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Busted: Chrysler assembly plant workers caught drinking and smoking on video over lunch again

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Roman Mica
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As you may recall from THIS story it was just about 10 months ago that a Detroit Fox news TV station busted a group of Chrysler employees partying, smoking weed, and drinking over their lunch break.

In total 13 Chrysler employees were fired over the incident and the company suffered a significant public relations black eye over the fallout.

Today it’s the same story but a different assembly plant. This time the same Detroit Fox News station went to the parking lot of the local UAW hall near the Jefferson North Plant in Detroit at busted more Chrysler workers drinking and smoking on their lunch break, and even before their shift.

The new station says it got the news tip from other workers at the Chrysler plant who were afraid of working with drunk and unsafe employees.

Scott Garberding, the automaker’s Senior Vice President of Manufacturing, says, “The employees that we identify, as soon as we understand who they are, will be suspended indefinitely without pay and anybody else involved will be dealt with swiftly. It’s very frustrating to us, we take it very seriously.”

You can watch the entire news report below.

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2012 Scion iQ to start at $15,995…batteries not included

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Roman Mica
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Scion has just announced the very tiny 2012 iQ will start at $15,995.

The smallest Scion will be launched in phases around the U.S. with the West Coast getting the car first and the Midwest last.

BTW: Why is it that the Midwest is always left out in the cold on these phased car intros? Could it be the cold, or don't car makers believe that people in cities like Chicago have an interest in their newest products.

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Volkswagen is on a serious sales roll selling 2.5 million cars in first half of 2011

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Roman Mica
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Volkswagen has announced that it has sold 2.5 million units globally in the first half of 2011. This number represents a 11.8 percent increase over the same time last year.

In North America, VW sold 237,700 cars in the first half of the year which represents a 21.8% increase over last year.

“The positive trend for the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand in the first half of the year is very encouraging,” said Christian Klingler, Volkswagen Board Member.

“It would be a major success if we could keep up this momentum during the second six months,” he added.

Of course China helped VW achieve the bigger sales number 852,800 units sold. China is now the biggest market for VW and it saw a 12.9 percent increase in sales over the same time last year.

Cars like the all new Jetta helped propel Volkswagen to record sales. Check out our first drive review of the all new Jetta below.

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Video: Triathletes struggle to ride up one of the steepest roads at the 2011 Boulder Peak Triathlon

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Roman Mica
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When triathletes think of the Boulder Peak Olympic Distance triathlon there are three words that make them shutter: Old Stage Road.

And of course this year was no different as thousands of amateur triathlete took on the 2011 Boulder Peal Triathlon and in the process conquered the very steep and very doubting Old Stage Road.

Our sister blog EverymanTRI.com put together this video of triathletes racing up old stage road this weekend.

How steep is the infamous Boulder, Colorado Road. Watch the video below and find out as thousand of amateur triathletes take on the grand struggle over Old Stage Road in Boulder.

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Watch Top Gear Season Series 17 Episode 3 as Jeremy Clarkson drives the newest McLaren supercar

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Roman Mica
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Is the newest McLaren supercar better than the Ferrari 458?

That’s the question that the latest BBC Series 17 Episode 2 of Top Gear answers as Jeremy Clarkson takes the McLaren for a fast spin around the Top Gear test track.

So does he like it better than the Ferrari 458?

You can find out for yourselves by watching Series 17 Episode 2 of Top Gear below.

Of course the Stig also takes the McLaren supercar around the track, and the results are a real surprise. Check out the video below before it gets pulled down.

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Review: ‘Utility’ could be the 2011 Subaru Forester’s middle name

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Dan Jedlicka
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I recently was in the left front seat of an older Subaru Forester at highways speeds—but   with no steering wheel in front of me. Not to worry. I was in Australia, where the steering wheel is on the right side and vehicles are driven in the left lane. My daughter was at the wheel.

I recently tested a 2011 Forester four-door small SUV (or “crossover,” if you will) after returning to America. This third-generation Forester, which was new for 2009, is appreciably larger in every dimension than the last generation model, with a roomier back seat. It’s styling is clean, but won’t turn heads. There are only minor trim changes for 2011.

The new Forester is no more powerful than the 2010 model, despite a refined base engine, but provides good acceleration in town and on highways. Its 2.5-liter, 170-horsepower four-cylinder is put in most models, but it’s also sold with a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, which kicks out 224 horsepower.

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First Look: the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 SEL is a pleasant if mildly entertaining driving experience

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Nathan Adlen
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Having a car like the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 SEL is a pleasant if mildly entertaining experience. It’s fairly quick and handles delightfully when pushed. My car’s 170 horsepower 2.5-liter, DOHC, 20-valve inline-5, makes an impressive 177 lbs feet of torque which can come in handy.

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Old versus new Luxury video review: 2011 Cadillac Escalade vs. the Lexus CT200h mashup review

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Roman Mica
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The 2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV Premium is one of the biggest cars you can buy in America.

It certainly represents old school luxury with 22 inch wheel, 5 TV screens and two remote controls not to mention heated and cooled seats and cup holders.

The new 2011 Lexus CT200h is small, frugal and luxurious.

It gets great gas mileage and represents new luxury with a Lexus hybrid drive that combines both a gas engine and an electric motor.

So which one of these cars is the future of luxury transportation? Check out the video below and find out.

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