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6 tips in case you have to rent a car on your trip
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureLet’s imagine you and the family are contentedly cruising into Colorado Springs, about to embark on a Rocky Mountain RV adventure, when it happens. An unsettling sound — like grinding metal — issues from beneath your rig and the transmission begins slipping. A replacement must be ordered and repairs could take a week or more. Finding another RV to rent would be the best option — but that’s unlikely in most areas of the country — so the next best one would seem to be renting a car so that you can at least continue your trip.
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Porsche 908: The little car that could
Dave Story Transportation Technology & AutomotiveHow would you define a great race car? Winning races and championship titles is the most obvious place to start. But if those factors were solely the basis for my choice, the 908 probably wouldn't make the list.
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Manchester’s new megaterminal under construction
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveWork has begun on Manchester Airport's milestone terminal project, which will see a large part of the airport reinvented and capacity significantly increased.
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Porsche sets stage for ‘electric’ new chapter in racing
Ross Lancaster Transportation Technology & AutomotiveJune's 24 Hours of Le Mans will likely be remembered as the end of an era in world-class sports car racing. With Audi's withdrawal from the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) at the end of 2016, a mere five factory-supported entries from two manufacturers — Porsche and Toyota — took part in the top class at Le Mans in 2017, LMP1. During the race, every one of those LMP1 entries ostensibly competing for the overall win had serious mechanical issues or wrecked out of the biggest race in worldwide sports car racing.
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The $1 billion plan to improve Portland’s airport
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveIt may be one of the nation's favorite airports, but Portland International wants to spend more than $1 billion on an upgrade to tackle problems which have been creeping up over a number of years. Ever since 9/11, authorities in Portland have found facilities becoming increasingly stretched as passenger figures have grown. This is particularly evident in the security screening areas, which now require greater space to cope with passenger lines, security operatives and their ever-stringent procedures.
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How turbocharging changed Porsche forever
David Hurth Transportation Technology & AutomotiveThe naturally aspirated flat-six has always had a special place in the hearts of Porsche purists. If the engine is cooled by God's good air, then it is even more heartwarming. The connection between man and machine is just more pure without forced induction.
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Aviation industry divided over ATC privatization
Ryan Clark Transportation Technology & AutomotiveAt the end of June, the U.S. House and Senate moved two forms of FAA reauthorization legislation through committee and one step closer to votes on their respective floors. With the battle for air traffic control (ATC) privatization apparently coming to a head — possibly within days — GA groups are unifying and firmly standing in opposition.
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What would you do for the perfect Porsche?
Noelle Talmon Transportation Technology & AutomotiveA New York auto body shop owner was recently indicted for stealing a 1978 Porsche 911 from a dead man. Patrick Torpey, 53, was repairing the vehicle when the customer died unexpectedly. After the deceased man's wife started looking for the car, the shop owner made a great effort to hide it and falsified paperwork by creating a new title for the 911. Torpey was indicted recently on a dozen felony counts, including third-degree grand larceny.
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The highs and lows of traveling to Heathrow
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveIt has been a week of interesting developments for Heathrow Airport near London as proposals to tackle issues with, and improve the availability of, ground transport to and from the airport were announced. First, the ongoing saga of bringing the new Crossrail underground line to the airport received a welcome boost after Terminal 5 — the busy hub of British Airways at the airport — had confirmation that it would be served by the trains, which will link passengers to central London.
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The Tao of Porsche repair
Pablo Deferrari Transportation Technology & Automotive"Also, bist du ein Porschemechaniker?" "Nein," I said, "es ist mein Hobby." He looked at the pile of parts, then looked at me.
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