Royal Ford: "This is a truly great hatchback, and it's my favorite "youth" car to hit the market this year. It is modern Volvo up front, distinctly un-Volvo from the sides, and retro-Volvo with its shaped glass rear hatch."
Royal Ford: "Look for the hard-top drop-top and imagine yourself back in time, when little roadsters driven by sports car enthusiasts cruised twisting roads. Mazda brought this segment back about 20 years ago, and now it's here again in great form and with modern electronics."
Royal Ford: "With the new Malibu, General Motors is out to show the world it can build tightly-fitted, sharply-shaped cars with compelling interiors. It works best in the Corvette-inspired, twin-wrap cockpit of the top Malibu model."
Royal Ford: "This one does go wild. It's the sportiest, most elegant, and affordable coupe of the year, and one of my favorites. Look at it from all angles. Sit in it and pretend you are a jet fighter pilot. You'll get the picture."
Roya Ford: "This car is graceful from the outside, subtly elegant on the inside, and the perfect car for anyone seeking a touch of sportiness without going wild."
Royal Ford: "As a proponent of hybrid technology, I believe that replacing our SUVs with hybrids - and saving even as little as four miles per gallon - would have a greater effect on emissions than subbing Honda hybrids for Civics, or the Toyota Prius for the Corolla. If you are bound to drive big, at least consider buying a big hybrid."
Royal Ford: "As a proponent of hybrid technology, I believe that replacing our SUVs with hybrids - and saving even as little as four miles per gallon - would have a greater effect on emissions than subbing Honda hybrids for Civics, or the Toyota Prius for the Corolla. If you are bound to drive big, at least consider buying a big hybrid."
Royal Ford: "This one is for people with fat wallets or trust funds, or those who just like to think big. For $110,000 to more than $130,000 you can own this marvel. This is a world-class high performance car dropped on the market like a comet fallen to earth. Attention Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Corvette: you have company."
Royal Ford: "Ford disappointed me with the limpness that followed the launch of the original Focus. I thought it was a world-class car in its segment, and while it sagged here, it prospered abroad. Now the Focus is making another run at the market. More than ever, to compete in today's global market for cars, American automakers must build quality models at affordable prices to compete."
Royal Ford: "I drove this new all-wheel-drive system in Sweden this year. Because of its forgiving and efficient electronic control systems, I couldn't make it slide any farther than sideways, even on gravel or simulated ice. Late to the gate with AWD, but welcome back, Saab."