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jmraab
jmraab posted a blog entry
Sorry Viper Fans, No Ferrari-Crossbreeding For Thanksgiving
[video courtesy: Motor Trend] Thank goodness for Autoweek. Someone has to ask the goofy questions that turn internet forums...
5 hours ago DealerDex | Topics: Auto, Automotive..., Court, Enthusiasm
 
jmraab
jmraab posted a blog entry
Driven: Mitsubishi i Minicar
Would you buy a K-Car? It's probably not what you might think. So-called kei cars (or K-cars) are popular in Japan because of...
6 hours ago DealerDex | Topics: 2009, Ad, Auto Buying, Automotive...
 
jmraab
jmraab posted a blog entry
Ford Pushes Back $7.2b Of Logo-Backed Debt
Managing debt is a most American exercise, and after finishing the third quarter of this year owing $26.9b in debt, Ford is in...
7 hours ago DealerDex | Topics: $2, Accord, Automotive..., BP
 
jmraab
jmraab posted a blog entry
Toyota Gas Pedal Floor Mat Solution
Toyota is providing a much needed solution for a gas pedal issue on nearly four million Toyota and Lexus models. This corrects...
9 hours ago DealerDex | Topics: 007, 2009, 2010, A3
 
Mike
Mike posted a blog entry
GM Gives The Feds An Early Holiday Gift: $140 Million
Just last week, General Motors announced plans to speed up repayment of billions in loans from the U.S. governmentRelated...
 
Mike
Mike posted a blog entry
Over The River And Through The Woods Is Getting Pricey
If you're one of the 33.2 million Americans planning to drive to grandma's, the in-laws, or the local outlet mall this...
 
jmraab
jmraab posted a blog entry
Piston Slap: Do The Dew?
TTAC Commentator Riz writes: I’ve just got my first “commuter” car – 2009 Civic DX-G and I’ve...
13 hours ago DealerDex | Topics: 2009, AMI, Advice, Automotive...
 
Mike
Mike posted a blog entry
2010 Suzuki Swift? No…But The Feds Say So!
The next-generation version of the Suzuki Swift, due out next year, isn't quite a sure thing for the U.S. Related...
13 hours ago Auto auction Store | Topics: Automotive..., fuel, guide, models
 
jmraab
jmraab posted a blog entry
Over The River And Through The Woods Is Getting Pricey
If you're one of the 33.2 million Americans planning to drive to grandma's, the in-laws, or the local outlet mall this...
13 hours ago DealerDex | Topics: 2009, A3, Ad, Automotive...
 
Mike
Mike posted a blog entry
GM’s Saab Saga: Back To The Drawing Board, Or Call It Quits?
General Motors fans were dealt a major blow yesterday when another of the company's brand sales collapsed -- this time, the...
 
jmraab
jmraab posted a blog entry
Toyota Floormatgate: Autobox Burnouts Banned?
Automotive News [sub] is reporting that Toyota will replace or reshape some 3.8m accelerator pedals to reduce the risk of them...
14 hours ago DealerDex | Topics: ATS, Auto, Auto News, Automotive
 
jmraab
jmraab posted a blog entry
Renault’s Apparent Cold Feet Killed Saturn-Penske Deal, Report Says
Just as General Motors was about to seal the deal to sell Saturn to the Penske Automotive Group on Sept. 30, French automaker...
14 hours ago DealerDex | Topics: 2009, Ad, Auto, Auto News
 
jmraab
jmraab posted a blog entry
Saab To Die Another Day
Of course, that day could come as soon as next week, when GM’s board holds its monthly meeting. And unless a serious bid...
14 hours ago DealerDex | Topics: Auto News, Automotive..., BAIC, Branding
 
whitesell
whitesell posted a blog entry
Ward's Automotive Reports - November 23, 2009
November Forecast Shows Rising DSR November U.S. light-vehicle daily sales should rise from year ago, presenting the first...
 
Kenny
Kenny posted a blog entry
Toyota to fix gas pedals in huge recall
Japan's Toyota Motor is planning to fix accelerator pedals in around four million vehicles in the United States, a media...
16 hours ago beyond.ca Car Blog | Topics: Automotive...
 
