Intrepidation

The Camry and the Aura handled the frontal crash tests very well I think. The G6 did horribly though. That is the problem with newer cars...the bumpers are useless and get damaged so easily. I'd be afraid to tap anything with the Intrepid's bumper. The Shadow on the other hand got T-boned by an Olds and the bumper just got a tiny crack. I banged it into a pol once trying to maneuver to the damn cars scanner at one of the gates and the school and it did nothing. Hell, I know for a fact you can have 2 people weighing more than 500 pounds total jump on it and it won't budge...try doing that to a new car's bumper.

That's alot for a Neon. Remember I found my car for $2100, and it's a million times better than a Neon. We actually looked at a Neon when we were car shopping, and we test drove it. It's certainly a fun-to-drive little car...but the guy was offering $800 bucks for it. Is the underbody rust surface or deeper? Neons are fun to drive little cars but There are better vehicles out there (no J-bodies though).

My bad. But that still doesn't change the fact that he's an idiot. I'm not sad to see Hussein go. I'm irked by the fact that we're still in Iraq though.

The market shrank. Hence why the Charger was brought back as only a sedan. they couldn't make a case for it.

Going to war without Congress' approval. Going to war claiming Iraq had "weapons of mass destruction" yet none were ever found. Not doing a damn f@#king thing about health care issues, trade policies, and blaming Detroit for their problems. Not responding to the hurricane disasters in a timely manner. Those are just some of the ones I named off the top of my head.Oh and he can't form a descent speech to save his life.

What I find funny is how many people here claim the magazine's and websites are bias against GM and the Domestics...yet the mood is changing now. What you have to stop and think about is that this mood of saying nice things about the Domestics and GM and while not being so nice to Toyota started the same time GM and company began turning out good products. It's not so much bias or playing favorites (except consumer reports and the "truth" about cars), as the simple fact that if the companies build good products, they will get good reviews and so on. Granted there's some bias, but not all of it.

It's awesome.

If you're referring to the GMT-800's you should put "lack of" in front of "ride/handling dynamics". However the rest is pretty spot on.

That's pretty f@#ked up.

poor cat.

Good for GM. The fact that the Avenger sold 5k units and it's a brand new model is quite impressive...especially since the Aura is still struggling to get above 3500 units. The Caliber is doing well and the Wrangler is doing great (which is what happens when you redesign a vehicle properly). Now if only they could fix the rest of their problems.

For the price It seems like a good deal. It's better looking (outside) than an Uplander at least. I'd never choose one over a Caravan, but you can probably get a good payment plan on the Venture Minivans may not be cool but few things are more flexible. It'll serve you well.

I haven't read the article yet but why was the Dodge not equipped for towing if this is a f@#king towing comparison? That seems pretty damn unfair. Not that I expected the Ram to win...it's getting long in the tooth, but it would no doubt have done better if properly equipped.

I would think the Aura would be selling better. I see them all the time.

The Fusion's headlights always reminded me more of the last Prelude than Cadillac. I love this car, the interior is stunning and the exterior is beautiful. This should be Mercury and Ford's cars should look more like the Interceptor. But I doubt Ford will do either. Bold Moves my ass.

I won't miss it.

Another study released suggests that studies like this are retarded. If a vehicle has earned 5 stars or a "good" rating, and you can see the images and/or footage as proof, then it is safe. Be it Car, truck, SUV or CUV. How safe it is to other people is another story.

I have a craving for bacon.

There's proof to this statement as exampled by the early Ford Focus' which were built at the Hermosillo Plant. They had quality problems that Focus' elsewhere didn't have. Another really good statement Fly.

At least you could still call it "American"

But the original car dates back to the late 90's. This thing is ancient and needs a full redesign not a refresh. Is that scheduled for `09?

Well said.

This is an excellent article, the guy should get a prize for it.

I'd be for that. Better than GM owning Chrysler.