http://autobirdblog.com Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:48:31 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This week’s theme is all about commercial vehicles. The commercial grade sector is often a tranquil market with very few product upgrades happening on a yearly, sometimes decade, long basis. Though, in the past few years, the competition has started to heat up in the commercial cop car, full-size ... http://autobirdblog.com/podcast/ab-podcast-19-commercial-wars-episode/ A couple months back I wrote a post about the developing battle for the heart and soul of the American cop car market.   My previous post had one gaping hole – Ford’s Crown Victoria replacement. After all, GM, Chrysler and Carbon Motors are all vying for Ford’s lunch; ... http://autobirdblog.com/editorial/cop-car-wars-update/ 03.07.2010 Saab 9-3 sees price drop for 2010 [link] 03.08.2010 Ford expands no-interest financing [link] 03.09.2010 Toyota may expand Tundra frame recall [link] Cadillac distances from GM to avoid bankruptcy stigma [link] Audi saves Volkswagen's year, sees 2010 ... http://autobirdblog.com/news/this-week-in-cars-03-07-2010-03-13-2010/ ... http://autobirdblog.com/news/by-the-numbers-chinas-feb-car-sales-up-46-40/   This week’s theme on the AutoBird Podcast is the “Cult of Toyota.” We talk about those diehard Toyota fans and what Toyota is trying to do to keep them loyal and mobilized for use on Twitter and Facebook. Along with Joel Feder, we have a very special ... http://autobirdblog.com/podcast/ab-podcast-18-cult-of-toyota-episode/   I decided to give Toyota a little break and post some of the positive news that’s coming out of the beleaguered automaker. Despite all the negative press, Toyota seems to be persevering, and might even have an unexpected sales rally in March. Here are some reasons why. ... http://autobirdblog.com/editorial/a-positive-toyota-news-story/ Once again, I was invited onto the illustrious RoundAbout podcast. This week’s theme is “Less is More.” Throughout the episode we talk about the Geneva Auto Show and the worst concepts that were unveiled at the event: Aston Martin Cygnet Mansory Rolls-Royce Hispano Suiza Hyundai iFlow ... http://autobirdblog.com/podcast/autobird-on-roundabout-again/ 02.28.2010 Ford can’t get labor savings [link] 03.01.2010 Two Toyotas earn IIHS Top Safety Pick [link] Jeff Bridges voice-overs removed from Hyundai's Oscars blitz [link] 03.02.2010 February car sales up 13.3%: Ford number 1! [link] Geneva Motor Show ... http://autobirdblog.com/news/this-week-in-cars-02-28-2010-03-06-2010/