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

John Suit — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:00:23 +0000

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.

by John Suit

Source: MSN via AutoBlog

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

John Suit — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 14:00:09 +0000

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.

Chrysler issued a press release yesterday about the incident, announcing the disciplinary actions, and following up with this statement:

“Our customers can be assured that the Jefferson North Assembly Plant has implemented a comprehensive quality system for all of the vehicles it builds. This system has redundant controls that do not allow a single person’s error to result in a quality problem flowing to the customer.”

In the press release, Chrysler cited a pair of clauses in their “Standards of Conduct” policy as grounds for the dismissals and furloughs it doled out as punishment. Their policies state that workers are strictly forbidden from consuming or being under the influence of alcohol and/or illegal drugs while conducting company business or being on company grounds.

Original Newscast:

Follow-up Newscast:

by John Suit

Source: Chrysler, myFOXdetroit.com

Zoom-Zoom: Mazda2 coming soon!

John Suit — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 14:00:25 +0000

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.

by John Suit

Source: Mazda