I often go to press previews for new models. Before we drive, we're given a technical presentation, and most of these start with a "State of the Company" section. Naturally, all the talk has been about when the auto industry will recover. Some say recovery is just a few months away; others say things won't get back to normal until 2014 at the earliest.

So, I'm curious: When do you think the auto industry will recover? And by "recover", I mean that sales bounce back -- if not to pre-2006 numbers, at least to a level consistent with the growth we were seeing before the bottom fell out of the economy. Vote below, and if you'd like to elaborate on why you think what you think, by all means please click the "comments" link. -- Aaron Gold

As we head into winter, I'm focusing on our upcoming Best New Cars of 2010 awards. I have a feeling it's going to be a long list -- 2010 may be shaping up to be a bad year for car sales, but it's a great year for new models. I've got contenders lined up two at a time for test drives right through the end of December, and I recently spent some time revisiting couple of hopefuls that I haven't driven for a while. Read more...

Yesterday, Fiat and Chrysler held a marathon press conference to discuss Chrysler's future. Read more...

The Internet Car and Truck of the Year is now down to the final round of voting! For those unfamiliar, there are actually two Internet Car and Truck of the Year awards: The jury's pick and the consumer's pick. You, the consumers, have narrowed your choices down to three finalists in each category:

• Cars: Chevrolet Camaro SS, Ford Taurus SHO, Ford Shelby GT500
• Trucks/SUVs: Audi Q7 TDI, Chevrolet Equinox, Ford F-150 Raptor

Meanwhile, the jury of twelve Internet journalists -- one of which is yours truly -- has selected slightly different finalists. On the car side, we're choosing between the Ford Fusion Hybrid, the Ford Shelby GT500, and the Mazda3. On the truck side, we're also chosing between the Equinox and the Raptor, and the third contender is the Volvo XC60.

I think I know which truck I'm going to vote for, but I'm having a heck of a time picking a car. For me, it's between the Ford Fusion Hybrid and the Mazda3 -- don't get me wrong, the GT500 is an awesome automobile, but I'm thinking about the direction our country needs to go in terms of the vehicles we drive. I've just spent a week with the Fusion Hybrid, and I think it's remarkable -- great hybrid drivetrain, fantastic SYNC system, and I averaged 37.2 MPG without even trying. But I also love the Mazda3, because it's the first compact car to offer pretty much all of the amenities you can get in a large car -- and buying a smaller car is a great way to save money and use less fuel. I honestly have no idea how I'm going to choose between them.

Meanwhile, you can cast your vote by visiting the voting page. Voting closes at 5 pm EST on November 13th. Need more information on the vehicles? You'll find information on the cars here and information about the trucks and SUVs here. -- Aaron Gold