Show Me the Car Fact #FactFridays

Did you know: The name Jeep possibly comes from multiple sources. One possible combination comes from the words “General Purpose” (GP - JEEP). Also, the name could've come from popular culture, such as cartoons like Popeye.

R.I.P. to Mr. Sergio Marchionne, former CEO of Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles.

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SPOTTED! The New 2019 Nissan Altima!

SPOTTED! 2019 Nissan Altima - Take off all the badges if you want, you can rarely fool me....Plus, that V-Motion grille is just a dead giveaway, man.

The 2019 Altima will launch this Fall and have a standard CVT, optional AWD (2.5L engine ONLY), and Nissan’s new 2.0L variable compression turbo (VC-T) engine.

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Anyone Still Like Station Wagons? Asking for For... I Mean a Friend

2019 Ford Fusion facelift; Could this name somehow live on?

If you were sad that Ford was potentially dropping the Fusion name with no intention to replace it, fear not! As rumors recently surfaced that the Fusion name may live on as a Subaru Outback crossover/station wagon-fighter kind of vehicle! Yay? Nay?

This new vehicle will be built on the same mechanicals as the Fusion sedan from what I understand, which if true, would (in my opinion) make it a dated platform from the get-go. The current Fusion went on sale back in 2013. You can only refresh and rework a platform so many times before a full model redesign is needed, but FCA seems to be making this strategy work well with the Charger/Challenger/300.

Honorable Mentions

The Ford Mondeo wagon and the Taurus X are two different sides of the wagon coin...

It’s also worth noting that: 1. Ford sells a version of the Mondeo (European Fusion name) as a wagon. And 2. Ford tried a similar strategy of turning a once-popular car name (Taurus) into a crossover by rebadging the Freestyle as the Taurus X in 2008. That didn’t work out well, for a variety of reasons we could go on about... We’ll see if things go any better this time around. I’m hoping they do, given the uncertainty of today’s political and economic climates.

As shown above, the Fusion gets another refresh for 2019. And if you’re late to the party - Ford announced in the last couple of months that they will cease production of all sedans in America, focusing on trucks and crossovers.

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Show Me the Car Fact #FactFridays

Did you know: About 165,000 cars are produced each day - the equivalent of 60 million cars per year.

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Show Me the Car Fact #FactFridays

Did you know: Highway traffic jams cost drivers over $160 billion a year in vehicle wear and tear and gas. Additionally, over $60 billion worth of car maintenance goes unchecked every year.

Well, they do say "time is money"!

Sources: 
https://www.factretriever.com/car-facts 
http://affordableautohopkins.com/20-surprising-interesting-car-facts/

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Throwback Thursday - Traffic JAMS

We've all been at a complete standstill on the road before... Or just bored at work. Never fear, the weekend will soon be here! Until then, let's switch into memory lane and rock out while we roll on!

This week’s jam: Loungin’ (Who Do You Love?) -LL Cool J feat. Total, 1996

Album: Mr. Smith

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwqBr8HXhyw

Rare Rides - Take 3!

#SPOTTED! Here is a compilation of new, rare and/or uncommon rides I’ve seen on the road recently.

Some of the featured cars are the SAAB 9-4X, the Jeep Grand Commander (a Chinese 7-passenger model), 2019 Ford Edge ST, 2019 Chevy Silverado, 2019 GMC Sierra Denali, Nissan Murano Cross Cabriolet, 2019 Toyota Avalon, the Isuzu Ascender, old Chevy and Ford trucks, and many more. I’ve also seen (but couldn’t get pictures of) some Tesla Model 3s, Maserati Levante, Cadillac ATS V-Series, Jaguar F-Type, the 2019 Jeep Renegade, and the 2019 Cadillac XT4!

Have you seen any rare rides, can you guess all of these, and what’s your dream ride?

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Allll Aboard - Ford Buys Central Station In Detroit

Detroit's Corktown will now be "Mobility Town", as Ford has purchased the old Central Station there with plans to redevelop it for EV and autonomous vehicle programs. I find this plan interesting, as well as the surrounding neighborhood features. In the center picture is a rendering of what the campus may look like when all of the work is said and done.

Roughly a week ago, I visited the Corktown Neighborhood in Detroit where Ford Motor Company purchased the abandoned Central Train Station. This site will be redeveloped as a mobility hub for autonomous and EV vehicles, creating an estimated 2,500 jobs. A separate building will also be built to further expand work space, and restaurants and penthouse additions are being considered as well. More discussion coming soon.

This is part of an effort to draw new talent to Ford and revitalize Corktown. But I feel that some of the history and spirit never left, and is captured well in the surrounding artwork, families playing in the park, and the design of the buildings. It’ll be interesting to see how Ford transforms this property and its product portfolio in the coming years.

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Need a New Ride? Garber Automotive Has You Covered!

Looking for a new ride in the Michigan Bay Region area? Be sure to speak with Mr. Marcus Jackson at Garber Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram on Bay Road or Mr. John Wright at Garber Buick on State St. in Saginaw, MI. Mr. Jackson sold me my 2018 Jeep Compass and Mr. Wright my 2008 Saturn Aura (7 years ago!).

Garber has always been awesome in helping us get the best deal and rides possible. Highly recommend!

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