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Fun Stuff: Cars 2 Trailer Hits The Web (w/Video)

Published on March 10, 2011 in Fun Stuff. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

As a fan of the first Cars movie from Disney / Pixar, I have been looking forward to the release of the sequel ever since it was announced.  Hitting theaters this summer, Cars 2 features Lightning McQueen and Mater (Owen Wilson and Larry the Cable Guy, respectively), entering in the World Grand Prix.  From the trailer, there will also be some spy action, as there’s a very James Bond-esque Aston Martin that shows up.  Watch the trailer below, which is safe for all audiences of course.

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13 Chrysler Employees Fired after Fox 2 Catches them Drinking on the Job

Published on September 28, 2010 in Manufacturer Update. 1 Comment Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

A Detroit-based Fox 2 reporter was tipped off to some startling activity going on at Chrysler’s Jefferson North Assembly Plant in Detroit, MI.  Last week, reporter Rob Wolchek captured several Chrysler employees drinking on their lunch break at a public park, as well as consuming what could be marijuana.  Not only did he and his camera crew catch them one day, but all week!  That just stuns me, with as much trouble as the automaker is in, it can’t afford to have people on the payroll who aren’t sober during their shift.  Chrysler apparently agrees, since they’ve now fired 13 of them, and suspended 2 more for a month without pay.  Read on for more details and the incriminating video and follow-up report.

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Zoom-Zoom: Mazda2 coming soon!

Published on April 2, 2010 in Hot Car - Upcoming. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

We’ve written about the Mazda Mazda2 before, but the official announcement was made this week at the New York Auto Show.  The little hatchback, which shares a lot of its DNA with the upcoming Ford Fiesta, will start at $14,730, including a $750 destination charge.  That’s for the Sport model.  Opt for the upper-level Touring trim, and prices start at $16,185, including the aforementioned destination charge.  Options are slim, including an auto-dimming rear view mirror with compass and HomeLink, wheel locks, and a cargo net.  Check out the photo gallery after the jump.

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