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Subaru Legacy Limited's transmission is a peek at future

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 01:00:00 EST

More cars in the future will resemble the 2010 Subaru Legacy Limited, whether we like it or not.

Scott Burgess: Ford Taurus SHO's chunky looks belie powerful capabilities

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:02:00 EST

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

U.S. bans texting for truckers, bus drivers

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:00:00 EST

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.

Auto racer starts a new Genesis

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:00:00 EST

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.

Rex Roy: AutoRama rises high from humble beginnings

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:00:00 EST

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.

Sneak Peek: Global Chevy Colorado

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:00:00 EST

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.

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

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 01:00:00 EST

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.

Scott Burgess: Honda Crosstour true to form

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:42:00 EST

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.

Car buyers stress value, style amid recession

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 01:32:00 EST

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.

Demand for cars outstrip capacity in China

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 01:00:00 EST

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.