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Public Image Ltd. Announce North American Tour
By Jazz Monroe on August 20, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. EDT
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On September 4, Public Image Ltd. will release What the World Needs Now..., the followup to 2012's This Is PiL. Later in the year they'll hit the road to support the record; scroll down for the dates.
"Jesus Christ Superstar" Tour Starring John Lydon, Members of Destiny's Child and 'NSync Canceled
By Evan Minsker on May 31, 2014 at 3:14 p.m. EDT
Earlier this year, it was reported that an arena tour production of "Jesus Christ Superstar"—the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice rock opera about the final days of Jesus Christ—would feature Sex Pistols/Public Image Ltd. singer John Lydon, Destiny's Child's Michelle Williams, Incubus' Brandon Boyd, 'NSync's JC Chasez. That tour has now been canceled, the Associated Press reports.
Sex Pistols/PiL's John Lydon to Star in "Jesus Christ Superstar" With Destiny's Child, 'NSync, Incubus Members
By Jeremy Gordon on April 4, 2014 at 12:50 p.m. EDT
A new touring production of "Jesus Christ Superstar", the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical about the final days of Jesus Christ, has been announced. Bizarrely/amazingly, it'll feature Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd. singer John Lydon (aka Johnny Rotten) in the role of King Herod, as The New York Times points out.
Echo Chamber: John Lydon
By Carrie Battan on April 17, 2012 at 2:15 p.m. EDT
"This campaign completely undermines what the Sex Pistols stood for... This is not my campaign. I am pleased that the Sex Pistols recordings are being put out there for a new generation, however, I wish for no part in the circus that is being built up around it."
-- John Lydon, tell us how you really feel about Universal's reissue of "God Save the Queen" for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. (via the BBC)
Public Image Ltd. Announce First LP in Two Decades
By Jenn Pelly on February 15, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. EST
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Public Image Ltd. : One Drop (via SoundCloud)
As Slicing Up Eyeballs reports, a new track from John Lydon's post-Sex Pistols band, the pioneering British post-punk group Public Image Ltd., premiered earlier this week on BBC 6 Music. The song, "One Drop", will appear on a Record Store Day vinyl-only EP, out April 21. It precedes the band's new 12-track album, due in May or June, as the band's website notes. This is the first new PiL album in two decades.
News in Brief: John Lydon/Johnny Rotten, Masta Killa, the Soft Moon, Open Melody Festival
By Tom Breihan on November 11, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. EST
-- Sex Pistols/PiL frontman John Lydon (aka Johnny Rotten) is our new Willy Wonka. Drowned in Sound reports that Lydon has written a new coffee table book, Mr. Rotten's Scrapbook, which is limited to 750 copies and costs £449, or about $723. 100 of those 750 copies includes one of the golden tickets you see above. This ticket entitles you to a 10-minute one-on-one webcam chat with Mr. Lydon himself. So $611 for a book and a 13.3% chance to Skype with one of rock history's most notorious assholes. Hey, it's your money.
-- On November 16, Royal Lion Entertainment will release the digital album Wu-Tang: The Next Chamber, a rarities compilation from the sharp, underrated Wu-Tang Clan MC Masta Killa. Various Wu-Tang members appear, as do Pete Rock and R.A. the Rugged Man, and iTunes buyers will also get video footage of live performances and interviews.
-- Luis Vasquez, who records as the Soft Moon, has already released a couple of singles of dark, atmospheric rock. On November 16, he'll release his self-titled debut album via Captured Tracks. Check out album tracks "Breathe the Fire" and "Tiny Spiders" on the Forkcast.
-- The Open Melody Festival comes to the Cross Cultural Center at UC Irvine in Irvine, California November 19-20. Two-day passes go for $14, which is way less than the John Lydon book, and the lineup features High Places, Nobunny, Zs, Soft Circle, Arrington de Dionyso, XBXRX, Dustin Wong, and the reunited Diskettes.
Echo Chamber: John Lydon on LCD Soundsystem
By Ryan Dombal on July 21, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. EDT
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"They are a strange bunch of people but I like them; they share the PiL philosophy. They have raised the money to film a documentary of our U.S. tour. Can you think of anything better playing on your TV or in your movie house? Me on stage. Me in my underpants on a bus. Ha! It will be inspirational... to all those with a mind to be inspired."
-- Punk icon John Lydon on LCD Soundsystem, who are apparently making a film about Public Image Ltd.'s reunion tour. When Johnny Rotten calls you strange, you're doing something right. (via The Guardian)
Echo Chamber: John Lydon Snubs Gorillaz
By Ryan Dombal on July 14, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. EDT
"They gave me a bell but the answer was 'no.' I really don't want to be dabbling in other people's gene pools. I've worked with many so-called famous people over the years but it's never been for any deliberate financial motivation. If I did it wouldn't be a business phone call followed by a management agreement and then for an album manufactured and marketed as to what the current popular trends were."
-- John Lydon turned down an offer from Damon Albarn to guest on the new Gorillaz album, Plastic Beach. Speaking of "deliberate financial motivation," do we really need to break out that Sex Pistols performance on "The Tonight Show" from a couple years back? (via Daily Star via NME)
John Lydon Brings Reunited Public Image Ltd. to North America
By Tom Breihan on February 24, 2010 at 3:45 p.m. EST
Last year, John Lydon reunited his Public Image Ltd. outfit to tour the UK. Except he didn't really reunite the band-- the newly reconstituted version featured no original members besides Lydon, or even any early-period members. Rather, Lydon patched together a version of his pioneering post-Pistols postpunk crew with two late-80s members (Lu Edmonds and Bruce Smith), as well as hired gun Scott Firth.
Well, that sorta-PiL lineup is still kicking, and they'll tour North America this spring, starting with a set at the Coachella Festival. And as tacky as it may be to reunite a classic band with no other classic members, the prospect of hearing Lydon howl "Albatross" in person may be too much to pass up. Dates below.
