Drew Dowdell

I want it for ultimate mobility of managing my websites. I'd have to have the 3g version. I don't care about Facetime or making calls. I barely care about watching movies.

uhm.... HOW?

merlette is the duck V is for Vader

So... to iPad or to wait?

The Passat W8 would be a money pit.

No. The Cobalt is completely out of production.

Cadillac Launches CTS-V Black Diamond Edition Lord Vader, your car is ready Today Cadillac launched a hot new edition of the CTS-V called the Black Diamond Edition. Follow the jump for more details. Cadillac CTS-V Black Diamond Edition

Lord Vader, your car is ready.

The system in the Verano looks promising. They were already showing Apps with it like Pandora. Now if you can get a Grindr app for your car.....

Fusion is the same size as the first generation Taurus.... it's not surprising that it's doing well. It's at a sweet spot in size. Oshawa builds - Impala, Equinox, Camaro, and soon Regal.

I compared incentive to incentive. There is very listed for Taurus around here right now. Thanks for your insight. Are there other constraints to Chicago adding more shifts? Supplier constraints is the first thing that comes to mind.

updated

Oh dear.... do I need another? http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/2152495864.html

I think the Taurus is a far better car to car enthusiasts..... but for the typical buyer who just wants a big car, doesn't care about "tech" like NAV or radar cruise control, the Impala is more car for the money you spend. You can step into an Impala for like $21k and the 3.5 will blow right on through it's 29mpg EPA rating up into the low 30s. A Taurus starts over $25k and will probably just meet it's highway rating of 28mpg... if you're gentle. There's nothing a Taurus offers that your typical upper middle age, working class guy nearing retirement that an Impala can't fill for $4k less.

Sentra is the new compact fleetmaster. All the newest rental compacts here are Sentras and Versas

Fixed

Subaru pulled further ahead of VW again this month.. with only 4 models.

I thought they did already

It's always looked... unfinished to me... like some trim pieces fell off or something.

