 | | This week in Car Tech | | | 
Antuan Goodwin
Associate Editor, Car Tech,
http://cars.cnet.com | | Lotus reinvents itself in Paris
Lotus has always been a small, nimble company that built a few small, nimble sports cars. However, at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, we saw the beginnings of a what could be a much bigger Lotus. The automaker unveiled four new concepts--the Elan, Espirit, Elite, and Eterne. In addition to expanding the line with four new models, Lotus also is increasing its current stable with a more powerful, but also 400-pound heavier update to the featherweight Elise. Lotus plans to roll these five new models out over the next five years as part of its ambitious plan to compete with the larger supercar heavyweights.
 Lotus' 5-year reboot updates Elise, goes upmarket
2010 Paris Motor Show coverage
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Lotus Espirit Concept | | Most popular products | | |  | | Latest reviews and features | | | 2010 Scion xD
Although Scion offers some interesting options for the 2010 xD, the car's aftermarket friendliness suggests getting a base model and customizing it with aftermarket tech. Read more
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| | | 2010 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
The cabin tech is behind the curve in the 2010 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited, but the vehicle's all-wheel drive and high clearance make it a good choice for people dedicated to outdoor activities. Read more
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| | | 2011 Ford Edge
The 2011 Ford Edge's cutting-edge instrument cluster will appeal to technologists, and the vehicle provides a very practical form factor in an attractive package. Read more
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| | | 2011 Kia Sportage
A good multipurpose vehicle, the 2011 Kia Sportage offers a solid cabin tech package, but we would wait for next year's turbo version. Read more
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| | | | Car Tech blog | | | Today, a Ford press release crossed my desk with an interesting tidbit about the sales figures for its new Ford Fiesta. It turns out that the majority of buyers have chosen the five-door hatchback body style over the more conventional four-door model. Apparently, someone at Ford thought this was newsworthy, but for me, it was sort of a no-brainer: the five-door was always the better car in my eyes. But that got me to thinking, "What is it with Americans and hatchbacks?" Read more
| | | | | Comment of the week | | | GM's Volt Tour missed a spot
Posted by Life_on_Mars
What about the center of the country? Other than Chicago, the rest of us who don't live on a coast or border don't count. Read more | | In other news... | | | | | |
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