Chronicling the Ever-Changing Automotive Industry
Last week, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, forecasting another 6 weeks of winter for us in the continental US. I don’t normally post about any Ferrari-related, but I’m giving an exception to this video. Click past the jump for a primer on the Ferrari FF and a 2-minute, 46-second video of it being handily driven around a prepared snow track.
Continue reading ‘Video: Ferrari FF Plays in the Snow’
GM is breaking out the big guns for this year’s Super Bowl, with an ad directly aimed at the Ford F-150. The ad claims that the Chevrolet Silverado is the “… most dependable and longest lasting full size truck on the road…” and that if you drive an F-150, you won’t survive for the post-apocalyptic world. This brought to mind another video I’ve seen on YouTube, wherein a Ford F-150 drives away after being involved in a dealership fire. Click past the jump for Chevrolet’s ad and the F-150 video I found.
Continue reading ‘Super Bowl XLVI Ads: Chevy Silverado Takes on the Apocalypse’
It’s the last week before Super Bowl XLVI, and while the Patriots and Giants are readying themselves in Indianapolis, automotive manufacturers are leaking their upcoming ads via YouTube. So, all this week, Road Reality will feature those ads, and of course anything else that I’d regularly report on. Click past the jump for Honda’s CR-V commercial, starring Matthew Broderick, reprising his role as Ferris Bueller.
Continue reading ‘Super Bowl XLVI Ads: Matthew Broderick and His Honda CR-V’
It’s winter time in the United States, and for a great number of us, that means snow! While the white stuff is pretty look at, it wreaks havoc with our road system. Further, many drivers simply don’t know how to adjust their driving habits for foul weather, and end up playing bumper cars. Click past the jump to see how well the 2011 Ford Explorer helps its driver stay on course.
Continue reading ‘The 2011 Ford Explorer … in the snow! (w/Video!)’
The compact car market is a fiercely-fought one in the United States. Both younger and cost-conscious buyers are looking for good value, great fuel economy, technology and attractive styling. If a single vehicle meets all of these criteria, it’ll most likely be successful. While the Neon sold well in both Dodge and Plymouth guises, the Caliber – which replaced the Neon in 2005 – hasn’t had the same sales success. For the 2013 model year, Dodge is reintroducing its storied nameplate, the Dart. Read on for pictures and details about Dodge’s hot new compact.
Continue reading ‘Detroit 2012: 2013 Dodge Dart Makes Its Debut (w/Video)’
Even the best-selling pickup truck in America can have a bad day, and this is the F-Series’ day. Ford is recalling a bit more than 16,000 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 trucks. The issue is the switch that prevents a driver from shifting from Park into Neutral or Drive. Normally, it stops drivers from shifting out of Park unless the brake is pressed, but apparently some faulty switches were installed into the affected vehicles.
Continue reading ’16,000 Ford F-Series Pickups Recalled over Transmission Concern’
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