Third Quarter ForbesAutos.com New-Car Shopper Favorites

The 244-hp, V6-powered vehicle finished third in ForbesAutos.com's inaugural rankings, which covered the period from May 1, 2005 through Dec. 31, 2005. ***

Volvos used to be known for being boxy, not foxy. That's not so true anymore, thanks in part to smart-looking rides such as the C70. ***

Built on the same platform as corporate stablemate Toyota Camry, the new ES 350 has, as the alphanumerical name might imply, a 3.5-liter V6 engine. ***

The 3 Series has been in the Top 10 of the ForbesAutos.com New-Car Shopper Favorites rankings in all four of the list's editions. ***

The base 2007 Solstice, like the previous model year, comes with a 2.4-liter Ecotec engine that produces 177 hp. A new GXP version features a 260-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder. ***

The X-Type has a 3.0-liter V6 engine that generates 227 hp. It comes as a sedan or a wagon. ***

As a coupe or as a convertible, the Corvette is propelled by a 400-hp 6.0-liter V8 engine. ***

The Sky, a snug, vivacious and economical two-seat roadster, slipped only slightly from its half-year previous perch atop the ForbesAutos.com New-Car Shopper Favorites. ***

ForbesAutos.com readers continue to respond favorably to this full-size SUV. It has a seven-speed automatic and a 4.6-liter V8 capable of generating 335 hp with seating for seven. ***

The Ford Mustang tops the Third Quarter ForbesAutos.com New-Car Shopper Favorites list because of its heritage, performance, price and selection, said company spokesperson Jim Cain. ***