Public Image Ltd. Reunite for Tour
By Tom Breihan on September 8, 2009 at 2:15 p.m. EDT
When John Lydon reunited the Sex Pistols to rake in tour money, he at least was able to rope in the band's entire original lineup. Billboard reports that Lydon is now getting back together with the band he formed after the Pistols' breakup, postpunk standard bearers Public Image Ltd. Except this version of PiL, which will tour the UK this winter, doesn't include foundational members Jah Wobble and Keith Levene. Or anybody that was in the band when they recorded the apocalyptic classic Metal Box, or anything from the early-to-mid 80s.
For this tour, Lydon has recruited two of the band's late-80s members, Lu Edmonds and Bruce Smith, as well as hired-gun multi-instrumentalist Scott Firth. In this Guardian interview, Lydon calls PiL his "first love" and says vague things about the tour: "We'll see where we can go. Some things may be quite similar; some may not."
All the dates are below.
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At least 19 tourists have been killed in a hot air balloon crash near the southern Egyptian city of Luxor, according to international media.
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The balloon was flying at 300 m (1 000 ft) when it caught fire and exploded, plunging onto fields west of Luxor, according to officials.
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Balloon rides that offer scenic aerial views of the Nile River and the ancient temples of Karnak and Hatshepsut are a popular tourist attraction in Luxor.
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Recap: Detroit Auto Show 2015
Our resident Gearhead recaps one of his all-time favorite events: The North American International Auto Show, in Detroit, Michigan.
Let me say this right upfront: It's always a privilege for an old fart like me to attend a major automotive event like the 2015 Detroit Auto Show, or NAIAS, as it's sometimes called. There's nothing like that buzz in the air when a new car gets unveiled, or when the next automaker's press conference is about to get underway.
But recently I've been feeling like there aren't as many awesome rides at the auto shows as there used to be. With the internet, of course, you get all manner of "teasers" and information leaks on social media before the show, but the cars themselves just haven't been doing it for me.
That's why I was so pleasantly surprised by the action this year in Detroit. For once, the focus wasn't on electric-powered this or hydrogen-powered that; there were simply a bunch of amazing cars that I'd love to own, and I got up close and personal with every one of 'em.
I'd have you here all day if I gave you the whole list, so tell you what, here are the three vehicles at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show that I liked the most.
1. Ford F-150 Raptor
The all-new, second-generation Raptor off-roader was love at first sight for me, and the more I learned about it, the more infatuated I got. Well, for the most part. To be honest with you, I wish the previous Raptor's 411-horsepower, 6.2-liter V8 were still around. The newly standard 3.5-liter "EcoBoost" twin-turbo V6 is said to make even more power than the outgoing V8, but I promise you it won't sound half as good when you're on the throttle. Otherwise, though, the new Raptor is a home run, from its handsome, muscular styling to its beefed-up underpinnings that are even more capable than before. The specialized Fox Racing Shox have more travel, there's a new terrain-management system with driver-selectable modes, and the transmission is a novel 10-speed automatic that's being co-developed with General Motors. I'm not even a truck guy and I want an F-150 Raptor. Bad.
2. Ford GT
Ford managed to keep its next-generation supercar under wraps until the company press conference, and let's just say everyone was shocked in the very best way when it broke cover. I mean, look at the thing — it's gorgeous, but with a definite edge, like a Ferrari that went to finishing school in America. It's even got Lambo-style scissor doors, trumping the previous Ford GT (sold in limited quantities a decade ago) with its conventional forward-hinged swingers. In the engine compartment, located behind the seats and beneath a clear window, the 3.5-liter EcoBoost takes up residency, relegating another fine V8 to the dustbin. But in this case I'm in a forgiving mood, because Ford has cranked the twin-turbo V6 up to more than 600 horsepower. Offered solely with a seven-speed dual-clutch automated manual transmission, the latest Ford GT figures to be a world-beater at the racetrack, yet the interior's decked out with high-tech furnishings like a configurable TFT instrument panel and the SYNC touchscreen infotainment system. If there's one car at this year's show that's bound to become an automotive icon, it's the reinvented GT.
3. Acura NSX
But for the Ford GT's presence, the new NSX would have stolen the show. Like the GT, the NSX has had about a decade off since the previous generation bit the dust, and it's been similarly rejuvenated with a twin-turbo V6 of its own and a nine-speed dual-clutch automated transmission. Unlike the Ford, however, the NSX also features an all-wheel-drive system with tri-motor hybrid assist (two motors for the front axle, one for the rear). Total output is estimated to be in excess of 600 hp. Beyond the numbers, the NSX looks great with cool LED headlights, massive wheels (19-in fronts, 20-in rears) and a body that actually takes some chances, at least by Honda/Acura standards. The interior looks beautiful, too. Audi and Porsche might want to check their rearviews, because Acura wants in on the premium sports-car business.
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Now, I'm not here to insult your intelligence. Chances are, you've tackled some heavy projects already, and I imagine you've been successful. But even experts can learn new tricks, and that's what I want to talk about today. Let's consider three things you don't want to do when you're taking on a serious DIY challenge.
1. Don't trust the Internet.
Remember, I'm talking about hardcore projects here. If you're changing your spark plugs or brake pads or something simple like that, then by all means, consult your online forum of choice and follow the handy DIY guide. But for more invasive procedures, you're playing with fire if you crowd-source the details. You're already invested enough in your car's well-being to be your own mechanic — why not act like a mechanic and get a dedicated shop manual for your car?
If you're with me on that, you've got a couple options. The old-school approach is to track down a manual that you hold in your hands, whether you find it on eBay or through a third-party provider like Haynes or Chilton. If you just can't stay away from your computer, Haynes has an online version that features color photos and wiring diagrams, videos and detailed troubleshooting procedures. Have a look at http://www.haynes.com/onlinerepairmanuals/.
