In its quadrennial survey, the marketing research division of Kelley Blue Book tells us that we don’t need a bumper sticker to let other drivers know who we prefer in the upcoming election – the make and type of vehicle that we drive says it all. (more…)

The owners of the classic British marque in das Vaterland have decided that the latest version of the MINI will be, auf Deutsch, elektrisch – that is, electric. (more…)

In a press release issued today, the San Diego-based consumer research firm announced a new automotive study based on the customer buying priorities of “Smart” and “Green.” (more…)

The bi-annual Paris Motor Show is just over three weeks away. And while Europe, in general, and Paris, in particular, might seem like a long way away for most Americans, many of the cars that will be making their debut there as either production vehicles or concept cars may very well find their way over here in the next few years. Here are two of them. (more…)

Sometimes a normal article just won’t cut it when it comes to news emanating out of the automotive world. With the Meadow Brook Concours behind us and the Woodward Dream Cruise and Detroit Grand Prix not yet here, what better time than to take a break from the mundane to explore some of the more bizarre nooks and crannies of the automotive industry.

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With the high price of gasoline just coming to America, it’s interesting to reflect upon what European countries have been experiencing for the better part of two decades. The answer across the pond is exactly what U.S. customers are doing right now: a move to smaller and more fuel efficient cars.

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The word “hatchback” has always been a hard concept to swallow here in the U.S. and the automotive landscape here is littered with the rusted remains and shattered marketing strategies of those manufacturers that attempted to market one as a mainstream model. But with gas passing the $4 per gallon barrier and the car market in turmoil, things may be changing.

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Chrome data has recently added the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer and the 2009 Ford Flex to their database that includes vehicle pricing and technical specifications.

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While Ford didn’t have much of anything new to present, we were able to get closer to some of the models coming out of Dearborn this summer.

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