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    2009 LA Auto Show Round-Up: Let's Get Small

    Next-Gen Mercedes SLK Dreaming Of A 6.3-Liter V8

    Chrysler Hires Italian Agency To Make This Crappy Car Ad With Taxpayer Dollars

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    Image of Pessimippopotamus Pessimippopotamus
    09:05 PM

    In reply to Next-Gen Mercedes SLK Dreaming Of A 6.3-Liter V8
    It's one thing to camo the SLR as a Cerbera or the SLS as the Viper, but I didn't think they'd go far as to graft the Dodge Nitro face on a prototype.
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    Image of that ain't the way to have fun, son that ain't the way to have fun, son
    08:15 PM

    In reply to 2009 LA Auto Show Round-Up: Let's Get Small
    Let's get small, eh?

    Where's the Honda 600? How about a first-gen Civic?

    Need a family car? First-gen Accord and stop fucking so much. You people with more than 4 kids...just stop.
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    Image of skierpage skierpage
    08:31 PM

    @that ain't the way to have fun, son: Right you are. The Sorento, Tucson and utterly revolting 5 GT are still tall fat ugly cars, I bet every one is way of 4000 lbs. "Compact SUV" should mean something the size of the Honda Civic Shuttle or Civic R/T Wagon
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    Image of Pessimippopotamus Pessimippopotamus
    08:58 PM

    @skierpage: What ever it was supposed to be, I can still appreciate the Vette's swoopy lines.
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    Image of Pessimippopotamus Pessimippopotamus
    07:43 PM

    In reply to 2009 LA Auto Show Round-Up: Let's Get Small
    Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

    I'll be there tomorrow, falling asleep in person.
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    Image of das_borgen das_borgen
    08:05 PM

    @Pessimippopotamus: that caprice sure looks fine though
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    Image of PowerTryp is holding a Fiesta party. PowerTryp is holding a Fiesta party.
    08:19 PM

    @Pessimippopotamus: Hump that Brack/Olsberg Motosport Fiesta for me will you?
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    Image of VeeArrrSix VeeArrrSix
    08:21 PM

    @Pessimippopotamus: I just got back... snooze is right! Couldn't get a look inside the Mazda2 or the Ford Fiesta... they were locked.

    The Audi didn't disappoint though. Crazy paint... I loved it.

    I was impressed by the new GTI. Great seats, killer steering wheel... VW has the best interiors in the biz.

    CTS Wagon looks better in person too. I requested a CTS-V version to the delight of some GM guy standing there. Sidenote: they all seemed bummed about Fritz.

    The best thing was checking out Fisker's cars. I was so impressed by the lines on the car. But the kicker was Henrik Fisker himself standing right there talking to potential customers. I was obviously the only Jalop there as no one but the booth professional knew who I was talking about when I pointed him out. I'll admit I wanted to shake his hand and wish him luck!
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    Image of VeeArrrSix VeeArrrSix
    08:37 PM

    @PowerTryp is holding a Fiesta party.: I saw that... but they wouldn't start it for me... DAMN!
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    Image of Pessimippopotamus Pessimippopotamus
    08:55 PM

    @PowerTryp is holding a Fiesta party.: Maybe I'll save that for last. But consider it done!

    @VeeArrrSix: "I was impressed by the new GTI. Great seats, killer steering wheel..."

    Forgive me if I don't find your opinions quite impartial.

    Just kidding. I'd have to agree. Mk. 6 Golf feels really nice. Got to see it in October. Then there's this one time I sat in an Audi R8 with the optional Nappa leather seats...

    CTW is stunning in person, isn't it? Even in black, the details stand out.

    It's awesome that you got to see Henrik Fisker. Love that man's work. Perhaps he'll be there again tomorrow. It was the same thing with Reeves Callaway with me. I saw him randomly at a car event one day, then at the auto show not too long after. Didn't get to talk to him though.
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    Image of VeeArrrSix VeeArrrSix
    09:37 PM

    @Pessimippopotamus: When it comes to GTI's it's all viewed through rose colored glasses... but at least I admit it.
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    Image of DoctorNine DoctorNine
    04:10 PM

    In reply to New GM CEO Futzes With Org Charts, Bob Lutz's "Maximum Marketer" Job
    I cannot be the only one here, to think that having a 101 year old fighter pilot at the helm of a 101 year old corporation is FREAKING GENIUS.

