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NSX a loser? Even after 16 years I still think its an awesome looking car. If you're all about hp, then you wouldn't care about it but it was one of the best handling cars out there. Specifically the NSX-R.

Love the new lambdas, at least in pics I still haven't had the chance to drive or sit in one. I will say the Pilot I drove had better throttle and handling than the previous gen MDX, and RX 330. I drove them all back to back at the GM autoshow in motion a year ago and I still remember being surprised about how the Pilot had better responses than the RX and even its more expensive brother the MDX. The SRX was a good drive too although I couldn't compare the pilot and SRX directly due to the SRX being in the luxury tent and the Pilot being in the SUV tent. But I remember liking the SRX a lot and still do. Even drove an explorer for the heck of it after the RX 330, unsurprisingly it felt like a wave pool compared to the others.

Quick question, anyone know if EPS is returning for this car or is a traditional hydralic setup being used like the Aura? Or will it be both like the G6, EPS for lower end, hydralic power steering for higher end.

Looking back, I really wish the hype didn't exist as overall, I find the G6 STILL the best looking epsilon on the outside. G6 has a clean and sporty looking exterior without looking weird or too overstyled. Sure it may resemble a Scion tC or Cobalt from the rear, but it isn't awkard. The main down point about the G6's interior is the center console controls, the actual design of the dash is pretty good imo.

Well its nothing outstanding but it also look competitive with its segment now. I agree w/detroit nut the cashmere/titanium looks a little bland. The rest of the car is attractive if not slightly dull. That ebony interior does look pretty sleek. The two tone interior with the wood also exudes a bit of upscaleness to the car. The exterior is nice looking albiet simple. Right now it actually seems like a car I would be shopping side by side with the Accord. Can't say the same about the past Malibus.

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Saturn Hybrid debuts as NYC taxi "A Saturn VUE Green Line recently was put into service as a taxi in New York City.This is the first GM vehicle to be approved by the NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission since 1996 when GM discontinued the rear wheel drive Caprice. GM's goal is to show other taxi operators that the VUE Green Line is an affordable hybrid taxi vehicle..." Link to rest of Article If a hybrid is made for any place, it's stop and go traffic. I'd rather be in a VUE than a Crown Vic if I had to be slugging along those crowded streets, sorry Sixty

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Fugly. The interior however is actually pretty good looking.

I still wish the car looked more distinctive from its predecessor. I'm starting to get used to the tails now heh. Didn't know the interior had the push button start, nice touch there(literally?). Anyone else see a resemblence between the Altima's 3 knob center stack and GM's corporate radio? Not saying they're the same, just a thought that ran through my mind as I was scanning the pictures.

Well packaged vehicle. The only thing that bothers me is the red interior lighting and some of the styling elements. Gimme an Enclave please.

Looks pretty good. Where were these design guys earlier?

It looks pretty dang nice from what I can see, but an opinion can change at the flick of the wrist if the whole car turns out to be a dud. I don't think that is going to happen however

I'd choose the new Malibu over both the Camry and Fusion. I think both the Fusion and Camry are unattractive looking, if I had to choose between the two I'd probably pick the Camry. Sorry but the Fusion's altezzaish lights are a definite turn off for me.

Hm if the blue was deeper maybe. Nothing wrong with a blue interior though, had one on my 93 Accord.

Good to see more positive reviews for GM's lambdas.

That rear center console looks better than some dashboards. Keeping my fingers crossed that we get some form of this SLS interior...

Aw I was about to post it hah. The interior shot is looking pretty snazzy with that new shifter on there. Still not a fan of the aluminum trim being the main choice for the center console though. The exterior looks pretty sleek save for the altezza lights which is still a con. I like the body colored chevy bar up front. Bring on the Torrent GXP. I'm betting I'll like the Pontiac version better anyways

Heh my friend has a Vibe w/o power locks or mirrors or cruise control. I guess if he didn't have that car I'd be more critical. Vibe ain't a bad car for what it is though. Decent storage capacity and good gas mileage.

It's basically a motorcycle with 4 wheels anyways

Surprised how cheap the base Patriot is. Although it does lack power locks/mirrors it's still nice to see SUVs that cheap. I've been waiting for the Patriot's pricing to come out. Since it so obviously shares its exterior DNA with the old Cherokee, I think it looks great. The interior is functional but it does look cheap, however I would definitely consider this if I were in the market for compact SUVs. The Patriot, next gen Vue and possibly CR-V would be on my list. Although I like the CR-V's interior and function, the front end is going to take a lot of time to get used to. If only I could get the Patriot trail rated version...

My sentiments exactly.

The S2000 is from 1999 and it's still a better car than its competition. The Solstice GXP/Sky Redline, and Mazdaspeed MX-5 are probably it's closest competitors and I'd take an S2000 any day, granted it is 33k though. As for never making a BOF, V8, or oversized pickup, they haven't done that at all yet. They didn't think the V8 would be profitable but they never ruled out the possibility. It's not like Honda could predict the future, they thought that V8 sales would decline due to rising fuel costs and today fuel costs have somewhat decreased. Such a short memory about gas, remember when it was almost a dollar higher? Would you think a V8 was profitable if gas prices were that high and increasing? Ridgeline as much as its hated is still V6, unibody with a ladder frame below it, and I doubt even you would call it oversized. Ugly yeah, but it definitely isn't huge by any means. If Honda/Acura makes you sick then I can only wonder how you feel about Toyota or other car compaines in general as Honda is one of the better run car makers imo. Now its your turn to get off your own soapbox please, we get it you don't like Honda.

Robosapien V2 can't bring you a tray of beers. Unless you drink in proportional, tiny robosapian sized cups. You might want to hold off before you use the "I was drunk" excuse then since it'll take a day's worth of mini-beers to even realize you have alcohol in your system

I love ASIMO haha. Those last two vids of it slaloming and running are great. new ASIMO. It can be my own personal robot party drink server, or maybe get the door when I'm too lazy. In all seriousness though, major props to Honda engineers for their devotion to robotics. Going through their worldwide site, it chronicles the development of its bipedal robot. Its come a long way since the mid 80's where a lone pair of legs was larger and clumsier than the current incarnation. Now it can recognize and imitate people's motions, wave back at people, kick around a soccer ball or (post 04 robot) climb stairs.