Posted in Automotive, Chrysler, Dodge, Recalls, Safety on Jul 18th, 2008
The federal government has recently announced that 5,509 2008 Dodge Chargers and Magnums, along with some 2008 Chrysler 300 vehicles, are being recalled for a problem that was first spotted in March on a 2009 Dodge Challenger pilot vehicle. The vehicle was undergoing pre-launch evaluation at Chrysler’s Chelsea Proving Grounds. The problem seems to be […]
Posted in Automotive, Sports cars on Jul 18th, 2008
Lamborghini’s are exclusive in their own right. To see a Lamborghini, any Lamborghini, is a rarity and some people wait a long time before they get to see one roaring down the road. But imagine laying your eyes on a rare Lamborghini. Well now perspective owners of Lambo’s newest creation, the Gallardo LP560-4 will have […]
Posted in Automotive, Chevrolet, GM, Sports cars on Jul 18th, 2008
After months and months of waiting, I’ll be the first to say the wait was worth it. These pictures shown here are the pictures of the official production 2009 Chevrolet Camaro. As you can see, almost 99% of the show car made it to production and even the interior is something to behold. The photo’s […]
Posted in Automotive, Chevrolet, Compact cars, GM, Pontiac on Jul 17th, 2008
Lordstown, Ohio and the entire Northeast Ohio area’s economy is struggling like many other smaller cities across the U.S. Jobs are few and far between, homes aren’t selling and talk of closing the GM plant in Lordstown has caused locals to seriously worry about their futures. Area residents have heard rumors for a few years […]
Posted in Automotive, Gas Prices on Jul 17th, 2008
In an update to the ongoing saga with MyGallons.com, the company announced Tuesday that it is giving a full refund to more than 6,000 customers who paid for a membership but never got a chance to use the discount gas program, reports the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Customers would pre-buy gas at the current price and […]
Posted in Automotive, Celebrities on Jul 16th, 2008
Former UFC light heavyweight champion, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, has been arrested on charges of felony evading, reckless driving and hit-and-run. TMZ.com is reporting that the just-defeated UFC champ was on the 55 Freeway in the O.C., hit two cars and got off the freeway. Police then started pursuing him. Rampage then began driving on the […]
Posted in Automotive, Financing, Used cars on Jul 16th, 2008
What are the graduates of the class of 2008 going to do? They’re going off to college soon and will need a small, cheap used car. They’ll need one that is inexpensive to insure. So while these recent grads and their parents are out shopping for a decent used car, they could get a case […]
Posted in Automotive on Jul 15th, 2008
Volkswagen Group of America made a major announcement Tuesday morning. The German auto giant will build a major new plant 12 miles south of downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee. This translates to a $1 billion investment in the economy of the Tennessee city and 2,000-plus jobs will be generated. VW plans to use the plant to build […]
Posted in Automotive, BMW on Jul 15th, 2008
BMW’s have always been handsome cars. They possessed a sort of understated elegance that made them appear purposeful yet restrained. That was how things were, then a certain man by the name of Chris Bangle came along. He thought that BMW’s were going to get lost in their design language and would not progress, so […]
Posted in Automotive, GM on Jul 15th, 2008
GM CEO Rick Wagoner announced this morning that the company will suspend its common stock dividend and cut white-collar employment costs by 20 percent in the newest restructuring to try and keep the company’s head above water. GM will also sell up to $4 billion in assets and borrow at least $2 billion to help […]
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