Conceptual realitiesFirst we hear about today's manufacturers making many cars based on the same chassis and basic design to save money and cut back on cost. But then we read about all these wild and new prototypes at car shows that cost millions to make when 99 percent of them will never actually see production lines. Why do they waste all that time and money on useless promotional cars when they could be putting that money back where it counts, to the consumer?Daniel GeiszJoplin, Mo.
Have you ever heard of the VW Concept One or the original Dodge Viper Concept of '89?-Ed.
Power Wagon to the PeoplePlease tell me Dodge is going to build the Power Wagon concept truck. I must have one. In a single swift stroke, the people at Dodge have made the Hummer, Navigator, and Tahoe last year's news. So build it big, and stuff it with that big 360 V-8 (or, dare to dream, the V-10), drop the wood-lined box in favor of neoprene, and forget the wood trim inside in favor of leather. In plain English, Dodge has built the Viper of pickups here, and they'd be fools not to sell it.Amos JanesCodroy Valley, N.F., Canada
Your article on the Dodge Power Wagon was a real appetite-whetter. It's the truck of my dreams. Dodge could really master the working truck segment if it would put this workhorse into production. Continue the eye-opening reporting and keep us up to date on any other worthy new concept vehicles, especially those that should have a real production potential. Leon E. HatterArvada, Colo.
Department of CorrectionsIn a recent edition of "Performance Trends," we printed an incorrect phone number for Edelbrock Corp. The company can be reached toll-free at 800/416-8628.
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