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<generator>Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/08/ces-2008-dolby-surrounds-fords-flex-in-sound/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/08/ces-2008-dolby-surrounds-fords-flex-in-sound/</guid><description><![CDATA[The Flex is going to be a success for Ford. When shown at the Detroit Auto Show (as the Fairlane) and in the more recent consumer groups, this vehicle has had overwhelming feedback. Automotive News reported that since it's unveiling at the 05 Detroit Auto Show, this vehicle has had the most web-hits of any "show-car" at large-scale car shows and was named "most asked about" vehicle in '05. It is different and at first you either love it or hate it, but eventually it grows on you and if you are a buyer in that segment, Ford has hit the nail right on the head. ]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[C.W.]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 8th 2008 7:53AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/08/ces-2008-dolby-surrounds-fords-flex-in-sound/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/08/ces-2008-dolby-surrounds-fords-flex-in-sound/</guid><description><![CDATA[The Flex might have been interesting in 2005 but this is 2008.  Having just been a buyer in this segment I have to say that I can't see the Flex being competitive but that may just be me.  This thing is so homely and such a hooptie (in my opinion) I can't imagine anyone seriously considering it as a purchase.  Of course people bought the Aztec so who knows.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Polly Prissy Pants]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 8th 2008 12:10PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/08/ces-2008-dolby-surrounds-fords-flex-in-sound/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/08/ces-2008-dolby-surrounds-fords-flex-in-sound/</guid><description><![CDATA[Do those fender vents improve bass response or are they just fakies?]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Richard]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 8th 2008 8:18AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/08/ces-2008-dolby-surrounds-fords-flex-in-sound/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/08/ces-2008-dolby-surrounds-fords-flex-in-sound/</guid><description><![CDATA[Looks like Cooper's upcoming SUV. <br>I'm not a fan of the Flex. ]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[FThorn]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 8th 2008 8:30AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/08/ces-2008-dolby-surrounds-fords-flex-in-sound/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/08/ces-2008-dolby-surrounds-fords-flex-in-sound/</guid><description><![CDATA[nor should you be, unless you have 2.6 kids, and a dog. the fact is, the people "in" this buying segment are serious consumers and they LOVE it. It addresses the mini-van issue without having to be seen in a mini-van. It's the future of the "people mover". <br>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[C.W.]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 8th 2008 8:38AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/08/ces-2008-dolby-surrounds-fords-flex-in-sound/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/08/ces-2008-dolby-surrounds-fords-flex-in-sound/</guid><description><![CDATA[Well, yes, I do have 3 kids a dog, wife, kids' friends, kids' grandparents...etc. ]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[FThorn]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 8th 2008 1:51PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/08/ces-2008-dolby-surrounds-fords-flex-in-sound/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/08/ces-2008-dolby-surrounds-fords-flex-in-sound/</guid><description><![CDATA[There was so many people asking the engineers, testing the Flex on the streets, about the car that they created a calling card with the website and some info.<br><br>I think that, to those that need, this is a great car]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Hamud]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 8th 2008 8:49AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/08/ces-2008-dolby-surrounds-fords-flex-in-sound/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/08/ces-2008-dolby-surrounds-fords-flex-in-sound/</guid><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.fordvehicles.com/flex/experience/" rel="nofollow">http://www.fordvehicles.com/flex/experience/</a><br><br>just check it out here... you can customize it however you want to show you how dynamic this vehicle is. ]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[C.W.]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 8th 2008 9:14AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/08/ces-2008-dolby-surrounds-fords-flex-in-sound/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/08/ces-2008-dolby-surrounds-fords-flex-in-sound/</guid><description><![CDATA[No matter how much I try, I can't bring myself to like the Flex.  I've seen them on the road (in pre-production trim) here in Detroit and I just can't see it being a success.  Not so much a knock on Ford, but more so on the Flex.  I would take a Taurus X every time over this.  <br>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[berne1]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 8th 2008 9:17AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/08/ces-2008-dolby-surrounds-fords-flex-in-sound/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/08/ces-2008-dolby-surrounds-fords-flex-in-sound/</guid><description><![CDATA[I think you're in the minority. This is definitely a big step up from minivans and not as tacky as an SUV. I don't think too many people finds Taurus X appealing because it is designed with as a compromised SUV. Flex is more of an enhenced minivan. Plus it is supposed to get EcoBoost (whatever they call it...I like Twin Force better).]