January 2010

Ford puts $2.7 Billion Profit on books for 2009

Not so bad for a domestic automaker these days, eh?  Especially when you consider that Ford lost $14.8 billion in 2008 – that’s over a $17 billion swing in just a single year.  A huge part of that swing ($5.1 billion) was due to reducing structural costs.  For years, we’ve known that the domestic automakers [...]

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Saab finally bought by Spyker

When it counts, GM is extremely indecisive.  They can’t figure out how much the Volt is going to cost, what the point of GMC is, or whether they are selling Saab or not.  Except that they finally figured out that last one.  Probably.  Officially.  I think. In what sounds like an official report, but who [...]

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Lexus SC Bites the Dust

The Lexus SC when from being a very stylish sporty / luxury coupe to an extremely expensive, oddly shapen hardtop convertible.  Sales were never really all that great, and Lexus has decided to pull the plug. The only reason this news is even remotely sad, is that it drains the single ounce of excitement from [...]

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GM Is Still Schizophrenic

Remember how our good buddy Ed Whitacre said that the 2011 Volt would be available in the low $30k range, and be profitable?  This, after months of back and forth on pricing and profitability. Well, it turns out Eddie was fudging a little bit.  GM clarified this most recent statement with the fact that the [...]

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2012 Lamborghini Jota Spy Shots

Exotic. Gorgeous. Shocking. The 2012 Lamborghini Jota is exactly what you would expect from a Murcielago replacement.  The look is extreme, as any good Lambo should be – but not amateurishly so.  Only Lamborghini can really pull off that look, which is part of what makes them so unique. The other big selling point for Lamborghinis, [...]

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2011 MINI Countryman Crossover

First there was the Cooper, and it was good.  Really tiny, but in a good way.  Then there was the Clubman.  Still mini, but bigger mini, and friendlier to people who like to carry things in their car.  But it still only sat 2 comfortable, which was a problem. Enter the 2011 MINI Countryman – [...]

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GM Is Schizophrenic

First the Volt will be under $30 grand.  Then it will be mid thirties.  Then over $40k.  Then all of a sudden it will be  back under forty grand.  Now, Ed Whitacre ( GM’s CEO-of-the-month ) says that not only will the 2011 Volt come to market in the low $30k range, but it will [...]

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Recall Time – 2010 Acura MDX

This is one of the lowest volume recalls I can remember seeing – though it’s not surprising, since we’re talking about a pretty low-volume vehicle.  Acura has issued a recall for a whopping 644 2010 MDX’s.  Only a select few of these vehicles are targeted, and the issue is a missing bolt. The big deal [...]

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