Intrepidation

I found our chat feature, but despite the fact that we used to have it, it's disabled currently, and I need Z to help out with that. But yeah, the built in chat wasn't that great, so maybe an external on would be something to look into.

Spy Shots: Mysterious Chevy small car spied testing Spy shots of a mysterious Chevy small car prototype have surfaced on the web today and everyone seem confused as to what it might be. The five-door hatchback spied undergoing winter testing could be the next-generation Chevy Aveo, though looks very little like the next-gen Chevy Lova – the Chinese version of the Aveo – that we saw in spy shots taken last September. The interior of the prototype, as well, is a big departure from any we've seen in other Chevy small cars, especially the main gauge pod that appears to house a tachometer with a digital display that extends off to the right and likely works as a speedometer. There's also the larger Cruze and smaller Spark to consider, but the mystery car doesn't appear to be related to either of those new bow-tie models. Feel free to guess away in the comments as to what this prototype might be. Source: Autoblog Gallery

Picked it up today, with the "new" front tires, oil change, and lovely R sticker on it. I was greeted by the battery being said. Feel the love! So I took it for a drive to recharge the battery. I don't like the Continental tires...they're noisy...but at least they're safer than bald tires, and the car drives straight again. I missed driving it. Basically I'll just drive and enjoy (no road trips) until a donor pops up, and keep an eye on the oil.

Hell Yes. I love Mythbusters...it's one of those shows that makes me wish I still had cable.

From the side it looks like a boat. Stick to cars guys.

Geneva 2009: Aston Martin revives Lagonda to questionable effect Comebacks are a tough racket, so when Aston Martin announced plans to revive the Lagonda nameplate, we tempered our high hopes with a fair amount of skepticism. Perhaps that's a good thing. These first images of the Lagonda caused a collective sigh from the Autoblog crew here in Geneva, perhaps largely because it takes the form of a crossover – something we weren't really expecting (and something we don't typically associate with either Lagonda or Aston). The Lagonda's return marks the 100th anniversary of the brand, best known for stately sedans and luxurious grand-tourers. Aston wanted an outlet to expand beyond sports cars and GTs (pay no attention to the Rapide in the corner), and the Lagonda's designers took that mandate and ran with it – some might say into a bluff-faced wall. At its core, the Lagonda Concept is an avant-garde approach to the crossover we've come to know in seemingly thousands of variations. The front grille and swage lines are an obvious nod to modern Astons, but its near vertical nose, stretched headlamps and bulbous backside attempts to convey a mix of luxury and masculinity. The rear end strikes us as very Bentley, but considering the Lagonda's intended audience, that might not be a bad thing. All four 22-inch wheels are powered by a V12 powerplant of undisclosed displacement and output, and Aston envisions the Lagonda as a long-distance cruiser that offers its occupants a lavish, functional and tech-rich environment. Aston Martin CEO Dr. Ulirch Bez wants to see the Lagona sold in more than 100 countries (versus the 32 A-M is currently offered in), with a focus on emerging markets in the Middle East, South America, China, India and Russia. While we have no problem envisioning the Lagonda rolling down the streets of Moscow, we're not sure that its reception will be as warm in Europe and North America. But then again, there's not much playing in this space, and that's the nature of comebacks. Source: Autoblog

Grammatical errors FTL (sorry). I was agreeing with you that it didn't jump out immediately, bud.

If he was mentally aware enough to kill an innocent man, and then cut him up, he's mentally aware to be Bubba's bitch for the rest of his life. Instead he has the opportunity to be released?!

Great, so another psychopath gets off the hook. His ass should be permanently locked away.

I would say mainly the Ion, because when it was introduced it was so bad that it is to this day regarded as the worst car to be sold in the states in recent history. Runner up goes to the Relay, for not only being badge engineered (a sign of things to come) but the first Saturn to not have polymer panels, thereby loosing the only thing that made Saturn special.

The torque steer, it'll snap my arms off!

Oops.

Maybe this clears up what he was referring to about the gearing...? Maybe I'm looking at this wrong...perhaps what he means is that the 2.7 transmissions had better gear ratios than the 3.2/3.5? Honestly, I'm not that good with the understanding of how gear ratios work....I should look it up so I understand it better. Or and expert here can explain it.

I see that too now, although It's not like the Vette's not the only car to have them. It didn't scream "Corvette knockoff", like you said.

I don't know, but the timing chains are definitely at the point where they need to be replaced. I'm just going to drive it around locally end enjoy it until I find donor engine. I miss driving it, plus it needs to get some miles on it to be inspected.

I made a mistake, sue me.

Tacky is EXCITEMENT!!!!!!!!!! (and it's been Pontiac's forte for years).

I can see how one might see Aston Martin or even Jaguar XK in the shape, but I see no Corvette in there whatsoever. Where the heck do you see Corvette cues?

I love the C-pillar, it connects to character lines in a very fluid way.

Wow, that's beautiful. I think the front could use some work, but besides that I love it. Interior is very neat too. Looks awesome from this angle:

Yeah, but even as is my car still runs better....until the engine craps the bed.

I think I would fall under BV's category.

Kill Joy.

Hmm... Been a while since I looked at the photos.