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Americans keeping their autos longer than ever

Rocky — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:17:28 +0000

American drivers are holding on to their cars and trucks for a record 10.8 years, data show, as they put off buying new vehicles amid high unemployment and a struggling economy.
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Worst of the Worst: AOL Autos rolls out its own list

Rocky — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 01:21:26 +0000

Filed under: Classics, Humor

In the interest of full disclosure, that’s my byline on AOL Autos’ list of the worst cars from 50 automakers. Yes, it’s not the only such list we’ve seen recently, and you are of course strongly encouraged to let me have it in the comments. Anyone who calls out 50 different automotive brands for their worst FAIL moments had better have thick skin, which I do.

I also have a sense of humor – and not for a minute do I or anyone else at our sister site that weighed in on the list think it is as definitive as it is funny. If you’ve been around the classic car hobby for a while, you come to realize that there is a charm to be had in even the worst cars. Growing up in the 1970s and 1980s meant witnessing the Dark Ages of the auto industry firsthand, the era from which many of these vehicles hail. While these cars were not a lot of fun to own back then, today we can look back and laugh at them, the automotive equivalent of polyester jumpsuits and acid wash jeans.

There are undoubtedly many more vehicles that could be added to the list, so feel free to join in the discussion after viewing the list here.

Worst of the Worst: AOL Autos rolls out its own list originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Chrysler, autos union agree on labor contract

Rocky — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 13:14:32 +0000

The United Auto Workers union and Chrysler have reached a tentative four-year labor contract deal, the automaker said on Wednesday.
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VW recalls 160,000 autos for fuel leaks

Rocky — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 17:14:33 +0000

Volkswagen is recalling 168,275 Audis, Golfs and Jettas for problems with the fuel line that could lead to leakage and perhaps ignite a fire.
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Beijing Autos shows T60 based on Saab 9-3

Rocky — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 01:14:34 +0000

Filed under: Concept Cars, Sedan, China, Saab, Shanghai Motor Show

You never know what you’ll find cruising the halls of the Shanghai Motor Show. China Car Times has discovered a true oddity of automotive evolution – the Beijing Auto T60 Sedan. What’s so curious about this particular four-door? As you may recall, BAIC recently got its hands on the old Saab 9-3 platform, and word on the web is that the automaker was itching to prove that it can hone aging bones into an attractive vehicle. The result is the T60. According to the Chinese automaker, the concept will reach production by 2012.

According to CCT, the T60 received a warm welcome from the auto show crowd. Though the vehicle makes use of design elements lifted from Volvo, Honda and Lexus, the overall effect is attractive enough and as far from the aging 9-3 as you can get. Head over to China Car Times to see the full monty and to check out a complete gallery of the T60 concept.

[Source: China Car Times]

Beijing Autos shows T60 based on Saab 9-3 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 25 Apr 2011 18:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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