GMRN update

post from Trollhattan Saab on 28 July 2006 08:07:00 PM. © Trollhattan Saab

As you know, I take this whole GM-Renault-Nissan thing quite personally, as it has the potential to significantly impact on Saab's future. The pawns on the GMRN chessboard moved quite a bit overnight. I'm not a huge chessplayer, but I know enough of the game to know that subtle moves can alter the playing field significantly. First of all, we have GM CEO Rick Wagoner taking the unprecedented step of communicating his thoughts on GM's current turnaround strategy on the...

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Bullrun 2006 LA Finish - the Grove

post from GTspirit.com - Exclusive Car Events on 28 July 2006 05:53:00 PM. © GTspirit.com - Exclusive Car Events

The last half hour the Bullrun 2006 is running and finaly we know the final checkpoint the event restaurant: The Grove in Los Angeles!!!

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Team Rides Bullrun Update 4

post from GTspirit.com - Exclusive Car Events on 28 July 2006 04:26:00 PM. © GTspirit.com - Exclusive Car Events

Team Rides Update 4: Day 4 Even before man discovered that the world was round, we?ve relied on maps, granted the ones then were a tab bit inaccurate with the earth not being flat and all, but today?s GPS navigation is on point, and I depend on it like a welfare check. Ben on the other [...]

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Team Rides Bullrun 2006 Update 4

post from GTspirit.com - Exclusive Car Events on 28 July 2006 04:26:00 PM. © GTspirit.com - Exclusive Car Events

Team Rides Update 4: Day 4 Even before man discovered that the world was round, we?ve relied on maps, granted the ones then were a tab bit inaccurate with the earth not being flat and all, but today?s GPS navigation is on point, and I depend on it like a welfare check. Ben on the other [...]

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Team Rides Bullrun 2006 Update 3

post from GTspirit.com - Exclusive Car Events on 28 July 2006 04:23:00 PM. © GTspirit.com - Exclusive Car Events

Team Rides Update 3: Day 3 Four hours of sleep is far from respectable, but then again neither is raging every night so you wake up forgetting how you got there, and then proceed to get on the road to tear the tarmac like you don?t need a driver?s license. But like ya birthday, Bullrun only [...]

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Team Rides Bullrun 2006 Update 2

post from GTspirit.com - Exclusive Car Events on 28 July 2006 04:20:00 PM. © GTspirit.com - Exclusive Car Events

Team Rides Update 2: Day 2 Reciprocity is when one state reports traffic violations to another, making getting a ticket away from home just as painful to your license. With no hard facts, I convince myself that this does not exist in Canada. Apparently, everyone is driving under this belief. The caravan we are cruising with [...]

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Bullrun 2006: LA Bound ‘n’
Bullrunnin’

post from GTspirit.com - Exclusive Car Events on 28 July 2006 04:18:00 PM. © GTspirit.com - Exclusive Car Events

LA Cop Shops may have their own Special Agents. But tonight, the City of Angels will open it?s glorious gates to an exclusive set of Special Angels, too?? They come in different shapes and sizes. Some like to guzzle gas more than others. Some have a ticket collection to destroy a rainforest; others have been gorgeously [...]

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NBC reportage about the Bullrun 2006

Watch this reportage about the Bullrun 2006 in San Diego:

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2007 Mercedes-Benz GL320 CDI First Drive By
Inside Line

The tips continue to pour in today, the latest coming courtesy once again of our good friend Jinx. Jinx referred us to another story we missed a few days ago; one that offers up the first road test of soon-to-be-released Mercedes GL320 CDI. In their review, Inside Line gives a great look at Mercedes' newest diesel-powered 'ute, describing at length the GL's performance, handling and appearance characteristics. They also mention on several occasions the GL320's efficiency, noting the seven-passenger SUV manages to travel about 24 miles per gallon.

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Bullrun 2006: Team Unlimited Class Update

Update from the Unlimited Class Team: Kevin, Skinny and I arrived 7th in Vegas after some hard charging in the Audi. It was a great day and a wonderful drive. I got nabbed on the 15, but the officer was nice and friendly and gave me a free massage. I needed one after all the driving. [...]

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