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  • what? that's it? You didn't think to email, PM, txt, phone or otherwise interview all the WOT readers that followed the audition directions to see what our credentials are; what direction we might want to take the show; What we might add if we had... a budget and 14 more minutes of video time? Nice. You blew off loyal followers who would love to break into the industry, invested time and effort, could provide fresh insight.. and instead take someone already in the game. I call shenanigans.

  • @hyteck9 Agreed. Regardless of outcome, this contest and the hiring process were handled in an unprofessional manner. I hope MT will treat contestants and their own decision-making process with more respect in the future.

  • I took the time to make a short video specifically for this video, yet Jessi takes the position by using an old video. Yes, she's blonde and far more attractive than my skinny white self, but I think it's poor ethics to hire someone who didn't follow directions. Just my two cents MotorTrend, poor ethics. Congratulations Jessi, you did at least have a substantial following beforehand.

  • I have to agree that in terms of the ethics of a contest the rules should have been enforced. I am not a rigid rule follower, but I am an advocate of fairness. A one minute video should be compared to a one minute video. I'm sure that submitting the already produced video was convenient for Jessi, but others made the effort to meet the requirements. If MT decided that submitting a longer video was legitimate, the stated rules should have been updated, so everyone could have made other choices.

  • A little bummed. There is no doubt that Jessi's production was one of the slickest; however, it was also more or less professional and far exceeded the posted time limit. Perhaps it would have been more fair (I hate that word) to announce finalists and meet us in person. I would have gladly payed my own way out there for the opportunity. In any case, good luck to Jessi and the new channel!

  • Getting the job because you have a large fan base seems reasonable. It presumably translates in to a bigger audience for Motor Trend. However, I find it lame that now the top comments are now both for Jessi Lang, which is a manipulation of the facts.

  • jessi was pretty good but i feel like it was all her lil dick sucking groupies that posted a millions comments about how much they loved her that got her the job... that and she's blonde white girl call me salty but something seems a lil unfair about this whole things

  • What happened to the "top comment" by Chris Moran? It had way more votes than the two comments that are now listed as the top comments. Uh oh.

  • And to add the only reason I watched Roadfly was Jessi Lang everyone else on there is automotive retard and their reviews and car tests are garbage.

  • Deserves this job more than anyone else and many thousands of people will agree with this. This not an opinion but pure facts. Motor Trend will be making a huge mistake in not hiring Jessi Lang for your opening job for the position of the next Automotive Journalist.

  • Her skills surpass all expectation and these are the reasons she should hired immediately.I am posting this because Jessi Lang is actually being sabotaged for no reason from her fucking asshole Boss who clearly a piece of shit illogical retard fucking bitch. I my self know all about Managerial positions and how what type of behavior the people who get them show and do just to get ahead. Managerial positions are usually given to people who are fucking assholes for this specific reason. Jessi Lang

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  • Her Automotive Passion for the info and driving ontop of the Fact that she is Beautiful Gorgeous Highperformance Car Girl that has amazing sense of humor along with everything that qualifies to be an automotive journalist.

  • This is to the all Personnel at Motor Trend you guys need to Hire Jessi Lang right now without a question of a doubt that she is the best Hottest Gorgeous and knowledgeable Automotive Journalist you can hire. Jessi deserves the Job more than anyone else I have ever seen on Motortrend.

  • Thank you to everyone for all your submissions and comments. After reviewing every single one of the entries and reading all of your comments, we are happy to announce that we have chosen our writer/producer/host for our brand new Wide Open Throttle news program. Tune in to the premiere of Wide Open Throttle on the all new Motor Trend youtube channel on Thursday, Feb. 2 ... and find out who we picked!

  • @motortrend Excellent! An early congrats to the winner. This was a fun experience, and I hope everyone who participated keeps making videos. Oh, and the new channels are great, by the way.  Keep it up!

  • I assume that Motor Trend is going to make its decision on the videos, but I'll play. In the videos I watched, everyone was reasonably articulate and knowledgeable, though not equally so. Jessi Lang seems to be perfectly competent, but not the best. Choosing her would be for an image change, and if she is a 'scholar' don't expect her to stay at the job. Chris Moran seems quite knowledgeable, but not an image changer if that's the goal, though I suspect he would stay at the job longer. no more ch

  • Jesse Lang is the BEST and that's coming from an Aussie!!!

