tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806043637771819917.comments2009-07-12T22:06:49.000-05:00Fastlane - From 0-60 and Everything In BetweenJeff Lamboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03768496499074552646noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806043637771819917.post-73253410731562596032009-07-12T22:06:49.000-05:002009-07-12T22:06:49.000-05:00Sarah, I think you are right on. A vehicle is a r...Sarah, I think you are right on. A vehicle is a reflection of your lifestyle, but some take it to the status symbol level by shouting, "Hey look at me, I am green!" It is amusing to think that the Hollywood crowd needs to shout the loudest as they require the most attention and "me time". <br /><br />I like how both you and your husband recognize the true value in your vehicles, and you are helping the environment. You know what you like, you have trusted a sound brand, and they continue to earn your business. That is the true beauty of car ownership and a company that is committed to you.<br /><br />JeffJeff Lamboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03768496499074552646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806043637771819917.post-56832089107947620052009-07-10T00:27:06.192-05:002009-07-10T00:27:06.192-05:00It seems like spin control for decades of wasteful...It seems like spin control for decades of wastefulness, but if it sells cars...Jeff Lamboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03768496499074552646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806043637771819917.post-87769478821025646832009-07-08T16:35:06.982-05:002009-07-08T16:35:06.982-05:00I just leased a 2009 Hybrid Civic after my (standa...I just leased a 2009 Hybrid Civic after my (standard) Civic got totaled in an accident. My new lease payment is actually about $100 less than it was on the previous Civic lease, because the dealer happened to be running a special on the '09s. <br /><br />You make an interesting point re: styling on Hybrids. I've never liked the looks of the Prius, but I love my Civic (my husband owns one as well) and always wanted the Hybrid model. <br /><br />However, the salesman I leased the new car from said that he's noticed a trend of people wanting to buy the Prius because it's the most recognizable hybrid and they want people to know they're driving a fuel-efficient vehicle. <br /><br />Apparently there is a major status associated with the Prius for some people. Makes sense, I suppose, but I prefer having a car that looks good and is environmentally friendly. <br /><br />SarahSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09549688933476244901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806043637771819917.post-3505573682045216072009-07-05T21:42:15.326-05:002009-07-05T21:42:15.326-05:00What I think is great is that Toyoda not only know...What I think is great is that Toyoda not only knows vehicles, he knows performance. As a driver of racing proportions, he just piloted the supercar, the Lexus LF-A. While this may be the replacement Toyota Supra, the Lexus GS F is back online, too! I see we may be trending away from some Lexus numbness that the brand was built on, in hopes of some true performance.<br /><br />JeffJeff Lamboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03768496499074552646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806043637771819917.post-65528268047101622172009-07-04T08:42:20.467-05:002009-07-04T08:42:20.467-05:00One thing I think all auto makers are starting to ...One thing I think all auto makers are starting to do when it comes to Hybrid cars is look at styling. Yeah, people in LA all have one, but did they buy it because it looks good or are they willing to buy anything they feel will help the environment. On the east coast and in the midwest, we still want cars that we will look good driving. That is why we still pack up our V-8 SUV's to drive 2 minutes to the supermarket. While I think car companies have made great strides in styling, the stigma from the old Insight (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1b/Honda_Insight_Back.JPG) and Prius (http://www.johnandlileth.com/Portals/3/Blog/04_toyota_prius.jpg) carryover to today's bodystyles.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806043637771819917.post-22393214111136269462009-07-04T08:19:26.979-05:002009-07-04T08:19:26.979-05:00This is exciting news that Toyoda is working to pr...This is exciting news that Toyoda is working to price "his vehicles aggressively" against the others out there. It was interesting to learn a little bit about Toyoda, his views on the company, and the company's history.Rachel Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08772181489715291766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806043637771819917.post-74108715743434854122009-06-24T11:35:47.462-05:002009-06-24T11:35:47.462-05:00True that GM is undoubtedly stigmatized. I must sa...True that GM is undoubtedly stigmatized. I must say that whomever is lead of their marketing communications and PR has done a decent job of protecting the companies image. How about the news commercial - "It's not about going out of business, it's about getting down to busieness" <br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-oEudd6AYMD. Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06227003339363983382noreply@blogger.com