Flybrian

I read this a week ago in the hardcopy and thought of you. There was also an ad for Gillette and I thought of you...j/k

And in this month's edition of What Outsold the Amanti... Kia Amanti - (220) XLR & GTO - (221) Volvo V50 - (224) Jaguar S-Type - (239) Buick Terraza - (245) SAAB 9-5 - (276) Mercedes CL - (277) Mercury Montego - (300) Audi A/S8 - (311) SAAB 9-7X - (346) Chrysler Crossfire - (501) Monte Carlo - (776) Volvo C30 - (811)

For such a hot trend to follow, the CLS has all the staying power of pogs.

Besides that I could name five people right now right here that could use one?

Florida had the opportunity to switch to no-fault, but the pale-faced creep of a governor veoted it.

One of the first home investments we're going to make is solar. The way our house faces and given this state's propencity for sunshine, we'll actually be selling power back to the grid.

You would use 'door number 3'...

Congratulations! There's a BPOC show being held the Saturday after next in Plant City that I plan to attend.

Walkaround: Pontiac G8 GT Link to Original Article & More Photos @ Autoblog

GM plans Pontiac Solstice Targa 10/05/07, 10:02am, EDT | Link to Original Article @ LeftLane News General Motors will begin production of a Pontiac Solstice Targa model in early 2009, according to well placed sources. It's not clear how the project relates to the previously-rumored Solstice coupe. Internally, GM refers to the Targa as GMX627. Production will start production in January of 2009 at GM's Wilmington plant. Production may be limited to as few as 10,000 units annually. Possible debut venues would include SEMA '08 or LAIAS '08.

Saab vehicles added to GM Mobility program GM celebrates Disability Awareness Month by expanding program for equipment reimbursement and extended OnStar service DETROIT – General Motors today announced that it has added the entire line of Saab vehicles to its GM Mobility program. Customers who now purchase or lease any new 2007 or 2008MY Saab vehicle and install or reinstall eligible adaptive mobility equipment can receive a combination of financial assistance and the protection and convenience of OnStar. All GM brands are now part of the program, and include Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, HUMMER, Pontiac and Saturn. The GM Mobility Program was launched in 1991 to assist people with disabilities with their transportation needs. Under the terms of the program, GM reimburses customers up to $1,000 when they buy or lease a new GM vehicle and adapt it with one or more of the 35 eligible aftermarket mobility equipment modifications such as hand controls, scooter hoists, OnStar TTY equipment or wheelchair lifts. Customers who receive reimbursement on OnStar-equipped vehicles also get two extra years of standard OnStar service. Since the first year of OnStar service is included on all new OnStar-equipped GM vehicles, GM Mobility customers get three years of OnStar service with their purchase. "Saab has hundreds of thousands of loyal owners – and now family caregivers, seniors, and people who have limited mobility can enjoy the safety, technology and performance that are hallmarks of Saab vehicles, said John Gaydash, director of marketing for GM Fleet and Commercial Operations ." "We can’t think of a better way to help celebrate October as Disability Awareness Month than to add Saab to the GM Mobility program." With OnStar, available on more than 50 GM vehicles including all Saab vehicles, subscribers have direct access to safety and security features such as 24-hour emergency assistance, remote door unlock, stolen vehicle location assistance and Hands-Free Calling, which allows drivers to make and receive hands-free voice activated calls through a nationwide cellular network.

Sometimes Craigslist just makes you smile... Spank it

New T&C driving. It really looks bad driving. Maybe it'll drive into a pond. Three non-rental 2008 LaCrosses.

Alas, the Charger is the crowd in some areas thanks to fleet sales.

Elsewhere, people have pointed to the 'low' base price of the 300/Charger while ignoring the junk base models. I just wanted to nip it in the bud.

Win One of Three Bumblebee Camaros! Link to Original Article @ CamaroZ28.com

Worse, its junk. Word to the wise: not everything European is 'better.'

The grille didn't make this car ugly before. The entire car made this car ugly. It also has a small trunk and resembles a fat woman riding a bicycle.

