GL450 drives large style; innovation

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

GL450 drives large style; innovation

Consumer Guide Automotive ranks the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (GL450 shown) a Best Buy in the Premium Large SUV segment.

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.

911 reigns an all-weather champion

Flared fenders and bustle-style rear engine cowl add to the distinctive profile of the 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet.

Infiniti JX35 joins crossover segment

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

Infiniti JX35 joins crossover segment

The 2013 Infiniti JX35 is ranked a “Best Buy” from Consumer Guide Automotive.

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.

2013 Chrysler 300

Smoked 20-inch rims corner the ground-hugging stance of the 2013 Chrysler 300 SRT8.

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.

2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible

A wide stance and a trio of engine choices accompany the arrival of the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible.

Cadillac re-enters small car market

After a 25-year hiatus, General Motors’ Cadillac Division returns to the compact segment with the 2013 Cadillac ATS.

Cadillac re-enters small car market

Cadillac ATS boasts honors as the 2013 North American Car of the Year.

Ram truck

Ram recently announced production of a Ram 2500 Heavy Duty Crew Cab 4X4 CNG pickup truck. The premise is simple; offer a full-size heavy duty truck that will reduce operating costs and emissions, without sacrificing performance.

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.

Volt sparks connection with buyers

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency states that the 2013 Chevrolet Volt has an annual fuel cost of $950.

Ford Fusion

Exotic styling fronts the next-generation Ford Fusion with design cues that mirror a striking resemblance to the British-built Aston Martin.

Volkswagen Passat

Germany’s Volkswagen Passat keeps their 2013 model in tact with few changes over last year’s model with rear seat knee and legroom that rivals the upscale BMW 7-Series.

BMW i8 Spyder Concept

BMW opens the dream catcher with its i8 Spyder Concept car. This open cockpit beauty is plug-in hybrid ready, reaching 20 miles on the electric charge. A supplemental 1.5 liter, three-cylinder gasoline engine rated at 220 horsepower moves the Spyder for another 380 miles.

Ram 1500

Chrysler raises the benchmark with the new Ram 1500 truck taking top honors as North American Truck of the Year. Ram was first to win the prestigious award in 1994.

2013 Cadillac ATS sedan

A jury of 49 automotive journalists from the U.S. and Canada considered every new car released in the past year and selected the all-new 2013 Cadillac ATS sedan as North American Car of the Year. The announcement came last month at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

BMW

BMW’s Gran Coupe is dressed in a rich full-leather cabin accented by color coordinated hand-stitching surrounding sumptuous soft-touch surfaces that pamper the driver and three passengers in personalized quad-seat comfort.

Odyssey minivan embraces family travel

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

2013 Honda Odyssey minivan

Youthful styling and high gas mileage is standard on the 2013 Honda Odyssey minivan.

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.

Lexus GS450 rings in next-gen hybrid

A spindle-shaped grille dominates the 2013 Lexus GS450h front fascia.

Ford pony car corrals driving fun

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

Ford pony car corrals driving fun

A bold new grille accents the redesigned front fascia of the 2013 Ford Mustang.

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.