Tuesday, January 26, 2010 – We just heard via Twitter (@TendanceAuto)
that the Dutch super car manufacturer has (finally) made a deal with GM to purchase Saab.
The news has been confirmed by Bloomberg. Details to follow
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We got an announcement this morning that GM will be having a press conference at 11:30 AM EST today (01/25/10). This is following rumors from the Twittersphere that Spyker will be making an announcement today that they’ve met all GM’s requirements to purchase the Saab brand.
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COOL CADDY CROSSOVER by Casey Williams Cadillac and the 1950s are inextricable – both having come from the age of rock-and-roll, pompadours, pink
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New York, NY – Today, Gaywheels.com announced its list of the Top 10 Most Researched new vehicles from the last three months of 2009. “A common thread amongst the vehicles represented would be that they are all niche, stylish representatives of their respective segments,” said Gaywheels.com founder Joe LaMuraglia. “With that said, the list shows that the LGBT consumer has a myriad of automotive interests.”
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A “Fiesta Movement” might sound more like a circuit party than a way to sell cars, but Ford Motor Company hopes some off-beat marketing gets the word out about the 2011 Fiesta subcompact. We’ve been down this road before, and with a variety of youth-targeted vehicles. Not too long ago, the Scion brand attempted to cast aside the reliable but stodgy image of parent company Toyota by utilizing urban-centric ads and sponsorship deals.
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I got a few notes about the European Car of the Year in the past day or two and figured it is garnering enough attention to post here. In the spirit of full disclosure, I have resisted reporting on awards like this because I felt they perpetuated the stereotype of what a “gay” car is. After investigating a bit more, I discovered there are a group of gay automotive enthusiasts in Europe that have a site dedicated to promoting the motoring culture amongst gay car enthusiasts. They have an annual vote for the European Gay Car of the Year and this year’s winner is the Fiat 500C
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January 19, 2010 – We originally posted the story below on January 5, 2010. It was recently picked up by our friends at Autoblog and Examiner.com. Early this morning I got a few Twitter updates saying that Jalopnik posted a story that claimed Bank of America is NOT denying loans to those who want to purchase a Saab.
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If Lincoln gets your attention, pressing buttons may soon be a relic of the last decade. Taking iPhone-like technology to the automotive console, MyLincoln Touch allows you to engage your car like you’ve never imagined before. Forget about buttons, just wave your hand and flick your wrist – two motions that should come easily to big queens who want to command their cars like kings.
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