2. Don't rely on memory – use your camera.
This one's so simple that experienced DIY'ers might even find it a little insulting. "I don't need no stinkin' photos," you might be thinking. "I've been wrenching on cars for years!" Hey, I hear you. So have I. But with the advent of smartphones that can take a nice sharp photo, you'd be crazy, in my humble opinion, not to use your phone's camera to document the disassembly process step-by-step. Okay, not every step — some stuff you can do in your sleep if you've been DIY'ing long enough. But you know as well as I do that those shop-manual diagrams are inscrutable at times, and anyway, the job's bound to be a lot easier if you can retrace your steps in full color. The point is to put everything back where you found it, and photos leave no doubt where things are supposed to go.
3. Don't forget the "While you're in there" stuff.
This is one that only DIY mechanics will embrace — because real mechanics want you to pay them to disassemble the same stuff as many times as possible! As a DIY'er, though, your time is valuable, and you don't want to waste it on taking things apart more than once. There's a counterargument, of course, and it's that the main point of DIY'ing is to save money, so why compromise your savings by replacing parts that aren't broken? If that's what you're thinking, I hear you, and my answer is that you've just got to use your best judgment on a case-by-case basis.
I'll give you an example: I did my lower ball joints recently, and while I had the control arms out, I thought about other parts in there that might merit the R&R treatment. You don't want to use a spring compressor more often than you have to, right? Well, I realized each control arm had some rubber bushings in it that had probably never been changed, and new ones cost about 20 bucks for a whole kit. That's what you call a no-brainer. On the flipside, whenever my engine cover's off, I've got easy access to my mass airflow sensor (MAF), but that damn thing costs 400 bucks. Now you've got a no-brainer going the other way. So it's a judgment call, like I said, but you should always be thinking about reasonably priced parts that can be replaced "while you're in there."
Let's Talk
If there's one thing I've learned about DIY'ing over the years, it's that every experienced DIY'er has wisdom to contribute. What are some common mistakes that you've learned to avoid? Let's hear it in the comments.
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Mustang: The First 50 Years DVD review
If you know me, you know I love Mustangs. Probably more than any other car on the road. And if you know Mustangs, you know that the original muscle car just turned 50. Like a lot of Mustang fans, I've been feeling a little nostalgic about that. Today's Mustang is fantastic, of course, but I can remember so many outstanding Mustangs that came before it. To fully appreciate what the modern Mustang has become, you've got to look at the entire body of work.
That's why I was so excited to come across Mustang: The First 50 Years, a new documentary that's sold as a two-DVD set. With a running time of two hours and 30 minutes, Mustang really gets into the details of each of the first five Mustang generations, unearthing a bunch of interesting facts in the process. Did you know, for example, that the Mustang was going to be called "Cougar" until right before it began production? At the last minute, the marketing folks decided that a wild horse was a better fit than a killer cat, so they shelved "Cougar" until it reappeared on Mercury's version of the first-gen Mustang. The documentary is full of neat little anecdotes like that, and even old Mustang guys like me will end up learning a thing or two.
I'll tell you another thing the film got me thinking about: my favorite Mustangs ever. There's a number of interviews with both enthusiasts and Ford insiders, and the question "What's your favorite Mustang?" is a frequent one. The 1965 Shelby GT350 is a popular answer, and I get that — it's fast, rare and beautiful — but these days I find myself gravitating toward a couple of the later first-gen models. The 1971 Mach 1 has aggressive, over-the-top styling that I love, and you could get it with the 429-cubic-inch Cobra Jet V8, so that's one of 'em. The other is the 1969-'70 Boss 429, which has basically the same 7.0-liter V8 and fastback styling that's right up there with the best you'll ever see. If I had my druthers (in other words, if I had just a few more coins in my piggy bank), both of those would be in my garage. The film takes you through every meaningful Mustang for the past six decades, including some great vintage driving footage, so you'll have ample opportunity to reflect on your top picks.
I should shut up now and let you go enjoy the show, but before I sign off, I want to share one more thing that I really enjoyed. At the end of the second DVD, you're gonna want to keep watching through the credits, because what's waiting on the other side is a treasure trove of old Mustang television commercials. It's really fascinating to see how car ads have evolved over time. I'm guessing a long take of the new 2015 Mustang driving on sand dunes alongside a prancing white stallion wouldn't really resonate with current shoppers, but it made sense to the Ford team in the '80s, and that's just one highlight among many. You really get a sense of how significant it is for one car to be successful for 50 years and counting. Mustang: The First 50 Years made me feel especially proud to be a Mustang fan, and I bet it'll do the same for you.
Let me know in the comments if you've seen the film. I'd love to get a conversation going about some of the history behind this classic car.
Keep Your Racing Edge – Even During Parenthood
I got two grown kids of my own, and thankfully they're out of the house. (You can't count on that these days.) Now that we're empty-nesters, I can drive whatever I want, and believe me, I do. But back when the kids were around, I had to make some compromises. Being a car guy through and through, it wasn't the easiest adjustment to make.
I made it, though, and today I want to tell you that story. In a nutshell, what I realized was that you can make family vehicles fun if you try — and you don't have to get rid of your pride and joy in the garage, either. Here are my tips for keeping that racing edge, even with the young 'uns around.
- Choose Your Family Car Wisely
When it's time to get a bigger car for family duty, the first thing you gotta do is make sure it's fun to drive. Trust me, if you end up with some cheesy crossover SUV that hates fun, you're gonna be mad at the world every time you start it up. So shop around, do your due diligence, and get a family rig that puts a smile on your face. If I were buying right now, my first choice would be the Dodge Durango R/T with its big 5.7-liter V8 and engaging rear-wheel-drive handling. You could go smaller with a Mazda CX-5 or Ford Escape crossovers, both of which have a real sporty feel, or you could even go bigger with the Mazda CX-9. But skip the boring stuff, okay? And for godsakes, don't get a minivan.
