Welcome to the end of 2009. Thank you very much for visiting the site and checking out all the new posts. Without readers, there wouldn’t be a reason to do this, so thanks! Also, as I’ve said before, if you know any of the managers or owners of any DC-area car dealerships, please drop me a line. We need access to more dealerships and their cars, for review purposes. If you like the site, let your friends know, and let’s make 2010 a year to remember! Read on for what I think of 2009, and where we’re headed in 2010.
Continue reading ‘The Year in Cars, 2009′
Published on
December 29, 2009 in
Industry Status and Industry Update.
Tags: 2009, Accord, Altima, Camry, Chevrolet, Civic, Corolla, CR-V, CRV, Escape, F-150, F150, Ford, Fusion, GM, Honda, Nissan, Sales, Silverado, top, Top Selling, Toyota.
2010 F-150 Front
For automakers, 2009 has been tumultuous, to say the least. With all the troubles manufacturers have had, it’s no surprise that year-to-year sales are way down. Whereas 2008 saw the sales of 13.2 million vehicles, that number was down from 2007’s sales of 16.1 million vehicles. Sales in 2009 are predicted to be around 10.5 million, a precipitous decline. Despite the overall slump in sales, there are still winners and losers. AutoBlog does a good job of listing them, so click here to see their list, complete with pictures. Click through the jump to see the list here.
Continue reading ‘Industry Update: Top-Selling Vehicles of 2009′
Published on
December 28, 2009 in
Hot Car - Upcoming, Predictions and Under the Hood (In Depth).
Tags: 2011, 5-liter, 5.0, 5.0-liter, Camaro, Challenger, Ford, GT, Mustang, Mustang GT, MustangGT, TiVCT.
Note: those of you averse to technical details about cars may want to just check out the photos of the 2011 Mustang GT and know that it will be awesome when it lands in dealership showrooms sometime next year. The rest of you should read on, as I have the official details from Ford.
Continue reading ‘Finally Official: 2011 Mustang GT to sport 5.0-liter V8′
Merry Christmas! Even if you don’t celebrate the holiday, today is a good day to visit with friends and family you may not see all that often. So, drive safely, and make it a great day!
by John Suit
Image Source: valplibrary
Published on
December 22, 2009 in
Manufacturer Update, Predictions and Under the Hood (In Depth).
Tags: 2010, F-150, F150, Flex, Ford, Lexus, Lincoln, MKS, MKZ, Noise, Noise Vision, Taurus, Toyota.
It has long been known that Ford competes directly with Chrysler and GM. After reading a press release on their new “Noise Vision” technology, I have to wonder if Ford isn’t aiming far higher than its domestic rivals, at least in one aspect of their vehicles. Ford’s new technology allows engineers to “see” the sounds intruding on a car’s passenger compartment and subsequently engineer those sounds out. More details following the jump.
Continue reading ‘Tech: Ford's "Noise Vision" Technology’
Now in its second year of production, the aptly named Ford Flex fits two voids in Ford’s lineup – it’s both a minivan and crossover. The former term is a dirty word in the automotive marketplace these days, unlike the latter, which usually includes all-wheel drive vehicles, sized like SUVs but closer to the ground. While it may not be as tall as full-size SUVs, it surely provides the same amount of room, if not more. So how does the Flex drive and execute its duties? Read on to find out.
Continue reading ‘Review: 2010 Ford Flex SE’
Welcome to the end of 2009. Thank you very much for visiting the site and checking out all the new posts. Without readers, there wouldn’t be a reason to do this, so thanks! Also, as I’ve said before, if you know any of the managers or owners of any DC-area car dealerships, please drop me a line. We need access to more dealerships and their cars, for review purposes. If you like the site, let your friends know, and let’s make 2010 a year to remember! Read on for what I think of 2009, and where we’re headed in 2010.
