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 convertible. It’s attractive, but the suspension is old-fashioned. The standard four-cylinder engine and four-speed automatic transmission are inefficient.

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 next generation of production vehicles.

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 name is Cimex lectularius.

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 perception changed when I saw the new Silverado next to the 2013 model and had a chance to drive both.

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 their vehicles.

Customizers put deluxe spins on Focus ST

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.

Auto review: Stretched Mini Paceman delivers more power, nimble performance

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.

Iconic 2013 Beetle drop-top is wider, longer, and fun to drive

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.

Car culture: Collectors unfasten keychain history

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.

Your auto’s name may mean more than you realize

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.

New products shed light on what to buy for Father’s Day

Is this the year to light up Dad's world on Father's Day?

Hitch your trailer to these safety tips

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 ...

Porsche 911 Carrera pushes 50 with gas euphoria, throaty engine

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 ...

Chevy’s 2013 Sonic RS ratchets up suspension while delivering economy, versatility

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 ...

Honk if you think horn is outdated

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 ...

Hobbyist gives Scion coupe winning rework

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 ...

Shredding clunkers big business for recyclers

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 ...

2013 Volt is unique, high-tech drive

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 ...

2014 Subaru Forester roomier, thriftier at gas pump

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.

Classic Dodge truck gets muscle transplant

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- ...

Teens more driven by phones than cars

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.

Gas, fixes, insurance all part of car costs

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 ...