May 23rd, 2007

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Did the UAW unravel Daimler/Chrysler

It’s easy to blame the unions, of course, when management misses targets and does not execute.?  But here’s an interesting tidbit from a WSJ article, found via Michael Parekh’s blog:
“With the collapse of the DaimlerChrysler experiment, it might be useful to stop referring to “domestic” and “foreign” auto makers.
The important distinction is between auto […]

Jeep Patriot Offers Gentex Auto-Dimming Mirror

ZEELAND, MI — (MARKET WIRE) — May 23, 2007 — Gentex Corporation, the leading supplier of automatic-dimming mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry, has announced that it is shipping interior auto-dimming mirrors for the 2007 Jeep Patriot. The Patriot is a compact SUV being sold in North America and other select markets.
Gentex auto-dimming mirrors automatically […]

the 1st Lamborghini of Vietnam - Gallardo


General Motors` Branding Fiasco Part Three - Pontiac Only Lived Twice

Grand Prix, GTO, Firebird, LeMans, Catalina 2+2, Bonneville. The names evoke automotive magic— provided you were an enthusiast between six and sixty during the ‘60’s. For today’s pistonheads, these storied names; indeed, the entire Pontiac brand has lost its adrenal association. Even the drop-dead gorgeous Solstice can’t rescue a marque now known for budget-priced, badge-engineered […]

Drivers with Worst Road Rage Found in Miami

Last Friday was
quite an ordinary day for me. My usual routine of tuning up my Nissan fuel pump
and Nissan exhaust
was a typical scenario back at my place. Not until I read an article about
cities that have the worst road rage in the US. I was interested so I spent
sometime reading the news.
? 

Guess who took […]

Gas Prices Affecting Driving Habits

Surprising results are in from the latest MSN-Zogby poll.

Jeremy Clarkson - Lamborghini Contach

Jeremy Clarkson is taking out the Lamborghini Countach for a road test and sharing with us his thoughts on the car. Lamborghini Countach was produced by Lamborghini from 1974 to 1990 and powered by a V12 engine. Video after the jump.

[via Techeblog]

Tags: Automobile, Lamborghini Contach, supercar

Nissan Concentrates On Greener Technology

At Nissan’s Advanced Technology Centre, experimental car batteries sit in freezing temperatures, cooked in giant metal boxes, and rattled to simulate driving. These batteries are part of the automaker’s efforts to catch up in the race to develop greener auto technology.
“NATC has been established to accelerate the research and advanced engineering of […]

2009 Dodge Ram: Spy Photos

Ever-vigilant spy photographers snapped these first photos of the 2009 Dodge Ram prototype in a public parking lot while it was out testing.
The next-generation Ram goes on sale in late 2008, and even with its heavily camouflaged front end, it’s easy to make out the full-size truck’s new aerodynamic design. Dodge’s signature crosshair grille still […]

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