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Buick Riviera concept generates attention

 June 15, 2013; Updated: 4:20 pm

In the world of concept cars, there are basically two categories: the kind that are ready to show up in your local dealer's showroom, and the kind that are created for pure imagination.

To be clear, this car falls into the second...

Two days later ... Chrysler recall targets 630,000 SUVs worldwide

 June 7, 2013; Updated: 12:11 am

Detroit - Just two days after refusing a government request to recall 2.7 million older-model Jeeps, Chrysler has decided to do two other recalls totaling 630,000 vehicles worldwide.

The automaker will recall more than 409,000 Jeep...

A $35,000 Kia Optima?

 June 1, 2013; Updated: 4:33 pm

The fact that the latest Kia Optima is spectacularly nice is no surprise.

Kia has been running circles around Honda and Toyota for a couple of years, and the Optima shows why: excellent quality, a luxurious driving feel and gorgeous...

The Volvo XC60 has luxury feel, plenty of power

 May 25, 2013; Updated: 5:25 pm

When I think of Volvo cars, only one thing comes to mind: safety.

It's easy to imagine a bunch of Volvo engineers huddled around a cup of coffee discussing whether they could install an airbag into a cupholder and how to make the radio...

Dodge Ram back, better than ever

 May 18, 2013; Updated: 4:59 pm

For 2013, the new Ram 1500 offers buyers best-in-class fuel efficiency, new technology and new features without sacrificing capability.

Ram 1500 - the most recognizable pickup on the road - delivers best-in-class fuel economy with a...

Auto sales accelerate to 6-year best in April

 May 2, 2013; Updated: 11:55 pm

Detroit - Ford, GM, Chrysler and Nissan all reported double-digit U.S. sales increases last month, signaling the best April for car and truck sales in six years.

A rebound in pickup truck sales led the way, especially for the Detroit...

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