Archive for the 'Automotive News' Category

Cash for Clunkers Program

Friday, June 19th, 2009

Congress approved a cash for clunkers program on Thursday which provides goverment incentives between $3500 and $4500 to citizens who trade vehicles for more fuel efficient ones. The bill is supposed to reduce dependence on foreign oil, help protect the environment, and prop up the ailing and failing US Auto industry.
Hybrid vehicles are definitely [...]

Presidential Limo

Wednesday, January 21st, 2009

Here are a few features of Obama’s new Presidential Limo…
Doors are armor plated an astounding eight inches thick. They weigh approximately as much as a Boeing 757 jet.
The driver’s window can withstand shots from armor piercing bullets. It is the only window that will roll down, although it moves only three inches. [...]

Chrysler and Fiat

Monday, January 19th, 2009

It was announced today that Chrysler and Fiat are engaged in talks about whether the Italian car maker will buy a piece of the failing American company so it can sell its small cars in North America. I think Chrysler would benefit, because it could then put a few more eco-friendly, gas-sipping compacts on [...]