1. FIAT 500 and MICROSOFT A HIT at CES 2010

    January 8, 2010 by mycarlady

    I found the FIAT 500 in the Microsoft booth at 2010 CES next to a hulking Ford F350 DEWALT edition (more next time) it held it’s own with clever lines and cool technology.  It’s this combination and fuel economy that will win over the skeptics (me) if it delivers. For now I was awed my the TECHNOLOGY of the BLUEandME® which offers an awesome stereo sound system and the newest wave in manufacturer integrated driving systems.

    While the FORD SYNC is a long way ahead of everyone in the SAFe Driver campaigns to keep your hands ON the wheel , i.e. voice activation (more to come in next post).

    ECO:DRIVE is unique because it goes beyond the available FUEL ECONOMY trackers in today’s iPhone apps.  This system plugs and plays, stores the data and analyzes your carbon footprint.  I’m hoping they will add the SPEECH RECOGNITION software for email and text to the package by the time the car arrives next year.

     I have to say, the car felt heavier and more solid (when you slam the door) than the SMART car, however, my judgment will remain open until I get one to test drive in the 110 heat of Las Vegas. Then I’ll do the obvious 4 way comparison of the FIAT 500,smartpassioncoupe MINI COOPER,VW BEETLE and SMART PASSION. (shown here) 

    Until then, enjoy this snap shot of ECODRIVE and check out the software at www.fiat.com/ecodrive.

    Sarah Lee is an automotive executive with 20+ years of experience. She writes about Cars, and is a staunch consumer advocate on car related subjects. Her company: MY CARLADY is a car buyer’s service committed to getting you the best deal on your next new or pre-owned vehicle. You can reach her at www.mycarlady.com

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    Category: FIAT 500, FUEL ECONOMY, MINI COOPER, NEW CARS under 15k, NEW TECHNOLOGY, SMART, WOMEN BUYERS, WOMEN DRIVERS
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  2. Government Motors bails on warranties?

    September 12, 2009 by My Carlady

    Remember when President Obama said “we will stand behind the product warranties of the bankrupt companies” i.e. Chrysler and GM?

    So what’s the “government” doing about all the squirrely, non-response by Chrysler to the thousands of Dodge Cummins Diesel 6.7 truck owners being told everything and anything to avoid CHRYSLER having to BUY-BACK these trucks.  The KNOWN DPF, TURBO and ENGINE LIGHT problems are so well documented you could stake the paperwork up against Obama’s published tomes and the CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS are triple in height.

    I think we need to get some guidance from the Senate and House on what, EXACTLY, “back the warranties” means? 

    As a US Taxpayer, I’d like to think my hard money bailout, which many in the accounting office indicate is unlikely to EVER be paid back, can do, to insist Chrysler honor all the warranty issues on these trucks, regardless of how many miles are CURRENTLY on them, or BUY THEM BACK.

    Let’s start a new mid-term election campaign, to BUYBACK MY DODGE!

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    Sarah Lee is an automotive executive with 20+ years of experience. She writes about Cars, and is a staunch consumer advocate on car related subjects. Her company: MY CARLADY is a car buyer’s service committed to getting you the best deal on your next new or pre-owned vehicle. You can reach her at www.mycarlady.com
    Top learn more about getting your best car deal click here: CAR DEALS

    NEED AUTO FINANCE HELP or CREDIT report repair go to tell them MY CARLADY: Sarah Lee sent you. It’s a free consult and they do the right thing by you, fast, easy, cheap.

    Category: CUMMINS DIESEL TRUCKS, DODGE, FUEL ECONOMY, SERVICE CONTRACTS & WARRANTIES
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