IRVINE, Calif. – Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported January 2011 sales of 14,267, a decrease of 9.1 percent versus January of 2010, primarily due to a substantial reduction in fleet sales this month. Mazda has placed a high priority on the strength of residual values, as proven by the company’s top-three placing in ALG’s most recent study, and CX-9’s positioning as the top-placed vehicle in its category in residual value. As consumer confidence begins to return, sales of crossover SUVs are on the rise, with Mazda’s successful choices posting record sales gains for the month. CX-9 posted its best January ever with sales of 2,054 vehicles, up 35.9 percent. CX-7 recorded its best January since 2008, with sales of 2,357 vehicles, up 45.3 percent. Mazda5 recorded its best sales month since April 2010 with 1,547 vehicles sold. The all-new 2012 Mazda5, with its superior packaging and the unique functionality of its flexible seat arrangements, sliding doors, stylish design, outstanding handling, fuel efficiency and high level of safety, arrives in dealerships this month. Rounding out Mazda’s North American sales, Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported its best January ever, with sales of 2,258 vehicles representing an increase of 32 percent, while Mazda Canada Inc. (MCI) sold 3,688 vehicles, down 12 percent compared to last January. <table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 640pt;" width="849" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><col style="width: 101pt;" width="135"> <col style="width: 11pt;" width="14"> <col style="width: 65pt;" width="86"> <col style="width: 12pt;" width="16"> <col style="width: 52pt;" width="69"> <col style="width: 13pt;" width="17"> <col style="width: 56pt;" width="74"> <col style="width: 12pt;" width="16"> <col style="width: 50pt;" width="67"> <col style="width: 65pt;" width="86"> <col style="width: 12pt;" width="16"> <col style="width: 65pt;" width="86"> <col style="width: 13pt;" width="17"> <col style="width: 50pt;" width="66"> <col style="width: 13pt;" width="17"> <col style="width: 50pt;" width="67"> <tbody><tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl65" style="height: 12.75pt; width: 101pt;" width="135" height="17"> </td> <td class="xl65" style="width: 11pt;" width="14"> </td> <td colspan="7" class="xl130" style="width: 260pt;" width="345">Month-To-Date</td> <td colspan="7" class="xl131" style="width: 268pt;" width="355">Year-To-Date</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 7.5pt;" height="10"> <td class="xl65" style="height: 7.5pt;" height="10"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl77"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl115"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl84" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> </td> <td class="xl84"> </td> <td class="xl84">January</td> <td class="xl84"> </td> <td class="xl84">January</td> <td class="xl84"> </td> <td class="xl84">%</td> <td class="xl84"> </td> <td class="xl110">% MTD</td> <td class="xl84">January</td> <td class="xl84"> </td> <td class="xl84">January</td> <td class="xl84"> </td> <td class="xl84">%</td> <td class="xl84"> </td> <td class="xl110">% YTD</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl84" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> </td> <td class="xl84"> </td> <td class="xl80">2011</td> <td class="xl80"> </td> <td class="xl102">2010</td> <td class="xl80"> </td> <td class="xl80">Change</td> <td class="xl84"> </td> <td class="xl116">DSR</td> <td class="xl80">2011</td> <td class="xl80"> </td> <td class="xl80">2010</td> <td class="xl80"> </td> <td class="xl80">Change</td> <td class="xl84"> </td> <td class="xl116">DSR</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl65" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl69"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl103"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl69"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl115"> </td> <td class="xl69"> </td> <td class="xl69"> </td> <td class="xl69"> </td> <td class="xl69"> </td> <td class="xl69"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl115"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 18pt;" height="24"> <td class="xl65" style="height: 18pt;" height="24">Mazda2</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 479 </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl89"> - </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl69">N/A</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl69">N/A</td> <td class="xl88"> 479 </td> <td class="xl88" align="center">#</td> <td class="xl88"> - </td> <td class="xl69"> </td> <td class="xl69">N/A</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl69">N/A</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 18pt;" height="24"> <td class="xl65" style="height: 18pt;" height="24">Mazda3</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 5,015 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl89"> 7,368 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">(31.9)%</td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">(31.9)%</td> <td class="xl88"> 5,015 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 7,368 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">(31.9)%</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">(31.9)%</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 18pt;" height="24"> <td class="xl65" style="height: 18pt;" height="24">Mazda5</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 1,547 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl89"> 1,627 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">(4.9)%</td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">(4.9)%</td> <td class="xl88"> 1,547 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 1,627 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">(4.9)%</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">(4.9)%</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 18pt;" height="24"> <td class="xl70" style="height: 18pt;" height="24">Mazda6</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 2,258 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl89"> 2,884 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">(21.7)%</td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">(21.7)%</td> <td class="xl88"> 2,258 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 2,884 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">(21.7)%</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">(21.7)%</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 18pt;" height="24"> <td class="xl65" style="height: 18pt;" height="24">MX-5 Miata</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 289 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl89"> 356 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">(18.%</td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">(18.%</td> <td class="xl88"> 289 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 356 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">(18.%</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">(18.%</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 18pt;" height="24"> <td class="xl65" style="height: 18pt;" height="24">RX-8</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 66 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl89"> 92 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">(28.3)%</td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">(28.3)%</td> <td class="xl88"> 66 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 92 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">(28.3)%</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">(28.3)%</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 18pt;" height="24"> <td class="xl65" style="height: 18pt;" height="24">CX-7</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 2,357 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl89"> 1,622 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">45.3%</td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">45.3%</td> <td class="xl88"> 2,357 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 1,622 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">45.3%</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">45.3%</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 18pt;" height="24"> <td class="xl65" style="height: 18pt;" height="24">CX-9</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 2,054 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl89"> 1,511 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">35.9%</td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">35.9%</td> <td class="xl88"> 2,054 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 1,511 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">35.9%</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">35.9%</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 18pt;" height="24"> <td class="xl65" style="height: 18pt;" height="24">Tribute</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 202 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl89"> 230 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">(12.2)%</td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">(12.2)%</td> <td class="xl88"> 202 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 230 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">(12.2)%</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">(12.2)%</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 18pt;" height="24"> <td class="xl65" style="height: 18pt;" height="24">B-Series