Eight vehicles you can still buy new… seriously
Mar 20, 2010 Object, news, video
Filed under: Car Buying, Convertible, Minivan/Van, Sedan, SUV, Truck, Etc., Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, GM, GMC, Mazda, Mercury, Mitsubishi, Pontiac, Saab
Eight vehicles you can still buy new - Click above for high-res image gallery
Was your heart crushed when vehicles like the Mercury Sable, Pontiac Grand Prix or Dodge Durango got the axe? Well, fear not - these hot little numbers (and many more!) are still available from dealerships all across the country.
Automobile magazine has detailed a list of eight cars that are still on sale - brand new - even though they aren’t 2010 models. And while these vehicles don’t necessarily represent the sexiest cars currently sitting on dealer lots, it’s probably safe to assume that they’re all being offered with substantial incentive packages, not to mention full warranties (we hope).
Click through the gallery below to see high-res shots of all eight rides, and head over to Automobile to read the full details.
Gallery: Eight Vehicles You Can Still Buy New
[Source: Automobile]
Eight vehicles you can still buy new… seriously originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 20 Mar 2010 20:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Tags: b-series, chevrolet, dodge-durango, mazdab-series, mercury-sable, mitsubishi, pontiac, represent-the, trucks, vehicles-you, xlr
Murdoch In Over His Head? ‘NY Times’ Publisher Seems to Think So
New York Times publisher Arthur Sulzberger thinks Rupert Murdoch’s frequent denunciations of Google are proof that the News Corp. chairman doesn’t understand the internet. “To start picking on these companies strikes me as not understanding the ecosystem we’re living in,” he said Saturday.
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Murdoch In Over His Head? ‘NY Times’ Publisher Seems to Think So originally appeared on DailyFinance on Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:15:00.
Filed Under: New York Times Co., News Corp.
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Rocky Mountain High For Colorado Ski Industry
Colorado’s ski industry, a major part of the state’s tourism economy,is bouncing back after last year’s economic downturn kept many vacationers away.
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Rocky Mountain High For Colorado Ski Industry originally appeared on DailyFinance on Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:00:00.
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Recall: 1990-1992 Daihatsu Rocky has check valve issues
Filed under: Budget, SUV, Recalls, Off-Road, South Korea, Daihatsu
Stop the presses! While the rest of the world has been yanking its hair out over that little dustup at Toyota, some actual recall news has been slipping through the cracks. For example, did you know that 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavors are having salted road issues that lead to fuel leaks? Or that 2005 Honda Odysseys have bad liftgate struts? Tsk, tsk. However, all that pales in comparison to the following paragraph.
Turns out, that the check valve in the fuel vapor evaporative emissions control system of 1990-1992 Daihatsu Rockys might crack, causing fumes to fill the cabin. Gasoline fumes inside your Rocky’s cabin are bad (think fire, explosions), especially if you smoke. Of course, if you own a convertible Rocky, this won’t be too much of an issue. Still, might as well take advantage of this NHTSA recall at your local Daihatsu dealer. Wherever that might be.
Also, in case you’ve been worried sick about it, there are no recalls for the Toyota Starlet. Phew!
[Source: NHTSA | Image: Wikimedia Commons]
Recall: 1990-1992 Daihatsu Rocky has check valve issues originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Tags: daihatsu, daihatsu recall, daihatsu rocky, daihatsu rocky recall, honda-odysseys, image, liftgate-struts, news, recall-at-your, recalls-tsbs
MGM Mirage Plans to Sell Borgata, Atlantic City’s Finest Casino
MGM Mirage decided this week to close its glitzy Borgata property in Atlantic City, in part due to its ties with “unsuitable” gambling-family scion Pansy Ho (pictured). The move further suggests the end is nigh for the faded New Jersey beachfront resort. Notes one local observer: “Atlantic City is not for the faint of heart.”
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MGM Mirage Plans to Sell Borgata, Atlantic City’s Finest Casino originally appeared on DailyFinance on Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:00:00.
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Report: UK man claims he lost Lamborghini while drunk, beats insurance fraud charges
Filed under: Etc., Government/Legal, Lamborghini, UK
Initially, authorities in England charged Glenn Knowles and Richard Mant with trying to defraud their insurance company. The pair of men co-own a Lamborghini, or at least they did, until Knowles misplaced it during a night of binge drinking. Prosecutors weren’t buying the story that Mr. Knowles took the car and then drank until he erased his mind as a way of coping with a bad time in his personal life.
The matter went to trial, and after six days, a jury conceded that it didn’t seem like fraud, ultimately acquitting the pair. It’s not the first time Knowles has lost a car. He once tucked a Mercedes behind a nightclub so well that it took a deep search to find it. This time, the Lamborghini seriously cannot be found, despite having a tracking system installed. Mitigating the charges of fraud are the long history of high-end car ownership by the two men, and their ability to keep making payments. So, despite the nutty insurance claim, it didn’t strike the jury that this was an attempt to bilk the company. Perhaps, even though exonerated, Mr. Knowles might do well to be sentenced to a period of walking. Then, he’ll only have to worry about losing a shoe.
