Nissan GT-R, Dodge Ram Win International Car Awards

According to TheWeeklyDriver.com, the Nissan GT-R and Dodge Ram have won International Car of the Year Awards!

Congratulations to both of these fine vehicles and the fine people who build and sell them!

Motorcyclists Benefit From Stiumulus

Motorcyclists To Benefit From Stimulus Package
The AMA says there are benefits for motorcyclists

http://www.cyclenews.com/articles/road-racing/2009/02/14/AMA-Stimulus

The following is from the AMA...
Language that provides a tax credit for the purchase of a motorcycle has been added to the current economic stimulus bill, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) reports. The AMA, working in conjunction with other stakeholders, worked diligently to secure the motorcycle provision within the measure. President Obama is expected to sign the bill into law shortly.

"This inclusive and equitable solution will provide much-needed relief to riders, as well as to those who sell motorcycles," said AMA Vice President for Government Relations Ed Moreland. "When it appeared that motorcycles were going to be overlooked in this bill, the AMA and the Association's members, along with Harley-Davidson and others, took our case straight to Capitol Hill and persuaded lawmakers that this was the right decision."

Moreland added that motorcycle riders are just as likely to have been hit hard by the economic downturn as those who buy automobiles and light-duty trucks. Moreover, motorcyclists typically purchase new bikes, apparel, vehicle servicing and aftermarket equipment from local dealers that are family-owned small businesses.

Specifically, motorcycles are included as "qualified vehicles" in Section 1008 of the legislation. Those purchasing a new motorcycle will be able to deduct the sales and excise taxes on their 2009 tax returns. Prior to the actions taken by the AMA and others, the deductions only applied to the purchase of a new car or light truck.

"We want to thank all motorcyclists who took the time to contact their elected officials," said Moreland. "This victory is particularly gratifying because it represents a community-wide effort to elevate motorcycles as a recognized and viable means of transportation in America. Motorcycles are vital to the reduction of traffic congestion, provide efficient use of limited parking, have far less impact on our roads and bridges, and contribute significantly to our nation's efforts to consume less fuel. Our success today clearly indicates that our legislators are listening."

Indian Motorcycle Detroit in Observer & Eccentric

Looks like Indian Motorcycle Detroit is getting a lot of attention lately. We were featured in an article in the Observer & Eccentric newspaper recently. Take a look!

Dick Scott Dodge In Newsweek!

Check out this article in Newsweek! Newsweek mentioned Dick Scott Dodge in a recent article about people trading in their vehicles. A customer of our's was able to trade her 1 year old Dodge Journey for a band new one with no miles.

Inspiration For a Passionate Nissan 370Z

by Tim Joseph

When I was a kid growing up in the Detroit area I used to love to draw pictures of cars. While I wasn't very good at it I dreamed of fast exotic sports cars and what it would be like to drive them. Some kids were much better than I was and have turned that passion and talent into a career that represents the imagination inside all of us.

Randy Rodriguez is the man behind the 2009 Nissan 370Z. He was a kid just like me, in fact he's just a year younger. He used to fill his notebooks with his dreams of fast and exciting sports cars. I read a very inspiring article about how he came to design the new 370Z. He is 31 years old, working at the Nissan Design America in San Diego, CA. He graduated from Detroit's College for Creative Studies. Rodriguez deisgned the vehicle after Datsun 240Z which he is very passionate about.

It is no suprise that the new 2009 370Z was designed after the 240Z. That was my observation from the first time I saw it on October 9, 2008. The 370Z will hit the lots in the next couple months. We'll keep you updated.

Indian Tales: Lawrence Ward

Thank you to Lawrence Ward for this story -

My wife's grandfather, John Barthel, grew up in Richville, Michigan and bought this Indian motorcycle brand new. He was so proud of it he went to Saginaw and had his picture taken with it. He then rode it from Michigan to Mexico and back. That was at the time when roads were much rougher than they are today. Family history has him making the trip with no problems. It was the scandal of Richville!

Check out other pictures from our friends, post your own and send us a story or two at IndianMotorcycleDetroit.Com!

2009 Daytona 500 Dodge Results

Congratulations to the 2009 Daytona 500 Dodge team for their impressive showing! Four members of the Dodge Motorsports team were in the top 10.

