Scott Burgess

Hybrid fused into Milan

The problem with Mercury isn't the brand. Its collective group of vehicles is sedate, understated and pretty nice. The newest member of the lineup, the 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid, has high mileage and a quiet ride. It's a fine machine that mixes premium features, quality craftsmanship and user-friendly technology. - 11/19/2009

• Photos: 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid

John McCormick: Car Culture

Vehicle safety still has room to improve

Winter weather is around the corner and our roads soon will be wet, icy and potentially hazardous. With that in mind, it's worth considering automotive safety -- how far it has come in recent years, where it is going and how its progress can affect you. - 11/19/2009

Sneak Peek: 2011 Chevy Aveo

GM is racking up the frequent flier miles as the 2011 Chevy Aveo (or maybe Chevy Viva?) continues its testing tour of the globe. - 11/19/2009

Extend your car's life with timely maintenance

Detroit -- More people are keeping their cars longer for fear of going into debt or losing their jobs. - 11/19/2009

Soup it up: Tailgate step provides safety

If you buy a new Ford F-150 pickup truck, you can opt to spend an extra $350 to equip your truck with a tailgate step, a retracting, ladder-type device that makes climbing in or out of the truck's bed both easier and safer. - 11/19/2009

Scott Burgess

Range Rover Sport retains a certain mystique

There's just something about Land Rover. The 2010 Range Rover Sport carries that mystique even further. It's rugged, capable and absolute luxury at the same time. It's also vastly improved for the 2010 model year. - 11/14/2009

Scott Burgess

R8 a reason to celebrate

There will be nothing critical in this review. I should probably recuse myself from even writing about the 2010 Audi R8 5.2 FSI V-10 because I love this car. - 11/12/2009

• Photos: 2010 Audi R8 5.2 FSI V-10

Car culture

Keep the satellite radio system

Never mind the push-button starters or hands-free phones. Pull the plug on the novelty foot-well lighting and cut down on cup holders. Keep your heated seats. - 11/12/2009

Detroit parking garages highlight D.C. exhibit

The parking garage, often considered the epitome of urban ugly, is getting validation of its architectural and social worth at a ground-breaking exhibit in Washington. - 11/12/2009

• Video: 'House of Cars' curator on Detroit's role in exhibit
• Photos: "House of Cars' exhibit includes Detroit gems

Sneak peek: Chrysler 300

In one of the first signs of life we've seen at Chrysler in a while, this development car for the next-generation Chrysler 300 has been spotted. - 11/12/2009

Soup it up

2010 Camaro SEMA show's car of the year

The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro was the car of the year at the recent Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas, where vehicle customizers and automotive aftermarket parts and accessories companies tricked out at least 50 versions of GM's modern muscle car to showcase their ideas and products. - 11/12/2009

Scott Burgess: First 100 Miles

Honda Accord Crosstour looks better than its picture

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. - 11/07/2009

• Photos: 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour

Review

Mazdaspeed3 may look ugly, but what fun on the road

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. - 11/07/2009

Scott Burgess: Auto review

GMC Terrain builds on Equinox's success

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. - 11/05/2009

• GM: Some temporary layoffs could become permanent