Cars, trucks and more

Dodge is bringing an oldie but a goodie back with the 2009 Dodge Challenger. In the 60’s and 70’s Dodge offered a Challenger for a muscle car. Dodge had such success with the muscle car in the earlier days they decided a new model with technology and power should be offered.
The first [...]

The Chevrolet Corporation has managed to produce a car that is easy on the eyes and on the wallet. They incorporated the same features in the Optra and the Lacetti Hatchback that is sold in the UK. You will have plenty of room whether you are carrying passengers or if you need the space to [...]

One Prius in the bunch
Of the eight members so far named to the Presidential Task Force on the Auto Industry and their 10 senior aides, two own American vehicles according to the DetroitNews. Just one owns a hybrid.
I don’t know if that means that Detroit is in trouble, but this news bothers me nonetheless.
It reminds [...]

In today’s market it is imperative to have an idea of what automobiles may be available for the consumer. It is even more important to look for fuel efficient cars based on the environmental situation we find ourselves in. Global warming does exist and it’s nice to know the car manufacturers are finally [...]

Can’t we all just drive Segways?
Of course not. We need automobiles. Yet, maybe automobiles aren’t as important as they used to be, and that should be embraced. Still, automobiles are going to continue to be an important part of America’s future.
Thus, a viable auto industry is essential to America’s future. Even Japanese automakers want a [...]

“Oil is our God”
Just finished watching A Crude Awakening: The Oil Crash.
Black blood. Excrement of the Devil. Blood of the Earth. Whatever you want to call it, oil – and its cheap abundant energy – is the root of our technological civilization. It is the life blood of today’s world.
However, thou giveth, thou taketh [...]

In 2009 Cadillac is offering a new Escalade. The Escalade has been on the market for several seasons now, but in 2009 they are going to be offering much more. The 2009 Cadillac Escalade is going to be a hybrid. Not only do you get a great performing vehicle with luxury, but [...]

Chrysler has been an American producer of cars and trucks for decades. They used to be one of the top companies for a decent product and a decent price. Chrysler and Dodge moved together and some changes were made. Now Chrysler is still a top name, but they can be more expensive [...]

How much will it take to save GM?
GM is preparing to submit its viability plan, but it won’t include the needed concessions from the UAW and bondholders, although those concessions are not absolutely required right now. Nonetheless, GM is already acknowledging that it will need more money.
Originally, GM had requested $18 billion when it first [...]

Plug-in conversions could be one way
A few weeks ago I was hanging out with a friend of a friend during part of a bachelor party weekend. While everyone else was golfing, we hung out at the Sports Book in the Venetian Casino. As we didn’t really know each other, we eventually got into jobs, life, [...]