[Source: Telegraph.co.uk]
Report: UK man claims he lost Lamborghini while drunk, beats insurance fraud charges originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 20 Mar 2010 10:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Tags: beats-insurance, daihatsu recall, daihatsu rocky, daihatsu rocky recall, england, englandlamborghini, mind, news, personal
British Air Strike Fouls Global Air Passenger Traffic
British Airways’ cabin crews began a three-day strike this weekend that caused the UK carrier to cancel over 1,000 flights over the weekend. The the airline said it would try to accommodate 49,000 passengers, is redirecting many more to other airlines.
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British Air Strike Fouls Global Air Passenger Traffic originally appeared on DailyFinance on Sat, 20 Mar 2010 10:50:00.
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Is the Luxury Car Market Slimming Down?
With a painful recession, frozen credit and massive unemployment drawing consumers away from pricey brands, some automakers are abandoning their most flamboyant brands. Mercedes is reportedly killing Maybach, GM is axing Hummer, and Ford may be getting ready to put the Lincoln Town Car to rest.
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Is the Luxury Car Market Slimming Down? originally appeared on DailyFinance on Sat, 20 Mar 2010 10:00:00.
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Report: Disgruntled hacker disables 100 cars in Texas remotely
Filed under: Etc., Government/Legal
Omar Ramos-Lopez’ retaliation on his former employers’ customers might be something we conjure up while lying sleepless in bed, but we’ve got the power of self-restraint. Omar? Not so much. Ignoring his locus of control, Ramos-Lopez retaliated against Texas Auto Center after he was fired from by activating the GPS-enabled immobilizer systems the dealer fits to some of its cars. Some customers missed work, others had horns that kept honking and many had to pay for towing and repair.
In all, more than 100 people were impacted by the actions of Ramos-Lopez, a 20-year-old now facing charges for breach of computer security. Austin police say Ramos-Lopez accessed the computer system in an attempt to block the dealership’s access to its own Pay Technologies account. Customer names were changed to things like “Tupac,” and it took a couple days to figure out who the culprit was. Ramos-Lopez had been fired a month before the incident, and he’s now facing between four months and two years in state prison if convicted.
[Source: wishtv.com | Image: Travis County Jail/AP]
Report: Disgruntled hacker disables 100 cars in Texas remotely originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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2011 Ford Edge ordering guide hits the Intertubes
2011 Ford Edge Sport - Click above for high-res image gallery
After spending some time with the 2011 Ford Edge Sport, it’s obvious Ford did more than just a run-of-the-mill mid-cycle refresh. And with the overhauled crossover hitting showrooms this summer, more and more information is trickling out. A member of the Blue Oval forums apparently found the Edge’s order guide, giving us a complete rundown of the four Edge packages available at launch.
First, let’s begin with what we already know. The Edge will be available in SE, SEL, Limited and Sport trims, come standard with an overhauled 285-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 powerplant and the Sport model will get the same 305-horsepower 3.7-liter V6 that powers the 2011 Mustang V6. According to the ordering guide, Ford expects 17 percent of customers to opt for the base SE model, 39 percent to go for the mid-level SEL, 40 percent to choose the Limited and only four percent to choose the 22-inch wheels of the Sport model.
SE buyers will have two Rapid Spec option packages from which to choose, though the pickings are slim. Spec 101A includes a convenience package with auto-headlamps, a compass, keyless entry and a reverse sensing system. The SEL will add everything from the best SE model plus standard equipment including 18-inch painted aluminum wheels, heated mirrors, a six-way power driver’s seat and dual-zone temperature control. The SEL trim will also afford three different packages: Rapid Spec 201A includes the eight-inch LCD MyTouch interface with SYNC and a rear-view camera while Spec 202A adds features like leather seating surfaces, heated front seats, a 10-way power driver’s seat and ambient lighting.
Stand alone options include an expansive Vista Roof (available with spec 201A or 202A) and Ford’s excellent navigation system (available with spec 202A). Jump to the Limited Edge and MyTouch, SYNC, leather, heated seats with power adjust in the front row and visual cues all around are all standard. The Limited has three rapid specs, with The Blue Oval expecting 301A to be the most popular. The package includes navigation, HID headlamps and the Vista Roof. Spec 302A adds BLISS blind spot protection and adaptive cruise control, while the low volume Sport model comes with scores of standard features including the aforementioned 22-inch wheels and 3.7-liter drivetrain. All options, including navigation, are a-la-carte. What the alleged Edge order guide doesn’t include is pricing or any information about the 2.0-liter turbo model, which reportedly won’t be available until 2011. Check the gallery below for the full guide.
Gallery: 2011 Ford Edge Ordering Guide
Gallery: First Ride: 2011 Ford Edge Sport
[Source: Blue Oval News]
2011 Ford Edge ordering guide hits the Intertubes originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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