Motoring: Summer fun and carefree spirit

2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible

Motoring: Performance for every lifestyle

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT

Lambo

The Lamborghini Drive Experience provides discerning consumers with the opportunity to drive one of the world's best sports cars on a professional-style track.

Audi A5

Aude A5 2

Audi A5

Motoring: Audi A5 and S5, BMW Alpina B7 feature high-tech upgrades

2013 Audi A5 and S5

MOTORING: Two luxury class sedans for armchair comfort

2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class

Motoring: High style hits the road in latest vehicles

2013 BMW 640i Gran Coupe

MOTORING: Revving new life into iconic vehicles

2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

Motoring

2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

In the great outdoors: 2012 Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited

For decades, the Jeep Wrangler has been one of the most entertaining vehicular methods of enjoying the sun on your skin and the wind in your hair. However, Wrangler motoring used to be a historically spartan affair. If the lack of amenities didn't get to you, the harsh ride would. Indeed, fo…

Shore introduces its new Motoring columnist Andy Mikonis

A chance connection with an established auto journalist and editor over a dozen years ago set the career course that brings me to you as Shore's new "Motoring" columnist. Because I was a hands-on car guy with a master's in English, he told me at the time I was perfect for the job—if there wa…

2011 Auto Sales End Strong, 2012 Gaining Momentum

In last year's NWI Now Auto section we reported predictions of a steady rise for the auto industry in the United States to annual sales somewhere in the 13-million unit range for 2011. The year started and ended strong, though saw a dip in the summer, and the total for U.S. sales of cars, tr…

Autos – Back on Track

When car sales went into a tailspin with the economy in Fall 2008, things were looking pretty grim. Sales plummeted to 13 million from 16-17 million for the previous several years. In last year's NWI Now auto section, we reported a dismal 10.4 million U.S. sales for 2009, though we could see…