Sell the REAL (sporty) Fiesta ST here in America!!!

It's 2015 now and I still can't believe that I can't buy a Fiesta ST coupe in America. Ford Motors' main reasoning for this is that the 2 door model would cannibalize Mustang sales. I do love the new Mustang and consider it one of the best looking cars for this year, but it's also expensive and rather heavy.

And what if it did take sales away - so what? You don’t think we know, Ford, that your competition (GTI, Mini, Civc, etc.) sell cars that are all available in a coupe version? Cannibalizing from one model to another within the same company is still better than losing that customer to another company, isn't it? And what about all that "One Ford" motto you keep yapping about, Ford. Is it true or not? And should Americans be able to buy an American car or not?

Robert Downey, Jr. as Car Man

Apparently, Robert Downey Jr. is more interesting than Tony Stark.  Or at least, he has a better car collection, according to this Jalopnik article.  It's interesting what happens when you stop putting all your money up your nose, isn't it, Downey?

A Better Engine is the Answer

Topic: Cars

An interesting article in the New York Times about the advancements in gas and diesel engines.  It would be great if electric cars could be competitively priced and easy to use as a gas car, but they're not and won't be for a considerable time.  Without a revolutionary advancement in battery technology, there really isn't an option available.  The other alternatives, hydrogen, natural gas, and every other expensive option really aren't viable and possibly will never be viable.  This is important as tens of millions or hundreds of millions of people in India and China (and other developing countries) start earning enough to purchase cars.  Not only will the lack of a better engine increase the CO2 levels but will also drive up price for gasoline worldwide.  I don't think I have to mention what that will do to the economy and the poor.

No, while I like the idea of a battery powered electric car, the reality is the good old gas or diesel engine (in a more advanced form) will be the real difference maker.
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