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Scion FUSE teaser pic from ScionLife {Autoblog}
Apr 9th 2006 4:49PM Koba: regarding risks, don't forget launching a luxury brand (Lexus).
When vehicle naming and cultures collide {Autoblog}
Apr 3rd 2006 4:19PM I'm not sure just using letters is always safe either. Is it really attractive to drive a Cadillac Et Cetera (ETC)? I usually read GMC SLT as GMC SLuT. A Chevrolet SS in most colors seems reasonable, but in black I find it a little creepy. My favorite might be the Honda CR-V. They're advertised everywhere in California. "CRV" is the California Redemption Value", the nickel you get back when you turn in bottles and cans for recycling.
Chevy's 'Make Your Own Tahoe Commercial' idea not exactly going as planned {Autoblog}
Mar 31st 2006 3:20PM My personal favorite:
http://www.chevyapprentice.com/view.php?country=us&uniqueid=018f8082-10dd-1029-98eb-0013724ff5a7
Department of Energy says: 'A cool butt is a hot way to save gas' {Autoblog}
Mar 12th 2006 2:00AM Ok, well, if Billy C thinks this is a waste of money, then it must be true! I mean, he's a well-published researcher in the areas of automotive engineering, economics, and/or human physiology. These DOE guys haven't even bothered to publish their data to be reviewed by policy makers and researchers in their field. Oh, wait, they have.
Evaluation of Advanced Automotive Seats to Improve Thermal Comfort and Fuel Economy
Source: Lustbader, J. (2005) SAE paper no. 2005-01-2056, Warrendale, PA.
It's our 2nd birthday and we're giving you the presents! {Engadget}
Mar 3rd 2006 5:15PM It's not so much the single post that's listed below, but rather your ongoing coverage of the (non-)dangers of cell phones.
http://www.handsheld.engadget.com/2006/02/03/cellphones-are-dangerous-not-dangerous-the-lost-episode/
Happy Birthday!
Say Cheese! Speed cameras officially go operational in Scottsdale {Autoblog}
Feb 24th 2006 12:30PM As Chappy (#7) reiterated, this only tickets drivers going 11+ mph over the speed limit: that's 76 in a 65 zone. You're not going to get ticket for going 67 Bernie (#13). I don't have a problem with that. Hopefully it will let traffic police spend more time looking for aggressive/drunk/stupid drivers.
Innovative composite chassis costs could give rise to mass production {Autoblog}
Feb 12th 2006 9:13PM Complicated, yes. Increase vehicle weight? Not so much. Honda's hybrid drivetrain increases the Accord and Civic weight by a meager 3-4% (~150lbs and ~70lbs, respectively). And increases straight-line performance and economy at the same time.