- Accessorize
Advance Auto Parts has a whole bunch of accessories for any kind of ride, and that includes family-mobiles. Let me give you a few examples of how you can spice things up. A great place to start is the exhaust — throw a MagnaFlow performance muffler on there and check out the sweet rumble you get when you put your foot down. Any car guy will tell you that a K&N performance air filter gives you a little shot in the arm as far as both horsepower and fuel economy are concerned. Tell you what, just check out AAP's whole collection of performance parts and see what fits your budget. Remember, the way the car comes from the dealership is just the beginning; you can customize it any way you please and maximize the fun factor, even with family-oriented rides.
- Don't Sell Your Sports Car
Here's my last bit of advice: if you've got an automotive baby in the garage, don't sell it unless you absolutely need the cash. Because here's the thing — if your kids grow up around a great sports car or muscle car, that's how they're gonna follow in your footsteps and be car enthusiasts themselves. Take your kids out for rides, and show 'em how to install that air filter or exhaust. As a parent, you get to shape your kids' interests from the earliest days, and if you ask me, that's right when they should start spending some quality time with you in the garage.
Your Thoughts
Have you gone down this road as a car enthusiast and a parent? Are you about to start? Tell me some other ways that you think parents can keep their racing edge.
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Top 3 Favorites from the 2014 LA Auto Show
What do you get when you combine the hottest new cars on the planet with a city that's defined by the automobile?
You get the 2014 LA Auto Show, of course. And I was lucky enough to score an invite to this year's Press Days, so I got to wander through the LA Convention Center, rub elbows with all the industry folks and check out the latest rides firsthand.
With over 30 world debuts this year, the show was as action-packed as ever. But if you know me, you know I'm not afraid to play favorites. Check out my three favorite cars from the 2014 LA Auto Show.
1. Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang
I'm a diehard Mustang guy, in case you haven't heard, so I'm always fired up when there's a new Mustang in town. But here's the thing — you don't have to be a Mustang fan to appreciate the 2016 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang. You just have to appreciate high-revving naturally aspirated engines and manual transmissions, because both come standard on the GT350. In fact, you can't even get an automatic if you want one. That's how serious this machine is.
I love the Shelby because it fixes everything I don't like about the regular Mustang GT. The standard exhaust system is far too restrictive, muffling the GT's 5.0-liter V8 almost beyond recognition, but the GT350 gets a free-flowing setup that sounds fantastic. I should mention that the Shelby's 500-plus-horsepower engine is more than just a massaged version of the GT's V8; it's a unique design that displaces 5.2 liters and employs a flat-plane crankshaft, just like a Ferrari V8, which is why it revs to 8,200 rpm and sounds so pure. The handling's tighter, the brakes are bigger…you name it, the Shelby does it better. This is the ultimate Mustang, no doubt about it. If I were going to buy a new Mustang, I'd definitely make it a Shelby GT350.
2. Jaguar F-Type
The F-Type coupe/roadster is Jaguar's Porsche 911 fighter, and the 2016 model inches closer to 911 territory. For one thing, you can get a manual transmission now, although only with the supercharged V6 engine — the supercharged V8 remains automatic-only. For another, the V8 convertible is now rated at 550 horsepower, just like the V8 coupe, erasing the drop-top's previous 55-hp deficit. And get this, every V8 model will come standard with all-wheel drive going forward, so if you want a rear-drive F-Type V8, you'll be looking at a 2015 model or earlier.
I'm a little bummed about that, because the rear-drive V8 was born to drift and do big smoky burnouts. It was an enthusiast's dream; the AWD system won't let you have quite as much fun. But it's safer, no doubt, for inexperienced drivers who might accidentally unleash more of those 550 horses in a corner than they're ready for. And remember, the Porsche 911 Turbo employs all-wheel drive, too. All in all, the 2016 F-Type is a step forward for Jaguar's most capable sports car. Maybe next year they'll unveil the model I've been waiting for — an F-Type V8 with rear-wheel drive and the manual shifter.
I've made it clear in my columns that I'm not a big fan of the modern turbo craze, but I make an exception for heavy SUVs, because they really benefit from a turbocharged engine's massive low-end torque. That torque is the stuff that launches you quickly off the line, and the all-new BMW X5 M's 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 has got an astounding 553 lb-ft of it. Do you remember the turbodiesel Volkswagen Touareg V10 TDI? I'll never forget the dump-truck torque it delivered, and guess what — it had 553 lb-ft, too. So the gasoline-powered X5 M matches the Touareg V10 diesel in the stump-pulling department, and oh yeah, it's got 567 horsepower as well, not to mention a new eight-speed automatic (replacing the old six-speed) with a launch-control mode.
Zero to 60, if you're wondering, takes 4 seconds flat, putting the porky X5 M in a virtual dead heat with the abovementioned Jaguar F-Type V8.
I'll tell you another thing I like about the X5 M: it finally makes the new X5's body look right with its standard staggered-width 21-inch wheels. To my eye, the lesser X5 models' wheels look too small; they're dwarfed by all that metal above. But the 21s are proportional. They're what this truck needs to look its best.
I've never really had a thing for superfast SUVs, but I'm not gonna lie, I dig the idea of having one of these babies in my driveway.
Are you going?
If so, tell me about your top picks in the comments.
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Crucial Cars: Mazda MX-5 Miata
From timeless icons to everyday essentials, Crucial Cars examines the vehicles we can't live without.
For this installment, our lovable Gearhead from Gearhead's Garage discusses the Mazda MX-5 Miata's iconic past and previews the all-new 2016 Miata.
