Matthew Keegan

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GM Approves Cadillac CTS Coupe Production

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Nov 23, 2009, 10:09 pm
... a new generation of fans including current BMW and Mercedes drivers. The Cadillac CTS Coupe will offer a 2+2 seating configuration. Though the ... on the market, the entire lower end of the C...
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Car Manufacturers Roll Out Year End Deals Early

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Nov 22, 2009, 10:29 pm
You know that it is getting close to the end of the year when the catchy Hyundai Holidays tune gets some air time. That upbeat musical score, which is actually a contemporary version of the Dance of t...
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Your Automotive Gift Giving Guide

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Nov 22, 2009, 10:05 pm
Choosing the perfect gift for friends, family members, business associates, even for the office “grab bag” can be a bit of a challenge. Trying to figure out what that special person wants or likes...
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Eventually, Mahindra Will Make Its US Debut

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Nov 19, 2009, 10:14 pm
Some day Mahindra trucks will be sold in the United States. But that debut has been put off several times for a number of reasons that I will soon mention. The Indian automaker is relying on Global V...
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Pontiac G8 GT Sports Sedan Excitement!

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Nov 19, 2009, 10:06 pm
Pontiac has had mixed success over the years living up to its mainstream performance car billing, as parent General Motors has allocated more money and resources to Chevrolet than for its sporty brand...
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On Black Friday, Car Discounts Rule!

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Nov 18, 2009, 10:08 pm
Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving, traditionally the day when retailer’s balance sheets go from red to black to reflect their first profits of the year. Though Black Friday certainly do...
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Volvo S40: Compact Swedish Goodness

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Nov 17, 2009, 10:56 pm
Safe, compact and competitively priced – the S40 upholds legendary Volvo safety and quality! Volvo was one of the first European car manufacturers to introduce to the American market the compact ex...
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Ford Fusion Snags Motor Trend COTY Award

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Nov 17, 2009, 2:27 pm
2010 Motor Trend Magazine Car of the Year Winner I was on the phone with a client when the award was announced, so I missed the drama surrounding the announcement that the Ford Fusion had been named ...
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Mercedes-Benz ML450 Hybrid 4Matic Rolls Out

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Nov 16, 2009, 10:14 pm
Mercedes ML450 Hybrid Mercedes (M-B) is stepping deeper into the hybrid game in a big way. Yesterday, M-B launched its ML450 Hybrid, recognized as the first European full hybrid vehicle to be offered...
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Pamil Visions PR Issues Press Release White Paper

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Nov 16, 2009, 12:26 pm
Everything thing you need to know about press releases. My idea of a well written press release is one featuring a smart headline, about 500 words in length, and with complete (and accurate) contact ...
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Mercedes Plus Alabama Equals C-Class?

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Nov 15, 2009, 10:42 pm
Inside the next five years, visitors to Mercedes dealerships may find that their favorite sedan isn’t built in Germany anymore. That would be the C-Class, which is the best selling Mercedes mode...
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NAIAS Takes Stroll Down Electric Avenue

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Nov 15, 2009, 10:09 pm
I suggest that the people who run the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit hire musician Eddy Grant to launch next year’s show what with the “Electric Avenue” feature ma...
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Track Your Christmas Child Shoe Box Gift!

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Nov 15, 2009, 7:32 pm
Starting on Monday, November 16th, National Collection Week for the 2009 Operation Christmas Child shoe box campaign gets underway. Lots of people will be packing boxes this year, so much so that Sama...
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Going Away With God

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Nov 13, 2009, 6:20 am
When the women of our church head out for retreat they enjoy a fine hotel and all of the amenities. For us guys, we get something like this! That church retreat might do you some good I beseech you ...
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Divorcing Your Clients 101

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Nov 12, 2009, 11:35 pm
Breaking up is hard, but sometimes customer divorce is necessary. Once in awhile The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) publishes an article I simply must save. This past Tuesday I came across one such write-...
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Ford Fusion Cracks Top Ten List

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Nov 12, 2009, 10:10 pm
Modern convenience and safety features are among the amenities attracting shoppers to the all new Ford Fusion. Quick, what is the best selling car in the America? Well, that answer needs to be quali...
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Now Official: Buick Regal Unwrapped!

