Went to the LA Auto show today

[Sixt9coug]

You're talking about the colored portion on the center stack? That's rubberized/soft touch? Hmmm, that's interesting.

 

 

there is a paint out there that is used on alot of cell phones and cell batteries that is a soft touch style paint. Go ahead, rub your phone and see if its it. My Motorola KRZR has it on the battery and back of the phone and its a soft, velvety feeling clearcoat.

 

a company named Alsa makes a product like that, but not sure if they are the only player in the game.

[waymondospiff]

No thoughts on the Fusion though?

Looked good. By the time I made it to the Ford stand my friend was tiring and he was bored with all of the "affordable" cars I was looking at - so I looked at the Fusion quickly and moved on. It's pretty striking on the stand - but I'm more interested in the "middle-of-the-road" SEL 4cyl models. Hopefully they'll have more at Detroit in a month-and-a-half.

 

 

I am surprised they had one there ! Still a long way until it will be introduce in the US (2011MY?) Maybe they are looking for feedback.

 

The only gasoline engine offered in Europe is an old 2.0L coupled to a 4 speed automatic. If that's what shows up here it it will be DOA !

The Transit Connect will be here before the next LA Auto show. "Coming Summer 2009" is what Ford claims on the website.

 

And yes, the 2.0L/4speed auto is the drivetrain. Not exactly awe-inspiring, but a workable pairing that will help Ford determine if there is a market for the little guy here before introducing a more Americanized version.

 

And don't forget they had TWO there. And I think they're great!

 

Scott