Tag: reality check
Reality Check: Ford lowers MPG ratings on 2013-2014 models
Ford owners are getting a reality check this week, in the mail in fact ranging from $150 to over $1000 as good will payments as it lowers fuel economy ratings on several cars. Already having been stung by incorrect...
Reality Check: Ford Adaptive Steering
- Ford is bringing to market in the next 12 months a new motorized steering wheel they say will make vehicles easier to maneuver at low speeds and at higher speeds more agile and fun to drive. - Called Adaptive Ste...
Reality Check: Essence Of Lincoln Dealership Perfume
Lincoln Motor Company for the second week in a row makes our Reality Check, making news this week with another new marketing initiative to revive the brand, Essence Of Lincoln. Bless their hearts, the folks at Linc...
Reality Check: EPA action on Volkswagen TDI cars
In our Reality Check, last week the EPA and the California Air Resources Board (CARB), accused Volkswagen of fudging the law with software to defeat smog equipment their popular TDI engines. They allege Volkswagen ...
Reality Check: Dodge Viper GTC 1 of 1 program
This week Dodge launched a new online program where you can not only design your custom 1 of 1 Dodge Viper GTC, but you can print it in 3D. Well the 3D printing part, what I mean is you can actually have them build...
Reality Check: Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Quarter Mile
For our Reality Check segment we shake off all the good fuzzy vibes of our green cars newscast with a revisit to the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat's tire frying performance. Dodge boasted this week the new 707 horse...
Reality Check: Dodge Brothers Ad Campaign
In our reality check segment this week we look at the new Dodge brothers ad campaign in which Dodge celebrates the life and imagery of the Dodge brothers with their new muscle cars. The Dodge brothers ad campaign t...
Reality Check: Datsun expanding to new markets
In our reality check, it's been a year since the return of the Datsun brand in emerging markets around the world, and they're now gearing to expand the reach. Emerging market is a term often given to third worl...
Reality Check: Chrysler August Sales Success
In our Reality Check this week, we bring you a success story about of all companies, Chrysler. While the Dodge, Chrysler, Ram and Fiat brands have had their challenges in the past few years while digging themselves...
Reality Check: Chevrolet Active Phone Cooling
Our Reality Check segment is kind of a catch-all for things that I can poke fun at or which simply interest me. And this week, Chevrolet makes the cut. For 2016 Chevrolet is rolling out a seemingly simple yet brill...