Truck</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl88"> - </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl89"> 4 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">(100.0)%</td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">(100.0)%</td> <td class="xl88"> - </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 4 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">(100.0)%</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">(100.0)%</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl65" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl89"> </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105"> </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl115"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl115"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl67" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">Total Vehicles</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl89"> </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105"> </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl115"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl115"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl65" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl89"> </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105"> </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl115"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl115"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 18pt;" height="24"> <td class="xl65" style="height: 18pt;" height="24">CARS</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 9,654 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 12,327 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">(21.7)%</td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">(21.7)%</td> <td class="xl88"> 9,654 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 12,327 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">(21.7)%</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">(21.7)%</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 18pt;" height="24"> <td class="xl65" style="height: 18pt;" height="24">TRUCKS</td> <td class="xl68"> </td> <td class="xl90"> 4,613 </td> <td class="xl90"> </td> <td class="xl90"> 3,367 </td> <td class="xl85"> </td> <td class="xl106">37.0%</td> <td class="xl85"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">37.0%</td> <td class="xl90"> 4,613 </td> <td class="xl90"> </td> <td class="xl90"> 3,367 </td> <td class="xl85"> </td> <td class="xl106">37.0%</td> <td class="xl68"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">37.0%</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl65" style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl91"> </td> <td class="xl91"> </td> <td class="xl91"> </td> <td class="xl86"> </td> <td class="xl107"> </td> <td class="xl86"> </td> <td class="xl115"> </td> <td class="xl91"> </td> <td class="xl91"> </td> <td class="xl91"> </td> <td class="xl86"> </td> <td class="xl107"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl115"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl66" style="height: 15pt;" height="20">TOTAL</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl92"> 14,267 </td> <td class="xl92"> </td> <td class="xl92"> 15,694 </td> <td class="xl87"> </td> <td class="xl108">(9.1)%</td> <td class="xl87"> </td> <td class="xl122" align="right">(9.1)%</td> <td class="xl92"> 14,267 </td> <td class="xl92"> </td> <td class="xl92"> 15,694 </td> <td class="xl87"> </td> <td class="xl108">(9.1)%</td> <td class="xl67"> </td> <td class="xl122" align="right">(9.1)%</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 17.25pt;" height="23"> <td class="xl66" style="height: 17.25pt;" height="23"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl93"> </td> <td class="xl93"> </td> <td class="xl94"> </td> <td class="xl80"> </td> <td class="xl81"> </td> <td class="xl80"> </td> <td class="xl115"> </td> <td class="xl93"> </td> <td class="xl93"> </td> <td class="xl93"> </td> <td class="xl80"> </td> <td class="xl81"> </td> <td class="xl67"> </td> <td class="xl115"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12pt;" height="16"> <td class="xl65" style="height: 12pt;" height="16"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl89"> </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl79"> </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl118"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl79"> </td> <td class="xl76"> </td> <td class="xl118"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl71" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">MEMO:</td> <td class="xl72"> </td> <td class="xl95"> </td> <td class="xl95"> </td> <td class="xl96"> </td> <td class="xl82"> </td> <td class="xl83"> </td> <td class="xl82"> </td> <td class="xl115"> </td> <td class="xl95"> </td> <td class="xl95"> </td> <td class="xl95"> </td> <td class="xl82"> </td> <td class="xl83"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl119" style="border-top: medium none;"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 8.25pt;" height="11"> <td class="xl73" style="height: 8.25pt;" height="11"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl89"> </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl79"> </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl115"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl79"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl120"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl73" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">IMPORT CAR</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl113"> 7,396 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl113"> 9,443 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">(21.7)%</td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl115"> </td> <td class="xl113"> 7,396 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl113"> 9,443 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">(21.7)%</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl120"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl73" style="height: 15pt;" height="20">IMPORT TRUCK</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl114"> 4,411 </td> <td class="xl97"> </td> <td class="xl114"> 3,133 </td> <td class="xl112" align="center">#</td> <td class="xl109">40.8%</td> <td class="xl98"> </td> <td class="xl117"> </td> <td class="xl114"> 4,411 </td> <td class="xl97"> </td> <td class="xl114"> 3,133 </td> <td class="xl98"> </td> <td class="xl109">40.8%</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl121"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl73" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">IMPORT TOTAL</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl101"> 11,807 </td> <td class="xl101"> </td> <td class="xl101"> 12,576 </td> <td class="xl84"> </td> <td class="xl110">(6.1)%</td> <td class="xl84"> </td> <td class="xl123"> </td> <td class="xl101"> 11,807 </td> <td class="xl101"> </td> <td class="xl101"> 12,576 </td> <td class="xl84"> </td> <td class="xl110">(6.1)%</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl126"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 9pt;" height="12"> <td class="xl73" style="height: 9pt;" height="12"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl89"> </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105"> </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl115"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl120"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl73" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">DOMESTIC CAR</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl113"> 2,258 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl113"> 2,884 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">(21.7)%</td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl115"> </td> <td class="xl113"> 2,258 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl113"> 2,884 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">(21.7)%</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl120"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl73" style="height: 15pt;" height="20">DOMESTIC TRUCK</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl114"> 202 </td> <td class="xl97"> </td> <td class="xl114"> 234 </td> <td class="xl98"> </td> <td class="xl109">(13.7)%</td> <td class="xl98"> </td> <td class="xl117"> </td> <td class="xl114"> 202 </td> <td class="xl97"> </td> <td class="xl114"> 234 </td> <td class="xl98"> </td> <td class="xl109">(13.7)%</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl121"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl75" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">DOMESTIC TOTALS</td> <td class="xl76"> </td> <td class="xl99"> 2,460 </td> <td class="xl99"> </td> <td class="xl99"> 3,118 </td> <td class="xl100"> </td> <td class="xl111">(21.1)%</td> <td class="xl100"> </td> <td class="xl124"> </td> <td class="xl99"> 2,460 </td> <td class="xl99"> </td> <td class="xl99"> 3,118 </td> <td class="xl100"> </td> <td class="xl111">(21.1)%</td> <td class="xl76"> </td> <td class="xl125"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 11.25pt;" height="15"> <td class="xl67" style="height: 11.25pt;" height="15">Selling Days</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl128">24</td> <td class="xl74"> </td> <td class="xl129">24</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl104"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl128">24</td> <td class="xl127"> </td> <td class="xl128">24</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl104"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl115"> </td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Lucerne