If you know me, you know that horsepower's usually what gets me going. And I mean lots of it. Tire-smoking V8s. Twelve-second quarter-miles. These days I'm thinking lustful thoughts about the new 650-hp Corvette Z06. That's where my head's at by default.
But occasionally I make exceptions, and the Mazda MX-5 Miata might be the most notable one. We're talking about a tiny Japanese roadster that started out with 116 hp and still doesn't even have 170. Like everyone who loves sports cars, though, I love the Miata. With rear-wheel drive and the Lord's own manual shifter, it's like an extension of your body on a winding road. There's a new 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata just around the corner, but before we get to that, let's take a quick stroll down memory lane and remember where Mazda's one-of-a-kind ragtop came from.
Code-named "NA" and distinguished by its pop-up headlights, the original Miata (1990-'97) took the world by storm with its proper sports-car handling, Japanese reliability and downright reasonable pricing. Like I said, the base 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine made just 116 hp, and the updated 1.8-liter four-cylinder ('94-'97) only gained about 15 hp, depending on the exact year. But the Miata's painstakingly tuned exhaust system sounded nice and throaty, and that perfect shifter and rear-drive athleticism made it the darling of critics and consumers alike. Plus, the manual folding top couldn't have been easier to operate. Even today, there are still plenty of first-gen Miatas for sale, at bargain prices and with many more years of service to offer.
The "NB" Miata (1999-2005) basically kept the NA's 1.8-liter four, bumping output slightly to 140 horses. Speed still wasn't the Miata's thing. But fixed headlights and swoopier styling gave it a more contemporary look, and the overhauled interior offered additional luxuries, including a Bose stereo. Like the original, the NB Miata is widely available on the pre-owned market at very appealing prices. But the one I want is the Mazdaspeed Miata, which was sold for 2004-'05 only with a 178-hp turbo four that finally gave the car a proper sense of urgency. Man, what a motor! It's night and day compared to the regular one, and there's hardly any turbo lag, which is amazing given how long ago they designed it. Don't tell Mazda, but the Mazdaspeed Miata is actually a better car than the third-gen model, which was never offered in Mazdaspeed trim.
The current Miata is about to be supplanted by the new 2016 model, but it's had a solid run. Blessed with a new 2.0-liter four making up to 167 hp (you'll want the version introduced in 2009, with its higher redline and sportier performance), the "NC" Miata was the first to offer genuinely respectable acceleration in base form. It was also bigger and heavier, but not by too much, and thankfully it retained the car's traditional handling excellence despite deviating from the script with a different suspension design. An unconventional offering was the "PRHT" retractable-hardtop version, which added just 70 pounds to the curb weight but still seemed like overkill, in my opinion, for an elemental little roadster. Overall, the NC Miata was a cute and capable update to the Miata line, but if you ask me, it didn't really move the needle, especially compared to the NB Mazdaspeed Miata.
Hopefully, that's where the all-new 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata comes in. We don't know much about its specifications yet, although the word's out that it'll have a more fuel-efficient 2.0-liter four. But we do know what it looks like, and whoo boy, that styling's definitely moving the needle for me. You wouldn't call this new Miata "cute." It's more like a cross between a Honda S2000 and a BMW Z3, and that goes for the sleek, high-quality interior, too. In case it's not clear, that's high praise. To me, the 2016 Mazda Miata looks like a real, no-apologies sports car; it's the first one I've actually longed for just based on appearances. I also like that it's going to be about 300 pounds lighter, which hopefully means it'll be the quickest base Miata yet. Now, will they finally do another Mazdaspeed Miata after more than a decade? I hope so. But meanwhile, the 2016 Miata looks like a pretty satisfying consolation prize. One thing's for certain: Mazda's best-selling roadster won't stop being a Crucial Car anytime soon.
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Top Projects To Do While Your Car's In Winter Storage
When it's time to put my pride and joy into winter storage, I can't help but feel a little pang. You know how it goes — you spend all winter waiting to drive the thing, and then it's winter again before you know it. But I realized long ago that winter car storage doesn't have to mean total separation. The car's right outside in the garage, you know; it's not like you've sent it off to Siberia. In fact, winter's a great time to catch up on all the little projects you haven't found the time for yet. Here are a few of my favorites.
1. Paintless Dent Removal
Don't get me wrong, I don't do this one myself. I'm not exactly an artistic guy, let's put it that way. But these paintless dent removal guys really are artists, and they don't close up shop just because there's snow on the ground. Since your car's sitting around all day anyway, why not do an inventory of all the dings and dents on the door and body panels, then have your local dent specialist come by and pop them out? I don't know about you, but I hate when I bring my car out of storage and notice a nasty little door ding while I'm washing it. If you take action now, a few hundred bucks at the most will buy you peace of mind come spring.
2. Full Hand Wash and Polish
This is definitely a DIY, and for me it's an annual tradition. When it's time to store the car, first I hose it down in the driveway to get the surface stuff off, and then I roll up my sleeves and get down to business. All you need is a jug of Turtle Wax Car Wash solution, a nice big sponge and a lot of elbow grease. You'll want to go over every inch of the sheet metal with that sponge. Try to make it cleaner than it was on the first day of spring. Then wipe all the moisture off with a non-scratching water blade to avert streaks and water spots. For the grand finale, get a hold of an orbital polisher and some high-quality Meguiar's polish. A whole winter is a long time for a car to sit still; it's only proper to put it to bed with that like-new shine. Quick tip: Consider a one-step sealant to help prevent rust.
