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#recessionomics
You Have a Future in Garbage
The Way We Live Now: Absolutely fabulous, thank you very much! When you said "we," you were referring to well-timed Ford investors and university presidents, correct? Oh, you mean everyone. They're all in the garbage business, one way or another. More » -
#badideajeans
New York Media Types Clearly Aren't Licensed To Talk About Cars
So, Mediaite's Rachel Sklar did a piece about cars. What? Yes: cars. Ray Wert at Gawker Media car blog Jalopnik posted on it. Sklar dove in the comments. Car people are insane. What do you think happened? Results pictured. Enjoy. -
#mediacrack
The Steve Wars
In your inexplicable Thursday media column: picturing the New York Times' printing presses, Porsche's CEO pays off old reporters, a 174-year-old newspaper folds, and Steve vs. Steve. Steve? More » -
#haters
Andrea Peyser Hates Beloved Thing
You want a powerful opening statement, bitches? "In the annals of stupid ideas, this has got to be the worst. Ever." Ever! What is sex fiend columnist Andrea Peyser talking about? Something everyone else thought was a good idea: More » -
#recessionomics
Pour Faster!
The Way We Live Now: At the bottom of a bucket metaphor. GM is burning up the money we all gave it as fast as humanly possible. Bread lines are lengthening. But something's still selling: More » -
#watchout
Toby Young Hit by Car
Vaguely annoying Brit writer and Top Chef judge Toby Young was hit by a car while riding his bike in London last week, but he's going to be okay. Here, his busted head. [Toby's blog] -
#recessionomics
American Autos are King Again!
The Way We Live Now: Rollin on Dubs. You can't keep the US auto industry down! Unless "you" are a superior foreign competitor. But if "you" are bankruptcy, forget it. USA car companies are back! More » -
#recessionomics
Destitute Antelopes Looking for Crime Partners
The Way We Live Now: Fleeing the police, on foot. Who can afford cars? Let them all go bankrupt. All we need for our ATM robberies are a crowbar and a laid-off blesbok, for distraction. More » -
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#recessionomics
At Least the Ultra-Rich Still Have Ferraris
"This is a tough time for the very wealthy," begins a story about how "ultra-luxury" auto brands are confident that their customers will survive. Meanwhile, the American dream is now "to be a renter!" More » -
#journalismism
CBS Sells Brainwashing News for Car Dealers
Here's something scary that exists: The Automotive Broadcasting Network ("Fueled by CBS"!), which beams soothing, automotive industry-friendly news into car dealerships, so as not to upset the customers. Katie Couric is a GM zombie! More » -
#recessionomics
Rolls Royce-Driving Realtors Are Recession's Littlest Victims
Last year, class resentment in NYC consisted of the poors complaining about the excesses of the rich, while the rich paid no attention. But now the rich are forced to pretend to change. Slight progress! More » -
#cars
Important Auto Industry News
"[White House National Economic Council Director Lawrence] Summers owns a 1995 Mazda Protege that's registered in Massachusetts." [Detroit News] -
#conspiracytheories
Did Michael Wolff Sink Steven Rattner's Car Czar Job?
Here's something for conspiracy theorists: earlier this month, news emerged that the wife of financier Steven Rattner got a DUI last year, which was conveniently not reported upon. Now Rattner's Obama administration job has disappeared. More » -
#badvertising
Company Endears Itself to You With Vandalism
Motorists find ads annoying when they are placed on billboards, hundreds of feet away. "Better" idea: why not make them think that your ad is actually vandalism to their car? Yea! More » -
#sadvertising
Iggy Pop, Insurance Stooge
Perhaps this is why all the real legends die young: because if they don't, they end up shirtless and dirty, in an auto insurance commercial. Sadness, thy name is Iggy Pop circa 2009. [via Adfreak] -
#auctions
Obama's Old Car Surprisingly Affordable For Republicans
Always wanted to own a President's old car, but haven't been able to find one with a Hemi engine? Now you can buy Barack Obama's 2005 Chrysler 300C for a great price! More » -
#badvertising
Fire-Haired Demon Child Demands 'Big Girl Car'
In this age of fossil fuel depletion, economic meltdown, and a dying US auto industry, how should consumers pick an automobile? By bowing to the demands of the world's most terrifying screeching red-haired brat: More » -
#publicrelations
GM's Casual Dress Code Leads To Success
Hey, there's been a huge auto bailout! In this clip, GM execs show up for a press conference in less-than-crisp suits, their way of screwing American taxpayers again (I think). Smug, guys. -
#advertising
Montauk Monster Stars In Car Commercial
So it's happened: the Montauk Monster has sold out. This Brazilian Volkswagen ad purportedly features a "dogfish," but its true identity is clear. You've come a long way, Monty. Video proof after the jump: More »
