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Why We Drive the Way We Do (and What It Says About Us)
by Tom Vanderbilt
Would you be surprised that road rage can be good for society? Or that most crashes happen on sunny, dry days? That our minds can trick us into thinking the next lane is moving faster? Or that you can gauge a nation’s driving behavior by its levels of corruption? These are only a few of the remarkable dynamics that Tom Vanderbilt explores in this fascinating tour through the mysteries of the road. Based on... (more)
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Driving Like Crazy: Thirty Years of Vehicular Hell-bending, Celebrating America the Way It's Supposed To Be -- With an Oil Well in Every Backyard, a ... of the Federal Reserve Mowing Our Lawn
by P. J. O'Rourke
A collection spanning thirty years, chronicling famed humorist and gearhead P. J. O’Rourke’s love affair with the automobile from mid-twentieth century to now&#8212from heyday to sickbay.
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Taken for a Ride: How Daimler-Benz Drove Off With Chrysler
by Bill Vlasic
Here is the book that exposed the Daimler-Chrysler "merger of equals" as a bold German takeover of an industrial icon. Taken for a Ride reveals the shock waves felt around the world when Daimler-Benz bought Chrysler for $36 billion in 1998. In a gripping narrative, Bill Vlasic and Bradley A. Stertz go behind the scenes of the defining corporate drama of the decade -- and in a new epilogue chart its chaotic... (more)
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Classic Italian Marques
by Jonathan Wood
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Talking Straight
by Lee Iacocca
In Iacocca ( LJ 1/85), the author focused primarily on what goes on in the boardrooms of Ford and Chrysler. In this sequel, America's best known respected CEO turns to the nation's problems. Along the way he outlines his theory of management, including the eight "commandments" he has developed over a 40-year career. He addresses such public policy problems as corporate takeovers, the trade deficit, the plight of... (more)
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Enzo Ferrari
by Richard Williams
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Go Like Hell: Ford, Ferrari, and Their Battle for Speed and Glory at Le Mans
by A. J. Baime
Product Description By the early 1960s, the Ford Motor Company, built to bring automobile transportation to the masses, was falling behind. Young Henry Ford II, who had taken the reins of his grandfather’s company with little business experience to speak of, knew he had to do something to shake things up. Baby boomers were taking to the road in droves, looking for speed not safety, style not comfort.... (more)
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Saab Scania Story
by Saab Scania
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The Best of Hot Rod Magazine - Volume 3: Camaro Performance 1989-1996
by Inc., CarTech, Inc. CarTech
This book is about how to improve the performance of Chevy Camaros from the years 1989 to 1996.
The Man Ferrari EnzoGino Rancati
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The Man Ferrari Enzo
by Gino Rancati
They Call Me Mister 500Anthony Andy Granatelli
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They Call Me Mister 500
by Anthony Andy Granatelli
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Chilton's Repair Manual: Thunderbird Cougar 1983-92 (Chilton's Repair Manual (Model Specific))
by Chilton
Total Car Care is the most complete, step-by-step automotive repair manual you'll ever use. All repair procedures are supported by detailed specifications, exploded views, and photographs. From the simplest repair procedure to the most complex, trust Chilton's Total Car Care to give you everything you need to do the job. Save time and money by doing it yourself, with the confidence only a Chilton Repair Manual... (more)
Encyclopedia of American Cars (Automotive)
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Encyclopedia of American Cars (Automotive)
From the Publisher Encyclopedia of American Cars Early automobiles displayed a diverse array of engineering ideas, including some with three wheels (one even had eight), right side or center-mounted steering, and stream or electric power. But by 1930, the relatively few survivors had almost universally adopted the general form that we begin the encyclopedia of American Cars. Never before has so much fascinating... (more)
The racer's and driver's reader.Anthony Harding
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The racer's and driver's reader.
by Anthony Harding
British Leyland, the truth about the carsJeff Daniels
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British Leyland, the truth about the cars
by Jeff Daniels
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The Yugo
The Rise and Fall of the Worst Car in History
by Jason Vuic
Six months after its American introduction in 1985, the Yugo was a punch line; within a year, it was a staple of late-night comedy. By 2000, NPR’s Car Talk declared it “the worst car of the millennium.” And for most Americans that’s where the story begins and ends. Hardly. The short, unhappy life of the car, the men who built it, the men who imported it, and the decade that embraced and discarded it is... (more)
Turn Signals Are the Facial Expressions of AutomobilesDonald A. Norman
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Turn Signals Are the Facial Expressions of Automobiles
by Donald A. Norman
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Gridlock: Why We're Stuck in Traffic and What to Do About It
by Randal O'Toole
Americans are the most mobile society in history, yet our transportation system is on the verge of collapse. Traffic congestion today is five times worse than it was 25 years ago. Many of our bridges are in desperate need of replacement. Worst of all, many transportation planners believe their job is to make congestion worse in order to discourage mobility. Gridlock reveals how we got into this mess and how we can... (more)
How To Draw Cars Like a ProThom Taylor, Lisa Hallet
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How To Draw Cars Like a Pro
by Thom Taylor, Lisa Hallet
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Millen
by Jon Addison
The book "MILLEN" is written about Professional Racing Driver, Steve Millen, a versatile driver used to Winning. Along the way, there are highs: Victories and Championships in America, Southeast Asia, Europe, and New Zealand. And there are lows: Weeks of "sheet time," numerous broken bones, and stresses and strains on his personal life. His racing career spans from Open-Wheel Formula Cars, IMSA GT Cars, Off-Road... (more)