  • +1 for JESSI LANG! SHE IS AWESOME!

    

  • You can't go wrong selecting Jessi Lang. She is professional, knowledgeable and a car enthusiast like all of us!

  • So does the WOT preview mean we all lost? Or did someone win? Or is it still up in the air? (Pick me!)

  • A vote for Jessi is a vote for America!

  • Please pick Jessi Lang ... * great personallity, * knows about cars,  * speaks clear and with nice voice * she look very cute in any car, and realy enjoys driving them.

    Look for her videos on Youtube, her profile on facebook...

  • Save you some time there.. Jessi Lang? She's good looking.. knows more about cars than half the GUYS that support her and you'd be stupid to not have her with the potential traffic she could bring in..

  • Jessi Lang has my support.

    She would be perfect for MotorTrend

    She has the talent and personality

    she is the only reason I watched the roadfly car reviews in the first place

    She is passionate about what she does - and it shows in her great reviews

  • AutoLand2012

  • I started watching roadfly because of Jessi and I'm sad to see that she is no longer making videos with them. I think it's very unprofessional for someone to come out and publicly bash Jessi for personal reasons and casts roadfly in a negative light. I will still watch Roadfly but your image has taken a bit of a hit in my opinion.

  • I have known Jessi Lang since she was in highschool. She is honest, respectful, responsible, charismatic, and extremely bright. I would trust her with my life! I cannot imagine anyone feeling differently. Buddy, you must be extremely jealous of her amozing talents to act like an asshole! Gorw up; and way to go Jessi! Keep rockin the boat!:)

  • MARCHETINO!+1

  • Jessi Lang is awesome! She is always enthusiastic, informative and down to earth. I can't think of a single better presenter than her. She's definately going somewhere in this world and is a really exciting person to listen to! I'll look forward to seeing her career continue to grow.

  • Jessi Lang FTW!

  • Jessi is a great presenter and she knows what to look for when reviewing cars. And she is very beautiful as well.

    Go Jessi

  • The only way you'll become 'the biggest' is if you hire Jessi Lang!

  • Jessi is a great presenter, but she's not a good enough actress to fake the enthusiasm for cars that she displays in that Caddi clip! She clearly knows and loves what she's talking about.

  • she's awesome! MT would be lucky to have her!

  • Jessi Lang. Extremely well versed.

  • I've had the pleasure of knowing Jessi as a scholar for many years and I've been following her reviews. I'm a media studies scholar and I can tell you that if you pass on Jessi, you will be making a big mistake. She's passionate about the subject. She knows the medium and conventions of the automotive review. She's an amazing teacher which translates to her performance on screen. And, she's curious--she likes to learn new things. Seriously, you don't find on-screen talent like her everyday.

  • Jessi Lang, Jessi Lang, Jessi Lang, enough said. Sign her up and you will get people watching your channel!!!

  • Jessi Lang is the very life blood of roadfly, she would be a great addition to Motor Trend and would attract a new following to your channel.

  • Roadfly, how about keeping it classy and professional like Jessi ok? Thanks! Buh bye..

  • jessi

  • Jessi Lang on Roadfly was just great, beside being an attaractive woman she really knows about cars and gives nice and informative reviews and she has the talent to keep us following her the time lenth of the episode. she has my support

  • Jessi Lang was the only reason i watched roadfly reviews. She would definately add some umgh to your reviews. She knows her stuff and is very informative. Even when I'm not interested in the vehicle I still watch just because Jessi is doing the review. And MotorTrend needs Jessi Lang!

  • jessi is the best person to this thing... she is a professional woman and loves what she does!! what else could you need??? olny her will put this Motor trend show up!! ella es la unica que puede hacer que ese progama sea de lo mejor quien mejor que jessi lang!!! he visto demasiados de sus reportajes son de los mejor ella siempre seguira siendo mi eleccion

  • Jessi lang

    she is the only reason that make me watching Roadfly.com

  • I'm a car fanatic and look forward to each and every review by Jessi Lang! She's professional, & knowledgeable about each and every car she reviews. She'll do great on Motor Trend! Roadfly isn't so great anymore without Jessi, I don't watch their reviews anymore. Interesting someone from Roadfly created a fake account and is badmouthing her.

