Comments on: Daily Podcast: We’re An American Brand

By: JJ

JJ — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:00:34 +0000

Alfa Romeos are definitely ready for America. No question, it seems though that America isn’t ready for Alfa Romeo, but that could quickly change…

Also, FIAT is developing a V6 diesel engine (2.5 and 3.0 litres) to “attack” the US market. If you happen to speak Dutch or like to know what is V6 turbodiesel in Dutch, here’s a Link

And yes, FIAT was the one who invented the common rail diesel engine…unfortunately for them they didn’t realize they had something there and didn’t patent it, leaving the technology there for everyone to copy. Only VW went ahead with their “pumpe-düse” first but has now decided to resort to common rail for all new diesel models they bring to market.

By: DearS

DearS — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 05:42:14 +0000

I became a citizen last summer. It really felt great. I felt a bit more like an American afterward. I felt safe I probably wont get kicked out for doing something bad, but maybe I will. Feels like family I guess. Also after being in the court room and doing the supplied reading I finally understood a bit more of the American dream also. I usually just hear complaints about its use. Its great to be an (sorta-official) American. Although I felt I was one way before I came to the U.S. I do not need anyone to tell me I am an American. Also a Dominican. I guess its a name given to a nebulous concept.

I drive an old BMW, that is American too. also Dominican. European, Middle eastern and Asian. I like to see others share the American dream, although I bet they have pretty amazing dreams themselves and are fully capable of having big dreams. I guess everybody is an American. In the end it means a (challenging to park and possibly afford) Cadillac Escalade is a glass have full. So is America. So an Escalade and an old BMW are american, and Asian and European and Dominican. Its works for me.

By: peoplewatching04

peoplewatching04 — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 04:00:05 +0000

Can someone please do a review of the G2? Just for kicks.

By: 50merc

50merc — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 03:41:38 +0000

Ditto to Kurt’s post, and welcome to your wife and stepdaughter. We’re glad they’ve joined us on this two-centuries-and-counting journey called America.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ttDUGM-1mU

By: Kurt B

Kurt B — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 02:40:57 +0000

Jonny – If you thing the B Class is funny..check out the A Class.. yes they are running out of letters…
http://www.privatefleet.com.au/buying-new-car/car-reviews/mercedes/mercedes-benz-a200-review/

By: Robert Farago

Robert Farago — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 01:09:15 +0000

Thank you for your kind words.

By: Kurt B

Kurt B — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:37:41 +0000

Congrats to the new US Faragoians

By: ajla

ajla — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 23:35:52 +0000

Seeing the Pontiac G2 made me die inside.

I was hoping this podcast would have brought up the “CNN Finance 11 Worst Cars” post.

By: umterp85

umterp85 — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 23:33:42 +0000

Robert—Won’t call you a domestic hater—but you are seriously jaded:)

By: Paul Niedermeyer

Paul Niedermeyer — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 23:30:06 +0000

Sounds like it hasn’t changed much since I took the oath in 1966, except for the numbers. There were maybe fourteen of us that day in Baltimore. It was worth getting out of school, just barely.

By: Dinu Uscatu

Dinu Uscatu — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 23:28:47 +0000

Gentlemen,

In Canada we get the G5 and up/higher Pontiacs (ie: G6 and G8).

The Pontiac G2 was sold in Mexico as the Daewoo Matiz, later renamed Matiz G2, now being sold as the G2. A fantastic machine (insert sarcasm), the G2 features a strong 1.0L 65HP @ 5900RPM and 65lb/ft @ 4600RPM engine.