Recent Comments:
Ford holds Taurus SHO focus group in Chicago... what does it mean??? {Autoblog}
May 7th 2008 2:49PM Obviously RWD would be ideal, but I could live with a high outpout V6 and AWD from the upcoming MKS as long as it looks really good.
M-Zero: Inspired by M with a whiff of Aston {Autoblog}
Apr 23rd 2008 4:39PM G6
In the Autoblog Garage: 2009 Toyota Corolla XRS {Autoblog}
Apr 16th 2008 1:23PM In other words, exactly like the last Corolla S. Yawn.
Very First Drive: 2009 Bentley Brooklands {Autoblog}
Apr 14th 2008 2:46PM It seems to me that "infotainment" technology gets outdated so soon that you wouldn't necessarily want "cutting edge" navigation, stereo, phone, etc. in a car like this, which is supposed to be just as impressive and perfect in 20 years as it is today. It's luxurious for its ubelievably rich materials and imposing style, not it's techie doodads. Certainly a decent stereo is needed, I can almost concede the iPod jack. But nothing over the top. Bring along your own cell phone and other gadgets. Or request an upgrade, I'm sure Bentley is willing to customize, for a price...
Six cities busted for shortening yellow light {Autoblog}
Apr 14th 2008 8:29AM That sucks. I've read before that lengthening the yellow to allow more people through saves many more lives than scaring them with cameras. I suppose it only encourages them to get used to long yellows and go for it all the time, but just a second or two would probably be a big help in those very busy intersections where folks are already impatient and frustrated. Also, I've noticed some intersections where ALL lights are red for a second, rather than the reds turning green as soon as the cross traffic yellows turn red. Just a little extra insurance that the intersection will be clear. Having said all of that, I still remember being taught in driver's ed, "never be the first one through the intersection". I've seen way too many accidents in my time, and when I'm in my small car parked next to a big truck or SUV, I can't see if anyone is coming. I let the guy in the Super Duty go first and act as a blocker.
First Drive: 2009 BMW X6 xDrive35i and xDrive50i {Autoblog}
Apr 11th 2008 3:52PM I think the sole purpose of this vehicle is to deal with the stigma SUV's have these days among the wealthy. They want an X5, but they don't want their jackass liberal neighbors to deride them for killing mother earth.
Ford shoots for 100,000 Flex sales a year {Autoblog}
Apr 11th 2008 2:27PM Is there going to be a Funkmaster Flex? Or would that be a Funkmaster Flex Flex? Flex Funkmaster Flex Edition?
Whatever the case, it will never have a better name than the Mazda Mazdaspeed Mazda3.
Head-scratcher of the Day: the Hitch Safe {Autoblog}
Apr 11th 2008 10:47AM I think it's a very good idea, but it definitely needs to be less conspicuous. Maybe if it didn't say "safe" on it... perhaps hidden behind a decorative cover (favorite sports team logo or whatever) that folded up out of the way to access the combination dials?
In the Autoblog Garage: 2008 Ford Mustang Bullitt {Autoblog}
Apr 7th 2008 2:24PM I kinda like it, and for less than $1,000, seems like a good deal. But, I don't know, somehow it's too plain? I don't typically like fake scoops spoilers, but there's a GT500 down the block that really does it for me with those white stripes.
Bow your heads: Kansas man forming Mustang Church of America {Autoblog}
Apr 5th 2008 11:08AM Ha!
