Lalita Chemello's discussions

This isn’t even a sliver of what the Barbie brand offered in terms of cars. I agree -- she had some cool ones. It’s overwhelming the amount of commercials there are for them, and I watched all of them. Read more

Actually, there will be two. But at least you’ll still, likely never see it. Read more

I feel the same way. It’s oddly tasteful for being 1) a Maserati and 2) Barbie Pink. Read more

I totally agree. But this is what the brains behind M & M have brought us. For now.  Read more

You make an excellent point. I’ve never been fond of dealer/trade shows. And unfortunately, the businesses putting them together, charge a lot for you to be a part of it. You would likely get more for your money putting it towards social sites and influencers, rather than trade shows. That’s just the reality of it.
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I honestly like the dinosaurs, and the duck. I swear, I do swear I’m an adult.... Read more

I mean, I have, but also just as an insider... Read more

I often think of this, and you have a fair point. It’s a love-hate thing, because you don’t want to increase the environmental impact... but at the same time, this is a way for the people not in the industry, to get their hands on cars of the future. Which has always been kind of the game for all auto shows across the… Read more

I did not catch that. YIKES. Read more

shanepj13, I totally agree. Not to say that we as journalists, or those on social can’t provide a good review or look at a vehicle. But the ability to see and feel the cars yourselves, the tactile experience (like we’ve lost in buttons to screens)... makes a huge difference. To be fair, a lot of automakers have been… Read more

Also, NAIAS Media and Industry Days were FILLED with people. You would have to fight through crowds of 4-10 people deep just to maybe get a glimpse of a car, on a Tuesday, or Wednesday or THURSDAY.
MEDIA used to go to the auto show. The industry too. It’s not just the public days that are hurting. Read more

Honestly that’s one of my favorite things to watch. Clipboards in hand, while they look closely at the weirdest parts and places.  Read more

Definitely going to check those out. Read more

I totally believe you would wait for a front seat! I never did on that one, as my fear of heights usually talked me out of it. Read more

Ah, you are not wrong!  Read more

You make a fine point. We may have stepped into another era… Read more

My friend, first, that last sentence. I would likely too! Read more

Your message made my day. And now I feel so spoiled to have seen them so many times over the years when you haven’t! The seems to still tour from time to time. One of these days you’re gonna have to see them. Read more

I love this for you and for her. I think that’s a really important part of this — providing examples for girls to see, and know they can be a part of the industry. Hopefully we can work out some of the not-so-great parts of it by the time she and other young girls are old enough to take part. Read more

This scene always kills me. So random. Read more