- March 23, 2007
- New Model Introductions, The Car Biz, Trucks & Towing
- Posted by George Peterson
- 2 Comments
The Sterling Bullet is a mild derivative of the heavy duty Dodge Ram. Part of DaimlerChrysler's Freightliner universe, Sterling got its mitts on the 6.7L Cummins turbo diesel Ram and put its own front fenders lights and grille on the body in white.
AutoPacific challenges Michelin's shift from advertising with babies in tires to concentrate on the Michelin Man - Mr. Bibendum
- March 12, 2007
- Car Buying, Mercedes-Benz, The Car Biz, What Were They Thinking?
- Posted by George Peterson
- 4 Comments
Leasing a new Mercedes isn't the pleasant experience expected.
- March 12, 2007
- Aston Martin, Ford, The Car Biz
- Posted by George Peterson
- 2 Comments
In a move designed to shed non-core businesses and focus resources on higher volume propositions, Ford Motor Company has sold its Aston Martin marque to a group headed by David Richards head of ProDrive.
- March 9, 2007
- The Car Biz
- Posted by George Peterson
- Comments Off on Automotive X Prize – Entrant Accelerated|Composites Aptera
The Accelerated|Composites Aptera was featured in the March 12, 2007 issue of Business Week as an entrant in the Automotive X Prize. The three-wheeled Aptera is a composite body ultra-high efficiency concept for the future. Powered by a hybrid powertrain, Aptera is reported to achieve 330 mpg. Not designed to be a fast car, Aptera can get to 60 miles per hour in 11-seconds. Aptera seats two across and can travel in the car pool lane with only the driver.
- March 9, 2007
- The Car Biz
- Posted by George Peterson
- Comments Off on Automotive X Prize – Entrant Accelerated|Composites Aptera
The Accelerated|Composites Aptera was featured in the March 12, 2007 issue of Business Week as an entrant in the Automotive X Prize. The three-wheeled Aptera is a composite body ultra-high efficiency concept for the future. Powered by a hybrid powertrain, Aptera is reported to achieve 330 mpg. Not designed to be a fast car, Aptera can get to 60 miles per hour in 11-seconds. Aptera seats two across and can travel in the car pool lane with only the driver.
- February 24, 2007
- Ford, History Heritage & Yarns, The Car Biz
- Posted by George Peterson
- Comments Off on Ford's Way Forward Song
Ford's Way Forward Song
- February 24, 2007
- Ford, History Heritage & Yarns, The Car Biz
- Posted by George Peterson
- Comments Off on Ford’s Way Forward Song
Ford's Way Forward Song
- February 23, 2007
- The Car Biz
- Posted by George Peterson
- Comments Off on Buying a NEW Vehicle – Look Out for the Traps
Buying a new vehicle for the first time can be a challenge. AutoPacific's Keagan Patrick negotiated his first new vehicle purchase like a pro.
- February 21, 2007
- The Car Biz
- Posted by George Peterson
- Comments Off on GM Ten 2007 – Los Angeles Prelude to the Oscars
General Motors holds GM Ten Charity event at Paramount Studios on February 20, 2007.