The Chevy Aveo5 College Cab is now on the campuses of the University of Maryland, College Park and San Jose State University giving free rides to students who will be filmed via the interior “Cab Cam.” The students will compete to get the most views on their video for a chance to win an Aveo5 of their very own. Check out the hilarity happening now by visiting the video galleries for San Jose State University and the University of Maryland, College Park. - Scott Monty
Ford's CEO Alan Mulally on Squawk Box on September 12, 2008, talking about Ford's commitment to the future through a more balanced portfolio. - Scott Monty
Tutorial & presentation creation software focused on how to use software (Word, Excel, etc.). Capture screenshots, add explanation boxes, buttons, titles and make an effective tutorial. - Scott Monty
"This situation is a little more complex than most are making it out to be - it's not as simple as dropping a diesel engine in an existing vehicle or selling to diesel vehicles to a limited target audience. There are a number of factors that are involved, including emissions standards across all 50 states that are far more stringent than those in Europe, the associated cost of creating manufacturing facilities for diesel engines, uncertain consumer desire for diesel vehicles, the future price of diesel fuel with respect to gasoline - especially given the likelihood that diesel fuel prices would rise, given a higher demand, All of this culminates in a payback to the customer that wouldn't be realized for years. Ford is committed to making fewer trucks and SUVs and more small cars. We've initiated a series of changes, including converting three North American truck plants to small-car operations and a growing our flexible manufacturing operations. While it's too early to discuss what..." - Scott Monty
David Armano looks beyond the design and functionality of microsites and delves into deeper questions about context, community, and connections, as well as distribution & aggregation. My favorite sound bite: "long form content is the new design language." - Scott Monty
"Um, excuse me - Ford had the first hybrid vehicle of all of the U.S. automakers with the Ford Escape 5 years ago. You might check out what we're doing in the way of green technology: http://www.fordvehicles.com/fo... ..." - Scott Monty
Clive Thompson writes about how Twitter, Facebook and social media in general are connecting people - even if loosely - more than ever before - Scott Monty