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Scott Burgess: Honda Accord Crosstour looks better than its picture

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:07:00 EST

Don't look at the picture. The 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour looks much better than any camera can capture. In person, the Accord Crosstour looks downright stylish.

Mazdaspeed3 may look ugly, but what fun on the road

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Look, the world needs some good news. Wars, the economy, swine flu. My God, Andrew Lloyd Webber is making a sequel to "Phantom of the Opera." So now comes the 2010 Mazdaspeed3 -- which is the best-in-class compact-hatch Mazda3 stuffed with horsepower foie gras -- and that, oppressed citizens, is an occasion for good cheer.

Scott Burgess: GMC Terrain builds on Equinox's success

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:42:00 EST

GMC has introduced the 2010 Terrain, the proud sibling of the stellar 2010 Chevy Equinox. It's a relationship consumers will love because these little SUVs offer high mileage, lots of space and excellent performance.

Rex Roy: Detroit area car shops ramp it up at SEMA

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

By now, most Detroiters are getting their hot rods, exotics, and muscle cars bundled up for a long winter's nap. But in Las Vegas, this week's SEMA convention is supercharging enthusiasts from across the globe.

Ariz. shop revives vintage cars

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Tucson, Ariz. -- Tucson's classic cars are the keys to success for the Saguaro Automotive Group. The business is geared toward breathing new life into vintage automobiles through repair and restoration.

Michelin cables aim for safer jump-starts

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:27:00 EST

Winter's coming. That means stocking up on de-icer fluid for the windshield washer reservoir and digging out the old snow scraper and jumper cables.

Best be prepared for rough weather

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

These simple tips from the National Safety Council can help drive down the risk of accident, even in bad weather:

Sneak peek: Opel Antara

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

If you thought the end of the Saturn brand would affect only car buyers in America, think again.

Dodge Ram pickups show big improvements

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:00:00 EST

The Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 pickups are all business, serious business. They are the pair of Dodges that feel more like trucks and less like pickups.

Aftermarket auto ware there for the long haul

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:02:00 EST

Next week, Las Vegas turns into aftermarket heaven. Roll out the rally cars, billion-horsepower engines and every conceivable electronic device -- and some you couldn't imagine -- replica rattlesnake seat covers, bamboo floor mats and more rims than a junkyard and you'll begin to picture SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association trade show.