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I hear they're bringing back Oldsmobile as a diesel only brand. They had a reputation for their diesels after all.

In Metro Detroit, you don't own Volt, Volt own you.

It's not as if the Escape has been left to rot on the vine. The Escape is still an excellent vehicle with strong, newer, powertrains and is selling well. I would agree with you if it wasn't clear that it is going to be completely replaced in the near future.

On older Escapes (pre2008) there was a TSB that involved replacing the steering fluid with Mercon V. I don't know that it applies to the newer models, but it would be worth asking.

I said it was one of GM's best, I didn't say it could hold a candle to a Ford.

The funky trailer hitch ruins it for me. Another Ford GT? As much as I love that car, no. A Corvette/GT-R level car, which could also support a Super Sedan for Lincoln? Some day, but not now.

It's a shame, the current Malibu interior is one of GMs best, and their making it look like one of their worst.

Did they get the third brake light from JC Whitney? Both the brake light and black sharkfin antenna (in front of it) are clearly afterthoughts.

No. RX is built in Canada. (Some may be imported as well).

Indiana has a some mustangs and 4th gen camaros for highway patrol.

It's a shame. The Sierra and Yukon Denalis are very nice looking trucks. This thing is Denali by JC Whitney.

There's a black EB MkS at the local LM Dealer with, I kid you not, a gold kit. I always hated gold kits, but even more so on cars on which a ton of chrome remains. They also have a Kona Blue one which is drop dead gorgeous. Congrats on the new ride BORG!

D3: Taurus, MkS, Explorer D4: Flex, MkT.

Blech. The made the already awkward Focus front end more awkward. Powetrain sounds nice though.

Turbos and hybrids are somewhat redundant. I'd like to see an MkS Hybrid with a 2.7 Cyclone.

We have a winner! Trying to "be" another brand is SO GM.

Oh I get that - I'm not saying Ford could/should/would do it. But I could see someone like KIA doing it, and it moving up the industry from there.

That would be the XTS - the model Caddy is slotting above the CTS.

I've had our Flex for months now, and still don't have a single CD in it (in fact, the Escape's CD-6 is empty too). I suppose I should pop some in the Flex to be sure they work - Maybe I'll try the key lock on the door at the same time if I feel nostalgic

I'm still waiting for a manufacturer to make navigation "standard". It would seem like a great "get people in the door" feature. Remember when CD players were options? Airbags? At some point Navigation will be there, if for no other reason than being integrated with the infotainment systems.

Yeah, that one's a pain too. Have you seen the FIX? YUCK! Fortunately the running change to the microphone (though late) looks better. I'm conflicted. The sound sucks on my microphone, but I don't want that zit on my car, it looks like something the kid at bestbuy would have installed a decade ago.

"This one" is a product of someone's imagination. The next Fusion/Mondeo is CD4, which will be an upgrade of EUCD.

Looks about as likely as any AutoExpress rendering.

That doesn't help TDI though.

The number one feature? Quality. Ford has built a reputation for building Quality cars. I don't know how many people bought Hondas and Toyotas for perceived "Quality" advantage, but that perception has, thankfully shifted. Our Escape has over 110k miles and has really only needed routine maintenance. Number two? Design. Ford has some excellent, striking, attractive designs. I can't tell you the number of people who have been in my vehicle and said "This is a Ford"? My boss drives Audi's and was impressed. It not only looks good, but drives great. Number three? Bailout (Or lack there of) People can feel good about buying a Ford, and for good reason.