Archive | May, 2010
Kia Soul Hamsters

Yeah! The Kia Hamsters are Back!!!

If you’ve been keeping up with my postings on KarFarm, you know that I’m a huge Kia Hamster fan. I have stated that the TV commercial for the Kia Soul featuring the Kia Hamsters was the best marketing idea, in decades – and Nielsen’s agree! The round 2 has begun. This time, more hamsters in [...]

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2011 Ford F-150 with EcoBoost?

The guys at PickUpTrucks.com posted some information and spy photos of the new 2011 Ford F-150 with EcoBoost (twin turbo, direct injected) V6 engine. No V8… What gives? The ‘good ol’ boys’ would surely hate this move. After all the saying goes, “if you ain’t gettin’ a big V8 in your truck, you ain’t buyin’ [...]

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NUMMI Plant

NUMMI: Back Online!

It was only a few weeks ago that the joint manufacturing venture between GM and Toyota ended, and both parties pulled out of the Fremont, CA NUMMI plant. When GM announced their pull-out, the public was a bit sympathetic due to the sad state of affairs going on at GM at the time. However, when [...]

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Ford Fiesta Officially Will Get Up To 40MPG

Ford sent out a press release stating that the Fiesta has been EPA certified to get up to 40 MPG, making it the most fuel-efficient car in the b-segment with regards to highway MPGs. So here’s the breakdown: • Fiestas equipped with the six-speed PowerShift automatic (dual clutch) gearbox will get 29 city, 40 highway. [...]

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Review: 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour 2WD EX-L NAV

2010 Honda Accord Crosstour 2WD EX-L NAV Vital Stats Engine: 3.5 liter V6 (271 HP/254 TQ) Drivetrain Layout: Front engine/Front-wheel drive Transmission: 5-speed automatic Seating Capacity: 5 Passengers EPA Fuel Economy: 18 city/27 highway Base MSRP $34,770 + $710 destination Recommended Options: None The Basics Honda hasn’t offered an Accord wagon since 1997, although this [...]

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