Monthly Archives: October 2014

This Camaro Commercial is So Awesomely ’80s

The 1980s were an awesomely tacky times whether you are talking about fashion, music or advertising and today’s Throwback video features a 1984 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta commercial that just screams ’80s. From the ultra-crude computer technology to the absurdly long socks and skirt of the actress to the emphatic music playing in the background, this [...]

Audi discusses mobility concepts of the future

Audi CFO Strotbek: “More traffic safety through digital connectivity” Audi Head of Corporate Responsibility Tropschuh: “Exchanging ideas with stakeholders gives us impetus for future developments” Harvard professor Castillo: “Out of traffic congestion on the data highway” Ingolstadt – Audi’s second Stakeholder Forum in Berlin: The company discussed the mobility of the future with approximately 120 [...]

Nothing Sells Ford Trucks Like Dropping One From Above

This week’s Throwback video turns back the clock to 1978, when Ford took interesting approaches to show off how tough the new F Series was back then. Most importantly, they drop the truck at the beginning of the commercial and while we can’t really tell how far the Ford F Series pickup falls – it [...] More »

Question of the Week: Are You Unhappy with the State of Dodge Motorsports?

Earlier this week I brought you the unfortunate news that Dodge had pulled factory backing from the Viper endurance racing program, effectively killing the Viper racing program. This is the fifth racing program dumped by the company in the past few years, with the endurance program following the end of the Global RallyCross team, the ...

LS1 Powered RX-7 Spins Donuts in Mexico!

Only two things are known for sure about this superb video. First, it was filmed somewhere in Mexico. Where? I have no idea. Secondly, we know the monster that you see tearing donuts on the asphalt is a Mazda RX-7. Well, to be more specific, it is an LS1 powered, turbocharged RX-7. Even just hearing the [...]

Wagoneer fans rejoice, new model expected soon

I have no idea if it will actually look like this, but all indications are that a new Wagoneer is a go.

Ford Ranger Verses Chevrolet Colorado, Toyota Tacoma & Nissan Frontier

It shouldn’t be a surprise that the ultimate Ford Ranger isn’t offered here in the U.S. It’s the dream truck of small Ford Truck fans with its diesel engine options and good looks that make it different from the F-150. However, Andrew Collins from Truck Yeah! was able to compare the new Chevrolet Colorado, Toyota Tacoma, [...] More »