During the Midwest Automotive Media Association Fall Rally, Auto Editor Jill Ciminillo decided to focus on dream cars. So, we chose four cars that exemplify our idea of a dream car ... and not necessarily in the classic sense. Last up: the 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML320 BlueTEC.

During the Midwest Automotive Media Association Fall Rally, Auto Editor Jill Ciminillo decided to focus on dream cars. So, we chose four cars that exemplify our idea of a dream car ... and not necessarily in the classic sense. Third up: the 2009 Nissan GT-R.

During the Midwest Automotive Media Association Fall Rally, we decided to focus on dream cars. So, we chose four cars that exemplify our idea of a dream car ... and not necessarily in the classic sense. Second up: the 2009 Kia Borrego.

During the Midwest Automotive Media Association Fall Rally, we decided to focus on dream cars. So, we chose four cars that exemplify our idea of a dream car ... and not necessarily in the classic sense. First up: the 2009 Dodge Challenger.

Small is the new big as the smart fortwo is starting to show up more prominently on Chicago streets. While people are curious about the micro car with a base price around $12K, they're also skeptical of its size and safety. This video takes a closer look at the main questions people always ask about the smart car.

For 2009 General Motors expands its hybrid lineup with the Cadillac Escalade Hybrid. Deemed a no-compromises SUV, the Escalade Hybrid has all the luxury you'd expect from a Cadillac and all the capability you'd expect from an Escalade. As a hybrid, however, it offers city/highway fuel estimates of 20/21 mpg. Base price is $72,865.

Hurtling toward the future, automakers race to find a solution to our dependency on gasoline. General Motors is exploring everything from plug-in electric vehicles to fuel efficient compact cars. Recently they showed off the Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell, a vehicle solely powered by hydrogen.

While doing video car reviews is certainly fun, it's not as easy as you may think. SearchChicago - Autos Editor Jill Ciminillo found that out the hard way. Check out some behind-the-scenes bloopers that didn't make it through the final cut of the original videos.

In this video, we take a look at Mini's biggest new offering. The Mini Cooper Clubman is all new for the 2008 model year, and it adds length, cargo volume and a rear access door yet retains the excellent fuel economy of the regular Cooper. Base price for the Clubman is $20,600.

Last week, General Motors unveiled the Chevrolet Volt during their GMNext centennial celebration. The Volt is an electric powered vehicle that can travel up to 40 miles on a single charge. This video features an interview with Frank Weber, global vehicle line director.

In this video, SearchChicago - Autos takes a look at the 2009 Hyundai Genesis. The full-size, rear-wheel-drive halo car has a base price of $33,000. Base engine in the Genesis is a 3.8-liter V-6 that delivers 290 horsepower. To upgrade to the 4.6-liter V-8 engine, you’ll tack on $5K to the price tag.

In this video, SearchChicago - Autos takes a sneak peak at the 2009 Audi A4, which shows up in dealers this month as complete redesign. With a base price of $32,700, the A4 will come with an all-new 2.0-liter TFSI turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Upgrading to the 3.2-liter FSI V-6 engine will bring a base price of $40,000.

For 2009 Pontiac launches a new Vibe, that has plenty of cool styling and standard features thrown in for a base price of $15,895 with the 1.8-liter four cylinder engine. The Vibe lineup also offers AWD and GT models, and a complete decked out GT will cost just under $22K.

Built on a RWD platform, the all-new 2008 Pontiac G8 is available with a 256-horsepower V-6 engine in the base G8 and an up-level 361-horsepower V-8 engine in the GT model. Starting price for the G8 is $27,595. The G8 GT starts at $29,995.

Each year the Midwest Automotive Media Association heads up to the Road America racetrack in Elkhart Lake, Wisc., to check out some of the newest, hottest cars. In this video, we take the 2008 Land Rover LR3 onto an off-road course next to the racetrack.

Each year the Midwest Automotive Media Association heads up to the Road America racetrack in Elkhart Lake, Wisc., to check out some of the newest, hottest cars. In this video, we take a look at the all-new 2008 BMW 128i.

Each year the Midwest Automotive Media Association heads up to the Road America racetrack in Elkhart Lake, Wisc., to check out some of the newest, hottest cars. In this video, we take a look at the all-new 2009 Jaguar XF.

Each year the Midwest Automotive Media Association heads up to the Road America racetrack in Elkhart Lake, Wisc., to check out some of the newest, hottest cars. In this video, we take a look at the all-new 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8.

Each year the Midwest Automotive Media Association heads up to the Road America racetrack in Elkhart Lake, Wisc., to check out some of the newest, hottest cars. In this video, we take a look at the all-new 2008 Ford Mustang Bullitt.