Posted in Compact cars, Ford, Automotive on Nov 6th, 2008
Ford has been delaying the launch of the new F-150 pickup truck for some time now. With gas prices reaching a fever pitch lately, no amount of marketing could counter $4 per gallon gas prices. So with the fall of gas prices, the new F-150 ads have come out on TV in a push to […]
Posted in Compact cars, Toyota, Cars For Commuting, Automotive on Oct 13th, 2008
If there ever was a better business case for selling fuel efficient cars, the current state of things is it. While not even an option a few years ago, small “city cars” are becoming more and more attractive for automakers because they feel they can profit on this situation.
Case in point, the Toyota iQ city […]
Posted in Compact cars, Cars For Commuting, Automotive on Aug 22nd, 2008
The Kia Spectra has been a steady seller here in the states. While not a real threat to cars like the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla, the Spectra was still a decent alternative at a much lower price point.
Recently though, Kia has made a major effort to get on the same level as it’s competitors […]
Posted in Chevrolet, Compact cars, Budget-friendluy, GM, Cars For Commuting, Automotive on Aug 21st, 2008
This car has to succeed. General Motors is in no shape to be able to handle this car flopping. The Chevrolet Cruze has to make it, it has to sell.
That’s because the new Cruze replaces the Cobalt and is now prime set to become GM’s bread and butter in the new automotive landscape that […]
Posted in Pontiac, Compact cars, Chevrolet, GM, Automotive on Jul 17th, 2008
Lordstown, Ohio and the entire Northeast Ohio area’s economy is struggling like many other smaller cities across the U.S. Jobs are few and far between, homes aren’t selling and talk of closing the GM plant in Lordstown has caused locals to seriously worry about their futures.
Area residents have heard rumors for a few years now […]