I wish I had known - I would have come out to at least cheer from the starting line!!
Very interesting choices, including the Pathfinder, which is claimed "eco" relative to its selectable AWD switch and CVT. Ditto to the Miata for being a small car with a small engine. Michelin's tire ideas are...out there...but hey, that's a good thing!
...and I agree...eff you, traffic!