  • I've known Jessi for a couple of years, but it feels like I've known her for a lifetime. If you want to give her a hard time, then you gotta answer to us!!!

  • Im totally convinced that the right person should be Jessi Lang, she knows about the cars, has great presentation skills, shes funny, entertaining and very very beautifull.. she should be your next host.

  • I was very impressed with videos I have seen from Jessi Lang. Extremely professional, knows what she is talking about, and she is also very attractive which is always nice when the large percentage of people watching these videos are men. I am a bit confused why you would want to fix something that isn't broken? I don't know her personally, but I think myself and many others out there would not want it any other way. She can do a review on a Pinto and I would buy it! What does that tell you?

  • Jessi is a sweet heart, a great host, and has the sex appeal that motor trend has been lacking for years. Get em Jessi!

  • Jessi Lang deserves the gig! She is talented, genuinely loves cars, and knows what she is talking about! Don't listen to hateful people that try to sabotage her success.

  • Jessi was the best!! Oh well on to bigger and better things for her I guess.

  • i actually never watched a car review before watching jessi lang (even though I'm much into cars) she is just great... professional interesting and honestly she could teach u much!

  • Jessi, has hosted many shows for us at COMCAST, she is very professional and can get the job done !

  • VDub. Unacceptable.

  • **Jessi Lang** : professional, journalistic sensibilities (and credentials) + heaps of intelligence (degrees out to wazoo; soon to be a PhD) + confidence + style. . . She got me into watching her car reviews -- with her descriptions, her impressions and reactions, she made me feel like I was right there, in the car, experiencing it all for myself -- and, maybe even more impressive, made me interested in learning about cars (something I NEVER expected to care about before watching her.)

  • I'm Andrew Rogers from the Porsche 928 review. Wide Open Throttle should pick me because I am a complete auto-fanatic, I love to drive, and I am a talented writer. I have experience in front of the camera, and promise to answer any question you have about the automotive industry, design, racing, history, and of course, numbers. Anything that has to do with cars, I'll tackle. And next time I won't wear an ill fitting shirt haha

  • @VDuBlUv1

    VDuBlUv1 Date Joined (youtube): Jan 19, 2012

    So you joined youtube just to post these comments? hmmm. . . interesting

  • @theriverrunpast Umm no, I've had a Youtube account for years, genius. Unlike you, I know a thing or two about cars and it is annoying when FAKE people ACT like they know what they are talking about... such as your girl, Jessi.

  • @VDuBlUv1 -- bwahahahahahahahaha -- u mad.

    I don't claim to know a ton about cars (self-admitted novice/budding enthusiastic, thanks to Jessi's enthusiastic reviews), but I do know misplaced internet aggression due to real life inadequacy when I see it. I'm sorry your life doesn't make you happy (unloving wife? kids who see that you're a miserable phony? what is it exactly?), but you can change that starting today. Good luck, dude.

  • @VDuBlUv1 -- I find every word you write (from your fake youtube account) to be accurate, especially because you seem to be so successful and happy. /sarcasm

  • @theriverrunpast Again, spectacular detective work; stick to cheesy poetry & pathetic art. I was locked out of my account (created so long ago I forgot my login information) not that any of this is relevant or any of your business. I'm through; go one with that last word... I'm over this child-ish banter.

  • @VDuBlUv1

    Hahahahahahah!!!! You just gave yourself away! You're from Roadfly and you're crying because Jessi left. Doesn't matter how much hate you express; she's gone and you'll never get her back. And like she said -- if you keep writing about her, you only strengthen her case. Clearly, you need a life.

  • @theriverrunpast Believe it or not there ARE people in this world that ARE happy AND dislike people :-0!! Get a grip...

  • @VDuBlUv1 -- re: get a grip -- "Hey, Pot, have you met the Kettle? I think you have a lot in common."

