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newVideoPlayer("WertFlashpointDetroit_gawker.flv", 475, 376,""); I had the opportunity to be a guest on WDIV's Flashpoint yesterday. The show is the Detroit NBC affiliate's micro-sized version of Meet The Press . As you'd expect from a Meet The Press Detroit version -- it was all about the auto industry, and this week the topic of the 2008 Detroit Auto Show was front and center. While I got a chance to talk about the enthralling topics of fuel economy (via GM's garbage-laden ethanol announcement on day one of the show), the marketing hype that is the hybrid and of course, GM and jobs. How exciting. I didn't get a chance to talk about the one thing I really wanted to talk about -- the issue of "buzz." See, the Detroit Auto Show is different from most auto shows. If this show in particular were only about trying to sell cars to people in Metro Detroit, it'd be a non-event -- just one in an endless string of regional auto show non-events...
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newVideoPlayer("NissanForum.flv", 475, 376,""); My quick question-and-answer session with one of the Nissan Forum's product managers didn't give me a chance to see everything that the Nissan Forum is packing . So I sent our intrepid video reported back to capture more features on this conceptual parenting-mobile. I can't believe I missed the the Bose speakers and subwoofer--for, you know, when you want to turn that quietly idling soccer-mom transport into a throbbing soccer-mom cocktail hour (while parked, of course). galleryPost('nissanforumconceptdas', 6, 'Nissan Forum Concept');
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newVideoPlayer("Furai_Running.flv", 475, 376,""); You thought you had seen the last of the 2008 Mazda Furai concept didn't you? We certainly had enough coverage on the lusty concept that didn't make Popular Mechanics' Top 10 New Cars of Detroit list. What with the teaser photos , track video , live reveal shots , and super sneaky close ups - but no, we're not done yet. How about video of the ethanol powered Nagare-gasm running on the floor of the Detroit Auto Show? Would you like that? Yeah, we thought you would.
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newVideoPlayer("SMARTfun.flv", 475, 376,""); British cheerleaders set the world record for most people crammed into a Smart car by cramming 14 lassies into the diminutive city car. Being the sporting gents we are, we decided to see how many burly Detroit Auto Show goers could fit, including Ben and our videographer Mark. The result? If you count them up we could only get five strapping young men inside (and it was hot as hell). Thanks to John and Mike from CreditSuisse for being good sports.
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newVideoPlayer("HyundaiGenesis.flv ", 475, 376,""); Just in case you haven't had your fill of Hyundai's new V8-engine, rear-wheel drive world beater , here's some b-roll video of not one, not two, but three of them driving around a test track. And according to Genesis designer Joel Pieskowski, Hyundai's still trying to decide which set of braces they'd rather have decorating the grille of their new speed saloon -- and they're looking for your input. Your choices apparently are either the sideways white-picket or chain-link fence look. You retort in the comments below and they'll decide.
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newVideoPlayer("ToyotaVenza_gawker.flv", 475, 376,""); The 2009 Toyota Venza Crossover Sedan was revealed live only moments ago and through the power of digital media, you can watch how it happened. It's a small wonder we got out of there alive since moments after the end of this video, the throngs of rabid Japanese photographers and journalists mobbed the stage for a Toyota Venza free for all. One of us almost lost a finger.
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newVideoPlayer("NewDodgeRam.flv", 475, 376,""); As we told you earlier -- the point of the Chrysler press conference was the unveil of the new 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 . But the reason everyone was really outside on a blustery n' cold overcast morning in Detroit was Dodge's running of the cows down Washington Ave. outside of Cobo Hall. Yes, we were there and yes, we caught it on tape and here it is for you to show -- without all of the trick truck action. Why? Because for Jason Vines Chrysler , sometimes the sizzle is the steak.
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newVideoPlayer("furai_video.flv", 475, 376,""); The three rotor banshee planted in the 2009 Mazda Furai Concept is at full scream in this track time video at Leguna Seca. We're eagerly awaiting the unveil at the Detroit Auto Show on Monday, but it's a slim chance we'll see it blasting around like this on the frozen roads of Detroit. If you listen closely when the driver steps off the throttle, you can hear yourself wet your pants. galleryPost('mazdafuraidetroit', 6, '2009 Mazda Furai Preview Pictures');
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newVideoPlayer("carcarcar_jalopnik.flv", 475, 376); It appears that this whole Tata Motors and Ford deal has been something India has been planning for a long time. At first, the video above just seems like a funny Indian music video dedicated to cars. But then you start to notice something not quite right at about the 2:30 mark. Those are American cars! That's the "big fist" from Detroit, ( You mean Joe Louis' fist, right? -- Ed. ) and the Henry Ford Museum ( You mean THE Henry Ford Museum, right? -- Ed. ) and the Detroit Auto Show and... FoMoCo HQ! They've been planning it all along. And the dry humping in font of that Hyatt ( You mean the Dearborn Hyatt....sigh...why do I even bother? -- Ed. ) sign is just them gloating. I for one welcome our new Indian overlords and look forward to dancing with them at the upcoming Detroit Auto Show . Car Car Car!
