Bill to make Corvette the Official Car of Kentucky killed to snub GM? — Autoblog
More proof that politics is just politics. You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours. But more importantly, did anyone else know that states have officials cars?
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Friday, March 26, 2010
Taurus Concept Mates a Scooter With a Segway
Designer Eric Lanuza's Taurus, is his own spin on the idea, who brings in a few exciting curves straight from the world of motorbikes, but keeps the self-balancing antics of the concept's progenitor.
PODCAST: Podcasting the Flames of Panic
Even more deaths are attributed to Toyota's unintended acceleration but David's past experience makes him think that it's driver error.
Honda benefits from Toyota's troubles and sees strong orders for its coming hybrid sports car, the CR-Z.
Mathew fans the flames of panic among BMW aficionados as the brand considers front-wheel drive models.
New Jersey tags young drivers with tiny red decals.
Georgia enacts a law targeting left-lane slowpokes.
David gets out of the car-shopping game.
And GM shows off a giant wheelchair concept.
Honda benefits from Toyota's troubles and sees strong orders for its coming hybrid sports car, the CR-Z.
Mathew fans the flames of panic among BMW aficionados as the brand considers front-wheel drive models.
New Jersey tags young drivers with tiny red decals.
Georgia enacts a law targeting left-lane slowpokes.
David gets out of the car-shopping game.
And GM shows off a giant wheelchair concept.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
PODCAST: Recalled Hosts on Rebounding Car Industry
Matt recalls David from his vacation from Florida to point out that auto sales appear to be showing signs of life in March thanks to some stellar deals from Toyota and GM.
That has helped push Ford's stock to a 5-year high. Chrysler's jump in fleet sales helped David have a positive rental-car experience.
GM temporarily revived production of the Saturn Outlook and Hummer H3 -- why? Another thing the General is bringing back -- Saturn-style low pressure dealerships that will even feature test rides in competitor's vehicles.
And Toyota's troubles continue as it recalls two -- yes two -- Tundras. But some recent reports are putting the veracity of some of the unintended acceleration claims about Toyotas into doubt -- and may prove David right.
GM temporarily revived production of the Saturn Outlook and Hummer H3 -- why? Another thing the General is bringing back -- Saturn-style low pressure dealerships that will even feature test rides in competitor's vehicles.
And Toyota's troubles continue as it recalls two -- yes two -- Tundras. But some recent reports are putting the veracity of some of the unintended acceleration claims about Toyotas into doubt -- and may prove David right.
Toyota recalls two, just two, 2010 Tundras
Seriously. Just TWO vehicles
No word on whether or not these two are also covered by the frame rust issue, but the weld at the point where the propeller shaft and yoke meet could separate, and if the shaft made contact with the ground while in motion, the Tundra could contend for the gold in pole vaulting at the 2012 London Olympics. If nothing else, Toyota might nab a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest and smallest recalls announced in a given year with this tiny callback.
[Source: Inside Line] 
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via Autoblog by Frank Filipponio on 3/18/10
Filed under: Truck, Recalls, Safety, Toyota
The troubles keep mounting for Toyota as the company announced that the number of Toyota, Lexus and Scion vehicles that have been recalled will be going up by two. No, not two million... just two. That means the company has now recalled 8,500,002 vehicles in the past several months. This most recent recall involves a pair of four-wheel-drive Toyota Tundra pickups that may have an improperly welded front propeller shaft.No word on whether or not these two are also covered by the frame rust issue, but the weld at the point where the propeller shaft and yoke meet could separate, and if the shaft made contact with the ground while in motion, the Tundra could contend for the gold in pole vaulting at the 2012 London Olympics. If nothing else, Toyota might nab a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest and smallest recalls announced in a given year with this tiny callback.
[Source: Inside Line]
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J.D. Power Releases 2010 Vehicle Dependability Study
J.D. Power and Associates publishes its annual Vehicle Dependability Study, which shows long-term vehicle dependability is at an all-time high. Find out which models are the most reliable, according to the people that own and drive them.
GM's Next-Gen Windshield With a New Heads-Up Display
General Motors is evidently tired of the almosts, and it's now working in concert with Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Southern California in order to concoct one of the most advanced HUD systems that we've seen -- particularly in the automotive world. Engadget's post is interesting.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Friday, March 5, 2010
PODCAST: GM and Toyota Sales Get Vandalized in February
Car sales were reasonable last month, and Ford even overtook GM as the top seller. To win back buyers both Toyota and GM are offering 0% financing deals in March.
Bob Lutz retires from GM, again.
Toyota drivers complain that cars aren't fixed.
Consumer Reports releases its annual rankings.
The Geneva auto show was filled with interesting designs and crazy concepts.
And Matt's Vibay is vandalized - unjustly.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
At Auto Show, Carmakers Put Up a Good Front - NYTimes.com
I have been watching the coverage and some of the things I've seen are just awesome. I'll post a wrap-up tomorrow with my favs.
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