January 16, 2008

[Redwood]

-2009 BMW M3 Convertible Official Unveiled with dual-clutch transmission info too
-Nissan exec: Car culture is fading - I weep for our youth
-Detroit 2008: Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 - supercharged LS9 cutaway display
-It's a Wrap: 2008 Detroit show hits and misses
-Long-term Mazdaspeed3 Update
-Study: Toll roads alone won't pay for U.S. highway needs (thanks Cody)
-ALMS launches green racing initiative
-Nissan drops 2009 Murano MSRP $1,500 in face of new competition
-First Drive: 2008 Brabus Bullit V12 C-Class
-Detroit Auto Show Babes - Funny how few there are compared to the foreign shows
-First Drive: Aston Martin V8 Vantage N400
-Mercedes C-Class Estate vs. BMW 3-series Touring (Europe)
-(F1) Red Bull launches RB4 in Jerez
-Dakar Rally Moving to South America
-Mazda Announces Direct-Injection Engine
-VW van named Routan
-Hot Wheels plans anniversary car
-(F1) Report: Mercedes to buy McLaren F1
-(F1) EU proposes four-cylinder engines for F1
-Ford’s hybrids no longer unprofitable
-U.S. to get Holden Ute but misses out on sports wagon
-The 10 most expensive autos to insure in 2008 among top sellers
-The 10 least expensive autos to insure in 2008 among top sellers
-Study Indicates Why You May Buy The Cars You Do
-Confirmed: Nissan Cube coming to the U.S.
-Tokyo Auto Salon: Mitsubishi Evolution X gets tuner love in Japan
-Rolls-Royce confirms new models and new engine
-Virginia trying to ban truck nuts (thanks Cody)

[hancheyb]

Re: January 16, 2008

Nissan exec: Car culture is fading - I weep for our youth

Seems a little premature don't ya think? That's his excuse for slow sales.

[Redwood]

Re: January 16, 2008

Seems a little premature don't ya think? That's his excuse for slow sales.

I don't think that's the excuse for slow sales, but being aware of what's to come. It's not the first time I've heard that comment on wooing the "millenials"

[hancheyb]

Re: January 16, 2008

I don't think that's the excuse for slow sales, but being aware of what's to come. It's not the first time I've heard that comment on wooing the "millenials"

You've actually heard that Millenials don't like cars? I've seen plenty of research too from SEMA and others. Never saw that.

[John in Houston]

Re: January 16, 2008

I thought it was more like Millenials wouldn't be able to afford cars since they are lazy, good-for-nothin, not gonna support me in my old age, slackers

[Redwood]

Re: January 16, 2008

You've actually heard that Millenials don't like cars? I've seen plenty of research too from SEMA and others. Never saw that.

Well, you can't say an entire generation hates cars. Just that a portion are less interested in them. They think of them as more of a way to get from point A to point B and they're less likely to see them as status symbols. It could be a dip that will level out, or it could be a trend. Who knows.

[Redwood]

Re: January 16, 2008

I thought it was more like Millenials wouldn't be able to afford cars since they are lazy, good-for-nothin, not gonna support me in my old age, slackers

That too. There is apparently a baby boomlet going on right now though. They'll have to support us in our old age.