As more and more new designs hit the market, manufacturers are finding it increasingly difficult to make their new models stand out.

Our studies consistently show that long-term durability is a tremendously important factor for consumers.

Even though the 2005 results may suggest a plateau in quality, manufacturers should not become complacent, ... Car companies that take their eye off the ball risk being left behind.

Eight of our 14 starters were freshmen or sophomores, so we're going to have a pretty big nucleus of our team back the next two years. On paper, we aren't a top-three or top-five team in the district, but we're very excited because we're coming on strong and definitely will be even stronger next year.

I leaned back in my chair, stretching luxuriantly, delibrately letting my jacket fall open. Predictably, his eyes moved down my body-some things outlast even the change. I grinned and he looked away, a rueful smile twitching at his lips. I finished breakfast in peace.

I'm tired, I'm hungry and I have a head in a bag," I warned him. "Do not fuck with me.