GM @ Tokyo Suzuki X-Head Concept The X-HEAD is a cross utility vehicle offering a host of possibilities for people wanting to explore their world. Boasting a DNA borne of the legendary off-road capabilities of the Jimny and Grand Vitara and the load carrying capacity of the APV, X-HEAD epitomizes functional dependability and fun. A key feature of X-HEAD is that it can hold various load-bed units for diverse purposes. For example, it can hold a unit called the Camper, which provides sleeping space for two adults; a unit called the Fashion, which provides stylish urban mobility; and a unit called the Rescue, which is designed for emergency rescue operations in a wide range of extreme environments. Image Gallery

GM @ Tokyo Suzuki Palette The Palette is a minicar aimed at parents who cherish time with their children, and at young drivers who like having fun with their friends. Combining emotionally appealing styling cues with a cabin roomy enough for four people, Palette delivers a level of comfort unprecedented among minicars. It also boasts revolutionary packaging, with left and right-hand powered sliding doors and a low, flat floor for maximum convenience.

GM @ Tokyo Suzuki Kizashi 2 Concept After wowing the car world with Concept Kizashi at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show, Suzuki will unveil Concept Kizashi 2 – a crossover sports wagon – at Tokyo Motor Show. The Kizashi 2 design conveys the dynamism of a top athlete and inspires a powerful sense of excitement. Conceived for energetic people from all walks of life, Concept Kizashi 2 has an aesthetically pleasing form that reflects a dual focus on status and vitality in a way that generates excitement about its performance and heightens the pleasure of ownership. Under the bonnet a 3.6-litre V6 – the biggest engine ever used by Suzuki – is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission for powerful acceleration and superb levels of performance. As announced at Frankfurt last month, Suzuki engineers are also pursuing solutions such as hybrid technologies for the mid-size concept programme. ---------------------- The 3.6l is likely the GM HF 3.6l mated to a Hydramatic 6-speed AT. We'll have more details closer to the show. Stay tuned!

Rare Pininfarina Corvette Heading for Barrett-Jackson Link to Original Article @ CorvetteBlogger We are about 100 days out from January's Barrett-Jackson's Collector Car auction in Scottsdale, Arizona and details are beginning to emerge about some of the "talent" that will be hitting the auction block. Corvettes are always well represented and that should remain the case despite plans to cut back the number of vehicles from around 1,200 to 1,000. One of the cars expected at January's event is this one-of-a-kind 1963 Rondine Corvette, a car that was hand-built by renowned Italian coach builder Pininfarina for the 1963 Paris Auto Show. Built on the newly introduced 1963 Corvette chassis, this steel-bodied car contained many styling cues that showed up later in the Fiat 124 Spyder. The Corvette has remained in the hands of Painifarina since its introduction and has been displayed at various events including the 2005 Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este as part of the coachbuilder's 75th anniversary. Barrett-Jackson's CEO Craig Jackson declined to estimate the value of the Rondine Corvette, other than to say it is worth "lots". "Two bidders will determine that," he said. "It's an American in an Italian suit" is how Steve Davis, Barrett-Jackson's President described the Corvette. Whatever the final gavel price may be, Corvette fans following the auction will be sure to do a double-take when this gem is introduced.

I don't understand why Wentzville's future would be shaky. GM should be owning the fullsize van market because the Econoline is garbage on 15" steelies.

GM adds incentives on large pickups, SUVs The Detroit News General Motors Corp. has added new incentives on its large pickups and sport-utility vehicles for October following its second-straight month of sales gains, Bloomberg News reported today. The offers of $1,000 cash rebates on such vehicles as the 2007 and 2008 Chevrolet Silverado large pickup and GMC Envoy SUV, began Tuesday and run through the end of the month, GM spokesman John McDonald told Bloomberg. GM also extended through Oct. 31 its offer of zero-percent financing for up to five years on some SUVs and large pickups, McDonald said. The $1,000 cash rebates are in addition to other incentives and can't be used with the zero-percent loans. $1000 Bonus Cash available on... GMC - Sierra | Canyon | Envoy | Yukon Chevrolet - Avalanche | Colorado | Silverado | Trailblazer | Tahoe | Suburban

Those were nice cars, but those and the midsize G-body Bonnevilles did nothing for the badge. Yeesh.