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Allpar and ads

David Zatz — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:35:48 +0000

Ads pay for travel expenses, server costs, and the ability of the editor to live without an endowment. We try to keep the number of ads under control, and did so even before Google’s Panda update sent greedy companies and publishers scurrying to make sure some content showed between the ads. That said, the ads [...]

Cars all look the same today… again

David Zatz — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:15:19 +0000

Several people have commented on how safety and gas mileage rules are forcing all cars to look alike. I have to argue with that basic premise. Back in the 1960s and 1970s, when stylists were unrestrained by gas mileage and safety standards, there was still often direct imitation; my favorite Camaro (1974-81) is a fake [...]

Time Capsule 2008: Chrysler Surprises

David Zatz — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:52:38 +0000

Our survey asked, “What is the biggest surprise Chrysler will spring on us before December 1, 2008?” And our respondents said… I would rather NOT say in light of the new ‘merger’ rumors. Not going bankrupt. They don’t sell to GM and break up the company and sell it in pieces. Merge with GM and [...]