Ford pony car corrals driving fun

Ford Mustang remains an all-time thoroughbred in the four-passenger sports car arena.

Sentra drives value; fuel economy

The compact car segment commands one-third of the cars sold in the U.S. with more than 2 million sales annually.

Allroad re-enters American pavement

After a seven-year hiatus, Audi Allroad returns to the U.S. market as a 2013 model.

Lexus LS pursues perfection

The Lexus LS has not taken a back seat to passenger comfort since it debuted in 1989.

Fusion bonds the power of four

Driving California’s Pacific Coast Highway brought an interesting perspective to a recent Ford press drive.

BMW opens 4-door coupe styling

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. | Seventy automotive scribes gathered for the annual Midwest Automotive Media Association’s Fall Rally to drive the auto industry’s 2013 product line last week.

G37 IPL brightens autumn touring

Infiniti’s Performance Line dusts off fall pavement with the 2012 Infiniti G37 IPL Coupe.

Ram shifts to new gearbox; better mileage

Chrysler Group’s Ram brand dials a class-exclusive 8-speed automatic transmission on the 2013 Ram 1500 truck.

Jaguar XJ refines luxury standards

With Jaguar, where you sit depends on where you stand.

911 struts new looks; power

Head turning from passersby comes standard with the Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe.

Volvo S60 T5 boasts all wheel drive and safety features

Snow-belt dwellers are already whispering the “W-word” in our region. So is Swedish automaker Volvo.

Yaris drives value back to school

Parents of high school and college students shopping for a "school car" get a lesson in Economics 101 with the 2012 Toyota Yaris.

GL-Class serves new innovations

Mercedes-Benz debuts its 2013 GL-Class with help from 2012 Wimbledon Champion, Roger Federer.

Acura expands dealership base; vehicles

Muller Acura of Merrillville has opened its doors to its new auto dealership at 3301 W. Lincoln Highway in Merrillville.

Ram Tradesman labors practical value

Manual labor is part of the job description for the 2012 Ram 1500 Tradesmen truck.

Subaru travels new territory

Subaru revealed its first crossover vehicle to the automotive press at the 2012 New York International Auto Show four months ago today.

BMW 3 Series moves 4-cylinders

German automaker BMW dials its “Ultimate Driving Machine” down to four cylinders with the 2012 BMW 328i sedan.

i-MIEV drives the electric highway

Mitsubishi Motors joins the electric propulsion circuit with the 2012 Mitsubishi Innovative Electric Vehicle.

GLK sports mid-cycle styling

Mercedes-Benz prepares its popular GLK-Class for a mid-cycle facelift with the 2013 GLK350 sport utility vehicle.

Mini styling works with new coupe

The British–built Mini Cooper comes wrapped in coupe contours for 2012.

Impreza steps into greener space

Subaru greets the Summer Solstice with the 2012 Subaru Impreza partial zero emissions vehicle, or PZEV, for a cleaner today and greener tomorrow.

Rear styling highlights Volvo R-Design

Volvo takes a tall order to highlight the XC60 sport utility and C30 two-door hatchback Polestar R-Design vehicles.

Redesigned Altima mirrors premium insider

Nissan prompts the adage, "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery", with the fifth–generation Nissan Altima.

Minivan rolls a family room on wheels

Some people are disappointed at the answer I give them when they ask, "What kind of car do you own?"

Scion FR–S pumps youth–driven brand

Toyota's Scion Division drives deeper the youth market with the arrival of the 2013 Scion FR–S sport coupe this week.

Dodge hits the marque with new Dart

Dodge Dart returns to the road after a 36-year hiatus targeted at compact car buyers looking for value with an Italian spin.

Buick assists a new image

General Motors washes the gray out of its Buick Division with the 2012 Buick LaCrosse with eAssist.

Mazda SkyActiv goes the distance

Japanese automaker Mazda joins the 40–plus mileage club with SkyActiv technology.

Equinox shines with roomy style

Consumers interested in a value–packed crossover sport utility vehicle should add the midsize 2012 Chevrolet Equinox to their shopping list.

M56 lays down power; panache

In the 1960s, they were called "sleepers" – plain wrapper sedans that looked tame on the surface but hid a high–output engine that challenged some of the most formidable Detroit–built muscle cars of the era.

Ram C/V hauls commercial needs

Small business owners helped build America. Today, a pioneer of U.S. auto manufacturing helps them build their trade.

ZL1 ignites muscle car mettle

Hammering the throttle of the 2012 Camaro ZL1 turns a new chapter in Chevrolet's muscle car history.

Small c joins Prius portfolio

Toyota grows bigger with a small version of its top-selling Prius hybrid.

Mercedes ML63 redefines SUV segment

Last week's warm weather heralded the arrival of the hot 2012 Mercedes–Benz ML63 AMG to the Midwest marketplace.

Driving a drop-top winter

This year's mild winter opens thoughts of an early spring. For convertible owners, warm weather is the lure that reels them closer to the open-air driving season.

VW Beetle flexes new muscle

German auto giant Volkswagen pumps up its "people's car" with the muscular styling of the 2012 Beetle.

Ford Fusion bonds new styling

Two words came to mind when the redesigned 2013 Ford Fusion was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show last month: Aston Martin.

Chicago show opens 4–door newcomers

CHICAGO | A new freshman steps into the compact car segment on the final day of the 2012 Chicago Auto Show for a look–back to the Class of 1976 and the return of the Chrysler–built Dodge Dart.

Toyota draws interactive show interest

CHICAGO | Toyota's youth brand Scion brings thunder to a new exhibit that centers on the 2013 Scion FR–S compact sports car at this year's auto show.

Consumers plug–in to electric cars

Chicago leads the charge for highway–capable electric vehicle displays at this 2012 Chicago Auto Show.

Roadsters open auto show season

There are two opposing views to driving an open–top roadster.

A small car renaissance

Today's 104th edition of the Chicago Auto Show steps into McCormick Place with more than 1.3 million square feet of exhibition space showcasing nearly 1,000 vehicles that highlight the direction of America's future transportation.

Elantra, Evoque win honors at North American International Auto Show

A brand that more than 12 years ago was criticized for its lackluster design and poor build quality was recognized recently as "America's best."

MKZ shows off new Lincoln look

Today's Super Bowl at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis and Friday's start of the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place focuses the spotlight sharply on the Midwest this week.