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shawn]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 8th 2008 9:30AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/08/ces-2008-dolby-surrounds-fords-flex-in-sound/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/08/ces-2008-dolby-surrounds-fords-flex-in-sound/</guid><description><![CDATA[I'm with you on the Taurus X.  The Freestyle/TaurusX was a great car but failed primarily because it was not SUV-ish enough.  Personally I really liked it though.  People in this segment want something that looks like an SUV, not a wagon or a minivan.  Unfortunately Ford will repeat that mistake with the Flex as it has the same fatal "I'm really a station wagon pimped to try to look hip and cool" look to it.  Being a Gen X'er with 3 kids a dog and a cat, I can't imagine me or anyone I know driving something that looks like that.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Polly Prissy Pants]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 8th 2008 12:19PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/08/ces-2008-dolby-surrounds-fords-flex-in-sound/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/08/ces-2008-dolby-surrounds-fords-flex-in-sound/</guid><description><![CDATA[One more way of creating driver distraction]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter L]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 8th 2008 9:19AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/08/ces-2008-dolby-surrounds-fords-flex-in-sound/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/08/ces-2008-dolby-surrounds-fords-flex-in-sound/</guid><description><![CDATA[If you can't handle listening to music and driving, you shouldn't be driving. Music is a lot less of a distraction than children in your car.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shawn]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 8th 2008 9:33AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/08/ces-2008-dolby-surrounds-fords-flex-in-sound/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/08/ces-2008-dolby-surrounds-fords-flex-in-sound/</guid><description><![CDATA[Shawn, <br><br>I understand your comments. <br><br>    I listen to music in my 4dr sedan, seldom in the convertible and never on the motorcycle.<br><br> It's the volume that could overwhelm the driver, resulting in not hearing emergency vehicles and or other motorist's horns that I am concerned about. This system  could easily drown out all else.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter L]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 8th 2008 11:12AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/08/ces-2008-dolby-surrounds-fords-flex-in-sound/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/08/ces-2008-dolby-surrounds-fords-flex-in-sound/</guid><description><![CDATA[@ PeterL: +1<br><br>@ Shawn: It's not about music and driving.  It's about music, driving, kids and cell phone all at once!  Because we all need to be better "multi-taskers."  Add my ex-wife's penchant for talking with her hands and repulsion of technology (eg. a bluetooth headset) and you have the average American driver's recipe for disaster and driving up my insurance costs.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Richard]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 8th 2008 11:15AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/08/ces-2008-dolby-surrounds-fords-flex-in-sound/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/08/ces-2008-dolby-surrounds-fords-flex-in-sound/</guid><description><![CDATA[People...it's a station wagon.  Or, if it helps it sell better...it is a longer Scion xB.  I for one, think this "box on wheels" fad is over.  Scion started it in 2004 and for 2008, redesigned their xB to have much softer edges.  Ford is still stuck in 2004 with their xB...err...Flex.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 8th 2008 10:19AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/08/ces-2008-dolby-surrounds-fords-flex-in-sound/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/08/ces-2008-dolby-surrounds-fords-flex-in-sound/</guid><description><![CDATA[Yet another big station wagon/SUV thing while their sole contender in the U.S. small car space is the Focus.  Sad.  And the Fusion?  Nice but not really competitive.  The saddest part is there's probably a room full of execs in Dearborn scratching their heads in response to yet another year of declining sales.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mallory]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 9th 2008 12:04AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/08/ces-2008-dolby-surrounds-fords-flex-in-sound/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/08/ces-2008-dolby-surrounds-fords-flex-in-sound/</guid><description><![CDATA[Well, there goes my retirement check if it depends on the UGLY Ford Flex!  This vehicle is the ugliest spud I’ve seen since the Aztec and it market acceptance or lack thereof should be equal  to its looks.  All I want to know is who the heck is Ford using for its focus groups these days?  Cross-eyed monkeys?  Or maybe they are using Harvard or MIT graduate students who know nothing of what us car loving everyday folks want in a vehicle.  Yes, quality, reliability, functionality  and gosh – something that looks good too.<br><br>A Ford Retiree<br>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Larry S.]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 31st 2008 7:00PM</pubDate></item></channel></rss>