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Man claims prayer brought pump prices down {Autoblog}
Aug 18th 2008 9:26PM Great story!
In the Autoblog Garage: 2008 Audi RS4 Cabriolet, Quattro GmbH's Stephan Reil {Autoblog}
Jun 10th 2008 1:11PM So Sam, who paid forthis trip? And where's the disclaimer?
Chrysler halts construction of dual-clutch transmission plant {Autoblog}
Jan 11th 2008 7:12PM Interesting...
Surprise! Ford's SYNC sells cars {Autoblog}
Jan 3rd 2008 12:12PM I was thinking the exact same thing!
Embargo, emshmargo: Cadillac Escalade Hybrid released into the wild {Autoblog}
Nov 8th 2007 10:48AM If anyone wishes to engage in the debate on the ethics of automotive manufacturers' news embargos, I invite them to pop over to TTAC (God forbid) to read the exchange between Mr. Thomas and myself on the subject: http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/?p=6262
You may also wish to see the original post (TWO page views for those guys?), which accurately reports all the official information GM provided on the vehicle.
As for the TTAC hate, I sincerely hope that anyone with so much passion would join our community to "set us to rights." All we ask is that commentators adhere to our posting policy: no flaming the website, its authors or fellow commentators. If you wish to do that, well, autoblog welcomes those sort of comments. Obviously.
TTAC accepting "Ten Worst Automobiles Today" submissions {Autoblog}
Oct 16th 2007 2:20PM 1. Almost right. All articles must be 800 words. I wouldn't call that "long." And your implication that we accept mindless drivel is just plain wrong (not that we've had any submissions that answer to that description). Please take the time to view the guidelines before attacking them.
I'd also like to point out that although I use the royal "we" when referring to the site, our editorial staff is comprised of one full-timer (me), one part-time editor (the indefatigable Frank Williams) and about thirty freelancers-- who are free to call it like they see it, regardless of mine or Frank's opinions.
2. Almost right again. We actually invite people to call us out on our "ignorance." We always acknowledge our mistakes (entire posts have been removed for inaccuracy) and correct any factual mistakes immediately. Commentators are free to diss our arguments as vehemently as they like. But they cannot flame the site or anyone personally.
It is certainly true that we do not brook criticism of the site in the comments section. It is not because we are afraid of such criticism. It is a simple (if sad) reflection of the fact that these sorts of comments hijack the topic at hand. Again, we publish posts asking for editorial criticism on a semi-regular basis.
3. I'm not sure about your wording. If you're saying we ONLY make fun of the domestics, you're wrong. Again, please read the site to see we are equally opportunity cynics.
As for our lack of class, well, that's your opinion. As for our lack of wherewithal, never underestimate the power of the truth.
TTAC accepting "Ten Worst Automobiles Today" submissions {Autoblog}
Oct 16th 2007 12:46PM Uh, that's WITHOUT fear or favor. Apologies to Sigmund Freud?
TTAC accepting "Ten Worst Automobiles Today" submissions {Autoblog}
Oct 16th 2007 12:43PM The Truth About Cars accepts editorials from anyone, regardless of their perspective-- as long as they follow our rules re: length and coherence. Please use the contact button to receive a copy of our guidelines.
Meanwhile and in any case, Detroit's decline is the biggest automotive story of our time. While I don't "wish" the domestics dead, I make no apologies for charting their mistakes and missteps with fear or (yes) favor. Regular visitors to the site know we treat ALL auto companies-- including Toyota-- with equal zeal.
As for our comments policy, it's simple: no flaming the website, its authors or fellow commentators. After the first warning, violators are permanently banned from posting.
To keep our commentators on topic, we also do not allow discussions about TTAC's editorial stance or style in the comments section (i.e. accusations of bias). I invite any reader concerned with these issues to discuss them with me off-line, or wait until we post on that topic (which we do on a semi-regular basis).
We have but one goal at The Truth About Cars: to tell the truth about cars. Readers who disagree with an author's or commentator's opinion on any subject are free to respond in either the comments section or through an editorial. All we ask is for civilized, respectful discourse.
The Truth About Cars doesn't see much of it in Tesla {Autoblog Green}
Sep 15th 2007 8:27PM Well, here we are. September. And the Tesla Roadster is... where? Customer deliveries are now due for October-ish. Oh, and now they're talking about producing one per week from the git-go.
Meanwhile, how many independent tests have we had of the model's range, reliability, safety or performance? Um, none.
Gentlemen, you're absolutely right: I could never start or run an automobile company (never mind a successful one).
A large part of my job: identify bullshit in the automotive industry when I smell it. Perhaps the Tesla Kool-Aid has numbed your olfactory senses. Perhaps not.
Consider these facts: Tesla has missed its production deadline (again) and moved the performance goalposts (200 mile range now as opposed to 250. It's radically reduced its production schedule (one car a week as opposed to 100 or more during the first year). Tesla's management is in flux.
They may yet pull this off. But I see nothing to suggest that they will achieve anything close to their ambitions, and everything to suggest that there will be a great many "disappointed" customers, investors and, in New Mexico, tax payers.
New York Preview: 2008 HUMMER H2 gets more power, interior refinement {Autoblog}
May 25th 2007 4:28PM We hear the H2 is dead:
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/?p=3817
