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Either can be coupled to a six-speed manual or a refined six-speed automatic with manual override. The result is a ride that is easy on the eyes, comfortable on your backside, exciting to drive, and competitive with the best from Europe. Continual development is the key to success for any automobile, and the latest Corvette makes an excellent poster car for that proposition.

Back for its seventh-straight appearance on our 10Best roster, the Vette lists 22 significant updates for , even though it received a major makeover three years ago—the evolution from C5 to C6. We appreciate upgrades to the cockpit, particularly the spiffy albeit pricey new leather option, but the most salient improvements are dynamic in nature.

For example, manual shift engagements are crisper, and clutch-pedal effort has been reduced. Speaking of high speeds, the latest standard Corvette has more of that on tap than ever before, thanks to its new 6.

Now even more so. For the first time in decades, you can again say the same things about a new Malibu. This version has clean and elegant lines that stand out among family sedans that look dead boring or make do with contrived visual details.

Inside, the Malibu is equally captivating, with clean instruments and logical controls embedded in a panoramically sweeping dashboard. Under the hood comes the choice of a 2. It all adds up to a Malibu that is, once again, a smart purchase for anyone seeking a fine mid-size sedan.

Honda made good use of the extra size by enlarging the interior, which is now sufficient to promote the Accord from the mid-size to the large sedan category. For those with a more sporting bent, the Accord also comes as a two-door with unique and very attractive sheetmetal and a V-6 combined with a six-speed manual.

All told, it adds up to one more in a terrific line of cars that have captured a record 22 10Best trophies since we started awarding them in The Fit belongs to a class—basic transportation—that we once acknowledged with a patronizing pat on the head but now take more seriously. There are two reasons for this.

The first is obvious: Soaring fuel costs and environmental concerns are making small cars increasingly popular. The second is not so obvious: Basic transportation no longer means deprivation. The Fit scores well in those areas of unexpectedness. Director Daniel Zirilli. Top credits Director Daniel Zirilli.

See more at IMDbPro. Trailer Fast Girl. Photos Add photo. Top cast Edit. Justin Guarini Darryl K. Sands as Darryl K. Caroline Rhea Maddie as Maddie. Jack Weber Casey as Casey. William Bassett Willy as Willy. Matt Carmody James as James. Bridget Brady Rosie as Rosie. Larry Udy J. Phil Austin Garrett as Garrett. Daniel Zirilli. Storyline Edit. Car racer -like his father- Ray Johnstone has a fatal track accident. His brother Bill, the track boss, also becomes the guardian of Ray's brat daughter Alex, who grew up around the pits and dreams of following in his footsteps in his race car, provided she and pre-teen Casey can repair his car.

That fails for years, but when professional racer Darryl K. She will receive a plaque, commemorative ring and more. View Nomination Form.

Weaver has been a professional driver for over 20 years. For the first seven years of her career, she was an over-the-road driver. Then, she became a company driver with FedEx Freight and has been with the company for 13 years.

She now has more than 2 million accident-free miles and zero moving violations. She is an advocate for Truckers Against Trafficking and has attended their leadership conference and is also involved with outreach programs in her community. Her year-old son is proud of her and loves what she does for a living. Read the full announcement.