With the new calendar year, we have redesigned the Consumer Reports Cars Blog to give it more functionality for linking and sorting by categories. If you access the blog via RSS feeds, please be sure to update your reader to the new feed: http://blogs.consumerreports.org/cars/index.rdf

With the redesign, we have changed platforms and now have a new URL for you to bookmark: http://blogs.consumerreports.org/cars/

Last year was just the beginning for the Cars blog. For 2007, we'll have more expert insights from the automotive team on our extensive test program and also on the consumer-related issues that matter most to you.

We will formally kickoff the new blog Sunday, January 7th, with continuous, live coverage from the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Posts will be delivered right from the show floor at the Cobo Conference/exhibition Center, giving you immediate insights into the key news and unveilings from America's most significant auto show. In addition, the auto editors and engineers will also provide traditional coverage of more than 30 vehicles at: http://onlocation.consumerreports.org/AutoshowDetroit/

Words and photos will be updated continuously. Be sure to check back to catch the latest information on vehicles, even if you read their preview text. Starting Wednesday, CRTV will be posting videos from the show hosted by the automotive team.

We appreciate you riding along with the blog in 2006, and look forward to accelerating into 2007. --Jeff Bartlett