Go Ford!
Autoblog reports: Ford: Lay-off those assembly lines and get your homework done! Wow, this is awesome. Got canned? Go to school! It will be interesting to see if the workers sign up for this. We're guessing Ford thinks very few will, otherwise Ford wouldn't have offered to foot the bill. Will the (non)workers take this opportunity to better themselves or will they just drink beers in bars until dark?
Whoopee, Another Mania
AutoWeek reports: It's official. By that, AutoWeek means our infatuation with Claire Danes. And that everyone is going to make crossovers. Yawn. We knew that. Most people knew that. It's a modern-day station wagon, so of course companies are going to make them. They handle like cars and are less everything than SUVs. Which is also a minivan, but people don't want minivans and hatchbacks because they send off a bad signal. That signal being: "I care about my kids," "I like practicality over style," "I don't want a stranger from Haiti raising my kids." Anyway, based on the photos in the article, the Buick Enclave totally kicks ass over the Lincoln MNKJOW.
Saab Dude: 9-5 "Blows"
AutoWeek reports: Saab is likely to produce crossover. Another example proving your mom lied to you about honesty when she said it's the best policy:
Spenchian says he will demand more refinement in future products. "I'll be honest with you. The 9-5 is not where it needs to be, long term," he said.We'll be honest too, Mr. Spenchian: We know. The 9-5 was cool a long time ago. But now it's not cool. It's old and has been totally passed by the competition. Totally. So, thanks for telling us the 9-5 is old. It would have been better, though, if you mentioned specifically which cars we should buy for around $38K. Maybe an Avalon? Acura TL? Infiniti G35? Maybe the 3.6L version of the Passat?
Awww, Dammit! Where's Claire When You Need Her!
The Detroit News reports: Backseat lovin'. Crap. Crap! CRAP! Aw, man! Now is when Claire decides to stop talking to us? NOW? Anyway, if you read the excerpts from the people who tested out the backseats it's funny to read there's always one person into the action and one measuring the legroom. Hey smackies! If someone is encouraging you to seep onto a seat in public, take 'em up on it. Just going into a dealer and just doing it gets you arrested, so take the opportunity when it's presented. Actually, we did show up with "Claire," our portable cardboard cutout Claire. But trying to get into the backseat of a Jeep, her head got all bent and we broke her arm. Which, for the record, Claire doesn't like. Usually. Rowr!
Ford to focus on producing crossover vehicles is proof that Ford has finally woke up to the high crossover demands in the market today.
Posted by: Chuck | Thursday, August 03, 2006 at 03:03 AM
Myself, I think toyotas are top notch. And what is claire?
Posted by: danny | Friday, January 27, 2006 at 12:08 AM