http://www.examiner.com/x-10697-California-Autos-Examiner?cid=exrss-California-Autos-Examiner en-us Wed, 30 Dec 2009 08:29:15 -0700 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:48:05 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-10697-California-Autos-Examiner~y2009m12d29-Big-discounts-on-remaining-Pontiacs-and-Saturns-but-you-have-to-find-one-first?cid=exrss-California-Autos-Examiner Plymouth Rock in a Saturn Astra: Plymouth, Saturn and this chicken are all gone (source; m.sheena) The Wall Street Journal ran an article today about General Motor's generous cash allowances to Pontiac and Saturn dealers to help in cleaning out rema... saturn pontiac Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:48:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10697-California-Autos-Examiner~y2009m12d29-Big-discounts-on-remaining-Pontiacs-and-Saturns-but-you-have-to-find-one-first?cid=exrss-California-Autos-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10697-California-Autos-Examiner~y2009m12d28-Liter-have-it--2011-Ford-Mustang-gets-its-50-back?cid=exrss-California-Autos-Examiner Ford Mustang 5.0L V8:  How do you like your speeding tickets served? (Source: Ford) Ford’s official announcement today that the Mustang GT will once again wear a 5.0 badge has many Mustang faithful feeling pretty happy.    ... ford Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:10:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10697-California-Autos-Examiner~y2009m12d28-Liter-have-it--2011-Ford-Mustang-gets-its-50-back?cid=exrss-California-Autos-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10697-California-Autos-Examiner~y2009m12d27-Automotive-disappointment-of-the-year--Honda-Insight?cid=exrss-California-Autos-Examiner Honda Insight (Courtesy: Honda) Over the past couple of days, many automotive scribes have begun making their lists of who was naughty and who was nice in 2009.  One consistent member of the "naughty" column has been the Honda Insight... honda Sun, 27 Dec 2009 12:35:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10697-California-Autos-Examiner~y2009m12d27-Automotive-disappointment-of-the-year--Honda-Insight?cid=exrss-California-Autos-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10697-California-Autos-Examiner~y2009m12d24-Toyota-4Runner-commericials-ask-Are-you-in?cid=exrss-California-Autos-Examiner 2010 Toyota 4Runner Trail (source: toyota) The latest 2010 Toyota 4Runner commercials focus on the rugged, outdoorsy qualities of the SUV.  That makes sense because many reviews of the 2010 Toyota 4Runner peg the vehicle as being an extremely c... toyota Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:12:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10697-California-Autos-Examiner~y2009m12d24-Toyota-4Runner-commericials-ask-Are-you-in?cid=exrss-California-Autos-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10697-California-Autos-Examiner~y2009m12d24-Academy-of-Art-University-classic-car-collection-picture-gallery?cid=exrss-California-Autos-Examiner 1937 Bugatti Type 57 Atalante Coupe (source: msheena) While attending the San Francisco Auto Show, I happened by the Academy of Art's classic car collection. Let me tell you, that whole area reeked of gasoline, a testament to just how good modern fu... San Francisco Auto Show Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:57:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10697-California-Autos-Examiner~y2009m12d24-Academy-of-Art-University-classic-car-collection-picture-gallery?cid=exrss-California-Autos-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10697-California-Autos-Examiner~y2009m12d22-General-Motors-to-run-Kansas-City-plant-nearly-247--Efficiency-breakthrough-or-not-sustainable?cid=exrss-California-Autos-Examiner General Motors Fairfax Assembly Plant  (Photo courtesy of General Motors ) General Motors is planning on running its Fairfax plant in Kansas City with a permanent third shift.  Many auto plants run with overtime or a temporary third shift ... general motors Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:44:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10697-California-Autos-Examiner~y2009m12d22-General-Motors-to-run-Kansas-City-plant-nearly-247--Efficiency-breakthrough-or-not-sustainable?cid=exrss-California-Autos-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10697-California-Autos-Examiner~y2009m12d20-Attention-California--Bill-Ford-would-like-you-to-buy-more-Fords?cid=exrss-California-Autos-Examiner Bill Ford, Jr (courtesy: Ford) Whenever Ford Motor Company Executive Chairman Bill Ford Jr. arrives in California to attend an eBay board of directors meeting, he sees something he does not like:  A lack of Ford products on the road.  