RideLust Salutes The Auto Show Babe

It’s almost auto show season, and in celebration we’d like to take this time to honor one of the greatest accessories ever invented for the modern automobile: the Auto Show Girl. From Paris to Tokyo to Detroit, the girls of the auto show are undeniably hot and definitely deserve a salute for standing for hours at a time in 4 inch heels, smiling incessantly in the face of open-mouthed guys fumbling for their camera phones.

So here’s to you ladies [especially to the woman in the 4th picture down after the jump whom our sources indicate stumbled across this photo from an event she worked and was surprised to find that it had been filed by the event sponsor under "dumb blonde and red Ferrari". Although we have no idea who she is, we're almost positive she'd like to instruct whoever tagged the photo to "Suck it hard, jackass," -ahem- or something to that effect...].

And to you, RideLust readership, you’re welcome in advance.

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Jobs for the Auto Industry

Have you had a passion for vehicles ever since you were little?  If so, you may be thinking about getting involved in the auto industry.  There are several jobs out there that you can choose from.  If you want to work with cars, be sure to consider a few of these jobs below.

Design – First of all, there is the great job of an auto body design.  This job allows you to create what the car will look like, what the design is, and what parts you use to put it together.  If you like to draw, or think you have great ideas for creating a car, go to college for auto body design.

Maker – You can also put the cars together.  Working for the big 3, Toyota, Honda, etc all offer jobs for you to work for them.  You may work on an assembly line and slowly put together pieces of the car.

Seller – Not interested in designing or putting together the car?  If not, you may be great at sales.  Start making money off of the cars that you’re selling.

Mechanic – Everyone needs someone to fix their car at some point.  Whether the transmission went, they need an oil change or their car is acting funny, they need someone to go to.   If you’re interested in the mechanic field, it is a great one to get into!

Cleaner -  You can also start your own car cleaning business.  This can be great for washing, waxing, cleaning out the inside and/or even detailing.  Some people just don’t have the time.  Or, if they’re looking to sell, they need a professional to get it looking great.

There are several great jobs that involve the auto industry.  It takes a large handful of people to design, make, sell, and fix the cars that are on the road.  So, if you’ve had a passion for cars all your life, start working with them on a daily basis and make this your hobby while you’re making money.

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New big player in the Auto industry, Microsoft

As Detroit auto executives are crying into their martinis over a business lunch and are worrying about their future, ever decreasing vehicle sales, and why did they think it was a good idea to build lots of huge SUV’s. Execs over at Microsoft are thrilled at the prospect of moving into the car business in a big way.

The problem for auto companies is that designing a brand new vehicle takes years and designing a brand new super fuel efficient engine is going to take forever. And while they wait for these new developments the price of gas is crippling sales.

Their only hope is to alter their vehicles to make them stand out from the crowd, to give new and exiting options that will keep the publics interest. But these options also take years to bring into production. Unless they are computer related tech options for entertainment, information and fuel saving.

Now who would be good at that sort of thing? Well Microsoft see the writing on the Detroit executive bathroom wall and have decided to raise their investment in the auto sector by a third this year alone.

Microsoft wants its online services to be built to accommodate the needs of the auto industry. They are going to build up the auto software group in the coming months as part of its commitment in the automotive sector. The first thing they are rolling out is the so-called Windows Live Search for Devices (LS4D).

According to Microsoft’s Automotive Business Unit LS4D allows the manufacturers of navigation and other infotainment devices for the automotive industry, the integration of new services with online connectivity in their products.

Among other things it will link GPS with local data queries about for example shops or restaurants. LS4D can already be completely integrated within Windows Automotive software. It is a special package based on Windows Embedded for use in cars. In the near future the platform will be built directly into the operating system at the factory.

In the coming year, a new version of Microsoft software will be ready for use in the automobile market, with the aim of providing what Microsoft calls a “total solution” for onboard computing in vehicles.

Microsoft technology is already behind the infotainment systems in vehicles of different brands. Ford’s is known as Sync in the U.S which is available in many models including, Fords Edge, Explorer, Sport Trac, and the Mercury Milan and Sable. And Fiat’s range known as “Blue & Me” in Europe and South America. In addition, Microsoft has invested heavily in this seasons Formula 1 racing cars with new electronic computer generated engine control systems.

The profits could be huge even by Microsoft’s standards, there are nearly a billion vehicles on the world’s roads, and if they could put their devices into just 20% or even 10% of those automobiles the potential for making money from the auto business may be incredible.

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The New Toyota Hybrids: They Tryin’ To Stop Me Ridin’ Dirty

As much as I singularly resent the level of obnoxious elistism that seems to enshroud the Toyota Prius, I have to admit - if Toyota manages to produce a hybrid vehicle that isn’t as ugly as the Prius or as tiny as the Chevrolet Volt, there is a distinct possibility that I will succumb to the siren song of Toyota’s cost-effective fuel efficiency.

Say what you will, but those guys at Toyota know how to churn out a quality, eco-friendly automobile. Their first hybrid car on the market, the Prius, was introduced in North America in 2001 and was met with almost instant success. Even though it wasn’t the only one of its kind, the fact that it’s price tag was so consumer-friendly gave it a significant competitive edge. Over the years, the Prius has become an image representative of the hybrid car movement, and its sales have obviously been very successful. So much so, in fact, that Toyota is “upping the ante”.

According to Toyota President Katsuaki Watanabe, Toyota is planning the release of two more hybrid vehicles. Although production of the Prius will continue as usual, in 2010 Toyota plans to introduce two new members to the Toyota and Lexus fold (respectively). In addition, Toyota has also announced its new partnership with Panasonic EV Energy Co. and subsequent plans to begin manufacturinglithium-ion batteries. The new breed of batteries will initially be used for testing purposes, but long-term goals call for the mass production of the lithium-ion batteries for use in Toyota’s plug-in hybrid vehicle, set for release in 2010.

But wait, it gets greener still…

Toyota’s unbending commitment to the environment also includes immediate plans to begin research in pursuit of a cleaner, even more efficient battery than the lithium-ion. Toyota has also declared that, by 2010, they will effectively cut emissions produced by their manufacturing plants since 2001 by 35%.

[Source: Automotive News]

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