I think we are currently in the final generation of NAV systems where having to buy $90 map DVD updates is semi-acceptable. I should be able to pull up to a Panera, connect to their Wifi, and download any map updates I need... or tether to my Android phone... or via bluetooth... or... well you get the point. I agree with you Reg. I think the investment to get the NAV system into the Malibu, Aura (especially), and G6 was a necessary evil for GM. All of the components were there already. There was already a link developed between Onstar and the Black Tie Nav units, it was there in the Lucerne, the GMT360s (pre-Black Tie) and GMT800s. Even if it didn't come out in the original boxy Malibu, the 2008 redesign was so extensive that there is no good reason to not include it.

uhm, I'm not implying that Epsilon went that smoothly at all. I expect GM to make improvements to platforms regularly. I also expect them to make improvements so vast that they become a whole new platform. The current Malibu is the second generation of Malibu to ride on the Epsilon 1 platform. All I am saying is that adding a full NAV system to the current Malibu wasn't the project that Nick claims it was. No, rewiring the whole car would not be required. Wiring harnesses are segmented for that reason.

JAGUAR LAND ROVER REPORTS U.S. SALES FOR JANUARY • Jaguar brand increases 48 percent for January • Land Rover brand increases 16 percent for January • Land Rover LR4 sales increase 64 percent FEBRUARY 1, 2011 MAHWAH, NJ – Jaguar Land Rover North America today reported January U.S. sales: Jaguar sales were 935 units, up 48 percent from 631 in January 2010; Land Rover sales were 2,271 units, 16 percent up from 1,958 in January 2010. Jaguar Land Rover North America January U.S. sales for both brands total 3,206 units, up 24 percent from 2,589 in January 2010. Jaguar Land Rover North America finished 2010 with sales up for the year (+18 percent), reflecting full year increases in both Jaguar (+12 percent) and Land Rover (+21 percent). "With this strong start to the new year, we are optimistic the momentum of 2010 will continue," said Jaguar Land Rover North America President Gary Temple. "We look forward to a robust 2011 with new and updated products from both brands, and continued commitment to world class customer care." U.S. BRAND HIGHLIGHTS Jaguar For January, Jaguar's sales were up 48 percent from January 2010. The Jaguar XK reached 168 units, up 22 percent from 138 units in January 2010. Jaguar's XJ and XF sedan sales combined reached 767 units compared to 493 units in 2010, before the new XJ had been launched. For the 2011 MY, Jaguar Platinum Coverage will give Jaguar owners increased vehicle warranty coverage and the best maintenance plan in the business. The new Jaguar Platinum Coverage features a five year/50,000 mile new vehicle limited warranty and complimentary scheduled maintenance for the duration of the warranty period, including no-cost replacement of select wear and tear components, and 24/7 roadside assistance. This no-cost coverage includes oil changes, filters, brake pads, brake discs, brake fluids and wiper blade inserts. Land Rover Land Rover's U.S. sales in January were up 16 percent. The Range Rover Sport was the volume leader with 838 units sold, a 2 percent increase from 823 units in 2010. LR4 sales increased 64 percent to 564 units from 343 in January 2010. Range Rover sales of 709 units were up 15 percent versus 614 sales in January 2010. Land Rover's 2010 Model Year line-up features four models: The 230-hp 3.0 liter I6 powered LR2; the new LR4 powered by the 375-hp 5.0 liter V8; the Range Rover Sport and Range Rover, both available with the naturally-aspirated 375-hp V8 and 510-hp supercharged 5.0 liter V8 powertrains.

