Saturday, November 07, 2009
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Right now in Autos Talk
As a MOPAR fan, I understand that people have a reason to be skeptical about Chrysler's chances, given their current situation. Indeed, the car market is … Read more
-- and003, Sweet Water, AL
Right now in News Talk
Perhaps he will provide that monstrosity the KISS OF DEATH as he's lost a lot of credibility over the past few months....we can only hope this thing gets … Read more
-- Skeeter, clarkston, mi
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Scott Burgess: First 100 Miles
Honda Accord Crosstour looks better than its picture
Don't look at the picture. The 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour looks much better than any camera can capture. In person, the Accord Crosstour looks downright stylish. - 11/07/2009
Review
Mazdaspeed3 may look ugly, but what fun on the road
Look, the world needs some good news. Wars, the economy, swine flu. My God, Andrew Lloyd Webber is making a sequel to "Phantom of the Opera." So now comes the 2010 Mazdaspeed3 -- which is the best-in-class compact-hatch Mazda3 stuffed with horsepower foie gras -- and that, oppressed citizens, is an occasion for good cheer. - 11/07/2009
Scott Burgess: Auto review
GMC Terrain builds on Equinox's success
GMC has introduced the 2010 Terrain, the proud sibling of the stellar 2010 Chevy Equinox. It's a relationship consumers will love because these little SUVs offer high mileage, lots of space and excellent performance. - 11/05/2009
Ariz. shop revives vintage cars
Tucson, Ariz. -- Tucson's classic cars are the keys to success for the Saguaro Automotive Group. The business is geared toward breathing new life into vintage automobiles through repair and restoration. - 11/05/2009
Rex Roy: Car Culture
Detroit area car shops ramp it up at SEMA
By now, most Detroiters are getting their hot rods, exotics, and muscle cars bundled up for a long winter's nap. But in Las Vegas, this week's SEMA convention is supercharging enthusiasts from across the globe. - 11/05/2009
Best be prepared for rough weather
These simple tips from the National Safety Council can help drive down the risk of accident, even in bad weather: - 11/05/2009
Soup it up
Michelin cables aim for safer jump-starts
Winter's coming. That means stocking up on de-icer fluid for the windshield washer reservoir and digging out the old snow scraper and jumper cables. - 11/05/2009
Sneak peek: Opel Antara
If you thought the end of the Saturn brand would affect only car buyers in America, think again. - 11/05/2009
Dodge Ram pickups show big improvements
The Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 pickups are all business, serious business. They are the pair of Dodges that feel more like trucks and less like pickups. - 10/31/2009
Specialty equipment trade show
Aftermarket auto ware there for the long haul
Next week, Las Vegas turns into aftermarket heaven. Roll out the rally cars, billion-horsepower engines and every conceivable electronic device -- and some you couldn't imagine -- replica rattlesnake seat covers, bamboo floor mats and more rims than a junkyard and you'll begin to picture SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association trade show. - 10/31/2009
Scott Burgess: Auto review
The Infiniti G: Brains and beauty
The addition of the hardtop has transformed convertibles from Sunday summer strollers to everyday drivers. - 10/29/2009
Backlog of clunkers still await recycling
Washington -- Cash for Clunkers may be history for car shoppers, but the program's largesse lives on in recycling yards around the country. - 10/29/2009
David Phillips
Recovery will stem from fresh designs
Some of the auto industry's biggest hits have roots in a company's darkest days, demographic shifts or a defining moment in history. - 10/29/2009
Soup it up
Fesler-Moss revives vintage Camaro package
Though in business only a decade, Fesler Built has become prominent in building not only souped-up cars for individual customers, but show cars and high-performance project vehicles for a variety of automakers, including GM. - 10/29/2009
Sneak Peek: Audi Clubsport
Audi appears to be progressing with the Clubsport model because there are some obvious changes to this prototype since the last time we saw it. - 10/29/2009










