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2009 NAIAS: 2010 Cadillac CTS Sport WagonCadillac's CTS expands the range. This car was formally introduced in Paris, and some attendees of the 2008 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance caught a look, but this is the first U.S. auto-show circuit showing. With the goodness of the CTS for a base, it should be no surprise that Cadillac has created a Euro-style, sexy-but-practical wagon.
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Road Noise: The Allure of the Radio Button (Not That Kind)Here at VehicleVoice World Internet Headquarters and Day-Old Seafood Buffet, we divide our copious free time among three things:
1) Chair dancing and lip-synching to "Don't Stop Believing" in an effort to boost industry morale.
2) Impromptu salons, during which we discuss philosophy, world affairs and whether Iron Man was better than The Dark Knight. (Yes.)
3) The Internet. The sweet, sweet, life-giving Internet.
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Road Noise: The Allure of the Radio Button (Not That Kind)Here at VehicleVoice World Internet Headquarters and Day-Old Seafood Buffet, we divide our copious free time among three things:
1) Chair dancing and lip-synching to "Don't Stop Believing" in an effort to boost industry morale.
2) Impromptu salons, during which we discuss philosophy, world affairs and whether Iron Man was better than The Dark Knight. (Yes.)
3) The Internet. The sweet, sweet, life-giving Internet.
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September 2008 Fuel SurveySo, what's happening out there?
The results of the September, 2008 fuel survey are now in. Some of the highlights, after the jump:
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Exhaust Note #32: Audi Continues U.S. Diesel Education ProgramI just finished the fourth leg of Audi's Mileage Marathon, a coast-to-coast demonstration and competition drive for the best fuel economy from a range of Audi TDI clean diesels. The drive started in New York City on October 6, ending in Santa Monica on October 19. I joined the crew in Las Vegas, which included driving through Monterey, California, and the chance to see the Audi R10 TDI cars take 1-2 in the final American Le Mans Series race of the year at Laguna Seca, their ninth consecut ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
2009 Ford F-150: First DriveVehicleVoice correspondent Jim Hossack attended a 2009 Ford F-150 driving preview - and reports that it was well worth it. The Dodge Ram is the other big truck news of this season, so we decided to bring you reviews of both trucks this week.
Hossack says Ford put on a very thorough, very professional series of presentation, with plenty of opportunity to evaluate the new F-150 and facing competition under a variety of circumstances. Hossack was about as impressed with the passion and enth ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
First Drive: 2009 Dodge RamNew Body; New Chassis; Improved Powertrain
VehicleVoice contributors Jim Hossack and Stephanie Brinley had the opportunity to drive Dodge's new 2009 Ram pickup - what used to be called the Ram 1500. We're impressed - there is a lot to like, from looks to features to driving dynamics to capability to interior quality.
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Truck Market: Where is it Going? How Do F-150 and Ram Stack Up?With two new and important full-size pickup trucks this fall, at a time of extreme economic uncertainty, what do we see happening to the market in general? And how does the F-150 stack up against the Ram? Since our correspondent Jim Hossack attended both Ford and Ram driving previews, we asked him for some comments. Here we go!
2009 Ford F-150 XLT
What's happening in the Full-Size Light Duty Pickup market?
Contrary to mass media reports, the full-size light duty pickup market is not d ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Road Noise: My Bumper Sticker Can Beat Up Your Honor StudentWhen you're cruising down the highway, do you ever see a vehicle bearing bumper stickers that indicate the driver admires a political party/sports franchise/deity that you're not especially crazy about? And then you have to struggle against the urge to make rude gestures or run them off the road, because how could they be so stupid as to support the Monster Raving Loonies/Gotham Gators/Flying Spaghetti Monster and then be so stupid as to tell everyone about it OMG can you believe these peop ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Exhaust Note 33: Audi Calls for Lowering Diesel TaxA Sensible Recommendation? Yes, In Fact
At the close of the Audi Mileage Marathon we talked about last week, Audi of America's Executive Vice President Johan de Nysschen took a moment between results announcements and meet-and-greets with a few Hollywood celebrities to make a plea to the political structure. Mr. de Nysschen called for a lowering of diesel tax. Good, lowering taxes I like, though for a racing fan like myself, I was more impressed with Audi American Le Mans Series and Le M ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
2008 Toyota Sequoia Misses the MarkAmong the newer products in Toyota's lineup is the Sequoia, updated for 2008 model year. The truck has scored well with owners, winning both AutoPacific's 2008 Vehicle Satisfaction and Motorist Choice Awards. Recently, we found a chance to see what all the fuss is about.
