Another SS model from Chevy? What’s so special about this one?

Given the vehicles with the SS badge slapped on the fender in recent years, our less-than-overwhelming enthusiasm is deserved.

And the lack of fanfare over the release of the SS edition HHR should be punishable by law (and just might be in some states).

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The Toyota FJ Cruiser is based on the iconic FJ40 that was sold here in the U.S. between 1960 and 1983. Designer Jin Kim took on the daunting task of creating an exciting vehicle poised between RAV4 and 4Runner that appealed to a younger, more active consumer. Kim’s approach is described as “industrial modern” meaning a tool-like combination of ruggedness and functionality with an honest look and modern surfaces.

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I am still singing the theme song in my head, over and over.

I could not wait until lunchtime today to sneak out and see the movie. I found a theater nearby with a midnight (12:01am) showing, so I was there.

First stop - snack bar, to get hopped-up on junior mints and an extra jumbo Pibb Xtra. I haven’t been up this late by choice since I cannot remember.

“How was the movie?” you ask?

Wellllll…………

(SPOILER ALERT! DO NOT CONTINUE READING IF YOU DON’T WANT TO KNOW ABOUT THE MOVIE. GO SEE IT AND THEN RETURN HERE TO READ MY REVIEW!)

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All I can say about the new 2008 LS 600h L luxury hybrid sedan from Lexus is, “Wow!”
But, I still have to fill the rest of this review so I will elaborate a bit.

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Came across this press release from Chrysler. It appears that you can purchase most any new Chrysler vehicle at a dealership for the next month and get a gas card that pays any fuel charges above 2.99 per gallon – even on diesel fuel, which is already more than 4 bucks a gallon here in the states.

Sorry Judie, that new Viper is not on the list …

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Year after year, the Chevrolet Corvette is still one of the most sought-after vehicles in the automotive press fleets. And year after year, the car still continues to win praises and accolades.

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While Honda lists the “CR” designation of the S2000 CR as referring to this new version as a “club racer” edition, I kind of thought it would also fit the bill as “Corvette reduced.”

The new Honda produces about half the power of the Corvette from half the number of engine cylinders, costs about half the price of a Corvette and is about half the comfort and convenience as the Chevy roadster.

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American Suzuki visited North Texas recently and brought with them three unique new concept vehicles for segments they currently do not occupy in the U.S. market.

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The crossover segment has seen huge growth in recent years, and even more growth in recent months. Everyone, and I do mean everyone, is about to or has introduced a new crossover utility vehicle of some sort into the automotive market.

The Dodge division of the new Chrysler/Cerberus corporate pairing is jumping into the fray as it introduces what is being called its first crossover vehicle, the all-new 2009 Journey. I beg to differ as Caliber sure seems more crossover than car, but we will play along – for now.

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GM and OnStar held the final press conference of media day at the Dallas Auto Show at Gilley’s honky tonk April 2, and they got some assistance from up-and-coming country music star Crystal Shawanda to celebrate their new navigational services – Destination Download and eNav. In addition to the musical talent, OnStar reps had a few new GM vehicles on hand to demonstrate their new services.

While I mosey over to the bar for another cold one, here is their official press release:

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