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The American automakers probably don't have to retest their engines because it would actually be a waste of time and money for them, as their engines probably wouldn't produce different outputs to be notable.

Well, that's disturbing. I am really surprised that the Attitude even exists. DCX only owned like 10% of Hyundai Motor, and after Hyundai boasted about it leading initial development in DCX's new "world" four-cylinder engines, the German bosses decided enough was enough, and sold off the stake. So I really don't understand why this exists. Seems more likely that it would be a Mitsubishi Colt or something. Of course the Cobalt's a better car. It should be considering it's one rung up in the market compared to the Accent.

It's about time someone more prominent reveals what we have felt for years. Congratulations Lori Queen.

Never encountered anything odd, and I don't believe in this either. Until I experience something or see it myself, it'll be superstitious hoo-haw.

NO! Shows like these are an unbelieveable waste of airtime, but I bet that most that would watch it would also buy a Toyota Camry.

Two nights of awesome storms! Luckily I live in southern Michigan, where even if there's a tornado warning, nothing has ever happened in my brief 19 years with memory!

That's terrible! But, funny! I'd rather hurt some people than kill dogs. Ooh, those witches are elusive critters- good thing, otherwise we'd BURN them!!!

Dark blue Volkswagen Passat 3.6.

Totally have that. It just depends on whether or not it effects my beliefs as to whether I would change my mind. Example, the legalization of pot. I can understand that if it were legal, some may not want to do it because there is no longer the thrill of secrecy. However, it could cause all sorts of driving problems and worthless people.

I highly doubt people would even cross-shop these vehicles. They're in different segments, and aimed at different people. The Caliber is for younger, more hip sorts of people who want to look good in their vehicles. The Malibu is for boring people. The Caliber reminds me of a mini-Pacifica, that's a good thing! The styling is more rounded in person, and that relieves me. The front has a subtle point and isn't as flat as some would have us to believe.

Front of the Azera is far better-looking than the LaCrosse! Rear is offensive to me, but Hyundai is gearing up to take on the world. According to Asian-lovers Motor Trend, Hyundai is racing to have a rear-drive automobile (coupe/sedan) in the U.S. while Ford (and even to some extent GM) seem to be hoping that no one notices the Chrysler 300 and its siblings. Factor in the warranty and features available for the price, Hyundai has seemingly nailed that elusive factor of "value' when shopping for a new automobile. The new Sonata has a pleasing VAG quality to the front design. Mismatched interior panels? Yeah, there was a glaring example in a 2006 Cobalt coupe that I drove. The air bag panel cover was of an entirely different texture and sheen from the rest of the dash and was worse overall than even the aged Elantra. All the Hyundais that I've ever ridden in, or been in at NAIAS seemed very well constructed. My g/f's Elantra is pleasingly quiet, much as the Cobalt. Grade Report for the Azera: B+. Great features, excellent warranty, and unbeatable price for the package. Shortcomings include certain dynamic aspects, the LCD displays of the stereo head unit, the green lighting of the gauges, and the profile coupled with odd rear styling. Grade Report for Hyundai: A. Hyundai is making improvements lightning fast, and striving to make products America wants.

I drove a 93 hp Buick Skyhawk, and that thing would do an honest 90 mph on the freeway. So any complaints about 100 or more horsepower not being able to accelerate to 65 of more is a load of horse crap. And in today's police infested world, more power isn't neccesarily better, just good for those to boast about it so they may support their frail egos. The Fit looks old, bland and outdated compared to the ugly Yaris and the much better looking new Rio. Sorry, but until Ford or DCX make anything like the Fiesta or (God forbid) the Hornet, the Aveo is probably going to be my pick. It's American branded, American owned and even if a bit gawky, decent looking. The new Kia Rio would be my second pick. Both the sedan and hatch are very good looking, where-as the current Aveo (not sure about the next one) looks rather dweeby as a hatch.

Ah, the hot-skirt blonde? Totally cool. "It gave me ze chillz.

I can't wait for the new Sebring. I do hope it's a looker with refinement!

Chrysler has the balls to do something different, and do what no other American automaker is doing. All hail the Five-Pointed Star!

Most excellent! Just curious, but compared with the New Beetle, which one has done better longer/overall?

Thank you Autoblog, for the Lucerne is truly a beautiful car inside and out.

Oh I'm loving that interior!! The material contrasts! The stitched leathers! Exterior leaves me cold, kind of potato-like to me.

Agreed on the anti-GM sentiment in the media. I went to Ft. Wayne tonight (Friday) and going through the car dealerships, just looking around, and lo-and-behold. The Toyota dealership is still open! I thought they were closed until I got out of my car to glare at a Scion tC (it did have a stick though) and damn, he said he wanted one more sale before he left for the night, a younger guy too, probably not much older than me, and holy crap was he an eager little pain! Gave me the card and everything. From my experience tonight, no wonder some people think the Japanese companies are shoving products down the U.S. market's throat. An experience at a Honda place was the same (I was looking around for anything with a manual transmission). Kind of scary!

YES! Buick needs its flagship rear-drive luxury sedan. Buick could be all rear-drive, it would befit the company's image. One front drive automobile or two wouldn't hurt, a mix would keep/lure new customers just as rear-drive products would hurt. A rear drive coupe a la Riviera would be cool too.

Oh, hehe. Should've read this before replying.

I do like its styling and the interior is way better than a CTS, but it is front drive, and that's not "okay" for Cadillac anymore despite the fact that the DTS is still around but that seems to be okay for now anyway, and the BLS is a fine differentiation from the 9-3. Shouldn't the name be BTS? That would go much better with the, oh, CTS, STS, and DTS sedans.

Bah, Daewoo ahead of Honda, Dodge, Toyota, and Chevrolet? Whatever. Ooh, it's such a great car that its sales didn't help prevent bankruptcy of the company, and has no redeeming qualitites, but it has electronically operated stuff, so that makes it better. Whatever! I guarantee that a better car could be made with no power anything, not even the steering!

It might end up looking rather nice!

Camry is dowdy. Stratus is a fine looking automobile. Current Dodge designs are all too truck-like.