• 3rd - A.J. Allmendinger, #44 Valvoline Dodge Charger
• 5th - Elliot Sadler, #19 Stanley Dodge Charger
• 9th - Reed Sorenson, #43 McDonald's Dodge Charger
• 10th - Kurt Busch, #2 Miller Lite Dodge Charger
• 29th - Kasey Kahne, #9 Budweiser Dodge Charger
• 33rd - David Stemme, #12 Penske Racing Dodge Charger

To take a test drive in a Dodge Charger please call Dick Scott Dodge at (734) 451-2110!

2010 Nissan Electric Vehicle Update

by Tim Joseph

Nissan has announced some pretty exciting news regarding their forth coming electric vehicle. In August Nissan gave us a demonstration of a 2nd generation Nissan Cube that was converted into an electric vehicle. While it remains unclear if the Cube will actually be the frame for their electric vehicle, we have been given some details.

Yesterday, Mark Perry, director of product planning and strategy for Nissan Americas, spoke at the Doubletree Hotel at a luncheon sponsored by the Chattanooga Engineers Club, the Chattanooga Technology Council, the Tennessee Society of Professional Engineers, the American Society of Quality, the Society of Women Engineers and IEEE. He said the vehicle will debut next year and that Smyrna, Tennessee would be one of the launch sites.

Here is a quit list of information he gave us regarding the vehicle.

• The vehicle will have a range of 100 miles
• The vehicle is 17 months away
• It will be a "Real Car" that seats up to 5 w/ standard amenities
• It will be powered by a stack of batteries under the rear seat
• The batteries will be about the size of a laptop
• The vehicle will have Zero emission and no engine noise
• It will be fast enough to get a speeding ticket on the interstate
• 72% of drivers drive less than 40 miles per day
• 98% of drivers drive less than 100 miles per day
• The electricity it uses will cost less than a tank of gas
• The vehicle has no transmission
• A fast charge will only take 26 minutes.

This is an exciting development and I for one cannot wait to see the finished product.

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2009 Nissan Cube First Drive

I don't like to just post links but Nissan has a couple of exciting new vehicles coming out and I haven't been able to get my hands on them myself. Additionally, Nissan is giving us bits of information but most of the information 1) has been given out or 2) is being told through magazines and news outlets.

Automobile Magazine has gotten their hands on a 2009 Nissan Cube and has driven it. Unlike other "first drive" articles, they actually drove it! At the bottom of the article is a section where they give links to a couple of other links and a wallpaper gallery. Enjoy

http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews/driven/0903_2009_nissan_cube/index.html

2009 370Z Reviewed

Here is a review of the 370Z by Automobile Magazine. Read the entire article. Bottom line is.. this thing is fast!

http://blogs.automobilemag.com/6440176/editors-soapbox/2009-nissan-370z-feeling-zee-love/index.html

Cars.Com Lifestyle Awards, Dodge Ram & Jeep Wrangler

by Tim Joseph

The 2009 Cars.Com Lifestyle Awards were announced this week and Dick Scott vehicles did very well! Our vehicles received seven awards in all. There are several criteria for awarding a vehicle a Lifestyle Award but they must make the grade in safety, reliability, comfort, and ride and handling.

2009 Dodge Ram 1500 - Lifestyle Award for "Work Truck Of The Year"
2009 Jeep Wrangler - Lifestyle Award for "Best New Car for Off-Roaders" AND "Best Deal For Sun Lovers"
2009 Nissan Xterra - Lifestyle Award for "Best Deal For Off Roaders"
2009 Nissan Versa - Lifestyle Award for "Best Deal For Commuters" AND "Best Deal For First-Time Drivers"
2009 Nissan Frontier - Lifestyle Award for "Best Deal For The Towing Crowd"

Congratulations to all the Dick Scott family of cars who have won 2009 Lifestyle Awards from Cars.com!

To take a drive in an Award Winner give us a call at:
Dick Scott Dodge - (734) 451-2110
Dick Scott Motormall - (517) 223-3721
Dick Scott Nissan - (734) 495-1000

Our First Indian Motorcycle Sold!

Congratulations to Mr. Fotios Sakadaris of Warden, IL for becoming Dick Scott's Indian Motorcycle Detroit's first delivered customer!