GL450 drives large style; innovation

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is all about wearing a tuxedo with a backpack.

911 reigns an all-weather champion

Unseasonably cool temperatures and frequent rain recently put a damper on top-down driving for convertible owners in our region.

Infiniti JX35 joins crossover segment

Luxury brand Infiniti rolls seven-passenger seating into the crossover class with the 2013 Infiniti JX35.

Chrysler 300 deepens Detroit roots

Chrysler 300 series sedans continue to build upon sophisticated design and Detroit-born style with special models added to its 2013 lineup.

Jeep treks sport and utility to SUV market

Chrysler Group connects the Rubicon to the Autobahn with the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Beetle drop-top opens spring touring

This week’s arrival of spring marks the unofficial opening of convertible season.

Lexus design trend displayed in Chicago

CHICAGO | The Windy City blows in hot styling at the Lexus display during the Chicago Auto Show this week.

An inside look at cabin revival

A number of vehicles on display at this year’s Chicago Auto Show will find their way onto perspective buyers’ shopping lists. But like a pair of shoes, not all cars are a good fit for everyone.

Midsize cars go mainstream

Midsize cars are back in vogue - represented by nearly all manufacturers at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show.

Merging into future transportation

If you feel the sense of déjà vu walking into Chicago's McCormick Place South during the next 10 days, you're not alone.

Chicago showcases North America’s award winners

Putting your best foot forward comes in pairs, as the Chicago Auto Show displays the 2013 Cadillac ATS sedan and 2013 Ram 1500 pickup as this year’s winners of the North American Car and Truck of the Year.

Small cars champion 40 mpg

The United States once held the auto industry in the palm of its hand, setting the world standard with brand loyalty that stretched across family generations.

Volt sparks connection with buyers

It has been six years since the Chevrolet Volt appeared in Concept at the Chicago Auto Show.

Odyssey minivan embraces family travel

Like it or not, minivans offer quintessential versatility for today’s travelers.

Nissan hikes a new Pathfinder

For some of us, seeing a larger reflection in the mirror inspires a New Year’s goal to lose the size gained over the past year. Not so for the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder.

Lexus GS450 rings in next-gen hybrid

Toyota’s up-scale Lexus luxury division wraps 2012 with its “December to Remember” Sales Event, placing new cars donned with big red bows into holiday buyers’ garages.

Cruze vies for 'Family Vehicle' award

This week the Chicago-based Midwest Automotive Media Association heralds the Top 10 finalists for their "Family Vehicle of The Year" award.

Chicago Auto Show drives Ford plant interest

CHICAGO -- Chicago Auto Show visitors are among the first to get a glimpse of Ford's future with two models built at the Chicago Assembly Plant on Torrence Avenue -- the Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS.