pow

Which will do nothing to sales. Honda had a 240 hp minivan five years ago. Toyota's new 270 hp 3.5 will now take over as class leader.

Jetta sales sucked in September because VW were stockpiling '06 TDIs for the '07 year. No inventory.

But, but, but Ford BOLD MOVES says that they're selling every Fusion they've got... http://www.fordboldmoves.com/EpisodeArticl...88-95bcdfa7ef96

2007 Altima Hybrid 198 combined horsepower 41/36 MPG 2007 Camry Hybrid 192 combined horsepower 40/38 MPG I hope the Fusion Hybrid is coming soon. How hard can it be to stuff the Escape Hybrid's drivetrain into one?

It's not bad... kinda like a cartoonish Range Rover.

Honey Bunches of Oats

OMG OMG OMG LOL

Try thinking outside the box.

SC? Maybe Croc can join...

Negative.

The new Malibu should help GM with the on-the-fence buyers, those who are lured in by Camrys and Accords but haven't made the switch yet.

Ford - Edge needs to come fast Freestyle sales suck Focus refresh needed quick Five Hundred refresh needed quick Updated Fusion (hybrid version + 3.5 V6) would help (Camry outsold it 4X) Mercury - no product or future ahead, unless they bring in EU Fords Lincoln - MKS and MKX should help Jaguar - Holy crap, no ones buying XJs; it needs a refresh -- S-class outsold it 33X New S-type needs to come fast XK doing better, even with crappy marketing; on par with 650i Volvo - C70 gaining momentum Upcoming S80 will help hugely Land Rover - new Freelander should add 2K/mo

Yeah... X5s (324 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm) and S500s (339 lb-ft @ 2700 rpm) have narrow band weezy lethargic DOHCs...

And the Venturi Eclectric, which can run on solar and wind energy alone. Sitting alongside its Fetish sibling on the Venturi display at the Paris Motor Show is the self powered Venturi Eclectic. Touted as an autonomous energy vehicle, the Eclectic can be powered independently of any natural energy reserves. It’s powered by a small 22hp (16kW), 50Nm electric motor, and is normally charged up by the 2.5 square metres of solar cells on its roof. The Eclectic is designed as a daily-driver for urban areas and more closely resembles a golf buggy than an actual car. Designer Sacha Lakic describes the vehicle as a “modern, autonomous and intelligent automobile.” The beauty of the Eclectic is that when it stands still, it’s actually adding energy to its batteries. In regions where the sun doesn’t shine that often, the vehicle uses wind power to rotate a force wheel, which generates electricity topping up the battery. Complete charge of the liquid cooled NIMH batteries provides a range of about 50km and allows the car to reach speeds of 50 km/h. Wind power alone can drive the car 15km after a full day of charging. If all else fails, owners can simply plug it into a mains unit at home. The four-seater Eclectic weighs just 350 kilograms and will go into production in June 2007 with a price tag of 24,000 euros. Initially, only 200 units will be made but if they prove popular a cheaper version will be produced starting from 2009. More pics... http://www.motorauthority.com/news/car-sho...nturi-eclectic/ I *love* the styling... particularly the seats. If Karim Rashid designed cars, this would be it.

The Astrolab's ultra-lightweight monocoque chassis is built of carbon fiber and functions as a safety cell protecting the two inline occupants. Photovoltaic cells are covered by a unique nano-prismic film that is designed to concentrate solar energy. A 21-horsepower electric motor is all that is required to drive the 617-pound vehicle. Venturi says the vehicle can recharge itself while in motion and can store solar energy in its nickel-metal-hydride batteries. With a top speed of 75 mph and a range of 68 miles, the Astrolab is intended primarily as an inter-city commuter — albeit a fairly expensive one. Venturi says it is scheduled to deliver the first cars in January 2008, at a base price of $117,000 plus tax. As for the sailing connection, Venturi's press release observes: "A parallel can be drawn between Astrolab and a sailboat: Both advance silently while making best use of the elements provided by Nature. And the piloting of both makes for sensations unlike any other."

Did I read that right? 163 feet to stop from 60?! It looks hillarious trying to stop in that video.

Wow... hybrids are making up 13% of all Toyota cars sold and 13% of all Lexus cars/trucks sold.

Wow, very interesting. It looks like some Californian architect sunshine lounge thing.

What AWD production sport 'ute could safely rev up to 10,000 rpm?

Almost smells like a Domesticated.

Substance > all

It's not called iDrive, but there's still a joystick-like interface for the optional navigation screen. It makes sense since there isn't room for traditional nav buttons on the MINI's dash.

With ESP and balanced weight distribution, no one needs FWD.

The Corsa is Go!

The new Tundra is 100% American, but the company that makes it isn't.