http://carsalesman.blogdrive.com/ The Car Salesman Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:15:00 PDT http://www.blogdrive.com Copyright 2008. Automotive http://carsalesman.blogdrive.com/archive/45.html Tue, 10 Jun 2008 01:09:06 GMT The entire lineup of the 2009 Cadillac Escalade will be able to run on both regular gasoline and E85 ethanol, or drivers can choose from any combination of the two. This great announcement was further discussed and announced last Friday by General Motors. The great thing about this alternative from Cadillac is that customers will have the fueling preference at no additional cost. The Escalade, Escalade EXT and Escalade ESV as well as the GMC Denali, will be alongside the previously announced 2009 Chevrolet HHR, Buick Lucerne and Hummer H2 and H2 SUT as additions to... (more) http://carsalesman.blogdrive.com/archive/44.html Fri, 23 May 2008 07:00:42 GMT Yes, there are rumors that Honda’s small car Fit will merge into the green lineup of Honda vehicles. According to Hans Greimel writing for Automotive News, Honda is planning to introduce a gasoline-electric hybrid version of the popular Fit subcompact in 2010. Honda is gradually becoming a full-pledged supporter of a greener auto industry which generates awareness to millions of people around the globe. If Honda’s plan will become a reality, the cute Fit will be the fourth hybrid from Honda Motor Co. by 2015, as the automaker tries to keep pace with Toyota... (more) http://carsalesman.blogdrive.com/archive/43.html Wed, 14 May 2008 09:58:42 GMT With oil costs and Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) rules hastily increasing and the Ford Ranger compact on its final stand, a 'mini' F-Series pickup possibly about to unite Ford's top selling truck line-up. Online as well as offline resources are wishing that the all latest Ford F-100 mid-size hauler will appear by 2011, next to the F-150 half-ton. However, let's just think they don't leave a lot of space for mistakes on the high-side of the gas guzzle topic. I think this big time Ford publicize this pickup truck, doesn't it? But merely if said pickup automobile is supposed... (more) http://carsalesman.blogdrive.com/archive/42.html Thu, 08 May 2008 05:11:02 GMT This 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 show offs more than what they expected performance fanatics crave. “Smoke Them” words that you can say when you drive this car, throw-back-in-the-seat performance, merged with firm braking system, first-class ride and driving, a eye-glancing and race-type interior plus bold exterior designs. While each SRT car presents balanced, in general capability, overall this new 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 has its top standout powertrain. For 2008, SRT loaded with a innovative, 8.4-liter aluminum V-10 engine that creates an surprising 600 horsepower and 560 lb.-ft.... (more) http://carsalesman.blogdrive.com/archive/41.html Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:07:04 GMT Behold the new BMW M3! Really, it’s a sight to behold. But the performance is expected to be more fascinating… The new BMW M3, presented at the Chicago Auto Show, is powered by 485 bhp 8-cylinder engine. As such, it will be producing serious speed that we will be witnessing at the 2009 ALMS. The sports car is based on the fourth generation of the M3, a high generation sports car built by BMW M GmbH. BMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen has this to say: "With the sporting genes of the production BMW M3 being clearly evident, developing a racing version of the car was the next... (more) http://carsalesman.blogdrive.com/comments?id=41 http://carsalesman.blogdrive.com/archive/40.html Fri, 01 Feb 2008 03:18:50 GMT This year's Berlin International Film Festival marks the 6th year of Volkswagen's partnership with the filmfest. Once again, the automaker will provide stars the transport to the red carpet. The automaker has been playing an active role in the Berlin's prestigious filmfest for 6 years now. There are lots of good reasons to do so, as the Berlinale is more than ever a guiding light of international excellence, high artistic quality and cutting-edge innovation. And VW is jubilant to be part of the glam and glitz of German capital's filmfest. "Against the dramatic backdrop of... (more) http://carsalesman.blogdrive.com/comments?id=40 http://carsalesman.blogdrive.com/archive/39.html Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:23:49 GMT HUMMER.com's official website was totally cool when I first saw its homepage last night. Two days ago, when I read the article from TheAutoChannel.com, I wondered why HUMMER came out as the top ranked in the latest J.D. Power and Associates' 2008 Manufacturer Web Site Evaluation Study(SM) (MWES)-Wave 1. Now I know why. According to the Auto Channel, J.D Power and Associate's semi-annual evaluation determines the manufacturer's Web site usefulness during the shopping process of new car buyers. "HUMMER continues to set the standard with a Web site that satisfies shoppers through fast... (more) http://carsalesman.blogdrive.com/comments?id=39 http://carsalesman.blogdrive.com/archive/38.html Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:47:56 GMT When hard times become much tougher, the instant reaction of shoppers is to shift to affordable products and services. This is also true in the auto industry. These days, it's pretty hard to be impulsive in shopping. The consequences are injurious. To meet the new demands, automakers intend to build cars that aren't hard on the pocket. This is why Tata Motors released the Nano dubbed the new "People's Car." As rivalry dictates, other automakers are also planning to introduce cheap cars. PriceWaterhouseCoopers predicted that over the next 5 years about half the growth in auto sales will... (more) http://carsalesman.blogdrive.com/comments?id=38 http://carsalesman.blogdrive.com/archive/37.html Wed, 28 Nov 2007 01:15:49 GMT C Great Wall together with Chery Tiggo continued to reign as the best selling SUV models last month. Both vehicles presented and garnered 15.8 percent and 14.1 percent of China's SUV market correspondingly. Facts and reports were according to the Information Center of China Association of Passenger Vehicle Manufacturers. Here are the top 13 best selling SUV models in the Chinese market for the month of October. Check the list below! Rank/Automaker/Model Jan-Oct sales Y/Y change Market share: 1 Great Wall Hover - 46,979 114.9% 15.8% 2 Chery Tiggo - 41,996 101.7% 14.1% 3... (more) http://carsalesman.blogdrive.com/comments?id=37 http://carsalesman.blogdrive.com/archive/36.html Wed, 21 Nov 2007 01:40:17 GMT Drum roll please... and now ladies and gentlemen, Motor Trend's 2008 Car of the Year award goes to... the 2008 Cadillac CTS! I know this ride deserves a ground-pounding applause from all of us because the Cadillac CTS is indeed the most marvelous vehicle model for 2008. Contenders for the said award were closely battling with the CTS, but in the end, the Cadillac went far ahead leaving its rivals eating dust. "The Cadillac CTS marks the first time in decades an American automobile has been designed and engineered with an eye on the global marketplace. Among its many excellent... (more) http://carsalesman.blogdrive.com/comments?id=36