Chris Bangle being a douchebag.
At the Geneva Auto Show, Chris Bangle challenges Jason Castriota on the Saab Phoenix.
Category: News
Pie charts! Market share, US auto makers
“Amphibian” over at GM Inside News compiled February sales data and put together pie charts depicting market share for manufacturers and brands.
Homeland Security pursues Nissan Skyline owners
Trade protectionism at its worst.
The Italians are coming: Alfa Romeo 4C
In 2010, Fiat SpA CEO Sergio Marchionne said Alfa’s return to the US was canceled, or at least shelved for a year. Its been a year, and Alfa’s comeback is on again for 2012.
Chrysler 300 vs Hyundai Genesis
Lincoln and Cadillac lost interest in building rear-drive luxury sedans, so the job is left to the underdogs in Detroit… and Korea.
Good news for a change: Closed Chrysler dealer back in business
After 2009’s autopocalypse, several GM and Chrysler dealerships have struggled to stay in business after having their franchise licenses revoked. Some, like Reuther Chrysler in Creve Coeur MO, have relied on income from service and RV and used car sales. Others have taken on Kia and Hyundai franchises, paving the way for increased Korean market share. One in Wentzville, Missouri sued and won back its franchise license in a settlement.
Truck sales data from 2010
The Titan is overdue for an overhaul. Ford is making money hand over fist.
The promise of high speed rail vs Reality
Despite my enthusiasm for trains, reality cannot be ignored: high speed rails are too expensive to connect this vast country.
BMW “Defies Logic,” Makes Little Sense Indeed
For inexplicable reasons, BMW wants to capitalize on the X3’s American roots.
Pickup truck traction shootout.
Winner: Ford F-150. Loser: Nissan Titan.
But I’d still buy the Titan.