We still don’t know if the Detroit Lions are going to make the playoffs, but we do know that Volkswagen is heading back to the Super Bowl. The German carmaker announced today that it was returning for the third straight year — this time to promote its all new Beetle. The German carmaker said that … Continue Reading →
Finally, someone is investing in small pickups — though admittedly, little picks are not nearly as little as they used to be. Today, Chevrolet confirmed it will build its next generation Colorado in the US. Hopefully, this will be a true tiny truck instead of a midsize monster that every little truck has become. I’ve … Continue Reading →
The new record will have to hold for a couple of years until the next Viper appears. (Chrysler Design chief Ralph Giles has told me the new Viper is unbelievable, though he failed to give out any details.) It returns next year and, maybe, it’ll set another record.
Toyota Motor Corp. announced today that it plans to introduce the 2012 RAV EV. Toyota decided to set the record straight today because of a lot of speculation about the vehicle, in particular, people saying it would only be sold to fleets and car sharing programs. “The 2012 RAV4 EV will definitely be sold to … Continue Reading →
We all knew it as the Pontiac G8 — simply the best Pontiac in the bunch. But when the brand died a few years ago, the Holden built G8 faded from America. Many had hoped that it would return as a Chevy. Instead, though, its platform (the same one that holds the Camaro) has returned, … Continue Reading →
Ok, so here’s something that if you just love the auto industry, you can watch. It was all part of the Auto line after hours Automotive Draft extravaganza. I worked as one of the analysts and had a great time doing it. Some of the show is a bit tongue in check, such as my … Continue Reading →
Here’s something I didn’t know before today. Google Street view — that addictive map program that shows a street with photos, was shot during the Woodward Dream Cruise. I only picked up on it because I was supposed to meet some people at Dino’s in Ferndale for lunch. The map views are kind of fun … Continue Reading →
American Suzuki announced this morning that it has completed its new and improved consumer website SuzukiAuto.com in hopes of attracting more people. A quick look at the site shows a much more energetic site with crisp photos and easy to follow graphics. (Hold your mouse over the Kizashi and all of the information neatly pops … Continue Reading →
Few carmakers use Facebook as well as Ford Motor Co. The initial 2011 Ford Explorer launch was conducted on Facebook last year with great success. Now, Ford has used its 1.4 million Facebook fans (technically, they’re Facebook likes) to collect more than 3000 suggested names for a special edition Mustang. The friends have spoken and … Continue Reading →
Why Mr. Squirrel? Why would you do that? I must have seen you 1,000 feet away, first on the side of the road and then right in the middle of it. There you were, just warming up to spring, dancing that little road crossing jig I’ve seen you do a million times before. It’s a … Continue Reading →