# Obama and detroit **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Off Topic\ **Created:** [January 15, 2010, 8:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/obama-and-detroit/249744 "2010-01-15T08:21:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Mafdark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mafdark/32/6322_2.png) [@Mafdark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mafdark)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2010, 8:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/obama-and-detroit/249744/1 "2010-01-15T08:21:18Z")
Chrysler debuts a “neighborhood vehicle” with a top speed of 25mph [http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/01/13/detroit-auto-show-chryslers-electric-star-the-gem/](http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/01/13/detroit-auto-show-chryslers-electric-star-the-gem/) ![http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2010/01/13/automobiles/wheels-GEM/blogSpan.jpg](http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2010/01/13/automobiles/wheels-GEM/blogSpan.jpg) GM Admits there isn’t the technology to make the volt viable yet. ![http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/attachments/chat-box-swamp/8493d1216401205-106-mpg-my-kinda-car-chevy-volt-concept-header.jpg](http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/attachments/chat-box-swamp/8493d1216401205-106-mpg-my-kinda-car-chevy-volt-concept-header.jpg) > **[Get the Best Deals on Used Cars For Sale Near You - Shop Used Cars, Trucks, SUVs...](https://www.edmunds.com/used-cars-for-sale/)** > > Save hundreds or even thousands of dollars on a used car, truck or SUV for sale near you with Edmunds. We have over 5 million used and CPO vehicles in our database and we provide you the tools you need to get the best deals on cheap used cars,... The focus suddenly becomes the fiesta’s big brother (which may be more appealing when Block get behind the wheel of one) ![http://images.huffingtonpost.com/gadgets/slideshows/4379/slide_4379_61533_large.jpg](http://images.huffingtonpost.com/gadgets/slideshows/4379/slide_4379_61533_large.jpg) Cadillac announces a V6 hybrid for $70k ![http://images.huffingtonpost.com/gadgets/slideshows/4379/slide_4379_61535_large.jpg](http://images.huffingtonpost.com/gadgets/slideshows/4379/slide_4379_61535_large.jpg) Buick makes a gran sport model, putting two words together that cause the earth more concern than the hadron collider ![http://images.huffingtonpost.com/gadgets/slideshows/4379/slide_4379_61612_large.jpg](http://images.huffingtonpost.com/gadgets/slideshows/4379/slide_4379_61612_large.jpg) Kia has new stickers: ![http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/01/01-kia-detroit-soul-1263498114opt.jpg](http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/01/01-kia-detroit-soul-1263498114opt.jpg) > **[Detroit 2010: Kia channels its inner tattoo artist with limited-edition Shadow...](https://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/14/detroit-2010-kia-channels-its-inner-tattoo-artist-with-limited/)** > > 2010 Kia Shadow Dragon Soul – Click above for high-res image gallery > > > Is the third time really the charm? We'll leave that up to you as Kia has un Keep up the good work people. We’ll be the kings of the automotive world again soon enough. Just after the government borrows a few more billion from us to fix these fuckups. ![http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/12/2010/01/500x_barack-obama-naias.jpg](http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/12/2010/01/500x_barack-obama-naias.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![ReDevil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redevil/32/6385_2.png) [@ReDevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ReDevil)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2010, 8:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/obama-and-detroit/249744/2 "2010-01-15T08:24:22Z")
lol @ Kia with new stickers! When is Buick going to make a decent looking car? Is it possible? (Newer car I mean, so GN boys dont get butthurt :lol ) ---
**Author:** ![Ilya](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilya/32/6404_2.png) [@Ilya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ilya)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2010, 8:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/obama-and-detroit/249744/3 "2010-01-15T08:47:17Z")
The caddy and focus look pretty good. I’m a big fan of the new Buick Lacrosse. That thing looks sweet. Haven’t seen one on the road yet. ---
**Author:** ![ninety1two40](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ninety1two40/32/6332_2.png) [@ninety1two40](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ninety1two40)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2010, 8:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/obama-and-detroit/249744/4 "2010-01-15T08:52:49Z")
Buicks are pretty sweet, not going to lie. ---
**Author:** ![Ilya](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilya/32/6404_2.png) [@Ilya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ilya)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2010, 1:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/obama-and-detroit/249744/5 "2010-01-15T13:16:06Z")
![http://www.autoincar.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/2010-buick-lacrosse-2.jpg](http://www.autoincar.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/2010-buick-lacrosse-2.jpg) ![http://www.ktbb.com/thecarshow/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/2010-buick-lacrosse-12.jpg](http://www.ktbb.com/thecarshow/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/2010-buick-lacrosse-12.jpg) ![http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/200901/2010-buick-lacrosse-l-1_1600x0w.jpg](http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/200901/2010-buick-lacrosse-l-1_1600x0w.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![JClark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jclark/32/6309_2.png) [@JClark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JClark)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2010, 1:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/obama-and-detroit/249744/6 "2010-01-15T13:17:37Z")
Looks like every other 4 door sedan on the road. ---
**Author:** ![Ilya](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilya/32/6404_2.png) [@Ilya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ilya)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2010, 1:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/obama-and-detroit/249744/7 "2010-01-15T13:22:39Z")
The Buick Regal is pretty nice too. ---
**Author:** ![bennyfizzle](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bennyfizzle/32/6291_2.png) [@bennyfizzle](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bennyfizzle)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2010, 1:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/obama-and-detroit/249744/8 "2010-01-15T13:24:57Z")
Who killed the electric car _this time?_ :rofl ---
**Author:** ![Alpine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@Alpine](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Alpine)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2010, 1:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/obama-and-detroit/249744/9 "2010-01-15T13:46:12Z")
Looks like an upscale Malibu Me like. ---
**Author:** ![ReDevil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redevil/32/6385_2.png) [@ReDevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ReDevil)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2010, 1:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/obama-and-detroit/249744/10 "2010-01-15T13:53:19Z")
Looks like a Camry with a bunch of Advance Auto stick on chrome and vents. ---
**Author:** ![Dread](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dread/32/6544_2.png) [@Dread](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dread)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2010, 2:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/obama-and-detroit/249744/11 "2010-01-15T14:07:33Z")
Im a big fan of the new fusions and taurus SHO, Fords doing something right. Plus the mustang GT is finally getting the power its deserved for the past 4 decades. ---
**Author:** ![PJB](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pjb/32/6389_2.png) [@PJB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PJB)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2010, 5:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/obama-and-detroit/249744/12 "2010-01-15T17:42:41Z")
Those GEM things have been around a while. The state park in Saratoga has atleast one and theyve had it a few years. ---
**Author:** ![GD3Skier](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gd3skier/32/6400_2.png) [@GD3Skier](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GD3Skier)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2010, 4:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/obama-and-detroit/249744/13 "2010-01-16T16:08:38Z")
They used to have a bunch of them at SUNY Albany too, I dunno if they still do though since I haven’t been there in a few years. ---
**Author:** ![Hooked\_on\_240](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Hooked\_on\_240](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Hooked_on_240)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2010, 9:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/obama-and-detroit/249744/14 "2010-01-16T21:56:08Z")
WOOHOO for cars made in the 90’s! new cars = crap. 🙂