earlofhalflight commented on What's Your Gameplan For The U.S. Automakers?

"@Rust-MyEnemy--ymenEyM-tsuR: In its 1950s iteration as BMC it was also the fourth largest car manufacturer on the planet."

earlofhalflight commented on PCH, What The Hell IS That Thing Edition: Humber Sceptre or Simca Aronde?

"As someone who lives, breathes and eats Rootes, I'd have the Sceptre like a shot."

earlofhalflight commented on Barack Obama Will Not Meet Rick Wagoner Without Preconditions

"@BMRFILE: Worked out for British Leyland."

earlofhalflight commented on Rumor: GM To NOT Put Chevy Volt Program On Hold, Cut Engineering Staff Tomorrow

"I used to wonder if it would get to the point they were forced to sell off Opel/Vauxhall."

earlofhalflight commented on Conversion Kit Turns Pontiac G8 Back Into Holden Commodore

"@muhnkee_2: Yeah, here in Australia, it's quite common to see Commodores that have been rebadged as Chevrolets - particularly the utes."

earlofhalflight commented on Audi To Build Their Own VW Up!

"The Audi version needs more NSU badges."

earlofhalflight commented on What's Your Greatest Love Affair With A Car?

"My 1969 Sunbeam Imp Sport."

earlofhalflight commented on Report: GM Considering Absorbing Chrysler, Eliminating Brands

"Given Chrysler used this strategy to eliminate AMC and the Rootes Group, I'm struggling to feel any sympathy for them right now."

earlofhalflight commented on Aston Martin To Revive Lagonda Brand, Offer Two New Super Saloons

"I don't get all the hate for the Lagonda Rapide."

earlofhalflight commented on Ten Car Platforms That Just Won't Die

"@Dave7: Actually, it appears to still be in production."