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autojourno

  1. Having problems posting my Robby Gordon piece --- check back! It IS on SteveParkerMotoring.com, though! And I like it! Maybe you will, too!
  2. New photo, and follows a haircut at 'Ulta', which is a supposedly-currently-hip Hollywood salon. How do you like it? It's a national 'chain'
  3. Happy New Year! Why is Robbie Gordon now officially the heir-apparent to none other than AJ Foyt? Check www.HuffingtonPost.com/steve-parker
  4. Info on CHUCK JORDAN, GM's head of styling who died over the weekend: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/group.php?gid=111576232186343
  5. Charles M. 'Chuck' Jordan dies at 83; former GM VP of design. Among his best-known designs were 1958 Chevrolet Corvette and 1968 Opel GT
  6. World's current killer weather, according to radio's Ed Schultz, courtesy George W Bush Administration.
  7. BIG sale on Vespa scooters: www.VespaUSA.com Nearly $1,800 OFF their hip, iconic Vespa GTV 250 - 2009 model but they have them in stock
  8. And the Survey Shows ... "Range Anxiety" still main concern of EV and hybrid intenders. What is it? Worrying how many miles are left!
  9. Boredom Alert! If at all possible, miss as much video of the Los Angeles Auto Show which you see hyped, teased, whatever.
  10. Steve Parker (me!) quoted in the TIMES OF LONDON this weekend concerning the new Top Gear/USA version; I didn't like it too much ...
  11. November sales up nationally almost across-the-board;Toyota still losing sales due to lingering questions about quality
  12. Chrysler replaces horrible Sebring sedan with all-new "200" and it's getting good reviews. Sebring coupe and convertible retain bad name.
  13. SUV/CROSSOVER THIRD-ROW PASSENGER SEATS LATEST TARGETS OF THIEVES! Worth $400 - $600 on Black Market; airbags, halogen headlamps still hot!
  14. FINALLY, EPA RATINGS FOR NISSAN LEAF, CHEVY VOLT - http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/11/24/1942005/gm-says-volt-will-get-93-mpg-in.html
  15. Everyone - Have a great, fun, meaningful and SAFE Thanksgiving holiday! Use 'designated drivers,' taxis, etc., whatever you and yours need!
  16. JIMMIE JOHNSON - QUIT NASCAR TODAY! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-parker/jimmie-johnson-quits-nasc_b_787295.html
  17. JOHNSON QUITS NASCAR! http://thecarnut.typepad.com/steve_parker_the_car_nut_/2010/11/varied-thoughts-jimmie-johnson-should-retire-today.html
  18. Car use liquids which thicken as they get hot (much like myself), do not absorb moisture and corrode rubber and plastic. Neat-o, eh?
  19. The REAL story on the brutal Honda/Toyota recall: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-parker/toyotahonda-recall-whats-_b_772866.html
  20. Honda recalls unspecified number of vehicles due to brake fluid leaks.So far unknown if companies use same brake component supplier.