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Caption Contest Results: “That’ll Buff Out...” – Readers’ Choice

Posted by Poquet Auto on Nov 9, 2016 4:30:07 PM

Some things are “on fire.” But other things, like this car, ARE ON FIRE!

To stay on this “hot” topic, we asked our fans and followers for their best caption on this picture and we received 79 responses! Check out some of our favorites!

Headlights on 2017 Pickup Trucks Aren’t Looking Too Bright, Literally…

Posted by Poquet Auto on Nov 8, 2016 9:23:36 AM

Even if your new 2017 pickup truck has the fancy, high-cost headlights, you may not be seeing as much as you should.

In a recent test, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that almost every new, 2017 pickup truck features headlights that deliver poor light coverage. In fact, only two trims (which are different levels of a particular model) of the Honda Ridgeline (the RTL-E and Black Edition) received the top "Good" rating, while only three other trucks were rated better than "Poor." Those models were the:

  • Nissan Titan, which was rated "Marginal."
  • GMC Sierra, which was rated "Acceptable" and "Marginal" for some models.
  • Ram 1500, which was rated “Marginal” only for models with base halogen reflector headlights.

Even the best-selling vehicle in the United States, the Ford F-150, is rated as "Poor" for all trim levels!

So how do they measure headlight performance?

The IIHS looks both at how much light the high and low beam settings shine in corners and on straightaways. The agency also looks at how much glare the lights produce to ensure that they aren't blinding oncoming traffic.

All-in-all, here's how the 2017 models performed:

BMW Films, They’re Back with, “The Escape.” | Poquet Auto Blog

Posted by Poquet Auto on Nov 3, 2016 6:00:01 AM

In 2001, BMW launched BMW Films’ “The Hire,” a series of 8 online short films which starred Clive Owen as an enigmatic driver for hire (similar to “The Transporter” in 2002). Each film had its own unique story, with David Fincher and Ridley and Tony Scott acting as executive producers and a cast featuring Madonna, Gary Oldman, Don Cheadle, Mickey Rourke, F. Murray Abraham, and James Brown. The 8-film series was only available online and was released 4 years before YouTube even hit the web. Fifteen years later, the films have developed a cult following and has lead to a new film, “The Escape.” Watch the trailer below!

The Escape Trailer (2016)

Caption Contest Results: “This is a Häagen-Dazs-aster!” – Readers’ Choice

Posted by Poquet Auto on Nov 1, 2016 6:00:44 AM

After finding this photo back in summer, it truly fit with the weather at the time. This week, however, not so much...

But, to put a little warm laugh in your day, we asked our fans and followers for their best caption of this picture and we received quite a few creative responses. Check out some of our favorites!

The Ford Ranger. Yea, It's Coming Back Too!

Posted by Poquet Auto on Oct 25, 2016 9:39:59 AM

Let’s admit it, America loves nostalgia. So, with the new Ford Bronco coming out, it only makes sense to bring the Ranger back, right? After all, the two can share a chassis!

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