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Lights out for Ford Ranger, Mazda B-Series?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has broken out their dreaded spectacles again, this time leveling its gaze at Ford's evergreen Ranger and Mazda B-Series twin. The gist of their preliminary investigation, a wiring issue that reportedly conspires to disable the compact pickup's taillights on the sly, moonshine-runner style. Some 510,000 2003-2005 models are reportedly affected.

The crux of the problem is a short circuit in a wiring harness that can blow the fuse governing said taillamps. Both Ford and Mazda have issued TSBs (Technical Service Bullitins) to their dealership body, alerting them of the concern.

In other recall news, Daimler-Chrysler is set to recall some 19,000 2006 Dodge Durangos, most of which probably have yet to find their way into customer's hands. A kink in the software has reportedly been found in the anti-lock braking system, causing rear brake lockup.

New study: Most consumers wouldn't buy from bankrupt automaker
Here’s a new survey guaranteed to have General Motors board members nervously gnashing their teeth: nearly three-quarters of Americans wouldn’t consider buying a new vehicle from a bankrupt company.

According to new findings released Friday from Directions Research Inc., just 26 percent of consumers surveyed would consider buying or leasing their next car from a company declaring Chapter 11. And while the evaluation didn’t break down the mitigating factors mentioned among those questioned, those with greater wealth were far more likely to consider taking a flyer with a fiscally troubled company: fully 32 percent of those in the $100k bracket would consider buying, yet only 20 percent earning under $25k/year would mull the risk.

Among the other findings by Directions Research Inc, 28 percent of those questioned would contemplate buying a vehicle from a Chinese concern, while only 15 percent would consider doing so if a car was Indian. Interestingly, in terms of quality, those surveyed felt that U.S. car manufacturers boasted the highest standards (35 percent), with Japan coming in second with (31 percent), and Germany registering a distant third (24 percent).

As usual, we assembled every available C/D editor to take full advantage of our collective experience. This year that comprised 318 years devoted to scribbling about cars on the part of 14 editors spanning several generations and coming from different parts of the country, as well as from Britain and Germany. Consequently, we all have different automotive priorities and hot buttons. But for this competition, we agree to judge the cars in three general areas.

First, how well does the car perform the functions that we expect from it? We expect Corvettes to be fast and exciting, whereas we look for practical utility in family sedans. Second, we show a marked preference for the more engaging cars in each category. This could be exhibited in fine road manners, or a striking look, or a powerful engine, but in every category we seek some form of automotive satisfaction. Finally, we are suckers for value. Everyone wants to get the most car for the buck, and we're no exception.

10Best Nominees

Acura RL
Acura TSX
Audi A3 2.0T
Audi A4/S4
BMW 3-series
BMW 5-series
Buick Lucerne
Cadillac DTS
Cadillac STS-V*
Chevrolet Cobalt SS
Chevrolet Corvette
Chevrolet HHR
Chevrolet Impala SS
Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
Chrysler PT Cruiser GT
Chrysler 300/300C Hemi/300C SRT8
Dodge Charger*/Charger R/T/
Charger SRT8
Dodge Magnum
Ford Fusion
Ford Mustang
Honda Accord
Honda Civic
Hyundai Accent
Hyundai Azera
Hyundai Sonata
Infiniti M35
Kia Rio5
Lexus GS300
Lexus GS430
Lexus IS350
Lincoln Zephyr
Lotus Exige*
Mazda MX-5
Mazda RX-8
Mazdaspeed 6*
Mercedes-Benz C350
Mercedes-Benz CLS500
Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG
Mercedes-Benz SLK350
Mercury Milan
Mercury Montego
Mitsubishi Eclipse
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
Pontiac G6 GTP
Pontiac Grand Prix GXP
Pontiac GTO
Pontiac Solstice
Toyota Avalon
Subaru Impreza WRX
Volkswagen Jetta


*These cars met our eligibility requirements, but test examples were not available for evaluation.

10Best Performers, 2005*
Acceleration, 0 to 60 mph Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 3.4 sec
Street start, 5 to 60 mph Chevrolet Corvette Z06, Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, 3.8 sec
Quarter-mile Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, 11.6 sec @ 125 mph
Top-gear acceleration† Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, 4.1 sec
Braking, 70 to 0 mph Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 144 feet
Roadholding, 300-foot-dia skidpad Chevrolet Corvette Z06, Dodge Viper SRT10 coupe, 1.01 g
Interior sound level @ 70 mph Lexus GS430, 63 dBA
EPA city fuel economy Lexus RX400h, 31 mpg
C/D-observed fuel economy Chevrolet Cobalt LS, 27 mpg
10Worst Performers, 2005*
Acceleration, 0 to 60 mph GMC TopKick C4500 by Monroe Truck, 14.4 sec
Street start, 5 to 60 mph GMC TopKick C4500 by Monroe Truck, 15.5 sec
Quarter-mile GMC TopKick C4500 by Monroe Truck, 19.8 sec @ 68 mph
Top-gear acceleration† Nissan Xterra Off-Road 4WD, 32.4 sec
Braking, 70 to 0 mph Dodge Dakota SLT, 229 feet
Roadholding, 300-foot-dia skidpad GMC TopKick C4500 by Monroe Truck, 0.61 g
Interior sound level @ 70 mph Porsche 911 Turbo S cabriolet, 82 dBA
EPA city fuel economy Dodge Ram SRT10 Quad Cab, 9 mpg
C/D-observed fuel economy GMC TopKick C4500 by Monroe Truck, 8 mpg

A BMW is made to perform. Innovative engineering and technology are at the core of what makes a BMW a BMW. Every detail of a BMW is designed and crafted to elevate each moment of the driving experience to pure pleasure. BMW engineers know that anything that doesn’t provide more exhilaration, more comfort, or enhance driving safety simply doesn’t belong in a BMW. Through time, the BMW car has proven itself to be one of the best cars one could ever have.

Owning a BMW car brings great pride and ultimate driving experience. It brings superb dynamic car performance and lifts ordinary car handling to a higher level. That’s the reason why they call BMW “The Ultimate Driving Machine”. It’s because every BMW is engineered to respond with precision and agility to its driver’s every command, every impulse. BMW’s legendary responsiveness means the driver feels at one with the car, and in touch with the road, at all times.

When drivers describe BMWs, they tend to use words like exhilaration, passion, and performance – words that cut to the heart of the BMW experience. Every technology found throughout a BMW, from engine to driver’s controls, is seamlessly integrated to push the overall performance of the vehicle. More than mere features, safety is integral to the entire design and structure of the BMW. BMWs are engineered with active safety systems for accident prevention.

The BMW design is timeless and distinct, with classic details like twin kidney grilles and four headlights connecting BMWs across generations. Avoiding fads and fashions, BMW is always looking ahead. No wonder you won’t feel disappointed owning a BMW car model, each one is really a symbol of art. It always comes up with the new improvement to every car make. But what better way to show how proud you are with your car is by preserving its uniqueness, especially its parts.
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