Monday, February 7th, 2011
At two minutes long, this is one of the largest super bowl commercials in recent history. While we are dubious about Eminem actually driving a Chrysler, we had to share the commercial:
Filed under: Chrysler, Media Monday by Mel
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Friday, June 25th, 2010
According to the Wall Street Journal, Ralph Gilles, CEO of Dodge, discussed a new concept in a recent dealers meeting. He called it the “man van,” and it’s a variant of the minivan that would give the brand – and the vehicle – a more masculine image. According to the Journal, one of the dealers [...]
Filed under: Chrysler, Dodge, In the News by Mel
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Friday, June 11th, 2010
Industry giant Car and Driver is reporting the latest news from Chrysler. The American automotive icon has announced that the Kokomo, IN plant will be building eight-speed automatic transmissions, beginning in 2013. The transmission itself is courtesy of German manufacturer ZF. It’s their 8HP model, versions of which are currently being used in the Audi [...]
Filed under: Chrysler, Technology at Work by Mel
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Tuesday, May 25th, 2010
Amidst clamor to make texting while driving illegal nationwide, carmakers are coming up with new and innovative ways to keep road warriors as plugged in as possible. Car and Driver reports on the latest automaker to join the trend: The new Audi A8′s tech package will include an optional accessory offering mobile internet acces for [...]
Filed under: Audi, Cadillac, Chevy, Technology at Work by Mel
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Thursday, April 24th, 2008
When I was a kid my Dad drove an old 1950s vintage Ford pick-up we called the Old Green Goose. I absolutely loved that thing and remain a truck adherent in my heart although right now I drive a mini-van to meet the needs of my handicapped housemate. That vehicle, sporting less than 20,000 miles [...]
Filed under: Chrysler, Ford, GM, Re-imaginings & Retro-fittings, Toyota by Shorty
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