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Introducing the Man Van

Okay, we’ve all heard the minivan called a “people mover” and something that caters to “soccer moms” but now get ready for the Chrysler ‘Man Van”. That’s right, over the next few months we are going to start seeing Dodge Grand Caravans decked out with a a slightly sportier look on the outside, possibly finished off with a black-and-gray interior trimmed with hot-colored stitching on the seats and steering wheel according to reports. Should they throw in a humidor and Man Van customized leather jackets with the ride?

From WSJ.com:

Chrysler Group is working on a plan to make the soccer-mom minivan more macho, turning it into something even dad wouldn’t mind driving.

Chrysler is calling it the “man van”—a special version of its Dodge Grand Caravan—and it is expected to appear at dealerships and be available for orders within the next few months, according to several auto dealers briefed on the matter.

Chrysler declined to comment. Company officials, including Dodge brand Chief Executive Officer Ralph Gilles and Chrysler Chief Executive Sergio Marchionne, discussed with dealers what they called the “man van” in Detroit late last month.

Read the full article here.

Stars and Their Cars

Take a look at these 12 rides that the stars like to roll around town in. Some are cool and some are just plain over the top. I have to say the 1968 Ford Mustang Cobra and the Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe are totally cool!

From MSN.com:

Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe
Noted black-on-black (aka “murdered out”) luxury vehicle enthusiast and sometime-international soccer star David Beckham has been spotted driving around Los Angeles in a sleek, blacked-out Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe. The ride’s color scheme matches his $400,000 customized Porsche 911 Cabriolet Turbo and jacked-up Jeep Wrangler, and rounds out the luxury lineup in his garage, which also includes a Ferrari F430 and a V10 Lamborghini Gallardo. His wife, Victoria — aka Posh, former Spice Girl turned Marc Jacobs muse and international fashion plate — plays the ivory to Becks’ ebony in a white Porsche 911 Cabriolet.

Check out all 12 cars here.

Cadillac introduces Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance offer

Cadillac joins the free scheduled maintenance wars by offering a 4-year/50,000-mile program called Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance. The one up on recently announced Lincoln’s program includes scheduled oil changes, tire rotation, engine and cabin air filters and a vehicle inspection. Cadillac stayed away from wear and tear coverage but the 4-year/50,000-mile deal will catch on with customers.

From AutoNews.com:

Cadillac said today it would offer free scheduled maintenance on its 2011 model year vehicles as part of its effort to improve customer service — and to match similar offers being made by other luxury brands.

The 4-year/50,000-mile program is called Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance and includes scheduled oil changes, tire rotation, engine and cabin air filters and a vehicle inspection.

Last week, Lincoln announced a similar free maintenance program for 2010 and 2011 models but only for vehicles purchased and leased through Sept. 7. Lincoln’s program is for 3 years/45,000 miles.

Read the full article here.

Happy Birthday to Range Rover

The Range Rover turns 40 today and to celebrate, Interactive Land Rover has put together a video montage to the vehicle here.

As the first fully capable luxury 4×4 and the world’s first vehicle as good on-road as off-road, the Range Rover was a milestone in the development of the SUV. From princes to politicians, from rock gods to rock climbers, from footballers to farmers, the Range Rover has always appealed to icons across all genres.

Call it coincidence or call it fate, but Range Rover Product Manager, Frank Dauerer also turns 40 today!

Frank has been the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport Product Manager since 2007. He has developed and managed over six limited edition Range Rovers as well as the general Range Rover product line-up.

Happy Birthday to both!

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