10
May
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2009 Nissan Cube
Franklin, TN - May 10, 2009: The all-new 2009 Nissan CUBE went on sale last week at Nissan dealers nationwide, sporting an engaging asymmetrical exterior design, socially oriented lounge-style interior, a powerful and fuel-efficient 1.8-liter engine, six standard [...]
11
Mar
Small SUVs like the Suzuki Sidekick apparently fly really well. Take note of the ballast removal prior to flight, and the high numbers of beers. Well duh.
Some NSFW (not safe for work) language, so turn down your speakers if the need warrants.
Who knew?
21
Jul
Are high gas prices driving thrifty commuters to the subcompacts of yesteryear?
As automakers are now finding out, it’s hard for someone to justify spending (at least) $20K for a car to save gas. Makes about as much sense as fighting for peace, or fucking for virginity.
15
Jul
Apparently my source (Automotive News) and I were incorrect yesterday about the new Volkswagen site in North America, as well as Chattanooga’s location relative to Huntsville, AL.
An article on Tennesseean.com a few minutes ago said that Volkswagen had chosen the TVA supersite outside of Chattanooga, TN.
“This is a significant step forward in achieving our goals [...]
15
Jul
I was watching Top Gear last night on BBC America, which is a Monday night staple in my home. The hosts Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May consistently make Top Gear one of the best automotive television shows worldwide. For any gearhead, I highly recommend checking it out. Episodes are scattered all over YouTube, [...]
14
Jul
Has Volkswagen finally made a choice about where to put their new plant? Word was that VW was going to choose a plant location in Tennessee, Alabama, or Georgia. Has the site been chosen already?
From Automotive News:
Volkswagen’s management favors Huntsville in northern Alabama as the site for its new U.S. car plant, Automobilwoche, Automotive News’ [...]
7
Jul
Is General Motors bringing a new subcompact car to the United States?
Word around the campfire is that GM is considering bringing the South Korean-built Chevrolet Beat to dealers in the United States in the near future. The Beat’s been making rounds at Auto Shows around the country for the past year or so; and [...]