3. Clean and Deodorize Interior
There are countless approaches to cleaning your car's interior, but when it's time for winter storage, I focus on two aspects: upholstery and odors. For upholstery, I've got leather seats, so I start with Lexol leather cleaning spray, let it dry for an hour, and then finish with plenty of conditioner. If you do that every year, your leather should be good till kingdom come. As for odors, look, even if you're as careful as I am about keeping food out of the car, things just start smelling musty over time. You can get in front of this problem by treating your interior with Eagle One E1 odor eliminator. I don't understand how it works — they say the stuff actually changes the chemistry of odor molecules — but it keeps my car smelling fresh all winter long, and that's all you need to know. Quick tip: Place a few dryer sheets in the cabin, and under the hood. This helps prevent mice from making their way into your car or engine bay and building nests over the winter.
4. Check your cooling system
Check your vehicle's antifreeze to make sure it protects against even the coldest evenings. To help with this, pick up an antifreeze tester to ensure that your car's cooling system does not freeze solid. A cheap antifreeze tester may be the key to a smooth ride next spring. Mine was a lifesaver last year.
5. Fix What Needs Fixing (and maybe some other stuff, too)
Last but definitely not least, winter is the perfect time to bust out your tool kit and get your hands dirty. Hey, it's not like you're going to be busy driving the car, right? Think about all the time you're saving by not getting behind the wheel — and devote a few of those hours here and there to DIY projects of your choosing.
For instance, I know a lot of folks who put off replacing their spark plugs because the car's running fine, but why wait for it to start getting rough? Get yourself one of these handy magnetic swivel sockets, if you don't have one already, and give your engine a new spark for the spring. For those of you who have room to get a floor jack under there and raise your car up, there's a bunch of sensible preventive maintenance you can do while you're on your back, including fuel-filter replacement and retorquing all your suspension bolts to factory spec with a quality torque wrench.
A couple other projects worth considering are upholstery repair and chrome upkeep. For the upholstery repair, you're gonna have to be handier with a sewing machine than I am, but it's not a terribly difficult job if you've got the time. Plan on spending a few days, though, if you have to remove the seat covers for re-stitching — and plan on rejuvenating the foam underneath, too, because if you've got rips, you've also got cushion compression from years of butts.
As for chrome upkeep, whether you're talking about wheels, bumpers and tailpipes or headers and such under the hood, you're gonna want a bottle of Mothers California Gold. Go after any tarnished surfaces with that stuff first. If they don't get shiny enough for you, I would consider calling in a professional, but you can also get a DIY chrome kit and try to do the job yourself. Be careful, though, because the process involves an acid bath and some pretty freaky chemicals. It's one you can definitely brag about to the boys if you pull it off.
At the end of the day, you know better than anyone what kind of mechanical TLC your car could use this winter, and now's the time to do those nagging repairs you've been putting off. My suggestion? Make a list of priorities, and check 'em off one by one until it's driving season again. Your future self will thank you next year when the car's performing better than ever. Quick tip: Don't get stressed out. With the proper prep, you'll be surpised at how much you can get done before the cold sets in.
Spring's Around the Corner!
Don't let the chilly season get you down, my friends. Pass the time with some targeted DIY projects, and before you know it, it'll be time to hit the road again. Any suggestions for some good projects this winter, by the way? Let us know in the comments.
Preview: the 2015 Ford Mustang
Our resident Gearhead tinkers with the highly anticipated new design of the Ford classic.
Everyone, and I mean everyone, is talking about the new 2015 Ford Mustang. On the one hand, I'm kind of wondering what the fuss is all about. You can still get the sweet 5.0-liter V8 with a manual transmission and more than 420 horsepower, so the apocalypse is definitely not upon us. And although the styling's longer and leaner, with shades of Aston Martin from the rear three-quarter view, there's still no doubt about what's filling your rearview mirror when a 2015 Mustang comes up fast.
But on the other hand, enough has changed about the 2015 Mustang to get a lot of longtime fans worried, and understandably so. Folks are concerned that the soul of the car won't be the same anymore, having run the twin gauntlets of technological progress and emissions regulations. They want to know that the essential stuff has been preserved. In short, they want the beloved Mustang to ride again, with the same untamed spirit as before.
So I thought to myself, why not do a 2015 Mustang Preview piece? After all, I'm the guy who couldn't stop talking about how amazing the outgoing Mustang was; I even did a special retrospective piece on the 2014 Mustang GT, concluding that it "might just be considered the best Mustang ever when all's said and done." If anyone's gonna look at the new sixth-generation Mustang with a critical eye, it's crotchety old me. So let's do it. Let's go through a few 2015 Mustang headlines and talk about whether the new 'Stang has got what it takes to make the faithful proud.
Three Letters: IRS
They stand for "Independent Rear Suspension," and the 2015 Mustang's got one for the first time in Mustang history. Yeah, I know, the SVT Cobra had one from 1999-2004, but you know what I mean. This is a big deal. For the first time, every Mustang will have a four-wheel independent suspension. If you don't like it, hey guy, you're just gonna have to deal.
Me? Believe it or not, I love it. I always believed that SVT Cobra foreshadowed an IRS across the line for the next generation, and in fact, Ford originally intended just that for the 2005-'14 Mustang. Cost concerns crept in, so they kicked the can down the road. But look, the writing's been on the wall for a couple decades now. A solid rear axle's great for the holeshot on a drag strip, but it's a liability everywhere else — and if you don't think Ford's gonna have the 2015 Mustang ready to launch like a champ at the strip, you're crazy. Otherwise, Mustang people like us will chew up the new 'Stang and spit it out, and Ford knows it. So we'll have our holeshots, you can bank on it, and we'll also have the potential for world-class cornering, even when the pavement's uneven. That's what you call progress. I say bring it on.