KIA MOTORS AMERICA ANNOUNCES RECORD JANUARY SALES Company Achieves 25.6 Percent Monthly Sales Increase IRVINE, Calif., February 1, 2011 - Following an historic year in 2010 that included important milestones such as the company's best-ever full-year sales, a 16th consecutive year of market share growth, and the launch of the company's first U.S.-built vehicle1, Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced record January sales of 27,789 units, besting the previous January record of 22,524 set in 2007 by 23.4-percent. January's strong sales performance represents a 25.6-percent increase over the same period in 2010 and the 2011 Sorento CUV was the company's best-selling vehicle for the thirteenth straight month. Demand for the highly acclaimed all-new Optima remains strong as the midsize sedan continues to arrive in retail showrooms nationwide. "Coming off a banner year that featured nine monthly sales records, our strong January performance is a direct result of the increased consumer awareness and consideration for the Kia brand created by eye-catching vehicles such as the all-new Optima," said Byung Mo Ahn, group president and CEO of KMA and Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia. "Kia's growth and momentum will continue in 2011 with the introduction of several new vehicles and technologies that deliver on Kia's core principles of quality, safety and value while meeting the needs of today's consumers in the areas of performance, efficiency and connectivity." 2011 Kia Motors America Product Line Kia's model year 2011 vehicle line includes the Sorento CUV and Sportage CUV, the all-new Optima midsize sedan, Soul urban passenger vehicle, Forte compact sedan, Forte 5-door compact hatchback, Forte Koup two-door coupe, Rio sub-compact sedan, Rio5 sub-compact hatchback and Sedona minivan. About Kia Motors America Kia Motors America (KMA) is the marketing and distribution arm of Kia Motors Corporation based in Seoul, South Korea. KMA offers a complete line of vehicles through more than 730 dealers throughout the United States and serves as the "Official Automotive Partner of the NBA." In 2010, KMA recorded its best-ever U.S. sales and 16th consecutive year of increased U.S. market share. Kia is poised to continue its momentum and will continue to build the brand through design innovation, quality, value, safety features and new technologies. Information about Kia Motors America and its full vehicle line-up is available at its Web site – www.kia.com. For media information, including photography, visit www.kiamedia.com. <table width="490" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="1"><tbody><tr> <td width="128"> </td> <td colspan="2" width="179" align="center" bgcolor="#333333">MONTH OF JANUARY</td> <td colspan="2" width="179" align="center" bgcolor="#333333">YEAR-TO-DATE</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="128">Model</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">2011</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">2010</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">2011</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">2010</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="128"> Rio</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">963</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">2,398</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">963</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">2,398 </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="128">Spectra</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">-</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">47</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">-</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">47</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Forte</td> <td align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">5,330</td> <td align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">3,732</td> <td align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">5,330</td> <td align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">3,732</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="128">Optima</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">481</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">3,162</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">481</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">3,162</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="128">MY 11' Optima</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">3,338</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">n/a</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">3,338</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">n/a</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="128">Amanti</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">1</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">28</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">1</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">28</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="128">Sportage</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">15</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">762</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">15</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">762</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="128">MY'11 Sportage</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">3,009</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">n/a</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">3,009</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">n/a</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="128">Sorento</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">-</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">473</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">-</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">473</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="128">MY'11 Sorento</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">8,116</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">7,398</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">8,116</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">7,398</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="128">Sedona</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">1,066</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">928</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">1,066</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">928</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="128">Rondo</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">24</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">356</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">24</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">356</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="128">Borrego</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">101</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">694</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">101</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">694</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="128">Soul</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">5,345</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">2,145</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">5,345</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">2,145</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="128">Total</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">27,789</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">22,123</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">27,789</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">22,123</td></tr></tbody></table>