Gran Turismo 5 won’t be home for Christmas?

Filed under: Etc. , Toys/Games Gran Turismo 5 continues to tantalize while enraging keeping us waiting with bated breath, for that one day when we can place the disc into our Playstation 3. The game was supposed to be released on November 2nd, but an announcement on the US Playstation blog said it was pushed back… again

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Best Buy Geek Squad fleet adds Ford vans

Filed under: Minivan/Van , Ford Best Buy is looking to save a few bucks on fuel while adding functionality to its Geek Squad fleet, so the big box store is looking to Ford Motor Company’s commercial vans to for an answer. The ubiquitous electronics and entertainment store is replacing some of its larger cargo vans with a fleet of 290 fuel-thrifty Transit Connects . Best Buy will hand over the Transit Connect vans to GS employees responsible for delivering, installing and servicing home appliances. The Transit Connect definitely fits in with the unique look of the typical Geek Squad mobile, and the van’s side access panels will give technicians easier access to tools and diagnostic equipment.

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WSJ brings to light dirty practice of auto awards fees

Filed under: Marketing/Advertising , Earnings/Financials The free press? It ain’t so free. It’s no secret that most publications face rising costs and declining revenues, both of which combine to create bottom lines that would shiver even cash-strapped Chrysler’s timbers. So it should come as no real surprise that Consumers Digest makes manufacturers pay for licensing associated with the publication’s illustrious “Best Buy” awards.

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Study: Where do our nav systems take us most? Walmart

Filed under: Etc. , Technology Groan. Remember the $350,000 Rolls-Royce Phantom parked in front of a Walmart ? Apparently it’s not an isolated case

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Study: Where do our nav systems take us most? Walmart