purchased my first station-wagon (a Volvo 240 model) in 1973, and it weighed around 3200 pounds. My current wagon (a 2003 VW Jetta), with smaller physical dimensions, weighs about the same. After 30 years, with the introduction of plastic and aluminum weight-saving materials, I think that my current automobile should weigh around 2700 pounds. Where are the supposed weight savings going? I cannot believe that air-bags (and the associated electronics) weigh that much!
These two vehicles are comparable: four cylinders, turbocharged, four-wheel disk brakes, automatic transmission. The VW does get better gas mileage (34 mpg vs. 27mpg for the Volvo), but I attribute that to better engine/transmission design. What could the VW do with 500 pounds less weight?
Thanks, Gareth
09/27, 3:08 AM
posted by:
Barry Mieny
Will you guys only be covering the American market, or will you actually report on automotive news from the rest of the world as well?
09/27, 7:36 AM
posted by:
meenfreem
Good luck with the site!
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