Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 12.20.10

First Drive: 2011 Kia Optima 2.0T

Kia says the Optima 2.0T was built to be the Sonata’s more menacing cousin, but it’s more than an aggressive face and a retuned suspension.

Video: 2012 Ford C-Max demonstrates its hands-free liftgate

The Ford C-Max has the potential to be an innovative runabout for the U.S. market, and one of its more impressive features is a hands-free power liftgate.

Detroit Preview: 2011 Chrysler 300

It’s been endlessly teased and occasionally spied, and now it’s official: the 2011 Chrysler 300 has arrived ahead of its world debut at the Detroit Auto Show next month.

Also of interest:

  • Some Say He’s Tiff Needell: Fifth Gear host back at Top Gear to fill in for The Stig?
  • Say It Ain’t So: No next-generation Audi RS4?
  • Nissan unveils all-new 2012 Sunny global sedan in China
  • Ham radio geekery fixes Chevy Camaro Convertible‘s antenna [w/video]
  • Study: More new car shoppers avoiding Toyota, but brand still near top of consideration lists

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