    Now tell me when he gets the job.
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    Image of Mobius Mobius
    04:00 PM

    In reply to Chrysler Hires Italian Agency To Make This Crappy Car Ad With Taxpayer Dollars
    Burma must be so scared right now, I mean, I would be too if there was an army of 300s, Sebrings, Calibers and Nitros coming to my house.

    This is definitely worse than nukes.

    PS This is a great resolution by the UN to get her released.
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    Image of Skunky Skunky
    03:58 PM

    In reply to Guess That Engine: LA Auto Show Edition
    Wait...is the Ford 2.3L the same block as what was in my Fairmont? That's kinda cool if it is. Not a terribly powerful engine, but sure will last awhile.

    Also I'm pondering that Tahoe Hybrid drivetrain in something like an old Bel-Air or Nomad...
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    Image of brandegee brandegee
    03:54 PM

    In reply to Chrysler Hires Italian Agency To Make This Crappy Car Ad With Taxpayer Dollars
    That Lancia commercial is genius. Feign global responsibility by using a convenient martyr from a politically irrelevant country. Emotional pull, sales, ta-da.

    Now if the Dalai Lama or any one of a hundred or so Chinese dissenters was featured in that commercial they'd have a true hot potato on their hands. Not. a. chance.
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    Image of philibuster philibuster
    03:12 PM

    In reply to 14 Things To Do At The LA Auto Show
    I'm assuming that you wanted to be transported through time and space in the phone booth? And to meet Napoleon Bonaparte? And to have hilarity ensue?
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    Image of Mobius Mobius
    03:09 PM

    In reply to Next-Gen Mercedes SLK Dreaming Of A 6.3-Liter V8
    I love the very subtle Jalopnik decal on the side of the car. It is a promise from Mercedes to make this car light, pure, simple, and fun. Also, I much prefer this decal to the "Copyright Chris Doane/Brenda Priddy & Company" seen on some cars, and those weird floating KGP Photography chin spoilers.
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    Image of danio3834 danio3834
    03:08 PM

    In reply to Chrysler Hires Italian Agency To Make This Crappy Car Ad With Taxpayer Dollars
    I dunno. Cars busting through walls is always cool with me. Just needed to change the music to something badass like AC/DC's "Big Gun", and get rid of the narration
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    Image of FrankGrimes FrankGrimes
    03:01 PM

    In reply to Chrysler Hires Italian Agency To Make This Crappy Car Ad With Taxpayer Dollars
    They should just shorten the ad by a ton and show them getting out of the cars and the narrator says.
    "The Chrysler 300 the car nobel prize winners smarter than you drive."
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    Image of Steve_in_NC Steve_in_NC
    02:54 PM

    In reply to Chrysler Hires Italian Agency To Make This Crappy Car Ad With Taxpayer Dollars
    If they are going to show off a thug car, why not use thugs? like chavez and rahm emmanual.
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    Image of Elhigh Elhigh
    02:31 PM

    In reply to Chrysler Hires Italian Agency To Make This Crappy Car Ad With Taxpayer Dollars
    Socialist motivators for the new Socialist Motors. It's extra bad when it's coming from Fiat.
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    Image of AmishJohn AmishJohn
    02:08 PM

    In reply to Chrysler Hires Italian Agency To Make This Crappy Car Ad With Taxpayer Dollars
    Because birdshit is the first thing auto executives want to come to mind when you think Chrysler...
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    Image of Pessimippopotamus Pessimippopotamus
    01:58 PM

    In reply to Chrysler Hires Italian Agency To Make This Crappy Car Ad With Taxpayer Dollars
    Oh, and you know what happens in a merger. Platform sharing and all that.

    Apparently marketing campaigns too. Here's the identical ad, but featuring the Lancia Delta instead.
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