News and Features
2009 Dodge Challenger – Preview
New York, New York – I spend Thursday of last week driving the 2009 Dodge Challenger in and around New Jersey and New York. While we can’t post our driving impressions of the Challenger, we can show you photos and give you a quick update.
The Challenger launched in 2008 and was available only in the SRT8 trim level. The 2009 model year brings a broader spectrum of choices to the Challenger nameplate starting with a entry-level 250 HP 6-cylinder SE, a R/T with a 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 engine that pumps out 376 horsepower and the aforementioned SRT8 with 425 horsepower 6.1 liter HEMI ®. Also new is the available 6-speed manual in the R/T and the SRT8.
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2009 Subaru 2.5 GT and WRX – Preview
Vancouver, BC, Canada – I just spent the day driving the new Subaru 2.5GT and WRX on Vancouver Island in stunning British Columbia, Canada. Our driving impressions are embargoed until August 15th but we thought you might want some photos to wet your whistle while you wait.
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So You Think You Can Write?
When I tell people what I do for a living one the first questions is usually “Where do I sign up for THAT job?”. Well, now is your chance to prove yourself as a writer and enter to win a $50 Gas card to boot!
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LGBT Cadillac Ad Campain Wins Top Honor
NEW YORK, NY –July 29, 2008 – Commercial Closet Association announced the winners of the 4th Annual Images in Advertising Awards, including the winner for Outstanding U.S. TV Campaign for the LGBT Market: Cadillac and its “Road to Success” campaign. The winners were announced Monday, July 28, at a ceremony at New World Stages in New York.
“So, when you turn on your car, does it return the favor?” asked Travis Parman, General Motors’ LGBT media relations manager, referring to the current Cadillac ad campaign.
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BlueTec by Mercedes-Benz – Video
Mercedes-Benz has been synonymous with Diesel cars for over 100 years so it makes sense that they are the first to introduce the latest diesel technology to the U.S. market. Dubbed “BlueTec”, it is a clean diesel technology that will have you and your friends not believing your ears or eyes. It is clean, quiet and actually FUN to drive.
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VanityFair.com Launches Gay Car Blog
July 25, 2008 – I got an email forwarded to me this morning describing a new column on VanityFair.com called “Stick Shift – The Gay Car Blog”. My first reaction was puzzlement as Vanity Fair and columns about automobiles don’t reside in the same logic quandrant in my brain. Alas, having started a non-traditional business three years ago, I mustn’t be quick to judge.
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GM Reaches Out to LGBT Journalists
GM’s Diversity Communications group in conjunction with their Western region hosted 9 LGBT journalists from around the country in a unique effort to showcase their support for the community as well as show off some of their latest green technology.
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2010 Camaro Revealed – Webcast and Photos!
Monday, July 21, 2008 – Detroit, MI – I am in Detroit today as a guest of GM to attend the official unveiling of the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro at 4 PM EST. Many of you may be asking “Why should I care about the Camaro? I don’t have a mullet and my last name doesn’t end in a vowel”. According to Travis Parman, GM’s LGBT media relations manager, “the Camaro – like its expected buyer – has evolved and become more sophisticated over the years”. While it sounds like Travis might be drinking the PR Kool-Aid, our initial viewings of the concept cars support his comments. The 2010 Camaro will certainly appeal to a wider audience than the last iterations of the nameplate.
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2009 Mazda6 – Preview
July 16th – I just spent the day driving the new “6” from Mazda. This is a very important vehicle for Mazda as it is their entrant in the highly competitive mid-size sedan segment. Think Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima and Chevy Malibu. These are the workhorses of the auto industry and their 5-passenger capacity, fuel economy and roomy trunks meet the needs of a LOT of people.
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