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We at VehicleVoice (http://www.vehiclevoice.com) and the VehicleVoice Blog-o-Rama (http://news.vehiclevoice.com) often feel that we are fighting an uphill battle concerning the use of the word "Crossovers". This is a term that has come to mean SUVs based on car platforms and mechanicals. That's fine. However, it is industry jargon that has not been adopted by the public. The media, picking up on industry jargon is forcing the term where no-one needs it.

Not that a Civic EX has spent a week in our office, we're happy to say that we're impressed. The Civic has returned, long live the Civic!

Not that a Civic EX has spent a week in our office, we're happy to say that we're impressed. The Civic has returned, long live the Civic!

VehicleVoice [(http://www.vehiclevoice.com) & (http://news.vehiclevoice.com)] is an admirer of the Chrysler 300 and 300C. Chrysler will debut its new Heritage Edition 300C at the Los Angeles Auto Show and we'll be there to cover its unveiling. In the meantime, here is a teaser press release from Chrysler.

VehicleVoice [(http://www.vehiclevoice.com) & (http://news.vehiclevoice.com)] is an admirer of the Chrysler 300 and 300C. Chrysler will debut its new Heritage Edition 300C at the Los Angeles Auto Show and we'll be there to cover its unveiling. In the meantime, here is a teaser press release from Chrysler.

Automotive Lease Guide is an influential and closely watched barometer of the value of brands and vehicles in the USA. ALG's data are used by leasing companies to set the values for vehicles two and three years in the future and are critical in determining what lease rates a lessee will pay.

In an sweep of Motor Trend's 2006 Car and Truck of the Year Awards, Honda has achieved a first. No other manufacturer has won both in the same year. VehicleVoice [(http://www.vehiclevoice.com) & (http://news.vehiclevoice.com)] has been tracking both Honda vehicles since their intro and both are special. The Ridgeline, while not a "real" truck to real trucker, has many innovative features that make traditional pickups and SUTs look like "old-think". Similarly, the hybrid-looking 2006 Civic sets a new standard for aspirational mainstream small car design.

Ward's AutoWorld announced the results of their latest 10 Best Engines awards. The venerable Nissan VQ soldiers on (Infiniti 3.5L V6), but VehicleVoice (http://www.vehiclevoice.com) staff note some interesting results.

Ward's AutoWorld announced the results of their latest 10 Best Engines awards. The venerable Nissan VQ soldiers on (Infiniti 3.5L V6), but VehicleVoice (http://www.vehiclevoice.com) staff note some interesting results.

Car & Driver 10Best Cars for 2006 provides some interesting winners. VehlcleVoice provides a thoughtful counterpoint.