http://www.detroitnews.com/graphics/detnews_printart.jpg http://www.detroitnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/frontpage http://www.detroitnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/frontpage en-us Copyright 2013, detroitnews.com Saxotech Online online@detroitnews.com (The Detroit News Online) online@detroitnews.com (The Detroit News Online) http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sat, 18 May 2013 05:00:00 EDT Sat, 18 May 2013 01:34:39 EDT 30 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130518/AUTO03/305180314/1149/rss26 ]]>Strip away the $61,345 price tag and ignore all of its competitors, and the 2014 Acura RLX isn't a bad car. Sat, 18 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT David Undercoffler Los Angeles Times http://detroitnews.com/article/20130518/AUTO03/305180314/1149/rss26 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130516/OPINION03/305160337/1149/rss26 ]]>When the all-new 2014 Silverado pickup truck was revealed in December, it looked like Chevrolet hadn't gone far enough to keep pace with the competition. That perception changed when I saw the new Silverado next to the 2013 model and had a chance to drive both. Thu, 16 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT Doug Guthrie http://detroitnews.com/article/20130516/OPINION03/305160337/1149/rss26 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130516/OPINION03/305160339/1149/rss26 As a kid did you ever stick your hand out of the car window and marvel at the way you could play with the wind? Perhaps you still do. Thu, 16 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT John McCormick http://detroitnews.com/article/20130516/OPINION03/305160339/1149/rss26 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130516/AUTO03/305160338/1149/rss26 ]]>A common theme when trying to save money is "do it yourself," but many car owners are hesitant to take that advice and attempt basic maintenance and repairs on their vehicles. Thu, 16 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT Gregory Karp Chicago Tribune http://detroitnews.com/article/20130516/AUTO03/305160338/1149/rss26 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130516/AUTO03/305160340/1149/rss26 ]]>Ford touts the Focus ST as not only being the company's first "truly global performance car," but also as the forerunner for future performance vehicles in North America. Thu, 16 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT Larry Edsall Special to - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130516/AUTO03/305160340/1149/rss26 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130511/AUTO03/305110305/1149/rss26 ]]>Linguistically, the Paceman is a Britishism wrapped in an Anglicism. It's a term from the decidedly English sport of cricket for a person who rolls a ball with lightning speed — a term that, when transposed to the newest car from Mini, describes a small object careening across the pavement. Sat, 11 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT Susan Carpenter The Orange County Register http://detroitnews.com/article/20130511/AUTO03/305110305/1149/rss26 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130509/OPINION03/305090302/1149/rss26 ]]>A shiny new 2013 Volkswagen Beetle convertible is sitting in my driveway. My objective: To fully appreciate the Beetle's potential with the top down. Problem: It's an unseasonably cold April and my Michigan driveway is shrouded in fog. Thu, 09 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT Doug Guthrie http://detroitnews.com/article/20130509/OPINION03/305090302/1149/rss26 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130509/OPINION03/305090303/1149/rss26 They're checkout-line impulse buys and promotional giveaways. They're vacation souvenirs and stocking stuffers. They are plastic, metal, leather. They jingle, they jangle, they light up, chirp and remind us of places we've been or products we've purchased. Thu, 09 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT Melissa Preddy http://detroitnews.com/article/20130509/OPINION03/305090303/1149/rss26 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130509/AUTO03/305090301/1149/rss26 ]]>A perfect name can summarize a car or truck's personality perfectly: Mustang, Ram, Impala. But the wrong one can send a message the automaker never intended. Thu, 09 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT Larry Printz The Virginian-Pilot http://detroitnews.com/article/20130509/AUTO03/305090301/1149/rss26 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130509/AUTO03/305090305/1149/rss26 ]]>Is this the year to light up Dad's world on Father's Day? Thu, 09 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT Larry Edsall Special to - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130509/AUTO03/305090305/1149/rss26 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130509/AUTO03/305090304/1149/rss26 The weather is warm, and that means many of us will be towing trailers more frequently. There are some things to keep in mind before tugging that boat down the highway. First — and this may sound obvious — compare your vehicle's towing capacity against the weight of the items you're towing. Thu, 09 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT Larry Printz The Virginian-Pilot