Friday, November 20, 2009
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Right now in Autos Talk
carnut "In the case of the Toyota, there seems to be only one tragic case of death" - WRONG! Do a little more research. … Read more
-- mygraphix, Northville, MI
Right now in News Talk
Yes, that would explain a lot, as to various forums and, also, in the media. Better to have a foil, than to have to explain the actions of those in power. … Read more
-- CD4liberty, Adrian, MI
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Business
- Stocks fall for 3rd day as dollar strengthens - 04:30 PM
- D.R. Horton sees 26 perecent spike in 4Q orders - 03:15 PM
- More states add jobs, but many for temporary staff - 03:45 PM
- J.M. Smucker 2nd-quarter profit soars on coffee - 12:03 PM
- Chase drops arbitration from card contracts - 05:10 PM
- Natural gas plunges 12 percent this month - 03:09 PM
- EU extends Oracle/Sun review deadline until Jan 27 - 10:58 AM
- ALL BUSINESS: Economics 101, by way of toy hamster - 01:58 PM
- GE, Vivendi talks over NBC Universal stretch on - 04:09 PM
Scott Burgess
Hybrid fused into Milan
Mercury model distinct, even with family resemblance to Ford Fusion
The problem with Mercury isn't the brand. Its collective group of vehicles is sedate, understated and pretty nice. The newest member of the lineup, the 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid, has high mileage and a quiet ride. It's a fine machine that mixes premium features, quality craftsmanship and user-friendly technology. - 11/19/2009
John McCormick: Car Culture
Vehicle safety still has room to improve
Winter weather is around the corner and our roads soon will be wet, icy and potentially hazardous. With that in mind, it's worth considering automotive safety -- how far it has come in recent years, where it is going and how its progress can affect you. - 11/19/2009
Sneak Peek: 2011 Chevy Aveo
GM is racking up the frequent flier miles as the 2011 Chevy Aveo (or maybe Chevy Viva?) continues its testing tour of the globe. - 11/19/2009
Extend your car's life with timely maintenance
Detroit -- More people are keeping their cars longer for fear of going into debt or losing their jobs. - 11/19/2009
Soup it up: Tailgate step provides safety
If you buy a new Ford F-150 pickup truck, you can opt to spend an extra $350 to equip your truck with a tailgate step, a retracting, ladder-type device that makes climbing in or out of the truck's bed both easier and safer. - 11/19/2009
Scott Burgess
Range Rover Sport retains a certain mystique
There's just something about Land Rover. The 2010 Range Rover Sport carries that mystique even further. It's rugged, capable and absolute luxury at the same time. It's also vastly improved for the 2010 model year. - 11/14/2009
Scott Burgess
R8 a reason to celebrate
There will be nothing critical in this review. I should probably recuse myself from even writing about the 2010 Audi R8 5.2 FSI V-10 because I love this car. - 11/12/2009
Car culture
Keep the satellite radio system
Never mind the push-button starters or hands-free phones. Pull the plug on the novelty foot-well lighting and cut down on cup holders. Keep your heated seats. - 11/12/2009
Detroit parking garages highlight D.C. exhibit
The parking garage, often considered the epitome of urban ugly, is getting validation of its architectural and social worth at a ground-breaking exhibit in Washington. - 11/12/2009
Sneak peek: Chrysler 300
In one of the first signs of life we've seen at Chrysler in a while, this development car for the next-generation Chrysler 300 has been spotted. - 11/12/2009
Soup it up
2010 Camaro SEMA show's car of the year
The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro was the car of the year at the recent Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas, where vehicle customizers and automotive aftermarket parts and accessories companies tricked out at least 50 versions of GM's modern muscle car to showcase their ideas and products. - 11/12/2009
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