  • I've known Jessi for years; she doesn't even like cars...she criticized anyone who expressed appreciation for a sexy car... ironic she professes she is a car fanatic. Also, her comment in this video regarding the sunroof only opening "accordion" style because it's a couple is totally false. There ARE coupes that have full-range sunroofs. Not to mention, it has probably something to do with the design of the rear portion of the car NOT because it's a coupe.

  • Check out my page, jax1079. Hope you enjoy. Thanks!

  • I can and saabkyle04 DIFFIDENTLYCAN!!

  • I know chris moran back from chicago cars direct, but I do want jason from engineeringexplained to get the job.

  • @16jker Jessi is good too, but wtf her video is far longer than 60sec. Jason for the job!

  • SaabKyle04 needs to do this....

  • "So simply write and present a 60 second automotive news story, and post it as a video response to this video."

    Why are so many of the entries like 10 minutes long? Didn't they read the instructions?

  • That guy Hank Daniels is awesome! He's witty, knows his stuff, AND most importantly he lives in LA, so it would be really easy for Motor Trend to collaborate with him.

  • For those just chiming in, my video can be viewed on my channel or by searching "Motor Trend 60 Second Review 2012 Porsche Carrera." I spent the extra time to put a video together specifically for this position. I'm a mechanical engineer and can offer a different point of view on vehicles that the ordinary person. If you guys like it, thumbs up! If not, may the better reviewer win!!

  • I'm Chris Moran, featured in the Ferrari 430 Scuderia video response? Why not me? I always do my best to make sure every question of the most die-hard car geek is answered by the end of my videos. Watch my Ferrari video, and envision every spotlight car under the Motor Trend label getting the same level of attention. Gimme a thumbs up for support!

  • @AutomotiveMediaGroup

    We love your stuff, obviously!  Looking forward to 2012!

  • @AutomotiveMediaGroup You said it yourself. "I always do my best to make sure every question of the most die-hard car geek is answered by the end of my videos." Doesn't work for videos intended for masses.

  • saabkyle04!

  • не блядь всётаки это круто

  • My vote is for Hank Daniels!!! Young, funny & a host I'd like to watch over & over.

  • Kyle Lyndsey! (Saabkyle04)

  • i really like saabkyle04 and i do watch his full in depth reviews.. but i think hes got no personality.. monotone!!

  • Jessi Lang for sure, she is as pretty as the car and is believable! She will do this add justice!

  • I think Jeff Glucker is the right a candidate. He's knowledgable about all makes and models and has plenty of experience reviewing cars as a writer for Autoblog and his own site Hooniverse. He also isn't socially retarded, so he's great for interviews. Glucker 2012.

  • Jessi Lang*

    *but only if you want a beautiful, smart (PhD candidate) person, who kicks ass at everything -- who will deliver articulate, thoughtful, fun, interesting, well-researched/accurate reviews!

  • i honestly dont care any more ill be busy playing gt5

  • I fully support Jessi Lang.

  • I <3 me some Hank Daniels! He's got my vote!

  • Lisa thecaraddict!!!!!!!!!

  • i'm not seeing/hearing of a deadline? does anyone know of one?

  • 60 seconds sounds like enough, but damn i'm finding myself wanting to go so much farther with what i've come up with lol

  • Saabkyle04.

  • Morgan freeman!

    

  • Jessi 

  • Why are there only two video responses pictured? And they don't even fit the 60 second time requirement!

    I know my friend sent in his; I want to see it!

  • Can't you guys say Anything else besides saabkyle04?

  • Saabkyle04!!!!!!!!!!!! ftw

  • I have the knowledge and passion but im not so sure about being in front of a camera. Working with cars would be a dream job though, thats for sure.

  • As much as i love saabkyle and jessi, i think people are missing the point of this video. they want us to make car reviews and respond to this video. i think i will make my own review, maybe I am what they are looking for =P

  • Saabkyle04 or Jessi Lang

  • Jessi Lang has my vote

  • Engineering Explained! Jessi Lang may be alright as a host, but EE actually knows just about everything about cars and knows how to explain them!

  • @rachellee321 Amen!

