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Financial Pearl Harbor Continues: GM Oct. sales down 45%
In what Warren Buffet has dubbed a “Financial Pearl Harbor”, the American economy has suffered yet another devastating blow with the latest October sales reports from automakers. It is now being considered the worst sales performance for automakers in a quarter century. General Motors – Today reported a 45 percent decline in U.S. sales, with light truck sales leading the […]
Read More »5 Great Halloween Car Flicks
In case you’ll be sitting in front of your TV tonight, sporadically being interrupted by little anklebiters dressed up in their Halloween best, here are a few recommended fright flicks starring murderous automobiles. Duel – Stephen Spielberg’s feature film debut. Features your average “Joe Six Pack”, aka Dennis Weaver, on a business trip being chased […]
Read More »2008 Volkswagen Passat Turbo – A Great Value…Depending on Options
Volkswagen Passat Consumer Reviews Volkswagen Passat Overview Volkswagen Passat Photo Gallery Volkswagen Passat Specs By Kurt Gensheimer Blings: Powerful yet fuel efficient 2.0T engine More room than a Manhattan loft Smooth 6-speed manual transmission Terrific highway cruiser Dings: Goofball keyless ignition system and e-brake No stereo controls on steering wheel Front end feels heavy with […]
Read More »Craigslist Candidates: 1990 Nissan Maxima
In the Craigslist Candidates column, we scour Craigslist to find the finest thoroughbred schlockbox candidates for The 24 Hours of LeMons. There’s only one stipulation – it’s gotta cost less than $500. In this Craigslist Candidates installment, we’ve located a classic – the first real 4-door sports car – well, at least according to Nissan. […]
Read More »Non Car-Pos Mentis: Late for your grand theft auto court hearing? Just steal a Lexus SUV.
The “Non Car-Pos Mentis” column covers logic-defying news stories that blend cars and really, really stupid people. From San Anselmo, California comes a stupefyingly moronic tale of a San Francisco hairstylist who was charged with stealing a Lexus SUV he drove to court the day a jury was to decide on his conviction in a […]
Read More »2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe – First Ride. Not Drive, Just Ride.
Hyundai Genesis Consumer Reviews Hyundai Genesis Coupe Photo Gallery By Kurt Gensheimer Blings: Two raucous, high-po engine options Shoulders more aggressive than a defensive lineman Neck-snapping Brembo brakes Sub-$30K projected MSRP Dings: Stiff ride As of today, no planned navigation system option Ruling: If this pre-production mule is any indication of what’s to come, even […]
Read More »Get your H2 out of the garage, sub $2 gas is here again!
By Kurt Gensheimer I got a call this morning from my fellow 24 Hours of LeMons teammate, Timmy C, that gasoline has dropped below $2 per gallon. He thought that day would never come, and thought I was nuts when I proclaimed a year ago that it would, but guess what folks? Sometimes crazy people […]
Read More »2008 Ford F-150 4×4 King Ranch Edition – Boring but Functional
Ford F-Series Consumer Reviews Ford F-Series Overview Ford F-150 Photo Gallery Ford F-150 4×4 Specs By Kurt Gensheimer Blings: High-Quality Hide Luxurious for a truck Solid, reliable performer Deals galore can be had on them right now Dings: Outpowered by competitors Four speed automatic with no tow/haul feature Heavy (duh) Thirsty (double-duh) Ruling: The F-150 […]
Read More »2009 Mazda MAZDA3 S GT Sedan Review – The Renaissance Car
Mazda MAZDA3 Consumer Reviews Mazda MAZDA3 Expert Reviews Mazda MAZDA3 Photo Gallery Mazda MAZDA3 Specs By Kurt Gensheimer Blings: Top-shelf interior Go-kart handling Terrific balance of power and fuel economy Unmatched value Dings: Weak in the low-end grunt department Low backseat headroom No Sixth Gear? Ruling: Power, luxury, style, sportiness, affordability, fuel efficiency, cargo room, […]
Read More »2008 Ford F-250 4×4 Crew Cab Diesel Harley Davidson Edition – Whew!
Ford F-series Consumer Reviews Ford F-250 SD Overview Ford F-250 Photo Gallery Ford F-250 SD 4×4 Diesel Specs by Kurt Gensheimer Blings: More torque than a locomotive Luxurious and spacious interior Ridiculously large in every way, shape and form Dings: Embarrassing fuel economy Kidney-bursting suspension Ridiculously large in every way, shape and form Ruling: I […]
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