May 07th, 2010

Susan Docherty is out as VP of Marketing at GM. Joel Ewanick, formerly the Chief Marketing Officer at Nissan North America, will replace her. The move is a bit strange as she has only held the position since March.

Mark Reuss, President of GM, had this to say about Docherty: “Susan has been deeply involved in GM’s sales and marketing initiatives for many years. With her drive and focus, she has laid the groundwork for solid plans and rejuvenated our agency relationships, placing us in good stead for the future. We look forward to her contribution across the business moving forward.”

We’re not entirely sure what that means but the press release says she will be remaining at GM and her new position will be revealed soon. We’ll be interested to see where she lands.

May 06th, 2010

Ok, so this was filmed when Twilight’s Kristen Stewart was quite young. But even if this Porsche commercial wasn’t starring the vampire love interest we still love the idea of a young girl who longs to ride in a Porsche.

May 05th, 2010

Liz Halliday will return to racing this summer at the Monza Coppa Intereuropa (5-6 June) and the Silverstone Classic (23-25 July), driving a Alfa Romeo Giulietta SZ Coda Tronca. She hasn’t raced since the end of 2008.

Halliday is the most successful female driver in American Le Mans Series and was the only woman racing in the Le Mans 24 hour in 2006 and 2007.

The Alfa, which was built in 1962 and is one of only 29 of its kind, is owned by her father Don. Halliday said, “It’s the car that my dad always wanted to race but sadly never had the chance to because of ill health, so I am very much doing these races for him.” We wish you the best of luck Liz!

May 04th, 2010

Alice Mannion, from Exeter Township Pennsylvania, has somehow managed to drive her 1998 VW Beetle 400,000 miles and still keep it running! Her daughter bought her the car in 2000 with 30,000 miles on it. Mannion says she racked up so many miles because she drives about 40,000 miles a year for her dog-sitting business and visiting her 8 children and 15 grandchildren.

Her secret, well she said she changed the oil every 5000 miles. Either that or a multitude of dogs and grandchildren giving love to the little red beetle.

She said she never thought it would make it to 400,000 miles however when asked about the cars future she said: “Will it get to the half-million mark? I hope so.” Well, we do too, good luck!

May 03rd, 2010

Racing Dreams follows 3 young karting drivers including 11-year-old (she’s now 14) Annabeth Barnes. The movie won best Documentary at the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival and is set for its release in commercial theaters this May.

Annabeth, who began racing when she was 7, had this to say about racing “It’s always what I’ve wanted to do, I mean other people they want to be doctors or lawyers, whatever but I just want to be a race car driver, that’s all I’ve ever wanted to do.” Her bio reads “It is hard to imagine a young female driver with more championships (17) then her age.” She even won 18 out of 22 races during her rookie season in 2004. She is one to watch.

May 01st, 2010

It’s Saturday, we thought you might need a little light entertainment today so sit back and watch hilarious video. Enjoy!

April 30th, 2010

Ever wondered how to be the perfect car host, how to properly exit a car in a skirt, or proper etiquette at a gas station? All the answers and more are contained in the new book Thoroughly Modern Motoring Manners from Debrett’s and Vauxhaull.

Here are some top tips for ladies:
* On how to exit a car “Smooth down your skirt, keeping your knees together, swivel your body and swing your legs outwards. Place one foot down, keeping your knees together. Dip your head and shoulders forward and slide and glide out of the car.” We find this also works when exiting a low-to-the-ground supercar.
* “Ensure that your fashion sense never compromises your safety.”
* “It’s dangerous to drive in high heels or flimsy/loose shoes. If you’re addicted to chic footwear, keep a pair of flat, pump-style shoes in the car.”

And our favorite, regarding navigation:
* “Men were hunter-gatherers, sourcing food and fuel, which helped them develop and fine tune their orienteering skills.” Well, we say, go on men you can navigate while we commandeer the steering wheel—that works just fine for us!

The book also lists some unique driving laws around the globe. Did you know:
* In Alabama, It’s illegal to drive while wearing a blindfold
* In California, it’s illegal to drive in a housecoat
* In South Korea, “All bribes received from motorists by traffic police must be reported.”

It’s the perfect gift for the motoring enthusiast in your life and it’s only $8.93. Happy motoring and remember, be polite on the road!