Kenny
Kenny posted a blog entry
Second judge rules Ontario’s street racing law unconstitutional
A second judge in Ontario has ruled that the province’s stunt driving law is unconstitutional, which could increase the...
16 hours ago beyond.ca Car Blog | Topics: Automotive...
 
<em>charlnorman</em>
charlnorman posted a blog entry
Pay your traffic fines online!
It’s no fun being caught speeding or getting a parking fine. It’s even less fun being summoned to go to court after...
 
Mike
Mike posted a blog entry
Driven: 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara
While the all-new 2010 Kizashi sedan is earning Suzuki some well-deserved attention, we can't forget that SUVs are what Suzuki...
 
jmraab
jmraab posted a blog entry
What’s Wrong With This Picture: The Volt Crosses Over Edition
How spurious is this one? Let me count the ways. First of all, it’s an Auto Express illustration, which makes it pretty...
1 day ago DealerDex | Topics: 230, 3WTP, Ampera, Auto
 
jmraab
jmraab posted a blog entry
The Island Of Lost Brands
The Saab deal’s death today marked the third attempted brand sale by GM to go down in flames since exiting bankruptcy....
1 day ago DealerDex | Topics: Automotive..., Branding, Death, GM
 
jmraab
jmraab posted a blog entry
Driven: 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara
While the all-new 2010 Kizashi sedan is earning Suzuki some well-deserved attention, we can't forget that SUVs are what Suzuki...
1 day ago DealerDex | Topics: 2009, 2010, Ad, Automotive...
 
Mike
Mike posted a blog entry
OnStar Turn-By-Turn Is Free On Friday (To Current Subscribers)
Remember when HBO and Cinemax used to offer free weekends, just to show non-subscribers what they were missing? Well, General...
 
Mike
Mike posted a blog entry
OnStar Turn-By-Turn Is Free On Friday (To Current Subscribers)
Remember when HBO and Cinemax used to offer free weekends, just to show non-subscribers what they were missing? Well, General...
 
Mike
Mike posted a blog entry
Video: Changing A VW Fan Belt With The Engine Running
Although combustion engines will remain a part of the car mix for several decades to come, it seems pretty clear that electrics...
 
Mike
Mike posted a blog entry
Mitsubishi May Offer Gas-Powered i-Miev To U.S. Buyers
Back in June , Mitsubishi unveiled the production version of its i-MiEV battery electric vehicle. The curious-looking five-door...
 
Mike
Mike posted a blog entry
Good Things Come To Those Who Wait (For A Porsche Panamera)
Fact: we have not been especially kind to the Porsche Panamera . We've bashed its design, we've criticized it for watering...
 
<em>charlnorman</em>
charlnorman posted a blog entry
Volkswagen Tiguan Facelift Unveiled in China
China has recently undergone a lot of development in its car market sector, and is rapidly climbing to the top of the...
 
Kenny
Kenny posted a blog entry
Hitler’s favourite Mercedes found in Germany
A car expert says he has tracked down Hitler's favourite Mercedes to a garage near the town that helped the Austrian-born...
2 days ago beyond.ca Car Blog | Topics: Automotive...
 
Kenny
Kenny posted a blog entry
Big victory for Canadian drivers
Brian Masse got a standing ovation in the Saskatchewan legislature earlier this year because of his private members' bill on...
2 days ago beyond.ca Car Blog | Topics: Automotive...
 
Kenny
Kenny posted a blog entry
Magna wins large GM parts contract
Magna International Inc. will supply major structural components for General Motor Co.'s next generation of full-size pickup...
2 days ago beyond.ca Car Blog | Topics: Automotive...
 
Kenny
Kenny posted a blog entry
Contest offering SUV as prize was bogus
A contest that offered an SUV as a prize but, in fact, awarded only a lease on an SUV has landed a Manitoba-based time-share...
2 days ago beyond.ca Car Blog | Topics: Automotive...
 