Two Words: Mustang Turbo
There'll be plenty of armchair heroes who bag on the new Mustang for offering a turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine (with around 310 horsepower, by the way, if the rumors are to be believed). Here's how you deal with this species: ask them for their thoughts on the Mustang SVO. The SVO, see, was offered from 1984-'86 with, you guessed it, a 2.3-liter four-cylinder turbo engine. Actually, the 2.3 turbo appeared a few years earlier, but you'll want to focus on the SVO, because it was legit, with up to 205 horsepower and a zero-to-60-mph sprint of 6.8 seconds that was awesome for the day. Point being, there's a strong precedent for turbocharged four-cylinder Mustang performance; it's not like Ford's jumping the shark here. The engine of choice is obviously still the 5.0-liter V8, but don't dismiss the turbo four — it'll put down some solid times, in addition to getting the high EPA fuel economy ratings that Ford needs.
One Ford: A Mustang for the Modern World
The "One Ford" mission is to serve all major global markets with the same great products, and the 2015 Mustang is very much on board. For the first time, the Mustang was designed with European and other international customers in mind. That means the interior's considerably more refined, with improved materials quality and more sports-car intimacy in the cockpit. It means the exterior's got those Aston Martin affinities I mentioned earlier, though without sacrificing that essential Mustang character.
To me, this is the best of both worlds. The 'Stang's still got attitude, so we Americans should be happy. But now it's got class, too, which makes it an intriguing option for folks who might otherwise get something like a BMW 3 Series. Detractors will complain that the previous Mustang was more "real" somehow, but I'm going to call them out right now. The truth is, the 2015 Mustang is every bit as real as before; it's just got a few more manners now, and that's only going to help Ford's cause in the global marketplace.
Let's Talk
Friends, I can't think of a car this year that's going to generate more conversation than the 2015 Mustang. What do y'all think about Ford's new direction here? For or against?
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Review: the 2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid
Our resident Gearhead takes this hotly tipped hybrid for a spin.
Given my loyalty to old-fashioned muscle cars, you might think that "Hybrid" is a dirty word in these parts. But you'd be wrong. Tell you what, I love the idea of an extra electric motor that helps the gas engine do its job. If you design it right, that electric motor will really kick in at low speeds to give you more torque, and it'll help you when you're merging and passing, too. Kind of like a modern turbocharged engine without the lag.
Trouble is, most hybrids are all about fuel economy, which means they pretty much hate fun. But I've finally found one that's a little different, and I'm smitten. Let me tell you a few things about my new crush — it's called the 2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid.
1. It's Fast
And I mean fast. With its 3.5-liter V6 hybrid system, this thing cranks out 360 horsepower! That's even more than the regular non-hybrid Q50, which stops at 328. It's not just about the power, either, because this hybrid makes boatloads of low-end torque. It's like an old big-block V8 the way it rears back and puts down the hammer from a stop. Like I said, when you add an electric motor to the mix, it can give you a real wallop during acceleration. Infiniti gets that. For the record, the Q50 Hybrid will do 0-60 in 4.9 seconds, or almost half a second quicker than the non-hybrid car.
2. It Drives Like a Champ
One thing about hybrids is that they've got big old battery packs to run those electric motors, and you've got to put that heavy thing somewhere. If you're not careful, the extra weight can mess up the balance of the car. But Infiniti has positioned the Q50 Hybrid's battery pack such that it adds a little rearward weight bias without going crazy. The result, if you ask me, is even better balance than the regular Q50. Going around corners in the Q50 Hybrid, I felt like I was driving an honest-to-goodness sport sedan. It just hunkers down and goes, with no understeer and not much body roll, either. Who ever heard of a hybrid that's this fun to drive?
3. Its Fuel Economy is Amazing
Quick, name a midsize, five-passenger sedan that hits 60 mph in under 5 seconds and gets 31 mpg combined. Let me emphasize the "combined" part, because that's what the EPA says you can expect for each tank as a weighted average of city (29 mpg) and highway (36 mpg) driving. Most cars with this much speed don't even break 30 mpg on the highway cycle, and they're way down in the 20s or even teens for city driving. That's the other thing about a hybrid car's electric motor — it takes a load off the gas engine in normal driving, and that means you need less gas to get around.
My test car came in at a shade over $46,000. That's actually pretty reasonable when you consider that the Q50 Hybrid is a full-on luxury car with leather, navigation, Bose audio, dual electronics displays, you name it. You could easily pay more than twice as much for a Porsche Panamera hybrid that goes 0-60 in 5.2 seconds and only gets 25 mpg combined. I never thought I'd be saying this about a hybrid, but I would really and truly like to own this 2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid sedan.
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Snake & Mongoo$e – a tribute to drag racing's glory days
Our resident Gearhead puts his grease gun down to review the new DVD release of this indie drag racing film.
I had a chance to drive a drag-racing car many years ago, and to be quite honest with you, I was too scared to get behind the wheel. Sometimes I find myself wishing I'd taken the plunge. But as I watched the excellent new film Snake and Mongoo$e, I was reminded of just how terrifying these cars can be. I mean, I like speed as much as the next guy — maybe more — but as early as 1970 or thereabouts, professional drag racers were turning quarter-miles in under 7 seconds at over 200 mph. Even as a daredevil teenager, which is what I was back then, that seemed a little too hot to handle.
It made for a great show, though, and no two men were more instrumental to the sport's growth than Don "The Snake" Prudhomme and Tom "Mongoose" McEwen. Initially bitter rivals, the pair formed a partnership in the late 1960s that helped elevate drag racing from fringe spectacle to big-ticket entertainment.
Their most important joint venture was probably the sponsorship agreement they signed in 1970 with Mattel's Hot Wheels franchise, which put the Hot Wheels logo on both men's cars — and set a precedent for such agreements across professional sports. But the film goes well beyond the boardroom, of course, delving deeply into the complex personal relationship between Prudhomme and McEwen as it evolved through the years.
Drag racing on the big screen
Now, I'm no movie critic, so when I tell you that I thought the dialogue was mostly by-the-numbers, I want you to take that with a grain of salt. But you know I'm a car guy, so you can trust me when I say that this is one car movie that got my blood pumping. I loved the split-screen cockpit closeups of the Snake and Mongoose, side by side in full protective headgear, with the drag-strip "Christmas tree" lights in the middle.