    

  • by the way...Anyone with SAAB in their name is bound to fail

  • Get the picture.....

    Jessi Lang

  • Jessi Lang

  • Jessi Lang

  • also is there information or is just this video with these simple instructions and we just run with it ???

    

  • people need to calm down no offense SAABKYLE04 is not that great especially when compared to the host from top gear(original, not the cheesy american) I think its time for something different maybe a black guy like me haha lewis hampltion blew everyone away f1, i think its time for a black host( no i wouldn't be the very first but the best would be cool )

  • Jessi Lang reads a script and can´t show the passion... a pretty face is not enough she or he must drive and know by their own what they are talking about with there feelings. If I want to know the specs or space boot read the car adverts.

    Want a example watch Vicki Butler-Henderson from Fifth Gear: youtube.com/user/fifthgearuk#p­/f/5/GiAE0VzTQTM

  • derek d

  • Derek d

  • Derek D

  • SaabKyle04

    

  • Jessi Lang X 1,0000000000000000000 PERIOD.

  • Just when I'm getting ready to go back to school for a better chance, huh? Ah, I'll try it. Sounds fun enough. I could even try and kill two birds with one stone while I'm doing what comes to mind.

  • Motortrend has never really made much acceptable in my eyes. I could do much better.

  • Saabkyle04

  • Jessi Lang

    

  • 3topgear. please go check out my videos. there great. especially my jaguar xkr-s one

  • Jessi Lang

  • Some of you guys are as dry as a cracker, please stray from your ordinary and pick someone with some jump in their step please!

  • Does this mean we'd be able to test drive cars too?

  • Brian Cooley!

  • Brian Cooley!

  • Brian Cooley!

  • Saabkyle04

  • Get a hot girl. Works all the time.

  • Jessi Lang!!!

  • Jessi Lange!!!

  • Brian Cooley ! , he is PRO and better than most of your MT hosts ..

  • Jessi Lang!

  • Saabkyle04

  • Jessi Lang!!!

  • Jessi Lang

  • Vote for Engineering Explained. You won't regret it.

  • J. Lang

  • Saabkyle04

  • Brian Cooley, The Rosenthal auto guy!

  • Jessi Lang,

  • Jessi Lang, of course who else?

  • Jessi Lang!! If you pick her, at least even if the car sucks, you will still get eye candy.

  • Jessi Lang

    She has the talent and charisma

    And a strong following of YouTube fans

    Jessi Lang is perfect for MotorTrend

  • Jessi Lang

  • Jessi Lang!

    

  • jessi lang already has a job basically with roadfly this is just a 3 horse race now will be interesting if they show the other poeple who applied

  • @jimbolightningy Jessi left roadfly -- and she's absolutely perfect for this!

  • @theriverrunpast thats your oppionion , it seems like most people are drawn to her just for her tits not anchor skills, a show called good game did the same thing in aus where they got rid of a presenter for a chick there was outrage and they lost alot of viewers yet gained alot different yes but just my 2 cents worth i would pick the person who is the best for the position not just who has the most followers if that was the case we wouldnt probably have james may for top gear

  • @jimbolightningy -- I whole-heartedly disagree. Most people are drawn to Jessi for her intelligence (PhD candidate, what?), for her ability to speak about anything and make it fun & interesting. Simple people will reduce her to, and be drawn to her simply for her body, as they do with women - but evolved people will be drawn to her for all of her qualities. Simple people will always have a narrow view of the world, but amazing things are going on constantly, beyond their grasp

  • She looks like an awesome chic and just happens to be very well spoken. Why the hell wouldn't you want someone like that? She also doesn't act like your typical "look at me" kind of woman.. That's worth is weight in gold for sure.. Don't disappoint and go with someone plastic in looks or spirit.

  • @VDuBlUv1

    Ouch.  Man, take a deep breath and relax. Did she kill your dog or something? I've never seen someone so relentlessly attack someone like that.

  • @VDuBlUv1

    I get it; you hate me. However, you wouldn't have spent half your week writing hateful comments about me if you didn't believe I have a strong chance of getting this job-- and, therefore, I thank you for your implicit endorsement. :-)

  • @VDuBlUv1

    You're sick.