Dandelion Rubber? - Autoline Daily 639

China's Ministry of Commerce is accusing the United States of dumping cars in China. Ford is teaming up with The Ohio State University to figure out how to use dandelions as a sustainable resource for rubber. Bob Stempel, the former Chairman and CEO of General Motors, passed away last weekend. All that and more, plus John shares his take on the Buick Regal Turbo.

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[tinleo333]

the buick regal turbo is nice is like a german car

is gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo­ooooood

[bwright1991]

I hate dandelions with a passion

[Jflux69]

Hot Models Hell yeah!!!!!!!

[929fightinIrish]

@DocWolph the gnx is coming eventually it looks amazing if you want to know the numbers on it im not sure check out the eu version, they have the performance one haha just add on a 100 puonds to the curb weight and kill off a few ponys and there you have it

[flatblackstrat]

Jon just to let you know, here in Japan most cars do not come standard with navigation and usually need to be bought ala carte. Grand total is anywhere from 3000 - 3700 dollars.

[InsurgenceRX]

I really like the Buick Lacrosse

[DocWolph]

I still think the Buick Regal could use more power. Certainly some kid of high perfromance package, bumping the power up to 260+hp and firming the suspension up more would not be out of sorts. This a RWD coupe and/or sedan would be helpful I think as well.

[EYE50MM]

@bjthedjdutchdude1992 I guess they figure they need to rebadge and sell slightly different models in other countries - though it is essentially the same car it might not sell if too foreign like it's origin. In japan the 350Z is the Fairlady Z, They thought it wouldn't sell if it had a girly name like that in the states. I think they were right.

[EYE50MM]

That bit about Spempel vs the GM board - telling it like it is John. Strong reason as to why I never miss Autoline daily.

[bjthedjdutchdude1992]

I love the buick regal. I live in the netherlands. In europe they call it Opel insignia. Why does it have two names for one same car?