Car Talk By Jonathan Pitman Ford Motor Company, in an attempt to offer more fuel efficient vehicles and technology, unveils its latest plans by introducing new Lithium (Li-ion) batteries in its hybrid and electric vehicles between 2010 and 2012. According to Ford, the plan has called for extensive research that[Read More…]

The 2009 Dodge Journey SXT All-Wheel Drive (AWD) (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Car Talk By Jonathan Pitman There are many cars out there that are pretty basic. But then there are vehicles that make a statement and beg for recognition. The Dodge Journey SXT AWD offers more storage options and more choices,[Read More…]

Car Talk By Jonathan Pitman Usually when you think of inexpensive cars you think of vehicles that are not as well made or rides like a tin can. Well, with the Nissan Versa hatchback my assumption has been modified. Let’s talk about the drive. I test drove the Versa Hatchback[Read More…]

The 2009 Nissan Maxima. (Photo: Nissannews.com) Car Talk By Jonathan Pitman When Nissan designed the new Maxima they left nothing unattended. Everything from the double stitched leather seats, to the award winning engine that has been the heart and soul of the Maxima for nearly 15 years. The previous generation[Read More…]

(Photo: FORD.COM) Car Talk By: Jonathan R. Pitman For over 30 years the F-150 has evolved into a national icon priding itself on the title built Ford tough. However, since the rise in gas prices the best selling pickup is forced into defensive mode to compete with other trucks with[Read More…]

Ford is already preparing to release the 2010 Lincoln MKS. (Photo: Ford.com) Car Talk By Jonathan R. Pitman The Ford Motor Company knew exactly what they were doing when they went to the drawing board to design this sophisticated yet elegant Lincoln MKS. Let’s set aside the horsepower, trim levels[Read More…]

The new Ford Taurus is expected to be revealed at the Chicago Auto Show and may appear in dealerships in the summer of this year. As you know, Ford has been debating whether to keep the Taurus on the line up or retire it for good.  I have seen pictures of[Read More…]

Rod Blagojevich served out his final day as governor of the State of Illinois after a unanimous impeachment ruling in Springfield today that removed him from office.  The vote was 59 to 0.  With this governor no longer in power what remains a question is what is Pat Quinn going to[Read More…]

It is still hard for many to believe that history will be made when Barack Obama becomes the first African American president.  Never has there been an individual in my lifetime who could bring so many people together with the message of hope and change. On Tuesday, the nation and[Read More…]

A plane crash that occurred after 3:30 this evening on the Hudson River off of Manhattan New York, has a positive outcome. The incident occurred shortly after take off, when the pilot claimed  the plane had hit a flock of large birds that had been in the area.  Confirming reports from the media indicate the[Read More…]