http://detroitnews.com/article/20130509/AUTO03/305090304/1149/rss26 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130504/AUTO03/305040313/1149/rss26 ]]>It's so loud in here that I might as well be operating farm machinery. The cabin reeks of gas, wafting in from the flat-six engine in the rear of the car. My shoulders are sore from cranking the heavy steering wheel and the frame of the car bucks with every bump in the road. Sat, 04 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT Jason H. Harper Bloomberg News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130504/AUTO03/305040313/1149/rss26 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130502/OPINION03/305020336/1149/rss26 ]]>Chevrolet's 2013 Sonic RS didn't earn its red Rally Sport and Turbo badges for added horsepower; there's no more muscle here than under the hood of a regular Sonic. In the world of Chevrolet, the RS model looks sporty, but doesn't get the power and handling of the more expensive SS Super Sport. Thu, 02 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT Doug Guthrie http://detroitnews.com/article/20130502/OPINION03/305020336/1149/rss26 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130502/OPINION03/305020335/1149/rss26 Who knew the simple car horn could be so useful? A trip to Shanghai reminds one that a vehicle feature we in the U.S. have been taught to use sparingly can still be a primary driving tool. Thu, 02 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT John McCormick http://detroitnews.com/article/20130502/OPINION03/305020335/1149/rss26 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130502/AUTO03/305020334/1149/rss26 ]]>Chris Basselgia has an associate's degree in electronics but decided that's not what he wants to do for a living, so he's pursuing a bachelor's degree in medical radiology. Friends, however, have encouraged Basselgia to turn one of his hobbies into a profession. Thu, 02 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT Larry Edsall Special to - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130502/AUTO03/305020334/1149/rss26 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130502/AUTO03/305020337/1149/rss26 After a car's "check engine" light winks on for the last time, there's a place where the expired vehicle can be reduced to fist-sized chunks of unrecognizable metal in less time than it takes to read this sentence. Thu, 02 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT Kevin Spear Orlando Sentinel http://detroitnews.com/article/20130502/AUTO03/305020337/1149/rss26 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130427/AUTO01/304270322/1149/rss26 ]]>The 2013 Chevrolet Volt has a lot going for it. It can travel up to 50 miles on all-electric power and has a backup gasoline engine for longer trips, is a recommended buy of Consumer Reports magazine and adds new features, including a new Hold mode that lets drivers set the Volt for gasoline-engine operation only, thereby saving the electric range for later in the trip, if needed. Sat, 27 Apr 2013 01:00:00 EDT Ann M. Job For the Associated Press http://detroitnews.com/article/20130427/AUTO01/304270322/1149/rss26 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130425/OPINION03/304250347/1149/rss26 ]]>Subaru's compact crossover Forester is completely redesigned for the 2014 model year, making it roomier on the inside and thriftier at the gas pump. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:38:00 EDT Doug Guthrie http://detroitnews.com/article/20130425/OPINION03/304250347/1149/rss26 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130425/AUTO03/304250349/1149/rss26 ]]>Automotive icons are the specialty of ICON Inc., a company founded to restore and sometimes to re-create or to re-interpret vehicles known for their rugged, go-anywhere capabilities. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:38:00 EDT Larry Edsall Special to - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130425/AUTO03/304250349/1149/rss26 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130425/AUTO03/304250348/1149/rss26 ]]>Given a choice between a new Toyota Corolla or the latest iPhone, 16-year-old Allison Katz of Irvine, Calif., says easy. She'd take the phone. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:38:00 EDT Jerry Hirsch Los Angeles Times http://detroitnews.com/article/20130425/AUTO03/304250348/1149/rss26 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130425/AUTO03/304250346/1149/rss26 As the weather heats up, so does action on car dealer lots and showroom floors. Many American consumers will be trying to reconcile their bank account balances with that delightful new-car smell, asking, "How much car can I afford?" Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:38:00 EDT Chicago Tribune http://detroitnews.com/article/20130425/AUTO03/304250346/1149/rss26 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130420/AUTO03/304200324/1149/rss26 ]]>After driving the 2014 Kia Forte, I exited the car with one overriding thought: Honda should watch its back. For the fifth model year of its popular compact sedan, the Korean automaker is seriously upping its game, offering luxury-level amenities at what is likely to be a bargain-basement price. Sat, 20 Apr 2013 01:00:00 EDT Susan Carpenter Orange County Register http://detroitnews.com/article/20130420/AUTO03/304200324/1149/rss26