Another neat idea was the inclusion of archival racing footage from the '60s and '70s, reminding you that this isn't just a popcorn movie; it all really happened. And this flick's got some star power, too, from a barely recognizable Jesse Williams (Grey's Anatomy) as The Snake to Hollywood veteran Noah Wyle as Mattel executive Arthur Spear.
As car films go, I still gotta give the nod to Bullitt as the best of all time, but I think Snake and Mongoo$e is right up there with Senna and another recent car movie, Rush, as far as true stories are concerned. If you're awestruck like me at the sight of those drag-racing cars thundering down the track, you're gonna want to take this Snake for a spin.
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Manchester City's community story began in 1880 when the Connell family of St Mark's Church in Gorton harnessed the power of football in a bid to unite their community.
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It is this philosophy and spirit that still runs through all the day-to-day activity of City in the Community (CITC), the Club's Foundation.
Established in 1986, City in the Community (CITC) has been using football to create opportunities, build futures, and touch lives in a unique way.
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In the 2014/15 season, working with more than 40,000 people each year, City in the Community delivered 21 football-based programmes, totalling a huge 53,000 hours of community work.
In its first eight months since opening its doors, the new City Football Academy - which lies at the heart of the Etihad Campus and close to the original St Mark's parish - has helped the numerous dedicated schemes expand and has further stimulated the 'football effect' that remains right at the core of everything the Club aims to achieve.
Every week, 30 hours of pitch time is dedicated to local youngsters and adults at the same grounds where the Premier League players train and work.
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South Korean rights activists on Wednesday celebrated a court's decision to overturn a ban on a gay pride parade in Seoul, but conservative Christians denounced the ruling as encouraging "evil" behavior.
North Korea on Wednesday repatriated two South Koreans in their 50s who were detained last month for illegally entering the communist state, Seoul's Unification Ministry said.
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South Korea Tuesday reported three more deaths from the MERS outbreak but health authorities said they were cautiously optimistic the worst was over as the number of new cases was falling.
South Korea Monday reported its 16th death in an expanding MERS outbreak, as President Park Geun-hye called for efforts to shore up the economy against what she called "excessive" public alarm.
A young North Korean soldier walked into South Korea Monday in a rare defection through one of the world's most fortified frontiers, saying he deserted his camp because of habitual beating, military officials said.
North Korea said Monday that it is ready to restart talks with the South if Seoul scraps joint military exercises with the United States.
South Korea on Monday reported the 16th death in an expanding MERS outbreak and announced financial aid to the tourism industry, warning earnings could be slashed by up to $2.3 billion as thousands cancel travel plans.
South Korea Sunday reported its 15th death from the MERS virus as the growing outbreak that has now infected 145 forced one of the nation's biggest hospitals to suspend most services.
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New York—While Michael Kors Holdings Ltd. reported Tuesday that its second quarter earnings triples as sales jumped 74.4%, the company's third quarter estimates were below analysts' average estimate.
For the quarter ended Sept. 29, the designer company posted a net income increase of 113% to $97.8 million, or 49 cents a share, up from $31.6 million, or 22 cents a share, in the same quarter last year.
Net revenue surged to $532.9 million from $305.5 million in the same quarter last year.
The report handily beat analysts' average estimate, expecting earnings of 40 cents a share on sales of $519.9 million.
"Michael Kors delivered another outstanding quarter with exceptional sales growth across our business segments and geographies," said John Idol, chairman. "Our North America comparable store sales growth of 45.1% demonstrates the strong demand for Michael Kors products as we continue to offer a compelling assortment of luxury merchandise and exceptional service in a jet set store environment."
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Total retail net sales increased 82% to $242.3 million driven by the jump in comparable store sales and the addition of 66 new stores during the quarter. European sales, too, surged 97% as the company expands its brand there.
Wholesale net sales increased 75% to $270.8 million. "The net sales growth of 76% in our North America wholesale segment reflects the continued successful conversion to shop-in-shops in department stores as well as exceptional comparable store sales," Idol said.
Licensing revenue increased 13% to $19.9 million, driven primarily by continued strength in its watch business with Fossil.
Michael Kors reported earnings above estimates on Tuesday but the holiday season might not be so cheery for luxury wholesalers and retailers as its outlook for the important holiday quarter was below analyst expectations.
As for its third quarter, which will include holiday, Michael Kors Holdings forecast earnings between 37 to 39 cents a share, which was on the low end of analysts' consensus for 39 cents a share.
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George Osborne's failure to mention the Redcar steel plant, where 1,700 workers are losing their jobs, shows that he "doesn't live in the real world", according to Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell. Osborne made a half hour speech at the Conservative conference in Manchester earlier today, with McDonnell slamming the Chancellor's omission of the job losses from his address. McDonnell is today visiting Redcar with Shadow Business Secretary Angela Eagle to speak to steelworkers losing their livelihoods. "They want substantive answers […]Read more →
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There's a certain art to be Chancellor of the Exchequer during the good times. It's a time to make progress turning Labour ideals into action. But to do the job when the world is in meltdown: that takes nerves of steel. Denis Healey had those, and the intellect to identify Britain's long-term economic challenge. I was Chief Secretary to the Treasury during Alistair Darling's final year as Chancellor. It was my job to negotiate the deals with Cabinet to halve […]Read more →
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The death of Denis Healey would have been a huge moment of sadness and reflection whatever the timing of his passing. There are very few figures beyond the sadly short list of six Labour Prime Ministers who have had as much impact on the party as him. But the timing of his death has the added poignancy of coming just after the election of a party leader from an avowedly Bennite tradition. Healey's narrow victory over Tony Benn in the […]Read more →


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Federal Agencies Announce Steps to Expedite Reviews of Infrastructure Projects
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