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#inside8mile Click here to read Why GM's IPO Sales Pitch Begins The Day After The Election

Why GM's IPO Sales Pitch Begins The Day After The Election

General Motors won't start the hard sell of its shares to investors, called a "road show," until Nov. 3, one day after mid-term elections, and the actual IPO now expected Nov. 18. Why? Politics, of course. More »
Feature
09/02/10
2,4522,452 views on this post, 72 new visitors
75
By Justin Hyde
#carpocalypsenow Click here to read New UAW President: Keep Your Nonunion Cars Off My Lawn

New UAW President: Keep Your Nonunion Cars Off My Lawn

UAW President Bob King wrote a two-page letter to a reporter explaining why he wasn't allowed to park his Toyota Camry at a UAW hall lot (or any union property): Toyota hates the First Amendment. [KCBJ, Detroit News]
Feature
08/19/10
10,64110,641 views on this post, 306 new visitors
245
By Justin Hyde
#carpocalypse

Detroit For Sale, Some Assembly Required

Click here to read Detroit For Sale, Some Assembly Required
The U.S. auto industry may have climbed back from the Carpocalypse, but it's still liquidating much of its old pieces, from forklifts to entire factories. David Traver Adolphus of Hemmings Blog shows what's on the block. More »
Feature
08/18/10
15,36315,363 views on this post, 1,355 new visitors
219
By David Traver Adolphus
#carpocalypse Click here to read GM Buys AmeriCredit To Offer More Low Credit Auto Loans

GM Buys AmeriCredit To Offer More Low Credit Auto Loans

GM is rebuilding GMAC Ally Bank its captive finance arm by buying AmeriCredit for $3.5 billion to increase leasing to low credit and at-risk car buyers. Wait, isn't this part of what got the U.S. into this whole mess? [GM]
Feature
07/22/10
1,8111,811 views on this post, 217 new visitors
83
By Ray Wert
#carpocalypse Click here to read Pres. Obama Gets Into The Best Car Government Money Can Buy

Pres. Obama Gets Into The Best Car Government Money Can Buy

U.S. President Barack Obama gets out of a Chevrolet Volt following a groundbreaking ceremony in Holland, Michigan today. He reportedly asked "When can Americans buy one?" We already did, Mr. President. We already did.
Feature
07/15/10
17,51317,513 views on this post, 627 new visitors
349
By Ray Wert
#carpocalypse Click here to read PT Cruiser, A Eulogy: It's About Damn Time

PT Cruiser, A Eulogy: It's About Damn Time

Today is the final day of production for the Chrysler PT Cruiser. Once the shining star and gotta-have Chrysler of the moment, the much-neglected PT has finally been put to rest. It serves as a perfect demonstration of Chrysler's failings. More »
Feature
07/09/10
18,01318,013 views on this post, 1,588 new visitors
458
By Ben Wojdyla
#carpocalypse Click here to read An Ode To The Mercury Grand Marquis

An Ode To The Mercury Grand Marquis

Mercury is dead. Ford made several half-hearted attempts to re-imagine its middle brand but it was always defined by the Mercury Grand Marquis. Here's a take on grandpa's camouflaged cop car from one passionate owner. [CarLustBlog via Instapundit]
Feature
06/14/10
6,3816,381 views on this post, 364 new visitors
189
By Ben Wojdyla
#carpocalypse

Ten Cars That Killed Mercury

Click here to read Ten Cars That Killed Mercury
Officially, Mercury's dead, but Ford's special platform prostitution diet doomed the brand from the start to a life of mediocrity. But, if we believe the 71-year-old brand ever truly lived, then here are the ten cars that killed Mercury. More »
Feature
06/02/10
56,25256,252 views on this post, 2,369 new visitors
501
By Matt Hardigree
#carpocalypse

Mercury, A Eulogy: Death By Indifference

Click here to read Mercury, A Eulogy: Death By Indifference
Seven decades after its birth, Mercury is dead. We don't mourn the loss, but we don't rejoice, either. To be honest, we don't feel a thing. Do you care? Does Ford? Does anyone? More »
Feature
06/02/10
14,28814,288 views on this post, 629 new visitors
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By Sam Smith
#breaking

Ford Kills Mercury

Click here to read Ford Kills Mercury
UPDATE #2: It's official. Ford's killed the 71-year-old Mercury brand. The last wing-footed car will roll off the assembly line in the 4th quarter of this year. More »
Feature
06/02/10
35,02235,022 views on this post, 2,266 new visitors
806
By Matt Hardigree
#carpocalypse Click here to read Chrysler Turns A Profit With Caveats

Chrysler Turns A Profit With Caveats

Chrysler announced $143 million first quarter profit and a slight revenue increase. It's good news if you ignore how little they likely spent, the many obligations bankruptcy shed, and the amount of market share they need to sustain themselves. [Chrysler]
Feature
04/21/10
4,4414,441 views on this post, 83 new visitors
90
By Matt Hardigree
#beijingmotorshow