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Nov 12, 2009, 10:08 pm
What An Opel Built Buick Looks Like From Germany with love. All new Opel Insignia inspired Buick Regal will go on sale in North America next spring. In advance of its official debut at the 2009 Los ...
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Is Volvo's Success In China's Hands?

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Nov 11, 2009, 10:43 pm
Ford will likely sell Volvo within the next year, having already identified China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. (Geely) as their choice to take over the Swedish marque. Geely, for their par...
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Porsche Suit Is A Load Of Croc!

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Nov 11, 2009, 2:37 pm
Perhaps Porsche should extend their suit to include this guy too. From our “stupid controversies” file we have pulled out the following missive: German automaker Porsche, itself part of the Volks...
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Chrysler Unplugs ENVI Program

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Nov 10, 2009, 10:45 pm
You could see this one coming – in a bid to concentrate on bringing forth new products based on mostly Fiat technology, the Chrysler Group LLC pulled the plug on its ENVI electric car program. ENVI,...
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Smart Marketing Propels Hyundai

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Nov 10, 2009, 10:31 pm
Advertising Age recognizes Hyundai. How do you spell success? A-z-e-r-a is one way to do that. If you were to take a look at the typical Hyundai ad campaign over the years, what you would discover i...
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Upward Sports Offers Scholarships To Military Families

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Nov 9, 2009, 11:51 pm
America’s military families are underpaid and unappreciated. Still, the men and women who defend our country by protecting our liberties and quelling foreign threats, often serve without complai...
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No Ford Ka In Our Future

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Nov 9, 2009, 10:12 pm
North American car buyers who may be considering a kei (city) car over the next few years, won’t be able to include the Ford Ka on that list. The Ka, which comes in smaller than the Fiesta has b...
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My StumbleUpon About Face

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Nov 8, 2009, 11:21 pm
I recently received a message from a friend that went like this – Are you still on SU (StumbleUpon)? I thought that you canceled your account. Yes, I did cancel my account many weeks ago, but SU gi...
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Bob Lutz Front & Center In Opel Drama

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Nov 8, 2009, 10:07 pm
Well, it looks like Robert (Bob) Lutz will end his career on the same continent where he was born. That’s right, the Swiss-born Lutz will be overseeing Opel’s operations, as the interim ch...
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Auto Safety Rules We Embrace

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Nov 8, 2009, 10:05 pm
Every car built or sold in the United States must comply with rigorous federal government requirements, including auto safety rules, which are designed to improve the safety of vehicle occupants. A nu...
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Odds Are Stacked Heavily Against Chrysler Recovery

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Nov 5, 2009, 10:33 pm
Chrysler needs fresh product like this Dodge Hornet. Even if they get something to the market, its competitors will likely be several steps ahead of them. On Wednesday, Chrysler explained to the worl...
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The Purpose Driven Dodge Ram 1500

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Nov 5, 2009, 10:15 pm
All New Dodge Ram Laramie Truck utility meets family sedan comfort in the all new Dodge Ram. Ever since Chrysler redesigned its Dodge Ram pickup in 1994 to give it a big rig truck expression, the v...
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Nifty Idea: Inflatable Seat Belts!

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Nov 5, 2009, 4:28 pm
I like this new safety feature from Ford: offer customers inflatable seat belts to protect rear occupants who don’t have the benefit of an air bag to protect them in a frontal crash. Sure, many ...
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Finding Your Operation Christmas Child Collection Site

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Nov 5, 2009, 7:30 am
The King will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me — Matthew 25:40 (NIV) WordJourney wholeheartedly endorses Opera...
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Tell More To Sell More!

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 11:39 pm
When reading any “how to” about blogging, we often come across instructions urging us to make our writing concise. Use fewer words because people’s attention span online is limited. Make use...
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October 2009 Sales Results: Mixed News!

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 10:41 pm
The Kia Forte was one of several new models car buyers snapped up in October 2009, sending sales up for select manufacturers. The figures are in and the news for October 2009 car sales is truly a mix...
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GM Cancels Opel Deal: Fresh Strategy Unfolds

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 5:13 am
It has been a particularly dire year for GM as the company found itself on the edge of ruin time and again. A massive federal taxpayer bail out exceeding $50 billion dollars along with the wholesale r...
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Live Mobile TV Coming To Chrysler Vehicles

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Nov 3, 2009, 10:02 pm
You knew that it was bound to happen: a major automaker introduces technology which will bring live television viewing inside the car. What with DVDs, CDs, iPods, Bluetooth and a whole bunch of other ...
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Compassion Responds To Ethiopian Famine

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Nov 3, 2009, 6:29 am
With millions facing starvation, Compassion International continues to provide immediate support for Ethiopian children while contributing funds to assist small businesses. Compassion International, ...
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Ford Financial Position Brightens Considerably

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Nov 2, 2009, 10:45 pm
The Ford Motor Company released stunning news on Monday, revealing that its third quarter profit rose by nearly one billion dollars, far higher than what analysts had been expecting, marking the autom...
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Should You Abandon Your Blog For Twitter?

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Nov 2, 2009, 1:44 pm
... two of the earlier sites of this kind, but have since been eclipsed by Facebook and Twitter, if not so much in the number of users but in rapidity of growth. Abandon Blogging? And ... which ...
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Indian Labor Strife Impacts Ford and GM

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Nov 1, 2009, 10:49 pm
The Ford Flex is just one of several vehicles sidelined due to labor strife in India. What happens half a world away does, indeed, impact other people. A case in point is a problem which has surfaced...
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Automotive Excellence: Winners, Please!

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Oct 31, 2009, 11:29 pm
PM Workhorse Pick: 2010 Ford Transit Connect We’re in the season where car magazines, consumer groups and bloggers are announcing their top picks for the latest models on the market. The 2010 m...
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I Took A Bite Out Of Bit.ly!

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 5:15 am
Honestly, how do you keep up with all of it? I mean, how can you possibly track all of the wonderful web applications, extensions and related paraphernalia which are rolled out, updated and refined on...
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Segment Leading Lexus RX Hybrid Updated

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Oct 29, 2009, 11:35 pm
All new 2010 Lexus RX 450h Opulent hybrid model offers best in class fuel economy. Last fall’s drop in gas prices had a correspondingly negative impact on hybrid vehicle sales as buyers welcom...
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Volkswagen Releases Teaser Sketch

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Oct 29, 2009, 11:28 pm
What is this, some kind of a joke?! You have to love the fun folks at Volkswagen. Promising editors that a high resolution photo of its proposed new Chattanooga-made midsize sedan was available for d...
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Are You Being Led or Driven?

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Oct 29, 2009, 9:56 am
Recently, I had one of those mornings where my plans were rendered asunder which is fancy talk for my day didn’t go as I had thought that it would. Earlier in the morning I was online, going thr...
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Jill Lajdziak, Saturn VUE & A Missed Opportunity

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 11:39 pm
Reading in the news yesterday that Saturn’s chief Jill Lajdziak (pictured) is taking an early retirement came as no surprise to me. With the brand officially toast, Jill’s role in the new ...
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Fisker Automotive: Latest Fed Darling

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Oct 27, 2009, 11:57 pm
My opinion of Fisker Automotive dropped several notches ever since news began to surface that the upstart PHEV automaker would be purchasing a shuttered Delaware car plant from the Old GM, legally kno...
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Fiat Models To Power Chrysler Products

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Oct 27, 2009, 11:30 pm
It probably won’t be much of a surprise to Chrysler followers, but come next Wednesday we’re going to learn just what sort of direction the beleaguered automaker will take when it announce...
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How To Unwind Unfavorable Client Agreements

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Oct 27, 2009, 12:05 am
Feeling trapped? Don't allow the big cat client keep you caged! One of the advantages of having a lengthy track record as a freelance writer is that you have many more assignments under your belt...
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Mitsubishi Has No Plans To Abandon American Market

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Oct 26, 2009, 11:29 pm
Some people are under the impression that Japanese manufacturers are a shoo-in when it comes to succeeding in the US market. While that belief may hold true for Toyota, Honda, Nissan and Subaru, perha...
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WWII Vet Aims To Pack 1000 Shoe Boxes This Year

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Oct 26, 2009, 4:57 pm
The 2009 Operation Christmas Child shoe box campaign is essentially underway, with tens of thousands of people already shopping for items that will soon fill boxes destined for children in faraway lan...
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Ford Kuga: Mercury, Maybe?

Matthew Keegan posted an article on - Oct 25, 2009, 11:58 pm
Ford Kuga...not the Mercury Cougar. Every time I hear the words “Ford Kuga” I think of “Mercury Cougar” the Lincoln-Mercury coupe that once defined Ford’s upscale brand. Though the tran...
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