Successfully causing dissension amongst those wishing to categorize their CLS through traditional means as a sedan, Mercedes-Benz again blended the...
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Carl Anthony is the Managing Editor of Automoblog and AutoVision News and the host of AutoVision News Radio and AutoSens Insights. As a respected automotive industry thought leader and analyst, Carl has appeared on numerous podcasts and radio shows, including Wrench Nation, Cars Yeah, The Car Doctor, and Brains Byte Back, in addition to appearing as a regular contributor on MotorMouth Radio on WHPC 90.3 FM. Outside of print and broadcasting, he oversees a small automotive consultancy that works with leading companies in the ADAS and autonomous driving space, including AEye, Nira Dynamics, OMNIVISION, VSI Labs, and XenomatiX.
Before joining Automoblog in January 2015, Carl was a dealership and new vehicle launch trainer on behalf of Ford, Honda, Mercedes-Benz, and Volvo. He was a long-time product specialist on Chevy’s National Truck Team, a full-scale experiential marketing program that travels the United States, and a member of the FCA (now Stellantis) national auto show team where he served as the resident expert for consumers on the Dodge Charger and Challenger. Prior to the automotive industry, Carl was on the air at several popular Midwest radio stations, including KIWR, KEZO, KJAN, and KELO-FM.
Carl is a Midwest Automotive Media Association member and on the board of directors for the Ally Jolie Baldwin Foundation. Like many Detroiters, he is holding out for a Lions Super Bowl win.
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Every year, SEMA attracts countless custom cars. From mild to wild, tuners show off their latest creations. Each hoping to attract orders for their bodykits/cars/wheels/restoration services. And since beauty is in the eye of the beholder, you can always expect to find a few “misses” at the SEMA show. However,...
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Indulging the eccentric demands of deeper pocket motorists, the Lotus sports car company is spawning a revolutionary five-vehicle lineup by...
In the case of many people in the developed world, the automobile serves a definitive purpose fulfilling our everyday needs. However, when the current run-of-the-mill automobiles fail to deliver the mobility in special cases, fluid automotive innovation and understanding comes to life. Giving wheelchair-bound individuals more reach, vans of the...
Chrysler was not as privileged as the other North American automakers through the past several years in their product lineup....
Looking into the future, the next generation of Lotus cars indicates The Esprit, Elite, and Elan all sported names of...
The second-longest running name in Lotus sports cars’ historic lineup, one of the company’s futuristic offerings plan to revive the Elan title. Spending a total of 19 years in production as the modestly budgeted sports car, the Lotus Elan nonetheless succeeded in delivering solid handling. Though never enjoying the glitzy...
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Insuring the safety of United States roads, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently subjected 55 vehicles from the 2011 model year to their battery of crash tests. Consisting of frontal impact, side impact, and rollover ratings, the crash testing class of 2011 automobiles seek the coveted 5-star overall...
With the doors officially opening to the public of the Paris Motor Show this Sunday, some automakers have held off...
We’ve been waiting for it folks, and here it is: the Chevy Camaro Convertible. We knew it was on its...
At long last, the 2011 Ford Fiesta has finally begun invite North American customers to the party. As the first party-goers take the keys of the Fiesta Ford Motor Company has published some extremely interesting details on how the American automotive buyer is warming up to the B-segment compact...
Superluxury and supercar builders cater to the higher-income community through vehicles emphasizing high-performance, exotic design and exclusivity. Already selling their...
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In the past number of months, primed fans of the legendary British sports car brand Lotus were awaiting a special vehicle announcement at the upcoming Paris Motor Show. Circling speculation, many believed the French event would play host to the return of the storied Esprit nameplate. Previewing this car before an...