Custom $280,000 '65 Dodge pickup pilfers parts from Rolls

Talk about pricing what the market will bear. How about $280,000 for an old Dodge pickup? Or $190,000 for a 1950s station wagon-cum-jalopy covered in rust?

Chrysler's new heavy duty trucks raise the bar on performance

Driving a new 2013 Ram heavy duty truck, equipped with a 6.7-liter Cummins turbo diesel engine sounds a lot like actor Sam Elliott's baritone television commercial punchline, 'Guts. Glory. Ram.'.

Self-driving cars not quite ready for prime time

As consumers we should all look forward to the development of advanced vehicle technologies, but the prospect of self-driving cars is about as welcome as the flying car.

Retro trailers draw classic car fans at auto show

Retro vehicles were the focus of the annual Cars ’R’ Stars classic auto show at the Historic Packard Proving Grounds, which drew an estimated 2,000 buffs, said Tom Mitchell, chairman for the event.

Kia takes on Toyota, Chevrolet in full-size segment with Cadenza

Kia is joining other manufacturers in moving into the premium market with its all-new full-size 2014 Cadenza.

Vintage trailers to camp out in Shelby

I don't know if there's any such thing as a bad road trip, but Tina and Michael Lambert sure know how to elevate the ordinary into a stylish art form.

Love Bug Eraser makes insect splats vanish

I had to make a slight detour on a recent drive from my home in Arizona to a campground in northern Michigan.

Subaru Forester remains smartly sized

The Subaru Forester, well known as a durable and eminently functional compact sport utility vehicle, adds more power, more room, more safety features and a retuned suspension for 2014.

Mercedes' GLK250 joins fuel efficiency with luxury

The world's car makers think they're about to crack American resistance to diesels. All of a sudden, we're seeing more and more Euro-style, fuel-sipping diesel engines in showrooms.

2005-09 Mustangs can be Shelbys

It was just a few weeks more than 50 years ago that Ford unleashed its Mustang, a car that galloped into prominence in automotive history.

Automakers refresh, expand luxury car offerings

As consumer confidence continues to recover, the luxury car market is reaping the rewards and premium automakers are refreshing or expanding their model lineups.

Cars crashed, smashed and trashed in 'Furious 6'

It didn't have to be like this. In the age of green screens and VFX houses, filmmakers responsible for the sixth installment of the 'Fast & Furious' franchise didn't have to actually destroy hundreds of cars.

Nissan puts high-performance spin on Juke

Nissan's cool subcompact crossover, the Juke, gets a new addition to its lineup for 2013: the track-inspired Nismo model, which gives this already fun little vehicle some key performance upgrades and unique styling cues.

Drop top season: 12 great summer convertibles for under 35K

There are good cars and not-so-good cars, but there is no such thing as a bad convertible on a sunny day. I know this because I have driven the Chrysler 200 ...

Velocity an aptly named Veloster concept car

At the typical auto show, many concept cars are less about wild automotive fantasy and more about providing a thinly disguised hint to whet appetites for the ...

Model A museum opens in southwestern Michigan

A new Ford dealership opened up in southwestern Michigan. Actually, it's a very old one.

Survey: Bedbugs a growing problem in autos

We all know that picking up hitchhikers is not generally a good idea, and there is one little stowaway that can really make life miserable for motorists. Her ...

Auto review: Acura RLX too much like a Honda to justify price

Strip away the $61,345 price tag and ignore all of its competitors, and the 2014 Acura RLX isn’t a bad car.

Chevrolet’s 2014 Silverado grows bolder without hiking price

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 ...

Reduced wind drag is nothing to blow off

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.

Learn easy auto repairs, maintenance to save time, money

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 ...