The problem this year is that many companies are terrified, broke, or both. I assumed that these struggles would give automakers the fury of a badger that's been pushed into the corner. Get them hungry to fight for another day. When in fact they seemed whipped into bad economy depression. At least that was how it felt. The theme this year was green electric hybrid everything, and truthfully I'm all for it. I think we need more fuel efficient vehicles, but it's just gong to be hard to sell them this year if the price of gas stays low. It's almost like some of the auto makers are missing the bird in hand while hunting the two in the bush. Jeep did have a few electric concept cars, but none were actually 4 wheel drive! Meanwhile Volkswagen showed off a diesel sports car! Now that is innovation which can be realized today, not in a magical future world with supposed electrical outlets in every parking lot. How much is it going to cost to park your car and plug it in while at the movies or office in the future? I'd say keep messing with the batteries, but don't forget we really need fuel efficient vehicles that are still fun to drive (drive off road) and can take us long distance out into the bush, desert or woods without multiple jerry cans. Give us small diesel trucks, small performance 4-cylinder 4x4's and don't mess with the big trucks some of us need for daily jobs around the farm, construction site, and for towing our little rigs to the trails.