http://autobirdblog.com Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:33:15 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en   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/ Over the past few months, the Movers and Shakers list has proven to be quite lively. The long held assumption that General Motors is always number one in America and that Toyota is a close two was completely thrown at the window in February as Ford handedly surpassed ... http://autobirdblog.com/editorial/by-the-numbers-february-car-sales-up-13-3/ ... http://autobirdblog.com/podcast/auto-bird-podcast-eps-17-toyoda-goes-to-washington/ 2009 was one of the most difficult years in automotive history and this year’s Fortune Global 500 rankings help to prove the case. The 16 largest automakers, who publicly report their earnings, generated more than $1.48 trillion worth of revenue. Without adjusting for currency fluctuations, the automotive industry ... http://autobirdblog.com/news/2009-fortune-global-500-auto-rankings-tumble/ 02.22.2010 Toyota internal documents may reveal motivation for safety recalls [link] Girsky named GM Vice Chairman [link] 02.23.2010 Honda to unveil 3R-C solo electric three-wheeler concept [link] Toyota hearing: top grandstanding moments [link] Japan looks to strengthen recall system over ... http://autobirdblog.com/news/this-week-in-cars-02-21-2010-02-27-2010/