This Week in Cars

It's the third week in August and in car news-

Mazda commences production on their facelifted Axela.

The Torque Report gives us the latest on GM's decision to green light the Cadillac Converj Plug-in Hybrid.

Autoevolution has an interesting take on women and cars.

Popular Mechanics has some choices on affordable high performance vehicles.





*Yes, that is another Morgan. It's the unofficial car mascot for MPR.

This Week in Cars

Today is the start of new section here on MPR. It's all about cars! I love them! OK, I like trucks and SUVs too and there are some that I just downright hate, but I digress. This will be the first post in a series where I put together reviews, news and more from around the web all having to do with the auto industry. Hope you enjoy it and learn as much as I do! Want something featured? Have a question? Just email me!

Review: 2012 Ford Focus (Autosavant)

GM Paves the Way to Long Term Sustainability (GM Inside News)

Thinking about buying a car? Want to know more about the car you already own? Check out TrueDelta. You won't be sorry.

*Why yes, that is a 2013 Morgan EvaGT. Quite possibly the most beautiful car I have ever seen.

Ford Announces First Hands Free Liftgate

This news broke yesterday and it makes total sense. Cheers to Ford for continuing to think about its customers needs.

"INDUSTRY-FIRST, HANDS-FREE LIFTGATE FROM FORD OFFERS REAL KICK FOR CUSTOMERS WITH PACKAGES

· Ford introduces an industry-first hands-free liftgate that allows customers to quickly and easily unlock and open the rear hatch even when their hands are full


· With the key fob in the owner’s possession, a gentle leg motion below the center of the rear bumper activates sensors that cue the system to unlock and raise the rear liftgate


· The hands-free liftgate will debut in the seven-passenger C-MAX crossover, being shown at the 2011 North American International Auto Show."
 
 
Image from thetorquereport.com