John Z. DeLorean, driving force behind such iconic vehicles as the Pontiac GTO, Firebird and the DMC-12 that bears his name, led an interesting life. He helped jump-start the muscle car era, created a unique stainless steel sports car of his own, was charged with trafficking drugs in an attempt to raise funds for his company and later successfully defended himself against those charges. @funkmasterflex
Ford to Invest $600 Million to Build New Assembly Plant in Louisville, Adding 1,800 Jobs!!
Ford Motor Co. is investing $600 million to renovate its Louisville, Ky., assembly plant to build the next-generation Escape for North America. An estimated 1,800 jobs will be added when the plant reopens in late 2011, Ford announced today. @funkmasterflex
Gran Turismo 5 racing wheel teased by Thrustmaster
Let’s face it – driving games are best enjoyed when your control surfaces are in the shape of a proper steering wheel. And so we present to you the Thrustmaster T500RS, which will apparently be an officially licensed steering wheel accessory for Gran Turismo 5. At present, Logitech’s Driving Force wheel is the only available steering wheel controller for the real racing sim. @funkmasterflex
Wards Auto Announces 10 Best Engines
Wards Auto has announced its 10 Best Engine Winners for 2011. Check to see the engines that made the list after the jump. @funkmasterflex
Pontiac still a hotter Google keyword than Buick
Pontiac may be dead, phased out by parent company General Motors in the wake of its financial collapse, but you wouldn’t know it from searching these interwebs. According to search trends tracked by BringPontiacBack.org, more people are still searching for Pontiac on Google than they are for Buick. @funkmasterflex
