Saturday, January 7, 2012

More hybrids, EVs to debut at auto show | The Detroit News | detroitnews.com



The wraps will come off of the new Dodge Dart soon

More hybrids, EVs to debut at auto show | The Detroit News | detroitnews.com



What does the American auto public want? More of the same things that we've always wanted from an auto manufacturer.


Better gas mileage

Better quality product that retains value

Advanced technology that works

The answer? Read the article above to see what will preview at the upcoming Detroit Auto show that opens up on the 13th of January. More hybrids, more EV's, and a lot to make you smile about in 2012.

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Holiday deals, buyer confidence may produce Dec. sales rate of 13.4M



Holiday deals, buyer confidence may produce Dec. sales rate of 13.4M



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Hyundai and Kia combined to sales of above 33 % of what the analysts thought they would do in December. Recession? What recession....


Well maybe there is still a recession but the automotive industry is on the rise. Not everyone is singing though, read this article to find the winners and the ones who maybe didn't do so well in December.

Sunday, January 1, 2012

Free cars if Cleveland Browns blank the Pittsburgh Steelers









Happy New Year 2012, it's time for more car news, and here's the first interesting story that I've seen so far in the first day of the new year. A free car?


The Browns blank the Steelers and it's free! I don't think that is going to happen, but it's a sure fire way to get some free publicity for a car dealer in Ohio.



Update:  After the game it was the Steelers who won, but the put a scare into the insurance company who covered this 'promotion'. The score was the Steelers 13 and the Browns 9.


Friday, December 23, 2011

5 Hot Tech Advances at the L.A. Auto Show - MSN Autos


5 Hot Tech Advances at the L.A. Auto Show - MSN Autos




It's time to look at the new 'tech' items in cars in the 2012 model year. Here's a nice article that talks about some of the hottest tech improvements with cars.


What will they think of next to design in cars?

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

‘Old GM’ buried with bad assets of ’09 bankruptcy | The Detroit News | detnews.com







GM Motors Corp. officially is done doing business, as the General Motors Company just keeps on motoring on to carry on the legacy.

The GM brand did undergo change in the recent economic woes. Read on for a story from the Detroit News about the death of General Motors Corp.

Monday, December 12, 2011

Drive | Once-in-a-lifetime Centennial Corvette Z06 too powerful to tame | The Detroit News

Drive Once-in-a-lifetime Centennial Corvette Z06 too powerful to tame The Detroit News








It's the special edition Corvette for 2012, the Chevrolet Centenial model. You'll know this one by the special sewn in logos on the headrests.

It will be a collector's item for sure, as is with most special edition

Sunday, December 11, 2011

Audi E-tron and new offerings from GM on AutoWeek




It's time for AutoWeek TV for this past week, find out about some new offerings from GM and what Audi is up to to rival BMW in safety.

Highway deaths for automobile accidents are down for the 5th year, says the NHTSA. That's encouraging, let's keep that good thing going into the New Year!

Hope your having a wonderful and happy holiday season! From CarAndTruckTalk!

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

2012 Ford Focus SE vs. 2012 Honda Civic EX - Comparison Test - Car and Driver



2012 Ford Focus SE vs. 2012 Honda Civic EX - Comparison Test - Car and Driver



Two of the hottest small cars are matched up for your driving pleasure, who's better, who's best?


It's the Ford Focus SE vs Honda Civic EX for 2012, which one would you buy?



Sunday, November 27, 2011

Involuntary Layoffs, Even for Cars - NYTimes.com







Each new year brings us some new models of cars and in this article, some cars that have reached their end and this year is no different.

Some of the most popular models in the US are being retired after the 2011 model year, among them is the Ford Crown Victoria and the Ford Ranger pickup.

If you're a Chevy guy, the HHR is going away, and if you like Dodge, wave goodbye to the Dakota.

Yes, it's kind of bittersweet to see the new model year come in, sometimes it's out with the old and in with the new.