The Ford Transit Connect is that small white truck/van concoction that seems to be all the rage for small businesses and tradespeople.  Quite simply, it's butt ugly.  It doesn't look like it has much storage space, gets mediocre gas mileage, and its triangular design makes it look like it teleported from 1974.  What I don't understand is how car companies intentionally make ugly vehicles, and how they convince people to buy them.  Some vehicles are ugly but acceptable, like the Honda Element (which could be described as "unique") or the Scion xB (which could be described as "cute").  But the Transit Connect is just plain ugly.  You can't put it another way.  There must be some sort of financial incentive or tax break involved, because otherwise this vehicle shouldn't even exist. #travel