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Submit your questions for Autoblog Podcast #216

Filed under: Motorsports, Marketing/Advertising, Acura, Honda

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We’re recording Episode #216 of the Autoblog Podcast tonight, and we’ve put some topics below. Drop us your own feedback and questions or vote on your fellow readers’ submissions to help determine what we discuss this 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 #216

  • Superbowl Auto Commercials
  • Kubica Crash
  • NSX Development Restarted

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Submit your questions for Autoblog Podcast #216 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 07 Feb 2011 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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YOU pick Autoblog’s long-term 2011 Mini Countryman

Filed under: Crossover, Mini, Long-Term Garage

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Help pick Autoblog’s long-term Mini Countryman – Click each image for high-res version

When we found out that we’d be adding a 2011 Mini Countryman to our long-term test fleet, our editors headed right to the configurator to start building our perfect car. We all agree that we want the turbocharged Countryman S with the automaker’s All4 all-wheel drive and a six-speed manual transmission, and we had no problem ticking the boxes for options like the sport, premium and cold weather packs, not to mention the new Mini Connected infotainment system. But when it came to decide on aesthetic things like interior and exterior color schemes, we hit a wall. With hundreds upon hundreds of possible build combinations, we just couldn’t agree on one car.

That’s where you come in. Our editors have narrowed down our Countryman configurations to four finalists, and we’re asking you, our readers, to decide which one will be invited to spend one year with the Autoblog staff. Again, the only differences between these vehicles are purely visual, consisting only of paint, roof, mirror, stripe and wheel colors on the exterior, and seat fabric, main color and accent color on the interior. It’s also important to note that the paint colors you see here appear slightly darker in the Mini configurator than they do in real life. Here’s the rundown:

  • Countryman #1 – Surf Blue, white roof, white mirrors, no bonnet stripes, 18-inch light silver alloy wheels, polar beige leather interior, carbon black interior accents
  • Countryman #2 – Bright Yellow, black roof, black mirrors, black bonnet stripes, 18-inch dark anthracite alloy wheels, light tobacco cloth/leather interior, carbon black interior accents
  • Countryman #3 – True Blue, white roof, white mirrors, white bonnet stripes, 18-inch light silver alloy wheels, light tobacco cloth/leather interior, polar beige interior accents
  • Countryman #4 – Oxford Green, white roof, white mirrors, 18-inch white alloy wheels, no bonnet stripes, polar beige leather interior, carbon black interior accents

We’re leaving the final decision up to all of you. Scroll down to vote in our poll for the Countryman that you want to see as Autoblog’s next long-term car. This poll will officially close on Monday, February 7 at 3:00 PM EST, at which point we’ll let Mini know which car has the most votes. You can also build your own ideal version at Mini’s online Countryman configurator; let us know what you come up with in the comments.

Our long-term Countryman order is in your hands. Choose wisely!

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Gallery: Long-Term Mini Countryman Options

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YOU pick Autoblog’s long-term 2011 Mini Countryman originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 04 Feb 2011 19:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Autoblog Podcast #215: With Mike Austin from Car and Driver

Filed under: Podcasts, Etc., Chrysler, Honda, Nissan, Subaru, Electric

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Chris, Zach and Dan are joined by Car and Driver’s Mike Austin for Episode #215 of the Autoblog Podcast. We talk about the Nissan Leaf being named the European Car of the Year, the 2012 Ford Focus and Chrysler’s ‘S’ Branding. It’s an hour and thirty two minutes of sidebars, topics and your Q&A finishes it off. Thanks for listening!

Autoblog Podcast #215: With Mike Austin from Car and Driver

  • 2012 Ford Focus first drive
  • Chrysler S branding aimed at the youth market
  • Nissan Leaf wins ECOTY

In the Autoblog Garage:


2011 Nissan Leaf
2011 Mazdaspeed3
2011 Subaru WRX
2011 Subaru WRX STI
2011 Honda Pilot

  • Hosts: Dan Roth, Chris Shunk, Zach Bowman

Runtime: 01:32:56

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Autoblog Podcast #215: With Mike Austin from Car and Driver originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 01 Feb 2011 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Submit your questions for Autoblog Podcast #215

Filed under: Chrysler, Nissan, Electric

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We’re recording Episode #215 of the Autoblog Podcast tonight, and we’ve put some topics below. Drop us your own feedback and questions or vote on your fellow readers’ submissions to help determine what we discuss this 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 #215

  • 2012 Ford Focus first drive
  • Chrysler S branding aimed at the youth market
  • Rattner predicts 14 million sales for 2011
  • Nissan Leaf wins ECOTY

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Submit your questions for Autoblog Podcast #215 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 31 Jan 2011 17:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Video: Autoblog witnesses the 2012 Nissan GT-R’s launch control

Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Videos, Nissan

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2012 Nissan GT-R deftly launches – Click above to watch the video after the break

Smoke ’em if you got ’em. Well, only if you’re really just interested in showing off. In reality, if your tires go up in giant plumes of white smoke, you’re going nowhere fast.

It stands to reason, then, that drivers of the 2012 Nissan GT-R, which once again has an official factory launch control mode, won’t be indulging in any tire-smoking shenanigans. Instead, they will be launching themselves and any passengers they may be carrying into ludicrous speed with nary a hint of wheelspin to contend with.

