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Submit your questions for Autoblog Podcast #219

Filed under: Geneva Motor Show, Etc., Safety, Chevrolet, Diesel

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We record Episode #219 of the Autoblog Podcast tonight, and we’ll be joined by Randy Nonnenberg of Bring A Trailer, too. We’ve picked a couple of topics for discussion below, and 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 #219

Geneva Motor Show
Diesel Cruze confirmed for the US
NHTSA Backup camera delay

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Submit your questions for Autoblog Podcast #219 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Opinion: Five Questions For Ray LaHood

Filed under: Safety, Autoline on Autoblog

Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood

It took ten months. It involved the best brains in the nation. They conducted exhaustive tests. And Lord knows what it all cost. But when it was over, the results were totally predictable. The U.S. Department of Transportation could find nothing wrong with Toyota vehicles that would cause them to suddenly accelerate out of control.

The results were predictable because the country went through the same thing nearly a quarter of a century ago. Only then, it involved Audi. And in both of these cases, each car company was accused of having some sort of mysterious gremlin that would cause its cars to suddenly accelerate out of control.

But there is a significant difference between both investigations. Back then the Department of Transportation blamed it on driver error. Officially, they called it “pedal misapplication.” But this time around, the Secretary of Transportation, Ray LaHood, wouldn’t do that. He said it was caused by mechanical problems, i.e., sticky pedals and piled up floormats.

Too bad the Secretary didn’t have the courage to call it like it is. By failing to identify the root cause of the problem, more people are going to lose their lives.

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Opinion: Five Questions For Ray LaHood originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Submit your questions for Autoblog Podcast #218

Filed under: Etc.

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We’re recording the slightly belated Episode #218 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 #218

  • Chevrolet MyLink
  • 2012 Civic
  • GMC Granite Confirmed again
  • BMW’s new “i” sub-brand

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Submit your questions for Autoblog Podcast #218 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 21 Feb 2011 16:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Submit your questions for Autoblog Podcast #217

Filed under: Chicago Auto Show, Etc., Chevrolet, GMC, Infiniti, Smart

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We’re recording the slightly belated Episode #217 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 #217

  • Penske turns Smart over to Mercedes-Benz
  • A new generation of Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon coming?
  • Infiniti Etherea Concept
  • Camaro ZL1
  • Chicago Auto Show

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Submit your questions for Autoblog Podcast #217 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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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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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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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Auto execs answer our questions… and yours

Filed under: Detroit Auto Show

Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne answering questions – Click above to read more

We told Autoblog readers that we had a few questions for auto executives at the North American International Auto Show that we would be asking. We did get to ask most of our questions, but even better, we got to ask a bunch of questions that you, our readers had.

We didn’t get to all of them, but we are going to do our best via follow-up email, as well as the upcoming Washington DC and Chicago auto shows. Stay tuned for another column where we tackle even more of your questions. This is just Part One.

Q: Can we get a diesel Jeep Wrangler?
A: Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne said a diesel is very desirable in the Wrangler and a distinct possibility. There is demand for it. Other Chrysler execs even told Autoblog there is a business case trying to be made. Stay tuned.

Q: How about a Focus SVT?
A: You got it. Except it’s called the Focus ST, like in Europe. Ford decided it should have one nomenclature worldwide.

Q: Ford Global rear-drive platform for a Lincoln luxury car?
A: Chief marketer James Farley says he doesn’t believe that Lincoln really needs an up-market luxury car to thrive. He says the heart of the luxury market going forward is $30,000-$50,000. More important than an up-market rear-wheel-drive sports car is the entry level Lincoln being developed off the Focus platform. That will be pieced under the new MKZ, which will have a design distinct from the next Fusion.

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Auto execs answer our questions… and yours originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Jan 2011 12:32:00 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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Graf Weckerle answers all questions with Comte Noir edition Ferrari 599

Filed under: Aftermarket, Coupe, Performance, Ferrari

Comte Noir Edition Ferrari 599

Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano Comte Noir by Graf Weckerle – Click above for high-res image gallery

We’re not saying we’re psychic or anything, but after years of bringing you the best – and the worst – from the automotive industry, we’re getting a bit of a handle on what you, our dedicated readers, are thinking. So here goes: you were thinking that what the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano really needed was a set of fleur-de-lis wheels.

Okay, so maybe we’re a little off. But those pentagram alloys on the original 599 didn’t do it any favors. And these? They take 20 days to build. They’re forged from aluminum and titanium and have a two-tone anthracite and black finish. But the Comte Noir (French for “black count”) edition Fiorano is about more than those fancy wheels.

German tuner Graf Weckerle has also upped the 6-liter V12’s output from 620 horsepower to a whopping 835. No word on exactly how they did that, but we wouldn’t be surprised if they turned to an experienced Ferrari tuner like Edo Competition or Novitec Rosso for assistance. They’ve also mounted a new coil-over suspension and adjustable shocks, and hopefully upgraded the brakes to go with the extra power. Otherwise those pretty flowery wheels won’t do you any good as the apex approaches.

Gallery: Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano Comte Noir by Graf Weckerle

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Graf Weckerle answers all questions with Comte Noir edition Ferrari 599 originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 08 Jan 2011 16:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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