Scott Burgess: Auto Review

Ford Taurus SHO's chunky looks belie powerful capabilities

The 2010 Taurus SHO is so American it should be sold only in red, white and blue. - 02/04/2010

U.S. bans texting for truckers, bus drivers

Washington -- The federal government has banned texting for commercial bus and truck drivers as part of an effort to combat traffic deaths stemming from distracted motorists. - 02/04/2010

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Auto racer starts a new Genesis

Hyundai says the design of its Genesis coupe was influenced by the Ferrari 599XX. Auto racer Rhys Millen took the design cue another step to create the RM460 Genesis coupe. - 02/04/2010

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AutoRama rises high from humble beginnings

After 58 years, Detroit's annual AutoRama is as much an institution as it is a tradition. The 2010 hot rod show happens at Cobo Center from Feb. 26-28. - 02/04/2010

Sneak Peek: Global Chevy Colorado

We've just received photos of the next-generation global Chevrolet Colorado out for a chilly test drive. Though it looks almost identical to the current Colorado that's built in Shreveport, La., there are a few notable differences we can see in the undisguised front end. The tester's upper headlight profile is shorter than the U.S.-built Colorado's, and it also has a new front bumper. - 02/04/2010

Elantra Touring modestly fills jack-of-all-trades role

The Elantra Touring provides good mileage for daily driving, up to 65.3 cubic feet of space in the back for flexible packing and enough space in the second row to load up three kids for an afternoon of errands. It's a jack-of-all-trades kind of vehicle. - 01/30/2010

• Photos: 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring

Scott Burgess: Auto Review

Honda Crosstour true to form

The 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour is essentially a slightly deflated Accord wagon -- something Americans are as foolishly averse to as hatchbacks. It was designed to take on the likes of the Toyota Venza and Nissan Murano, and for the most part falls right in between the sporty Murano and bigger Venza. - 01/28/2010

• Photos: 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour

Car Culture

Car buyers stress value, style amid recession

Old habits die hard -- even after a long hangover. What we drive says a lot about who we are and where we prefer to shop. And where we spend our money often is a leading clue about what we drive. - 01/28/2010

Demand for cars outstrip capacity in China

Nissan's factory in central China is making cars almost 24 hours a day, yet Pan Xiaowei still waited three months for her new Tiida compact to arrive at the dealership. - 01/28/2010

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Wrangler set for new frontiers

Everyone knows how capable the Jeep Wrangler is when it comes to leaving the pavement behind to crawl over rocks, ford streams or to simply play in the mud. - 01/28/2010

Sneak Peek: 2011 Lincoln MKX

The most obvious change to the MKX is the switch to Lincoln's signature double-wing grill. We also see a restyled hood and fenders along with sleeker headlights. The lower fascia has also been moderately redesigned. - 01/28/2010

2010 Buick LaCrosse has understated elegance

It was the perfect winter night in Michigan. The stars sparkled like glitter. The crisp air burned my nose and stung my eyes, and hinted that snow was coming. - 01/23/2010

• Video: A tour of the 2010 Buick LaCrosse
• Photos: 2010 Buick LaCrosse CXS

Scott Burgess: Auto Review

Ford's F-150 Raptor can handle any on-road or off-road task

The world may be going to small cars right now, but when civilization ends, you need to hope there's a 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor in your driveway. - 01/21/2010

• Video: Scott Burgess test drives the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor
• Photos: 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor

$2,500 Nano faces price hike in U.S. move

Detroit -- The world's cheapest car is being readied for sale in the United States, but by the time India's Tata Nano is retrofitted to meet emissions and safety standards, it won't be that cheap. - 01/21/2010