In a... ford Sun, 20 Dec 2009 21:16:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10697-California-Autos-Examiner~y2009m12d20-Attention-California--Bill-Ford-would-like-you-to-buy-more-Fords?cid=exrss-California-Autos-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10697-California-Autos-Examiner~y2009m12d17-Danish-Crown-Prince-gets-seat-time-in-Fisker-Karma?cid=exrss-California-Autos-Examiner Here is HRH Frederik looking all princely in front of the Karma (source: fisker car forum) It is good to be a prince!  Denmark’s Crown Prince HRH Frederik drove a prototype Fisker Karma to UN Climate Conference events in Copenhagen t... fisker Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:53:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10697-California-Autos-Examiner~y2009m12d17-Danish-Crown-Prince-gets-seat-time-in-Fisker-Karma?cid=exrss-California-Autos-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10697-California-Autos-Examiner~y2009m12d17-Chevrolet-previews-future-models-to-journalists?cid=exrss-California-Autos-Examiner Chevrolet Cruze and its vehicle line director Chuck Russell (source:msheena) Chevrolet offered members of the media a sneak preview of its North American International Auto Show yesterday and while information from that event is embargoed, Chevrole... chevrolet Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:13:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10697-California-Autos-Examiner~y2009m12d17-Chevrolet-previews-future-models-to-journalists?cid=exrss-California-Autos-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10697-California-Autos-Examiner~y2009m12d15-Peace-man-Van-stolen-35-years-ago-to-help-homeless-women-and-children-impacted-by-domestic-violence?cid=exrss-California-Autos-Examiner 1965 Volkswagen van stays true to its roots, helps women and children (U.S. Customs and Border Protection)Insurance company Allstate announced yesterday that the stolen VW van that was recovered 35 years later will be auctioned off for charity.Allsta... volkswagen Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:44:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10697-California-Autos-Examiner~y2009m12d15-Peace-man-Van-stolen-35-years-ago-to-help-homeless-women-and-children-impacted-by-domestic-violence?cid=exrss-California-Autos-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10697-California-Autos-Examiner~y2009m12d14-Future-of-the-automobile--Visiting-with-automotive-supplier-Faurecia?cid=exrss-California-Autos-Examiner Faurecia Sustainable Comfort Seat (photo by: msheena)   Recently I had the opportunity to visit with automotive supplier Faurecia to discuss some of their latest innovations. I always enjoy finding out what automotive suppliers are up to becaus... innovations future plans environment Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:25:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10697-California-Autos-Examiner~y2009m12d14-Future-of-the-automobile--Visiting-with-automotive-supplier-Faurecia?cid=exrss-California-Autos-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10697-California-Autos-Examiner~y2009m12d11-Acuras-problem--How-to-get-people-out-of-the-ZDX?cid=exrss-California-Autos-Examiner 2010 Acura ZDX (source: msheena) Acura has a real problem on its hands with the 2010 Acura ZDX: People will not get out of the car. While attending the media days at the Los Angeles Auto Show, it was nearly impossible to get inside the ZDX.&nbsp... acura LA Auto Show Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:41:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10697-California-Autos-Examiner~y2009m12d11-Acuras-problem--How-to-get-people-out-of-the-ZDX?cid=exrss-California-Autos-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10697-California-Autos-Examiner~y2009m12d9-Campbell-replaces-Dewar-who-replaced-Peper-who-replaced-Dewar-at-Chevrolet?cid=exrss-California-Autos-Examiner Jim Campbell, Chevrolet's new General Manger (source: gm) Susan Docherty, GM vice president Sales, Service and Marketing, announced today that Jim Campbell had been made the general manager of Chevrolet effective immediately replacing Brent Dewar.&n... general motors chevrolet Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:08:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10697-California-Autos-Examiner~y2009m12d9-Campbell-replaces-Dewar-who-replaced-Peper-who-replaced-Dewar-at-Chevrolet?cid=exrss-California-Autos-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10697-California-Autos-Examiner~y2009m12d8-Cadillac--What-defines-the-brand?cid=exrss-California-Autos-Examiner Cadillac General Manager Bryan Nesbitt (Source: M.Sheena) This article is part two in my series of interviews with  Cadillac managers.  