If you are like me, you are probably not going to be purchasing a real expensive car anytime soon.  Hey you can get great used cars for half the price!  But hold on a second...you can also get a NEW car for pretty cheap, but the question is, are cheap cars worth it, even if they are brand new?  Check out the 10 least expensive rides of 2010, along with a quick review of each car, here. 

Motortrend has a great tool for reasearching new cars for 2010-11.  Check it out here. 

Learn about the latest crossover from Lexus. Here is a quick rundown of their likes and dislikes:

Likes

• Smooth, strong powertrain
• Good ride quality
• Useful off-road electronics
• Standout safety features
• Towing ability

Dislikes

• Tall cargo floor makes the interior feel small
• Almost no cargo space behind third row
• Spongy brake pedal feel

See the full article here. 

 

 

Honda has a new concept to be shown at the 2010 Geneva International Motor Show.  The 3R-C3, not to be confused with this, is described as a "revolutionary three wheeled battery electric vehicle concept shows what a future minimal urban transport vehicle for one person might look like. The battery electric drivetrain is mounted low in the three wheeled chassis, therefore keeping the centre of gravity low and thus improving stability."  I think it looks like one of the motorcycles from Tron, which at the end of the day, is pretty cool.  It will be featured alongside the FCX Clarity.  See the press release here.  

If you can afford the 50K plus price tag, this vehicle is perfect for the warrior dad who wants to keep Mother Earth happy.  Features towing and hauling ability; spacious interior; compliant ride and handling relevant to other SUV's.   

This USA Today article gives us some good information about the upcoming FT-CH concept, as it was recently unveiled at the Detroit Auto show. 

...of the 2010 Ford Mustang.  I need this car in my life.  Learn all about it here.  I know that not everyone is a fan of the Ford, but I find myself liking them more and more.  My old man, with his rustbelt sensibilities (though he's always lived in Texas), is religiously and eternally committed to the Ford.  Its not because he knows anything about cars (he doesn't), and its not because he cares about the economy so much that he buys American (he doesn't), but its because his childhood friend owns a Ford dealership and is an insurance client of his.  With those compelling reasons its amazing all people aren't Ford owners.  With that said, the Ford has always had sort of a vanilla feel to it.  Sort of generic and workmanlike.  I used to not like that.  Now I do.  But with the new Mustang, there is nothing generic about it.  Yet one gets the feeling, when looking at it, that it has a certain dignity to it that you just don't have have with other sports cars.  I like the Mustang because there seems to be a perfect balance between classic and new.  Between generic and unique.  It doesn't shamelessly copy older successful models, but it doesn't forget about them either.  And it doesn't shamelessly play to the shallow sensibilities of much of American consumerism.