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Have a say in the next GM model.4 April 2007
As a part of the New York Auto Show General Motors has begun a pretty cool campaign to help determine what “minicar” to produce and send to the market. The marketing campaign lets people decide which vehicle GM should send to production. A pretty good idea if you ask me. If you want to sell something people are going to want to buy, let them decide. Seems simple enough to work. GM has set up a site where you can view the concept cars and vote for your favorite. You can get there by clicking here. GM has named the concepts the Beat, the Groove and the Trax, all obviously trying to appeal to a young crowd. The designs are a bit “Scionish” but pretty cool nonetheless. So which will I vote for? Hmm…I dunno. I think they want me to vote for the Beat since there are more pictures of it, and it’s the only one with interior shots…but the Trax is nice. I need to think about this one…such a big decision, I’ve never been asked to decide which car a manufacturer should produce! CK Technorati Tags: GM concept cars, New York Auto Show Read Comments (0)
 Ferrari in a Shell Oil Commercial23 March 2007
When does a commercial for an oil company give you goosebumps? When it The directing of the Shell commercial is great. Very nice shots of the See it here. Car King Technorati Tags: Ferrari, Commercial Read Comments (0)
Nissan to target janitors.22 March 2007
Nissan motors is beginning a new marketing campaign to promote their push-button-ignition Altimas. Their grand scheme is to intentionally “lose” 20,000 key rings, with useless keys attached, around bars, sports arenas, concert halls…you So, to all you janitors out there, all you hard-working souls cleaning up after our enjoyable nights out, give a big middle finger to Nissan for leaving more crap behind for you to pick up. The least they could have done is make the keys fit a 1994 Altima out in the parking lot. CK Technorati Tags: Nissan, Altima Read Comments (0)
225 Miles-Per-Gallon?21 March 2007
Robert Q. Riley Enterprises is claiming you’ll be able to buy plans in May to build your own diesel/electric hybrid vehicle that will get you 225 miles-per-gallon when in hybrid mode, or 40 miles on a single charge. The three-wheeled XR-3, even more interestingly, is claiming to get 125 mpg when running diesel alone. You may have to find someone to help you put it together, though they state anyone with “average mechanical abilities” will be able to piece it together. The real question, for me, is if I get these plans, buy the parts, hire the mechanic…is it conceivable that my state will not allow me to drive it on the roads? http://www.rqriley.com/xr3.htm CK Technorati Tags: Electric Car Read Comments (0)
The Zap electric SUV.20 March 2007
There’s a nice round-up of the Zap electric SUV from Autobloggreen. The article, found here, states the automaker claims the vehicle will go 350 miles on a single charge, and charging takes a tiny 10 minutes. Also of note is that it has 4 doors, unlike the electric car offering from Tesla. Zaps car, supposedly, will go up to 155 mph, and have 644 horsepower. These are major feats, and encouraging, if not a little unbelievable. The car’s glass will help retain solar energy, though probably not enough to generate many more miles from the vehicle. It’s all very nice, and a great direction for automobiles. I’d like to see Zap, and maybe Tesla, partially purchased by an American automaker CK Technorati Tags: electric car Read Comments (0)
Dodge Demon for $16,00018 March 2007
So the target price range for the uber-fantastic Dodge Demon concept is $16,000. Is anyone else thinking, “Yeah, so when the hell can I get one?” My car is almost paid off, which is going to free up some cash. A car that looks as good as the Dodge Demon, and appears to be fun to drive, might just get me to pony up for a summer-only vehicle. My current car has all-wheel drive, and I live where we get lots of snow, so this sports car would have to be part time…but at $16,000 that seems almost reasonable. Dodge, please, tell me, when can I get one? CK Technorati Tags: Dodge Demon Read Comments (0)
Ford Sells Aston Martin for $925 Million14 March 2007
Ford sold Aston Martin for $925 million, while keeping $77 million Ford sold the brand to a group comprised of Kuwaiti investors, the Ulrich Bez will remain the CEO. Aston Martin will also be introducing two new vehicles, the 4-door CK Technorati Tags: Aston Martin, Ford Read Comments (0)
February sales good for GM, not so much for Ford11 March 2007
It’s just one month, so everyone’s trying not to get too excited, or General Motor’s U.S. brands were up 3.9% over last February. That’s Obviously I’d like to see the U.S. automakers do well, so I’ll clap CK Technorati Tags: General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, Saturn, Chevrolet Read Comments (0)
Opel’s new look.5 March 2007
At the Geneva Auto Show, Opel unveiled the design styles we will be seeing in it’s near future with the GTC concept car. The styling is bold and confident. I think it’s a great design and direction for GM’s Opel brand. I’d like to see the car make it to the states. This isn’t too far fetched an idea since GM may be bringing another Opel car over and brand it as a Saturn. You can catch a glimpse of the Opel GTC concept here. CK Technorati Tags: Opel GTC Read Comments (0)
New, Used, and Contract Hire Cars in the UK1 March 2007
As the New Car and Used Car Internet market grows in the UK, Links to New Cars CK Technorati Tags: new cars, used cars, contract hire, uk Read Comments (0)
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