Kenny
Kenny posted a blog entry
Koenigsegg giving up bid for Saab
Swedish luxury carmaker Koenigsegg said Tuesday it was giving up its bid to acquire Saab Automobile from its US parent company...
2 days ago beyond.ca Car Blog | Topics: Automotive...
 
jmraab
jmraab posted a blog entry
China To Buy GM, Reloaded
It’s been year ago that we had blogged Chinese press reports that China’s SAIC might buy GM. It turned out to be one of...
2 days ago DealerDex | Topics: Ad, Auto News, Automotive..., Bertel...
 
DigitalRalph
DigitalRalph posted a tweet
RT @EZF_Executives RT @ScottMonty: RT @ralphpaglia: Automotive News - Social media: Say 'hi' before 'buy' - http://shar.es/ai8ld
 
jmraab
jmraab posted a blog entry
Subaru To Debut Two New WRX Models At LA–One Racy, One Luxe
If you've browsed through any of the tuner magazines or fan sites and salivated over the WRX spec C that's on offer in...
2 days ago DealerDex | Topics: 2009, 2010, A3, Ad
 
<em>charlnorman</em>
charlnorman posted a blog entry
2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe Regains Momentum, Becomes Official
The CTS Coupe recently gained some additional attention when Cadillac revealed official details about the vehicle. It...
 
knightofdawn
knightofdawn posted a blog entry
Carmageddon 2.0
Think everything will be hunky-dory by, well, 2012? Buy me a Beer[Click Here] if enjoy reading Carmageddon 2.0.
 
knightofdawn
knightofdawn posted a blog entry
S.O.B: China Retreats From Mexico
Think the US is drowning in cheap Chinese goods? Think again. Production is rapidly going South. Buy me a Beer[Click Here] if...
 
Jody DeVere
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Automotive News Special Report: Social Media Video http://bit.ly/6m52PF
 
DigitalRalph
DigitalRalph posted tweets
Automotive News - Social media: Say 'hi' before 'buy' - Automotive Digital Marketing Professional Co http://ff.im/-bUBh0
Automotive News - Social media: Say 'hi' before 'buy' - Automotive Digital Marketing Professional Community (ADM) http://bit.ly/8fbmCi
Automotive News front page story on Social Media Marketing efforts and practices by dealers; here is access: http://bit.ly/ANSMM
 
Mike
Mike posted a blog entry
Ford Gaining On Honda And Toyota In Perceived Quality
Among mainstream brands, consumers still rate Honda and Toyota highest in quality--whether that is or isn't the case on actual...
 
Auto Short News
Auto Short News posted a blog entry
Lexus to lease – not sell – all 500 LFA supercars in order to foil speculators
In an interesting bid to foil exotic car speculators who drive up the prices of limited-availability models, Lexus will...
 
DigitalRalph
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Automotive News: Social media: Say 'hi' before 'buy' - Automotive Digital Marketing Professional Com http://ff.im/-bTON9
 
jmraab
jmraab posted a blog entry
TrueDelta Announces Reliability Survey Results
When buying a car, what do people really want to know about its reliability? Often: what are the odds it will turn out to be a...
 
ScottMonty
ScottMonty posted a tweet
RT @ralphpaglia: Automotive News - Social media: Say 'hi' before 'buy' - http://shar.es/ai8ld
 
Mike
Mike posted a blog entry
2011 BMW 5-Series: Preview and First Photos
This afternoon, the 2011 BMW 5-Series sedan gets its long-awaited world premiere. Part of the new generation of BMW large cars,...
 
jmraab
jmraab posted a blog entry
College Station, Texas Red Light Cameras to Come Down
A judge yesterday forced the settlement of a traffic camera company-backed lawsuit with the city of College Station, Texas over...
 
JMH
JMH posted a tweet
Automotive News: Social media: Say 'hi' before 'buy' - Automotive Digital Marketing Professional Community (ADM) http://ow.ly/EXub
 
DigitalRalph
DigitalRalph posted a tweet
Automotive News - Social media: Say 'hi' before 'buy' - Automotive Digital Marketing Professional Community (ADM) - http://shar.es/ai8ld
 
Mike
Mike posted a blog entry
Today In Social Media: The Toyota 4Runner ‘You In?’ Campaign
Social media is the bold, new frontier of marketing: terra incognita , Wild West, Deep Space. Sites and services like Facebook,...