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newVideoPlayer("CorvetteZR1Harlan_gawker.flv", 475, 376); Man, myth and long curly-haired legend -- Harlan Charles is the man behind the team that brought you the newly revealed 620+ HP 2009 Corvette ZR1 . We've had the opportunity to spend time with Harlan "Corvette Commander" Charles in the past, and he's always got something new to say about the 'Vette -- whether it's wearing a devilish blue stripe, or something more mundane. Without further -- you know, stuff -- here's Charles giving us a quick minute on the new shiny parts on the new super-Vette. At the Detroit Auto Show next month we'll sit down with the product manager for something more in-depth. He doesn't know that yet, but trust us, we will. galleryPost('2009ChevroletCorvetteZR1P', 6, '2009 Chevy Corvette ZR1');
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newVideoPlayer("BMWX6_gawker.flv", 475, 376); var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/autos/Promotional_video_of_new_BMW_X6_leaks_out'; This promotional B-roll footage of the new production version of the BMW X6 just appeared on our radar screen-like RSS reader this morning. One thing's for certain, this slight leakage tells us we'll probably be seeing the embargo break on the new vehicle any moment now. Yup, we're just waiting for a literal torrent of shots of the new big-butt sedan/coupe/CUV/wagon thing any moment now. Yes, any second now...wait, no, not yet. Now? Nope, keep waiting. Now? No! Watch the video, fercrissakes! So what's different? Well, in comparison with the X6 concept previewed in Frankfurt , the notable differences appear to be the same changes we saw in the spy photos from back in September -- visible B and C-pillars, the larger exterior mirrors and the new pipes in the rear. Now we're wondering -- is this the new Detroit Auto Show preview...
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newVideoPlayer("CorvetteZR1HotLap_gawker.flv", 475, 276); var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/autos/Inside_the_650_HP_Corvette_ZR1_during_hot_lap_at_Laguna'; A few weeks back we broke the new the new up-powered model of the 'vette we've been talking about at length for the past year now -- the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 -- would be taking a hot lap or two around the track at Laguna Seca. We knew we'd get some pictures of the hot lap -- even posting a contest on it -- and we hoped for some video . What we didn't know was that the passenger of the ZR1 would be holding a camcorder. So, thanks to our friends at Corvette Quarterly, here's the exclusive video of the hot lap 'round Laguna Seca with Corvette racer Johnny O'Connell. It's epic and we think we just may have wet ourselves. While we clean up, we'll let you take a gander -- and listen to the sweet, sweet engine sounds. We certainly don't think you'll be seeing a look at the new...
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newVideoPlayer("VinesVideo_gawker.flv", 475, 376); We give Chrysler PR main man Jason Vines a lot of credit -- probably way too much -- but it's because once in a while he's able to deliver from his ADD-adled mind some truly amazing attempts to break through the clutter and cacophony of noise that is automotive public relations. Whether it's fueling the fire of the " Muscle Car Wars " (coming soon to a Woodward Avenue near you!) or coming to work dressed as his favorite sexual fantasy , Vines certainly doesn't act like other auto PR bosses. The newest example is the e-mail we just received with a video revealing some sketches of the automakers Detroit Auto Show concepts for the Dodge, Chrysler and Jeep brands. The video stars Vines, Chrysler's chief product man Frank Klegon, chief design man Trevor Creed and Sandy Fraser, the real boss running the show over at Chrysler PR. The video is a mix of schlock and the usual Vines shtick, and was executed...
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newVideoPlayer("2009CorvetteZR1_gawker.flv", 475, 376); After that hot shot earlier , we didn't think it could get better. It did. Yup, now there's video straight from the folks at ALMS of the "p***y magnet" itself, the 2009 Corvette ZR1 taking its hot lap. It's almost as if they all knew this was going to happen. In fact it appears they did. We're expecting the Corvettegasm to continue throughout the weekend. Why we even thought we'd have to pay a bounty of $1000 for any of this is beyond us. [via ALMS] galleryPost('2009CorvetteZR1Spy', 8, 'Our Last Best Set Of ZR1 Spy Photos');
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var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/videos/sports/First_video_of_the_650_HP_2009_Corvette_ZR1'; Yesterday we brought you some amazing new shots of the next-gen super-vette , the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. Now we've got an even better treat for you -- the...
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