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Submit questions for Autoblog Podcast #227

Filed under: Podcasts Click above to subscribe to The Autoblog Podcast in iTunes We record Episode #227 of the Autoblog Podcast tonight, so check out our discussion topics below. You can use the forum below to drop us your own feedback and questions, or vote on your fellow readers' submissions to help determine what else we discuss this evening. You can subscribe to the Autoblog Podcast in iTunes if you haven't already to hear your question (...)

Chevrolet Camaro Art Car

Posted on 04.25.2011 18:00 by Kirby Filed under: Chevrolet | USA | Chevrolet Camaro | muscle cars | special editions | Cars | Car Reviews | Chevrolet Art cars have become quite the rage these days with so many of them being introduced in the past year or so. But of all the ones (...)

Cadillac cleans up with three KBB Brand Image Awards

Filed under: BMW, Cadillac, Ford, GM, Honda, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe - Click above for high-res image gallery Kelley Blue Book has announced the winners of its 2011 Brand Image awards, which are given out based on KBB data culled from a survey taken by over 12,000 in-market shoppers. Cadillac's image must be rather strong with said shoppers, because it took home KBB hardware in three out of the 10 award categories. Constantly citing the (...)

Derrick Rose ‘definitely playing' for Bulls on Tuesday

It would probably take a broken bone for Derrick Rose to miss a playoff game, so consider this good news for the Chicago Bulls: His sprained left ankle is just that — sprained.

Fox Marketing supercharges the Lexus CT 200h [w/video]

Filed under: Aftermarket, New York Auto Show, Hybrid, Performance, Videos, Hatchback, Lexus Fox Marketing Supercharged Lexus CT 200h - Click above for high-res image gallery Fox Marketing has given Lexus' entry-level hybrid some much-needed teeth, adding an Eaton supercharger to the 2011 CT 200h. The huffer forces air through a Climax Racing intake manifold, helping the CT's 1.8-liter four pot crank out 300 high-voltage ponies. Fox also says it beefed up the car's batteries, but details (...)

Mitsubishi Ends Eclipse Production With 2012 Eclipse SE

The 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse SE will mark the end of a nameplate that first hit the U.S, market some twenty-one years ago. The Mitsubishi Eclipse began production in 1989, as a replacement for Mitsubishi’s angular Starion coupe. When launched as a 1990 model, there was an Eclipse coupe for nearly every taste and bank account, ranging from an...

Lexus Vehicle Shortages Already Being Felt, Brand May Never Regain Number One Spot In Sales

Mi amigo! Archie Comics plans Spanish digital copies

Philadelphia — Seizing upon Archie's popularity on the printed page, Archie Comics will now offer some of the titles in Spanish for download through its digital storefront.

Former corrections officer could get more jail time in rape case

Mount Clemens— The state Court of Appeals has ruled that a former Macomb County corrections officer who is serving probation on a 2009 rape conviction must be resentenced, likely to more time behind bars.

Mercedes-Benz prices the 2012 SLK roadster and CLS coupe lines:

Mercedes-Benz says the redesigned 2012 SLK350 will sticker at $55,675. The 2012 CLS550 starts at $72,175, and the high-performance CLS63 AMG will start at $95,775. All prices include shipping charges.

Ninja Alert! Beware of car salesmen trained in the art of phone calls

Filed under: Car Buying, Etc., Marketing/Advertising, BMW It may sound obvious to say you should be wary of car salesmen on the phone, just as you should be wary of car salesmen in general. To hammer the point home, though, here are some audio files of Jerry Thibeau training salespeople at car dealerships, in this case a BMW dealership, to schmooze and potentially ensnare customers before they even walk on the lot. With the Internet stealing (...)

Prince William and Queen Elizabeth II join Cars 2 cast in animated form

Posted on 04.25.2011 17:00 by Alexander Filed under: | funny | Celebrity Cars | Disney | Cars | Car News When Prince William extended his hand and proposed to Kate Middleton, he probably wasn’t thinking too much about the insane merchandising opportunities that would follow such an act. (...)

Road Racer

Posted on 04.25.2011 16:51 by Simona Filed under: | Car Games | Car Games | Car Games Road Racer originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 25 April 2011 16:51 EST. read more

More frequent styling changes expected for Chrysler, says Ralph Gilles, head of design

Snyder won't free convicted killer whose commutation was reversed

A prison inmate whose release from a life sentence was granted but quickly reversed by then-Gov. Jennifer Granholm has struck out again after the parole board and new Gov. Rick Snyder took a second look at the case, an official said today.