41.   The Kia Optima midsize sedan is largely a Hyundai Sonata under its skin.

42.   The GS styling looks trim and muscular, tucked in around the edges to make the midsize sedan look smaller than it really is.

43.   The only way Honda and Ford are likely to sustain midsize sedan sales in this tepid economy is through industrial-strength discounting.

44.   The sedan promises to seat five adults comfortably, with surprising roominess for rear-seat passengers that will exceed that of every midsize sedan on the market today.

45.   The Stratus sedan, the second generation of this vehicle, raises the bar for DaimlerChrysler in the important best-selling midsize sedan segment.

46.   The two Michigan factories make midsize sedans for which demand is fairly weak.

47.   These factors make the Sonata the absolute best value on the midsize sedan market, even without the warranty.

48.   These include redesigned Intrepid and Concord midsize sedans, a new Durango sport utility, a four-door Ram pickup and a redesigned full-size van.

49.   This midsize sedan, almost full-size, rides, drives and looks like a Buick, which is a good thing, not a bad thing.

50.   This midsize sedan, almost full-size, rides, drives and looks like a Buick, which is a good thing.