If Chinese Car Parts Are This Bad, Imagine An Entire Chinese Car

Click here to read If Chinese Car Parts Are This Bad, Imagine An Entire Chinese Car
Last week, GM announced a production stoppage on Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon compact trucks due to defective Chinese-made microchips. If one poorly made Chinese part can down a car plant, what if the entire car is Chinese? More »
Feature
04/19/10
23,99723,997 views on this post, 683 new visitors
185
By Ben Wojdyla
#spacelopnik

NASA To Replace Astronauts With GM-Built Humanoid Robots

Click here to read NASA To Replace Astronauts With GM-Built Humanoid Robots
Astronauts, America's beloved cowboys, are pissed about the Obama Administration killing manned spaceflight programs. Sounds like the right time for GM to brag about its astronaut-replacing R2 space robot NASA's sending into space this year. Launching tone-deaf PR in five... More »
Feature
04/14/10
9,0909,090 views on this post, 1,811 new visitors
167
By Matt Hardigree
#carpocalypse Click here to read Lamborghini Kills Manual Transmissions

Lamborghini Kills Manual Transmissions

Lamborghini plans to drop manual transmissions from its entire range and make its cars more fuel efficient in an effort to better serve the increasing lameness of its customer base. What's next, automatic sex tape generators? [CarAndDriver]
Feature
03/30/10
12,43712,437 views on this post, 960 new visitors
340
By Wes Siler
#carpocalypse Click here to read <em>This American Life</em> Exposes GM's Greatest Missed Opportunity

This American Life Exposes GM's Greatest Missed Opportunity

This weekend's episode of This American Life focused on NUMMI, the GM/Toyota joint venture production facility closing this week after 26 years. It's a great primer for the Carpocalypse. [ThisAmericanLife] (Thanks to everyone for the tips!)
Feature
03/30/10
8,1408,140 views on this post, 195 new visitors
123
By Ben Wojdyla
#carpocalypse Click here to read Report: Toyota Planned Raptor, Lightning-Rivaling Super Tundras

Report: Toyota Planned Raptor, Lightning-Rivaling Super Tundras

Before the Carpocalypse and before Beige Bit Back, Toyota planned two super trucks based on the Tundra. The first; an independent rear suspension rival for the Raptor, the other; a 504 HP drag racer. [PickupTrucks.com]
Feature
03/29/10
9,0099,009 views on this post, 248 new visitors
122
By Wes Siler
#celebritycars Click here to read Nicholas Cage In Trouble Over Unpaid Rolls Royces

Nicholas Cage In Trouble Over Unpaid Rolls Royces

In 2007, actor Nicolas Cage leased a 1964 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III worth a cool $550K and a not-as-cool 2002 Corniche. When he lost his shirt in the stock market, he returned 'em. Now he's got a $240K bill. More »
Feature
03/15/10
8,4248,424 views on this post, 295 new visitors
97
By Ben Wojdyla
#carpocalypse

Mitsubishi's Ralliart Performance Arm Killed By Carpocalypse

Click here to read Mitsubishi's Ralliart Performance Arm Killed By Carpocalypse
Mitsubishi's performance subsidiary Ralliart, responsible for supporting the company's past WRC and Dakar efforts, will wind down operations this month. With poor sales they've decided to kill the arm of the company helping make fast cars faster. UPDATE. More »
Feature
03/10/10
9,5729,572 views on this post, 1,189 new visitors
109
By Matt Hardigree
#carpocalypse Click here to read Rebadge It Now: Saab/Spyker Badges On eBay

Rebadge It Now: Saab/Spyker Badges On eBay

For Saabophiles happy their brand's found a new home with Spyker and who have a sense of humor, an enterprising eBayer has created self-adhesive replacement badges to fit any Saab from the last decade. [eBay Listing via GMI]
Feature
03/09/10
3,5213,521 views on this post, 434 new visitors
64
By Ben Wojdyla
#carpocalypse Click here to read REPORT: American Honda Didn’t Want CR-Z

REPORT: American Honda Didn’t Want CR-Z

"It's ironic that the United States was the most vocal in saying they didn't want the car, but the CR-Z still made its world debut at the Detroit motor show," — Honda CR-Z's chief engineer Tetsuo Iwamura. More »
Feature
03/08/10
11,15311,153 views on this post, 489 new visitors
271
By Wes Siler
#carpocalypse Click here to read GM To Recall 1.3 Million Chevrolets, Pontiacs For Power Steering Failure

GM To Recall 1.3 Million Chevrolets, Pontiacs For Power Steering Failure

General Motors announced yesterday it will recall 1.3 million vehicles in an effort to address power-steering issues linked to 14 crashes. The Pontiac G5 and Chevrolet Cobalt are the only U.S. models affected. [AutomotiveNews]
Feature
03/02/10
3,2803,280 views on this post, 228 new visitors
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By Sam Smith
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