It’s Turkey Day, and Autoblog is thankful for…

Turkey Day!

Click above to find out what the Autoblog team is thankful for

We here at Autoblog are a mighty thankful bunch, and we really shouldn’t need just one day to sit down and consider what it is that we are truly just pleased as pumpkin pie for. But, in case you hadn’t noticed, today is, in fact, Thanksgiving here in the good ol’ United States of America, and so we’ve put together this list of what team Autoblog is most grateful for this year – check it out by clicking on the big inflatable bird above.

Of course, this isn’t an exhaustive list by any means. For instance, we’re all rather grateful that there’s still an automotive industry – and perhaps more specifically an American automobile industry – for us to be obsessive about. Most of us are also happy that Top Gear USA has finally gotten off the ground, and we’re hopeful that it proves entertaining over the long haul.

Sure, there’s more. But we’re also interested in knowing what you are most thankful for in 2010. Go ahead, leave us all a note in ‘Comments.’

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It’s Turkey Day, and Autoblog is thankful for… originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Autoblog Podcast #205: LA Recap, Top Gear USA and Chevy Zetas

Filed under: LA Auto Show, Podcasts, Etc., Chevrolet, Ford, GM, Lincoln

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Episode #205 of the Autoblog Podcast features the monthly appearance of Alex Nunez. Chris, Dan and Alex recap the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show, Top Gear USA’s first episode, the return of the Holden Commodore as a Chevrolet, and it all wraps up with your questions and feedback at the hour and a half mark. Thanks for listening!

Autoblog Podcast #205: LA Recap, Top Gear USA, and Chevy Zetas

In the Autoblog Garage:

Lincoln MKS Ecoboost
2011 Mustang GT

News Topics:

  • LA Auto Show recap
  • G8 to return as a Chevy
  • Top Gear USA airs its first episode

Hosts:
Dan Roth, Chris Shunk, Alex Nunez
Runtime: 1:31:35


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Autoblog Podcast #205: LA Recap, Top Gear USA and Chevy Zetas originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 16:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Submit your questions for Autoblog Podcast #205

Filed under: LA Auto Show, Etc., Chevrolet, GM, Pontiac

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Episode #205 of the Autoblog Podcast records tonight, and we’ve got some things to talk about. Drop us your own feedback and questions below if you think there’s anything we’ve missed, or vote on your fellow readers’ submissions to help determine what we discuss this momentous evening. You can subscribe to the Autoblog Podcast in iTunes if you haven’t already to hear your question answered.

Discussion Topics for Autoblog Podcast Episode #201

  • LA Auto Show recap
  • G8 to return as a Chevy
  • Chevrolet Volt winning Motor Trend COTY

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Like Autoblog’s Facebook page to win a Top Gear USA prize pack

It’s been a long journey for the U.S. version of Top Gear, but the premier is just a little over three days away (10PM EST/9C this Sunday on the HISTORY Channel). To celebrate, the folks behind the show have given Autoblog three Top Gear prize packs to give to you, our dear readers. Each prize pack is worth $200 and includes a Top Gear-branded remote-controlled car, Top Gear-branded Auto Roadside Kit and History Channel fleece. Starting today, we’re going to give away one Top Gear prize pack per day leading up to the show’s premier on Sunday.

In order to enter, we’d “Like” something from you. Simply “Like” the Autoblog Facebook page, then check the page in a few minutes around 3:00PM for the entry form post (It’s live now!). Once it’s live, leave a comment on the Facebook post to enter the giveaway. Feel free to “Like” the entry post itself so your Facebook friends can see the giveaway. And just so no one gets confused, we’ve turned off commenting on this post since only a comment on the Facebook post will earn you an entry.

To enter giveaway #1:

  • “Like” the Autoblog Facebook page. At around 3:00PM ET, leave a comment on the entry form post.
  • You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the U.S. only.
  • Limit 1 entry per person.
  • The entry period ends at 2:30PM ET on Friday, November 19.
  • At that time, we’ll select 1 winner from the eligible commenters to receive a Top Gear USA prize pack valued at $200 that includes a Top Gear-branded remote-controlled car, Top Gear-branded Auto Roadside Kit and History Channel fleece.
  • Make sure your Facebook privacy settings allow for direct messages to receive notification in the event you win.
  • Standard giveaway rules apply.

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Like Autoblog’s Facebook page to win a Top Gear USA prize pack originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 Nov 2010 14:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Autoblog Podcast #204: Top Gear USA interview, Chrysler refreshes, LA Auto Show, HD Pickups and Lamborghini Engines

Filed under: LA Auto Show, Podcasts, Etc., Chrysler, Dodge, GM, Lamborghini, Land Rover, Lincoln, Mazda, Design/Style

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Episode #204 of the Autoblog Podcast is awesome. Not only are we joined by David “the new guy” Kiley, but wait, there’s more! Jeremy Korzeniewski got the Top Gear USA crew on the phone for a chat. After that, Chris, Dan, Zach and David talk Chrysler’s pile of revamped models, the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show, the Pickuptrucks.com HD smackdown, Lamborghini’s new powertrain, and as always, we finish with your questions and feedback. It’s a satisfying two hours and fifteen minutes this week. Thanks for listening!