And we finally have first-hand video evidence that proves the point. We witnessed the 2011 GT-R catapult itself into near orbit using launch control with our own eyes and managed to capture the act on video. Click past the break to see for yourself.

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Video: Autoblog witnesses the 2012 Nissan GT-R’s launch control originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Jan 2011 18:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Autoblog Podcast #214: Ferrari FF, GM personnel shuffle, Barrett-Jackson 2011

Filed under: Podcasts, Etc., Hirings/Firings/Layoffs, GMC, Jeep, Ferrari

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Episode #214 of the Autoblog Podcast is here and Chris, Dan and Zach talk about the Ferrari FF, personnel changes at General Motors and give our thoughts about what we saw at Barrett-Jackson in 2011. Your feedback and questions fuel some more discussion until we wrap up at an hour and twenty three minutes. Thanks for listening!

Autoblog Podcast #214: Ferrari FF, GM personnel shuffle, Barrett-Jackson 2011

  • Barrett-Jackson highlights and lowlights
  • Ferrari FF
  • GM Personnel Shuffle

In the Autoblog Garage:


2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara
2011 GMC Acadia Denali

  • Hosts: Dan Roth, Chris Shunk, Zach Bowman

Runtime: 01:23:15

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Autoblog Podcast #214: Ferrari FF, GM personnel shuffle, Barrett-Jackson 2011 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 25 Jan 2011 17:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Submit your questions for Autoblog Podcast #214

Filed under: Etc., Ferrari

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We’re recording Episode #214 of the Autoblog Podcast tonight, and we’ve put some topics below. Drop us your own feedback and questions or vote on your fellow readers’ submissions to help determine what we discuss this 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 #214

  • Barrett-Jackson highlights and lowlights
  • Ferrari FF
  • GM Personnel Shuffle

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Submit your questions for Autoblog Podcast #214 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 24 Jan 2011 17:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Autoblog Podcast #213: With Dave Sullivan of AutoPacific

Filed under: Concept Cars, Detroit Auto Show, Podcasts, Buick, Chevrolet, Ford, Hyundai, Kia, UAW/Unions

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Episode #213 of the Autoblog Podcast is our first show in a while with a guest. Dave Sullivan, auto analyst for AutoPacific, joins us as we discuss the supposedly impending arrival of the Toyobaru coupe at the Geneva Motor Show, the apparent officialness of a Camaro Z28 for 2012, whispers of a new Ford GT, and UAW attempts to convince automakers in the southern U.S. to organize. Your feedback and questions fuel some more discussion until we wrap up at an hour and thirty eight minutes. Thanks for listening!

Autoblog Podcast #213: With Dave Sullivan of AutoPacific

  • Toyobaru confirmed for Geneva
  • UAW president calls non-union carmakers “Human Rights Violators”
  • Camaro Z28 begins production January 1, 2012
  • New Ford GT possibly in the cards?
  • Editors’ Choice: Top five vehicles from NAIAS

In the Autoblog Garage:


2011 Hyundai Elantra
2011 Buick Lacrosse
2011 Kia Optima EX

News Topics:

  • Autoblog’s complete coverage of the 2011 North American International Auto Show

Hosts: Dan Roth, Chris Shunk, Zach Bowman
Runtime: 01:37:39

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Autoblog Podcast #213: With Dave Sullivan of AutoPacific originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Submit your questions for Autoblog Podcast #213

Filed under: Concept Cars, Detroit Auto Show, Etc., Government/Legal, Safety, Chevrolet, Ford, Subaru, Toyota, UAW/Unions, Rumormill

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We’re recording Episode #213 of the Autoblog Podcast tonight, and we’ve put some topics below. Drop us your own feedback and questions or vote on your fellow readers’ submissions to help determine what we discuss this 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 #213

  • Toyobaru confirmed for Geneva
  • Ejection Mitigation means more mandated safety gear
  • UAW president calls non-union carmakers “Human Rights Violators”
  • Camaro Z28 begins production January 1, 2012
  • New Ford GT possibly in the cards?
  • Editors’ Choice: Top five vehicles from NAIAS

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Submit your questions for Autoblog Podcast #213 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 17 Jan 2011 16:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Autoblog chats with Red Bull Junior Team member Jean-Eric Vergne

Formula 1 racing fans should be well familiar with the Red Bull Junior Team by now. Created just ten years ago, the names that have passed through it include Christian Klien, Scott Speed, Sebastien Buemi, Jaime Alguersuari, and Vitantonio Liuzzi. Klien was the first alumnus to get to F1, three years after the program began, and Sebastian Vettel was the first graduate to win a Grand Prix, in 2008, and the F1 title, last year.

There are four racers in the 2011 Red Bull Junior team, including Daniil Kvyat, rally scion Carlos Sainz, Jr. and Daniel Ricciardo, who topped the recent young drivers F1 test at Abu Dhabi. It also contains British F3 champion Jean-Eric Vergne, the first Frenchman ever to take the series.

Red Bulletin, Red Bull’s magazine, did a profile on Vergne in this month’s issue, then put us in touch with him so we could ask seven questions. For a pilot who looks like he’s on his way to The Show very soon, our first one was: What’s it like? Follow the jump for his answers.

Gallery: AB chats with Red Bull Junior Team’s Jean-Eric Vergne

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Autoblog chats with Red Bull Junior Team member Jean-Eric Vergne originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 16 Jan 2011 17:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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