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Internet powerhouse Google and automobile manufacturer Volkswagen have announced a partnership in which Google will work with the American division of the German car maker to create a new generation navigation system. Using the satellite mapping software developed by Google as a starting point, the system will, according to sources at Google, provide drivers with a bird's eye real-time view of the road ahead.

Intrepid AWD driver finds high performance summer tires don't make it in even a light snow. He will put on his Bridgestone Blizzak snow tires in November next year.

LA Auto Show Video Podcast: Part II

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The second in our three part series from the Los Angeles Auto Show features a trend in new car models – the Crossover.
The newest generation of SUVs is all about comfort, safety and not draining your wallet at the pump. We get a tour of Mazda’s new CX-7, their first SUV since the Tribute, we have a conversation with Audi Executive Vice President Johan de Nysschen about Audi’s first SUV, the Q7, we wonder what GM was thinking by not moving to an independent rear suspension on their new full-size SUVs, and we give you a peek at a Volvo on serious after-market steroids.

LA Auto Show Video Podcast: Part II

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The second in our three part series from the Los Angeles Auto Show features a trend in new car models – the Crossover.
The newest generation of SUVs is all about comfort, safety and not draining your wallet at the pump. We get a tour of Mazda’s new CX-7, their first SUV since the Tribute, we have a conversation with Audi Executive Vice President Johan de Nysschen about Audi’s first SUV, the Q7, we wonder what GM was thinking by not moving to an independent rear suspension on their new full-size SUVs, and we give you a peek at a Volvo on serious after-market steroids.

All of us have vehicles that are Guilty Pleasures... cars or trucks that we probably wouldn't own, but enjoy driving from time to time because they are so outside our norm. Jim Hall admits to four sins that may never be forgiven. The Lincoln Town Car may be the most surprising Guilty Pleasure of the bunch.

Lincoln drinks the alphanumeric kool aide to the detriment of the brand.

Dodge joins the mid-size SUV segment with Nitro.

The Caliber offers aggressive styling that does stand out wrapped around an useful and competitive package and those who choose it are likely to have long and happy relationship with their cars.

The all new Dodge Caliber is a good example of global cooperation in automotive product development. Caliber overcomes daunting challenges of cross-continent and cross-cultural communications.

Maybe, just maybe, developing a relationship with GenY buyers is the marketing department’s job. Rather than wasting millions on developing a GenY car, why not focus on a great CPO program? The progression into a brand can successfully start with a great used vehicle, and it might be best for product planners to leave this job to marketing.