Autoblog Podcast #204: Top Gear USA interview, Chrysler refreshes, LA Auto Show, HD Pickups and Lamborghini Engines

In the Autoblog Garage:

Lincoln MKS Ecoboost
Land Rover LR4
Mazda CX-9

News Topics:

  • Top Gear USA Interview
  • LA Auto Show Primer
  • 2011 Chryslers
  • Battle of the HD Pickups… Chevy Wins
  • Lamborghini reveals all-new 6.5-liter V12
  • 37 MPG Buick LaCrosse on the way


Hosts:
Dan Roth, Chris Shunk, Zach Bowman, David Kiley
Runtime: 2:14:15


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Autoblog Podcast #204: Top Gear USA interview, Chrysler refreshes, LA Auto Show, HD Pickups and Lamborghini Engines originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 16 Nov 2010 19:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Autoblog Podcast #201 – Challenger 392, American Hyundais, Lincoln dealers, Mercedes B-Class, Green Car of the Year

Filed under: Podcasts, Etc., Cadillac, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, GM, Hyundai, Lincoln, Mercedes-Benz

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We’re back for Episode #201 of the Autoblog Podcast. Hosting this week are Chris Shunk, Dan Roth and Zach Bowman. Topics include the Dodge Challenger SRT8 392, Hyundai’s claim to soon be building the most American cars on the U.S. market, Lincoln’s spat with its dealers, the new Mercedes B-Cass and the Green Car of the Year nominees. The Autoblog Garage at the beginning and feedback/questions at the end provide the full experience. It’s an hour and twenty minutes this week, thanks for listening and we’ll see you soon!

Autoblog Podcast #201 – Challenger 392, American Hyundais, Lincoln dealers, Mercedes B-Class, Green Car of the Year

In the Autoblog Garage:

Ford Fiesta Hatch
Nissan Sentra

News Topics:
Lincoln fighting with its dealers

    Hyundai wants to be the most American automaker in the U.S.
    Green Car of the Year finalists announced
    Mercedes B-Class coming to the U.S.?


Hosts:
Dan Roth, Chris Shunk, Zach Bowman
Runtime: 1:17:46


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Autoblog Podcast #201 – Challenger 392, American Hyundais, Lincoln dealers, Mercedes B-Class, Green Car of the Year originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Oct 2010 17:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Submit your questions for Episode #201 of the Autoblog Podcast!

Filed under: Podcasts, Etc.

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Episode #201 of the Autoblog Podcast records tonight, and we’ve got some things to talk about. Drop us your own feedback and questions below if you think there’s anything we’ve missed, or vote on your fellow readers’ submissions to help determine what we discuss this momentous evening. You can subscribe to the Autoblog Podcast in iTunes if you haven’t already to hear your question answered.

Discussion Topics for Autoblog Podcast Episode #201

  • Lincoln fighting with its dealers
    Hyundai wants to be the most American automaker in the U.S.
    Green Car of the Year finalists announced
    Mercedes B-Class coming to the U.S.?


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Submit your questions for Episode #201 of the Autoblog Podcast! originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 25 Oct 2010 17:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Autoblog Podcast #200 – We celebrate a milestone!

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We celebrate the milestone of Episode #200 of the Autoblog Podcast by welcoming back Editor in Chief John Neff and Executive Editor Chris Paukert. We talk about the garage, and what significant milestones have passed in the last 100 episodes. We also reminisce about some of our favorite experiences while testing vehicles, and then we wrap it all up with some of your questions. Thanks for listening, and we’ll be back with a normal ‘cast for Episode #201. See you next week!

Autoblog Podcast #200 – Scion FT86, Toyota Prius MPV, Chevrolet Volt transmission

In the Autoblog Garage:

Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Infiniti M56X


Hosts:
Dan Roth, Chris Shunk, John Neff, Chris Paukert

Runtime: 1:17:29


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Autoblog Podcast #200 – We celebrate a milestone! originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 19 Oct 2010 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Submit your questions for Autoblog Podcast #200

Filed under: SEMA Show, Etc., Porsche, Subaru, Toyota

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Episode #200 of the Autoblog Podcast goes down tonight, and we’ve got some things to talk about. Drop us your own feedback and questions below if you think there’s anything we’ve missed, or vote on your fellow readers’ submissions to help determine what we discuss this momentous evening. You can subscribe to the Autoblog Podcast in iTunes if you haven’t already to hear your question answered.

Discussion Topics for Autoblog Podcast Episode #200

  • SEMA
  • Hybrids aplenty at Porsche
  • Prius MPV debut at Detroit Auto Show
  • Sportier Forester?


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Submit your questions for Autoblog Podcast #200 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 18 Oct 2010 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Autoline on Autoblog with John McElroy

Filed under: Fiat, Autoline on Autoblog

Fiat Eschews EV’s, Chooses CNG

John McElroyWhile every other major automaker in the world is pouring billions of dollars into research for electric vehicles, Fiat doesn’t seem to be all that interested in electric cars. Instead, it’s putting its efforts into producing cars that can run on compressed natural gas. Even more importantly, it’s offering what it calls bi-fuel cars, which can run on both gasoline and CNG.

In fact, the Italian automaker is more bullish on bi-fuel cars than it is on diesels. It prides itself on having the lowest average CO2 emissions of any major automaker in Europe. Low emission ratings are a big deal to European car buyers. And Fiat believes it can continue to maintain its lead with engines that can run on both gasoline and CNG.

Most of Fiat’s sales come from the low-end of the market, tiny A- and B-class cars that don’t cost a lot of money. The people who buy these cars typically can’t even afford to pay the premium to get a diesel engine. And forget about hybrids or electric cars, they’re simply further out of their price range.

Now Fiat thinks it has another idea that could push it far ahead of everyone else when it comes to reducing CO2 emissions. It wants to combine hydrogen gas with compressed natural gas and offer the cleanest burning engines in the industry.


John McElroy is host of the TV program “Autoline Detroit” and daily web video “Autoline Daily”. Every week he brings his unique insights as a Detroit insider to Autoblog readers.


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Autoline on Autoblog with John McElroy originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 13 Oct 2010 18:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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