This look at the Subaru Hybrid Tourer concept is still relatively new, since the actual concept itself was only recently revealed at Tokyo’s forty first annual motor show. It is actually a proposal for what the automaker hopes will be a grand touring vehicle in the future. The primary aim of the innovative concept — which looks like it might take wing and fly away at any given minute — is to combine driving performance with safety and a high level of eco and environmental friendliness.

As a matter of fact, as it applies to the exterior, wings were the central inspiration for the vehicle. Why? Because they make for an air of confidence and total freedom. The gullwing doors are naturally a more phyisical interpretation of that feeling.

Well, folks, I have got some good news and some bad news. The good news is that this little beauty, the Maruti Suzuki Concept R3, will soon be unveiled at the 2010 Auto Expo in New Delhi, India, the product of Maruti Suzuki India Ltd., which is the leading car manufacturer in India.

The bad news? Well, we might not be able to see it anywhere else, which is really kind of a shame. One can only hope that Suzuki will come up with a similar concept or will bring the car into product stateside and in Europe.

The point of this car is to fulfill any needs a family might have, but by keeping it compact, not bulky and large, as some other family vehicles.

Alright, now that we have talked a little bit about what Ford is planning on doing, let’s go ahead and move on into the thick of things regarding the actual buyout.  If you have at least one year of experience, you can take a payout of $50,000 dollars plus a new car voucher worth about $25,000 or you can just take an additional cash payment of about $20,000.

If you are of retirement age, you can take your pension plus the $25,000 new car voucher or the cash payment.  Finally, if you are a skilled-trade worker, you can take a $40,000 payout plus your pension.

The workers who are going to accept the buyout will need to leave sometime in February of 2010 and any new hires will start then … at a wage of about $14.00 per hour.

Ford – oh Ford, you survived the recession and now … even though you are doing really good on the forefront of your sales, you have decided that you are going to reduce your employees and offer them a buyout.  The point?  Well, they have a surplus of employees and are looking to get the unionized employees out and hire in some non-unionized employees.

Is this a smart business decision? Well of course it is – the new wage for the new hires would be half of what the old wage is, however how many people are actually going to take the buy out?

In the next blog, we will explore exactly what Ford is offering up to these folks.  You do not want to miss this one!

When it comes to the 2010 Chevy Spark, it has been a battle between on and off for this particular car being released in the states.  Well, I can tell you that right now – the 2010 Chevy Spark is actually on to be released in the United States and while that might not stick – right now, I am proud to say that the 2010 Chevy Spark will be released in the states.

This mini-car is can go up to about 47 MPG, which for me – is fantastic!  It has a 1.0-liter, four-cylinder engine and can get about 78HP.  This particular car is also extremely small and almost looks European – which for me is awesome.  I think that anything that looks European is incredible and all around cool!

While the 2010 Chevy Spark is not going to be built in the US, it is certainly going to be shipped and sold here – as of right now at least.

For those of you that have no idea what Fornasari is – I can tell you that this is actually an independent purveyor of exotic sports cars.  Basically, Fornasari is a brand of car that is not only extremely rare but it is a blend of Italian craftsmanship and American body-style – finally, the best of both worlds.

Well, Fornasari has started working on a brand new car – that is subbed RR99.  This is a brand new car that not only looks incredible but really … it is built awesome.  Right now, the Fornasari RR99 very lightweight and has a tube frame.

The overall performance of the Fornasari RR99 is awesome incredible for it can get up to 62 MPH in about 3.8 seconds and tops out at around 174 – that’s pretty fast!

The concept of the Lexus LF-A Roadster was initially unveiled in Detroit, at the auto show in 2006. Since then, Toyota has taken its luxury division to brand new heights, primarily by showcasing the latest version: a high performance, two seater roadster.

It was only recently unveiled at the very same auto show last year. Like its predecessor, the Lexus LF-A Roadster has an aluminum body and carbon fiber, making it very lightweight. A V10 engine purrs beneath the hood. The claims say that the concept is able to get more than five hundred horsepower and that it can reach speeds higher than two hundred miles per hour, making it a definite force to be reckoned with.

The Audi R8 was initially launched back in 2006, during the auto show in Paris. Now, however, Audi has shown the Audi R8 V12 TDI concept, in order to properly show off the LeMans winner.

The changes that have been made to the sleek car go far, far deeper than one might think. They are more complex than simply putting in a shoehorned V12 diesel engine. The air intakes are larger and louvered in both the front and the rear. The integration of the tailpipes is cleaner as well.

As far as the interior goes, the Audi R8 V12 TDI concept has a very distinguishing steering wheel — there is a start and stop button mounted on it. The sporty seats are evocative of a speedy racer and there are more elements made of carbon fibers and aluminum.

When I think about an Audi, I think of something that is both reliable and edgy. You sort of expect it to be boring, but it never really is. I don’t know, maybe I’m weird, but somehow Audis are linked to Birkenstocks in my mind’s eye.

However, the Audi A5 Sportback creates no such connections. In my own personal opinion, this is definitely a winner. Part of the A5 range — naturally — it was recently, officially unveiled, proving that it totally blurred all the lines between a coupe, a conventional wagon, and a sedan. Its this magical mix that refuses to conform with convention.

Parts of the design were created to honor the 1969 100 Coupe S.

Toyota’s Mark X, until quite recently, was only a first generation, but it was a popular one. Hopefully Toyota will be able to say the same thing for the second generation of the Mark X, which recently received its debut during the motor show in Tokyo. The unveiling furthered the rather luxurious and sporty theme that initially began with the first generation. The sedan received a redesign, some of which occurred around a theme called “glam tech,” which couples a modern aesthetic with highly technical and technological features.

The Toyota Mark X is a mixture of understated and subtle luxury paired with dynamic design and elements. It is an elegant, smooth lined vehicle with precise lines and sinuous curves, with just as much versatility to be found on the inside.