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Re: HD Radio Gets Automotive Push

BobStruble — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 17:19:53 -0000

"Radio’s Revenue Falls Even as Audience Grows"

"And automakers, which have other problems, are not embracing the technology; so far, only Volvo is offering HD Radio as a standard feature in its new cars (it is standard in all but one of its 2009 models). HD radio is pretty much going to be nonexistent, because they can’t figure out how to get the auto guys to include that as an option, and the auto guys that do include HD don’t let the consumers know about it, Ms. Ryvicker of Wachovia Capital Markets said. It’s been a horribly marketed product that’s not going to save the radio industry. Mr. Struble objected to that characterization... He said there was 'a lot of momentum' with the auto industry."

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LOL!

Re: The Dozen Auto Companies that Aren’t Going Bankrupt

Cori — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 19:11:30 -0000

No bailout is ever necessary.

You cannot create something from nothing. The government DOES NOT HAVE this money. It therefore cannot use it to bail out anything without practicing a massive degree of bookkeeping fuckery.

Re: GF Capital to buy Trade Service

TheCarGuy — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 18:13:37 -0000

I've been looking everywhere for more information on this. Glad I found your article. Very interesting merger indeed and it has definitely had an impact on the industry.

Re: KKR and GS Capital Partners to acquire Harman International

TheCarGuy — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 18:11:56 -0000

Good coverage, it's been hard to find information about this. I think it's interesting to see how this merger will affective the automotive sound industry.

Re: Pancake motors go for an e-drive

TheCarGuy — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 18:08:26 -0000

Very good coverage, I learned a lot just from this post alone. I think we're going to start seeing automotive companies becoming more inventive as sales get tougher. They've got to do something!

Re: HD Radio Gets Automotive Push

TheCarGuy — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 18:06:22 -0000

I'm starting to see cars in my area that have this, but I'm sure it will take a little longer to see it become widespread. However, if the quality is good, I'm sure it will catch on. I'll be trying to see if I can find a car in my area that has this pre-installed.

Re: 50 Top Event Companies Show Strong Top Line

TheCarGuy — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 18:05:26 -0000

It will be interesting to see how this list stacks up against this year's spend. So much has changed since then, you have to wonder what's ahead for 2009. Thanks for a great post!

Re: Once-a-Year Maintenance is Not Enough

TheCarGuy — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 18:03:27 -0000

Very important post. I'm going to share it with the rest of my department. You simply can't be too careful when you need to rely on your equipment. Thanks for the reminder!

Re: Online advertising hit by financial meltdown

TheCarGuy — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 18:00:05 -0000

It's interesting that ad spending is up, despite what is going on in the automotive industry. I hope it will help. I know the dealers in my area are certainly doing all they can to get more sales.

Re: Economy perked up in last quarter of 2006

TheCarGuy — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:29:17 -0000

It's interesting to look back and see all that has changed since this post. The automotive industry is certainly in a lot more trouble - let alone housing. How quickly things can change!

Re: Bloggers More Influential Than Friends for Purchase Decisions

TheCarGuy — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:26:04 -0000

I found this very interesting. True to form, two months ago when I was shopping for a car, the first thing I thought of were the reviews I'd read on Edmunds so there is something to this certainly.

Re: MAGELLAN ROADMATE 800 Automotive GPS System

TheCarGuy — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:24:16 -0000

Wow - that is a great little GPS system to have. I was shopping for a new car and was really hoping to find one built in. However, I may just get this one since I like it better.

Re: Building Your Business Online Series Part 1 Choosing a Domain Name

TheCarGuy — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:22:46 -0000

Great advice here, especially #2. So many people ignore this one. However, it may not be a bad idea to get a domain that has more specific relation to your niche, especially if you're not well known yet, in addition to the one that is branded.

Re: Creative Destruction in the Automotive Industry, Part II

TheCarGuy — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:18:26 -0000

Very good coverage on this issue. It's interesting now to look at what's happened and see where all the fallout has been. You were certainly ahead of the curve on this one!

Re: AUTOMOTIVE

TheCarGuy — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:16:55 -0000

This was a very interesting post. Most people are focusing only on the US automakers, so it is interesting to see what is going on overseas. Thanks for covering this and making me think.

Re: R.L. Polk, Acxiom Expand Relationship

TheCarGuy — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:13:59 -0000

Great coverage. Not a lot of people picked this one up. I'm interested to see how it will affect the local auto industry and the potential it has on a national level.

Re: The Daily Five: Tuesday, 5 August, 2008

TheCarGuy — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:08:26 -0000

Great wrap up today. I've been following the developments on the powertrains. Sometimes I think a crisis is the best thing for automakers, makes them more innovative.

Re: 2008 ACE Exposition

TheCarGuy — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:06:04 -0000

What an interesting concept - on site auto detailing. Very inventive - I wonder if it paid off. Thanks for the great coverage of this event, really wish I could have been there.

Re: Digital World Tokyo | Nano tech lends big sound to small speakers

TheCarGuy — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:04:12 -0000

It's amazing to see how little everything is getting. I think there have been more innovations in the past five years, than in the last decade alone. Very neat post - love the pics and the perspective with the speaker next to the bamboo.

Re: Letter: Auto bailout must come with conditions

TheCarGuy — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:03:26 -0000

This was a fascinating look at the current state of the industry and all that is going wrong. I'm not really sure who is even to blame any more, but it is clear that something really needs to be done. Thanks for your insight!

Re: Lamborghini Gallardo Coupe With Custom Artwork Sold for $289K on eBay

TheCarGuy — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:00:28 -0000

That has to be the coolest paint job I have ever seen. Very nicely done! I wonder just how long that took and how the artist managed to complete everything. Wow!

Re: New York Times: How Industries Survive Change

TheCarGuy — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 16:59:41 -0000

This was a fascinating article, and I wouldn't have found it if I hadn't stumbled onto your blog. The whole issue is really going to get very interesting over the next few months. Thanks for digging this up!

Re: Chrysler Cars Now a Wi-Fi Hotspot

TheCarGuy — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 16:57:28 -0000

If the router wasn't so expensive, I would probably get this. It will be interesting to see if any of the other automakers follow suit. I would guess Honda and Toyota would since they seem very on top of the changing industry.

Re: Automotive REIT Bought Out

TheCarGuy — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 16:55:39 -0000

Very good coverage. I've been watching this one for some time and it's interesting that the buyout occurred right now, in the midst of all that is going on with the credit crunch and auto makers. Thanks for the insightful post!

Re: Nissan unveils commercial truck concepts | Fleet Owner

TheCarGuy — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 16:53:04 -0000

Wow - that is very neat! It's not often that you see concept fleet vehicles. I was looking for a replacement recently and it's too bad this one isn't on the market yet. Great pics and coverage - thank you!