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VIDEO: BMW 128i Convertible

Thu, 7 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

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.

Durango, Aspen throw hat into hybrid ring

Tue, 5 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

Chrysler LLC is late to the hybrid game, but during a recent media preview, the American automaker clearly stated that they think they�re introducing the right vehicles at the right time.

The cost of driving

Tue, 5 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

VIDEO: 2009 Jaguar XF

Mon, 4 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

Car leasing's fall means cost climb for consumers

BY DAVE CARPENTER Associated Press — Mon, 4 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

Just when motorists were starting to adjust to exorbitant gas prices, they face the prospect of much higher costs, fewer choices and a dearth of financing options if they want to lease their next car.

Carwash delivers at-home service

By David Sharos Special to The Beacon News — Sun, 3 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

In an effort to generate broader sales and make life as convenient as possible, more businesses are bringing services right to their customers. Baby sitters pick up and deliver; family photos can be shot in a traveling studio outside the house; and food options have expanded so much that even groceries can be brought to the front door.

Blending utility, verve

Sat, 2 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

The Mazda CX-7 is for those who want a rakish, nicely sized car-based crossover vehicle with agile handling, lively performance and decent cargo capacity. It offers an astute blend of sports car verve with a good dose of practicality.

Sable returns

Sun, 3 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

After a three-year hiatus, Sable returns. Say goodbye to Montego. Say hello to the Mercury Sable. Sable is a much better sedan than Montego ever was, and it all starts under the hood.

'58 Continental Mark III was one of a kind

Sat, 2 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

Drive a 1958 Continental Mark III If you want to draw more road attention than driving, say, a Lamborghini or a pink Hummer.

Fierce Style

Sat, 2 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

The seventh-generation Nissan Maxima can almost be called a "four-door sports car," which is what Nissan called it before the last few models became a little soft for that title.

Mitsubishi cuts into Lancer line with Ralliart version

Fri, 1 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

From top to bottom Mitsubishi�s line of Lancer compact sedans is the strongest in its history. This year Mitsubishi inserts one more model into the line: the Ralliart.

Ford, Toyota US sales fall in July

BY DEE-ANN DURBIN Associated Press — Fri, 1 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

Ford Motor Co. and Toyota Motor Corp. said Friday that their U.S. sales fell by double-digits in July as they struggled to keep up with consumers� growing demand for smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles.

GM posts $15.5 billion 2nd-quarter loss

BY TOM KRISHER and DEE-ANN DURBIN Associated Press — Fri, 1 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

General Motors Corp. said Friday its losses widened to $15.5 billion in the second quarter as North American sales plummeted and the company faced expenses due to labor unrest and its massive restructuring plan.

Automakers could access loans to modernize plants

BY KEN THOMAS Associated Press — Fri, 1 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

Automakers could receive up to $6 billion in direct loans to modernize their assembly plants to build gas-electric hybrids and advanced vehicles under an agreement reached Wednesday by Senate budget leaders.

Nissan offering buyouts to Tennessee employees

BY TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

Nissan North America Inc. said Wednesday it will offer buyouts to about 6,000 employees at the company�s two Tennessee plants and eliminate a night shift at one plant because rising fuel prices and the economic downturn have slowed sales of trucks and sport utility vehicles.

GM to cut 15 pct of US, Canadian salaried workers

BY DEE-ANN DURBIN Associated Press — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

General Motors Corp. plans to cut 15 percent of its U.S. and Canadian salaried work force -- or around 5,100 jobs -- by Nov. 1 as part of a plan to slash billions of dollars in costs and help the automaker ride out a slump in U.S. sales.

Blending utility, verve

Sat, 2 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

Fierce Style

Sat, 2 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

The seventh-generation Nissan Maxima can almost be called a "four-door sports car," which is what Nissan called it before the last few models became a little soft for that title.

'58 Continental Mark III was one of a kind

Sat, 2 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

Drive a 1958 Continental Mark III If you want to draw more road attention than driving, say, a Lamborghini or a pink Hummer.

VIDEO: BMW 128i Convertible

Thu, 7 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

Durango, Aspen throw hat into hybrid ring

Tue, 5 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

Chrysler LLC is late to the hybrid game, but during a recent media preview, the American automaker clearly stated that they think they�re introducing the right vehicles at the right time.

VIDEO: 2009 Jaguar XF

Mon, 4 Aug 2008 04:00 CST