Ford Fiesta Will get 1.0-Liter Engine in 2014

The Ford Fiestas sold in Europe already have the 1.0-Liter Ecoboost engine. It has only 3 cylinders and gets 40 miles to the gallon! In 2014 it will be coming to America.

BMW I Series

BMW has finally got on board the electric car revolution with its I Series. These are still in the concept stage. But at least they appear to be looking towards some ideas beyond its current line of gas guzzlers.

This Site Is Due For An Update!

Wow, has it really been that long since I last posted anything here!? I've been distracted with other things and have not been involved in the car scene for some time. The good news is I still have my 1974 MG Midget and it is (more or less) running pretty well. I stay off the highways these days. Car doesn't feel very solid above 50 MPH. Have not been to the weekly Bear Mountain Car Cruises in a long time. They were fun. But the season is far from over so maybe I'll make it up and post some pictures. Stay tuned....

Fiat500 Takes Over NYT

The Fiat500 (both old and "Nuova") dominates the NYT Automobiles sections this weekend. They rave(!) about the USA spec version (actually made in Mexico) calling it "solid" and "comfortable." A Fiat!?! Have a look here (But the NYT fee's are on you.)

Fiat500 Review

The LA Times says that for the money, the new Fiat500 is a good buy. See review here.

Renault Twizy 2011

The French have often been decades ahead of the competition in car design. This offering is a little too "golf-cart-ish" for my taste. But fifty years from now? Due out in 2012. More from Car Magazine (UK)

1967 Ford Micro Car

I have seen many Micro Cars before but was unfamiliar with this one. It actually seems like a cut above most. And it was Electric! File under another lost opportunity. More from Wired Magazine

Fiat500

Here is a nice site for updated USA Fiat500 info.

The Fiat 500 Continues to Create Buzz

Just going on sale in the USA now, you should start seeing these on a road near you. I wouldn't mind seeing one of these in my driveway.

USA Today at Geneva

Wow It's Been a While!

Have not posted in years, as you can see. Still driving around in my little, freaky car. But I have not been "cruisn'" for a while. But Spring is in the air! Stay tuned.

30 Billion Fewer Miles Driven!?!

Acording to AAA, Americans are driving less. 30 Billion miles less! Oil prices have forced people out of their cars and into busses and trains. I take everything AAA says with a grain salt. But there appears to be a major shift in America's driving habits.

Wake of the Flood

My Midget just got caught in a nasty rainstorm. With the top down! About three and half inches of rain collected under the seats of the car. And, of course, it won't start. May have to have it towed home to dry out. In the mean time, I saw this orange Mini for sale online. A hard top car is looking pretty good to me right now.

Classic Mini's

I'm starting to look at getting a classic Mini again. I was originally turned off to these cars because of the high prices they seem to go for. $8,000 for a real basic model seems unreasonably high to me. Many go for over $15,000 and even into the $20,000s! Seems crazy to me, especially since an MG Midget, which has the same engine and is just as "cute" can be had for $3,000-$5,000. But recently I have seen some in the $5,000-$6,000 level which is about right. When one comes up for sale at this price it is snatched up pretty fast. In the mean time I'm happy with my Midget.

See you on Bear Mountain next week

May 7th will be the Start of Bear Mountain's car cruise season. Check out Rod Benders Club site for all the info. I don't know a better way to spend a Wednesday night in the Summer.

Small Cars Make a Comback

Acording to the New York Times, US car buyers are finally turning away from SUV's and buying small cars again. SUV sales are down 25 percent. It is bad news for Detroit, which has made the big (and unsafe) trucks a staple of US roads for the last 10 years. Except for the little Ford Focus, Americans have been looking overseas to Japan and Europe for more reasonable transportation. The Yaris made by Toyota has seen sales increased by 46% and Ford's Focus up 32%.

The SMART has landed in the US!

If you haven't seen one drive through your town yet, you soon will. Prices start around $12,500 for base model. I shouldn't have any trouble fitting this in my garage next to my MG Midget. SMART Center, Englewood

Thank you for coming to the show!!

First, I want to thank all the folks who came to the show and stood in the Bergen Mall Parking lot in the blazing sun. I don't know about you, but I had a nice sunburn by the time I came home.

We had about thirty-five cars to the show. Not quite the turnout I was expecting. But I am thankful for the cars that did come. We handed out some trophies. Had some hot dogs. And saw some pretty nice cars.

I'm taking a break from the car show promotion biz. I really wore myself down this summer going to shows and handing out fliers. Next summer I want to relax and enjoy some car shows without worrying about attracting people to my show.

So look for more post on this site about classic cars, new hybrid cars, the latest exotic cars and my adventures driving around in my MG. I'm leaving the car shows to pros for now on.

David Diller
1974 MG Midget
Alpine, NJ

9/9/07 @ THE BERGEN MALL PARAMUS NEW JERSEY

Show is coming together nicely. If you need any info or you just want to let me know you're coming, shoot me an email at davidjdiller@yahoo.com or give me a call 908-358-4202.

Remember, the Bergen Mall is on Route 4 East at Forest Ave.

If you are coming from Fort Lee, take Route 4 East about 5 miles. You will pass "Riverside Square Mall" and Hackensack Ave. You will see The big 10 plex movie theater and "Toys R Us" on your left. The Bergen Mall is just past that on your left. Take Forest Ave exit(s) and go over overpass.

If you are comming from the Gargen State Parkway, Take Route 4 West. The Bergen Mall is about 1 mile past Route 17 (Don't get on Route 17!) You will also pass the "Garden State Plaza" and "Sam Ash Music Store" I'll have signs out for you.

Consult a map before you leave. I hate getting lost on the way to a car show.
See you there!!



September 9th 2007 Bergen Mall (in front of Century 21) Paramus, NJ Route 4 East. 9am-3pm. $5.

*CAR SHOW * PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE: SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 9TH 2007 AT THE BERGEN MALL PARAMUS NJ

Bergen Car Show 2005 004, originally uploaded by davidjdiller.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Sunday September 9th 2007 at the Bergen Mall Parking Lot, Paramus, NJ Route 4. $5. Contact me if you would like to bring a car. Open to ALL MAKES. See you there! David.

DAVIDJDILLER@YAHOO.COM
More photo's on my other site Diller's Car Shows

THE 3RD ANNUAL BERGEN MUSEUM CAR SHOW!!!

PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH 2007; AT THE BERGEN MALL; PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY; ROUTE 4 EAST; $5 DAY OF EVENT; OPEN TO ALL MAKES; MODERN CLASSICS WELCOME (Z'S, ETC); BIO-DIESEL AND GREESECARS, TOO; TROPHIES AWARDED; ARTS AND CRAFTS, HOT DOGS AND SODAS FOR SALE; BENEFITS THE BERGEN MUSEUM OF ART AND SCIENCE. MUSEUM WEBSITE: HTTP://WWW.THEBERGENMUSEUM.COM CONTACT: DAVIDJDILLER@YAHOO.COM

Chevy's at the Bergen Car Show 2006

Bergen Car Show 2006 030
Originally uploaded by davidjdiller.

Jaguar at Bergen Car Show 2006

Bergen Car Show 2006 028, originally uploaded by davidjdiller.

Bergen Car Show 2006 031

Bergen Car Show 2006 031, originally uploaded by davidjdiller.

MGB

Bergen Car Show 2006 006

Bergen Car Show 2006 006, originally uploaded by davidjdiller.

Bio-Diesel VW.

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Bergen Car Show 2006 027, originally uploaded by davidjdiller.

MG owners compare notes.