It's often tough to knock a Toyota. They typically live up to the reputation they've earned as top-notch appliances you can rely on, even if they cost you a little more up front. Sometimes there is a notable lack of ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Ford's MyKey: Who Says Parents Can't Control Your Speed?And turn that radio down!
Today's teens have grown up in a world of fluid and ever-expanding technology, with their parents using everything from V-chips to internet blockers to teddy-bear babysitting cams to GPS trackers to keep better track of them. For many, it is simply part of their world. Parents and kids have the same trust issues to sort through, just the same as when I was a kid and didn't think my mom had any right to go through MY dresser, but parents have more direct tools at ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Road Noise: Share and Share Alike. Or Don't.I have my own car, because I come from Michigan, where people older than 16 who don't own cars are subject to the intense scrutiny and (ahem) gentle persuasion of their local UAW chapters. But when I went to college out of state, I was able to slip free of the car culture and live a glorious pedestrian lifestyle.
I hated it.
The guy on the Pedestrian Crossing sign is ashamed of not having a car. You can see it in his eyes.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Exhaust Notes 31: More Detroit Merger TalkAre we nearing the end of Chrysler? Or the beginning of a new blended family? Or just another day at the rumor mill?
Late on Friday, the first stories began appearing about GM and Chrysler in possible merger talks. And at least in Detroit, dominated the weekend news cycle. GM's stock went up this morning, but given that the Dow was up 5.6% and GM went up only about 3%, the stock bump might have happened without merger talk. GM closed on Friday at $4.89, a number some say is actually l ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
2008 Mercury Milan - Boring but GoodAh yes, the Mercury Milan, the upscale sister ship to the Ford Fusion. Aimed at younger buyers who want something a little more sophisticated than the Dodge Avenger or Mitsubishi Galant. Mercury aims the Milan at the Nissan Altima, Honda Accord and Toyota Camry buyer. We definitely wanted to take a closer look.
To be honest it’s very rare for a 4-door mid-size car from Mercury to really knock my socks off. In terms of sex appeal I typically think Mercury ranks right up there with… well, ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Road Noise: In It For the Long (U-)Haul.Autumn is in full swing here at Vehicle Voice World Internet Headquarters and Discount Wig Warehouse, and that makes me think of moving. My apartment leases always seem to end October-ish, and every year there seems to be a compelling reason why I have to pack everything in boxes and take it someplace else. I've moved seven times in the past six years, so I daresay I've got the expert qualifications necessary to advise you on the proper vehicle for your next move.
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2009 Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera SDirect Injection and Dual-Clutch Transmission
The next all-new Porsche 911 is still being prepared (998), but this fall we get a mid-term update. Porsche's released the first photos, which show us a look that hasn't changed much stretched over updated powertrains and modern infotainment.
While European sales begin in July 2008, we in North America have to wait until September. After siblings Volkswagen and Audi began using both technologies, Porsche starts using direct-injection engine ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
2008 Saturn Astra XR 3-Door: "American" is Not Its First LanguageFor years, many automotive enthusiasts have bemoaned the fact that both GM and Ford make beautifully executed vehicles for Europe, while we Yanks get cheap and plasticky land yachts with marshmallow suspensions. It killed me that – for example – we would get crusty old Ford Tauruses while Europe got the slick Mondeo – the latest generation of which Europeans genuinely consider to give the BMW 3-Series a run for the money, despite its everyman market positioning. It also annoyed that Ameri ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Ford Flex - Finally a Distinctive CrossoverFord has been teasing us with the Ford Flex for months now. We've seen it as auto show after auto show and been given rides in it, but not able to actually drive it. Finally, Ford let us drive its new Large Crossover SUV.
GM Lambda Crossover SUVs are Primary Competitors
Competing with General Motors Lambda Crossover SUVs - Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia and Saturn Outlook and the upcoming Chevrolet Traverse - the Ford Flex adopts a much different styling strategy. Where the Lambdas are ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Psychotherapy With BMW's GINA ConceptSo, by now you’ve seen BMW’s GINA concept car. (And if you haven’t, jeez I have to do everything around here.) Opinions here at VehicleVoice World Internet Headquarters and House of Waffles are sharply divided: Steph thinks it’s intriguing, and I think it hungers for human souls.
We were going to argue about it – you may not have noticed, but I’m only happy when I’m in a quarrel – but then I realized, “Wait, this is just what BMW wants us to do!” Because GINA isn’t so much as a car as a ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
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