To read part one, please click this link. Like the rest of General Motor's brands, Cadillac is on a roa... cadillac Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:23:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10697-California-Autos-Examiner~y2009m12d8-Cadillac--What-defines-the-brand?cid=exrss-California-Autos-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10697-California-Autos-Examiner~y2009m12d6-Paulie-Walnuts-shills-for-MINI?cid=exrss-California-Autos-Examiner Paulie offers some protection, but not the date appropriate kind (source: mini) Remember the Simpsons episode where Moe jammed a crayon up Homer's nose until Homer exclaimed "Extended warranty? How can I lose?"  MINI would like you to... mini Sun, 06 Dec 2009 10:44:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10697-California-Autos-Examiner~y2009m12d6-Paulie-Walnuts-shills-for-MINI?cid=exrss-California-Autos-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10697-California-Autos-Examiner~y2009m12d6-2011-Toyota-Sienna--More-photos-videos-and-information?cid=exrss-California-Autos-Examiner 2011 Toyota Sienna SE (photo by M.Sheena) This is part two in my coverage of the 2011 Toyota Sienna from the Los Angeles Auto Show reveal.  For part one of this series, please click here. More images of the 2011 Sienna, including some nice shot... toyota LA Auto Show Sun, 06 Dec 2009 00:48:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10697-California-Autos-Examiner~y2009m12d6-2011-Toyota-Sienna--More-photos-videos-and-information?cid=exrss-California-Autos-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10697-California-Autos-Examiner~y2009m12d4-Cadillac--Future-concept-promises-many-innovations?cid=exrss-California-Autos-Examiner Clay Dean, Global Design Director for Cadillac (source: msheena)I was given the opportunity yesterday, while attending the press days at the Los Angeles Auto Show, to speak with Bryan Nesbitt, Cadillac's new general manager and Clay Dean, Global Desi... cadillac LA Auto Show Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:29:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10697-California-Autos-Examiner~y2009m12d4-Cadillac--Future-concept-promises-many-innovations?cid=exrss-California-Autos-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10697-California-Autos-Examiner~y2009m12d3-2011-Toyota-Sienna--Live-pictures-video-and-insight?cid=exrss-California-Autos-Examiner 2011 Toyota Sienna (courtesy: msheena) The 2011 Toyota Sienna was revealed yesterday at the Los Angeles Auto Show and I was in the front row to cover all the action. You can view some of the pictures that I took of the 2011 Toyota Sienna while atten... toyota LA Auto Show Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:26:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10697-California-Autos-Examiner~y2009m12d3-2011-Toyota-Sienna--Live-pictures-video-and-insight?cid=exrss-California-Autos-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10697-California-Autos-Examiner~y2009m12d2-2011-Toyota-Sienna--Live-pictures-at-the-Los-Angeles-Auto-Show?cid=exrss-California-Autos-Examiner 2011 Toyota Sienna (courtesy: msheena) We are about an hour away from the official reveal.  Here are some live shots of the 2011 Toyota Sienna under wraps.View more shots of the 2011 Sienna prior to its official reveal in this slideshow. First ... toyota LA Auto Show Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:31:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10697-California-Autos-Examiner~y2009m12d2-2011-Toyota-Sienna--Live-pictures-at-the-Los-Angeles-Auto-Show?cid=exrss-California-Autos-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10697-California-Autos-Examiner~y2009m12d1-2009-Los-Angeles-Auto-Show--What-to-expect-when-you-are-expecting?cid=exrss-California-Autos-Examiner LA Auto Show banner (courtesy: msheena) The 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show is less than 24 hours away and I have just checked in for my flight.  Here are some highlights of the cars that I am looking forward to: 2011 Toyota Sienna:  Yes, it is ... LA Auto Show Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:26:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10697-California-Autos-Examiner~y2009m12d1-2009-Los-Angeles-Auto-Show--What-to-expect-when-you-are-expecting?cid=exrss-California-Autos-Examiner