2010 Mid-Size

            This year seems to be no exception in some segments, with the same number of new models arriving.  It seems that the mid-sized segment is still on fire, when it comes to new models.  The only problem this year, is that only one car on our list, is a completely new entry.  This could mean that most companies are 

reading completely all new models, or that this segment is finally cooling off a bit.  But whatever the case may be, it seems that with all of the changes made to previous models, no one remembered the main thing.  Good Style.
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            This year we see the arrival and the departure of some companies.  We welcome Chery, Samsung and Suzuki into the mix, and bid a farewell to Pontiac.  Although the Pontiac G6 may be leaving us, it is not lost.  With the arrival of the second-generation Opel Insignia platform, comes the new Buick Regal, taking over where the Pontiac G6 has left us.  The only problem with this is that the buyers of Pontiacs are a bit different than those of Buick.
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            Well with everything that the auto industry has been through this year, its hard to believe that some car companies are willing to risk it all for a piece of that mid-size pie.  With the Mid-Size market being one of the biggest in the world its hard not to notice that when some companies fail, it is usually due to a lack of a good mid-size model.  Just take a look at the fall of Chrysler, all it has is the Avenger and Sebring, and really who wants to drive an up-dated K-Car around anyways.

 
          Now for the best and the worst of the year.  This year AutoLooks A+ award, goes to a car, which has never seen the AutoLooks pages before and also has an odd look and feel to it.  So, for this year we name the 2010 Pontiac G6 the A+ winner. 

            And for the worst car of the year, we have to look at one of the worst mistakes a parent company could do.  With that major mistake, this company could lose its remaining street-cred to the new kid on the block.  And for its failure to remain a luxury inspired model, we name the 2010 Subaru Legacy the Rusty car of the year.

Everett J.
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2010 Pontiac G6
2010 Samsung SM3
2010 Mercury Milan
2010 Ford Fusion
2010 Seat Exeo
2010 Kia Magentis / Optima
2010 Suzuki Kizashi
2010 Chery A3
2010 Subaru Legacy

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58.48%
50.87%
50.65%
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