Offside Undo.(latest new cars and features)(Brief Article)

There is anagram symmetry in listing 10 for 01. That is, 10 cars and trucks to remember from 2001. With the near 250 per annum that we drive, some stand taller in mind and heart than others do.

Porsche C2. This is brutally wicked fast. Some are of the opinion it should be registered in the same manner as a weapon; owners might pass a C2-specific safety school. Credit 465 horses and two-wheel drive. It proves the credo that too much money and not enough sense can hurt you. Sure we want one.

Audi A2. The all-aluminum fuel-sipping slipper is stylish. Marketing wizards say it is not ready for U.S. prime time. We know the next A3 will make it to these shores faster than you can say ``Horch,'' but we are sorry this mighty mite won't. We found ourselves saying, ``A2, Brutus?''

Subaru Impreza WRX. Everybody's rally racer favorite, and tops on the shopping list of the Insightful Teen. Think not? We've spotted WRXs in high school parking lots and can hear the argument for one now: ``Mom, it's a Subaru for goodness sake! How fast can it be?'' Kid, ask mom about her family's Rambler Scrambler.

Kia Sedona. Yes, Kia. Don't think this was a real surprise? Climb in and check out the value-laden accoutrements: seating for seven, leather, dual doors. What if it is a bit sluggish? Sedona has the domestics and Japanese taking long, hard looks.

Toyota Camry. Incredible how a ...