tag:blogs.insideline.com,2009-10-19:/straightline//6 2012-02-10T04:42:18Z The car enthusiasts news blog from Inside Line Movable Type 4.35-en tag:blogs.insideline.com,2012:/straightline//6.54762 2012-02-12T08:01:00Z 2012-02-10T04:42:18Z

       Though it represents perhaps the best opportunity in North America for the public to get up close to all the newest models, the Chicago Auto Show can feel anticlimactic for those tasked with covering it as journalists. Manufacturers...

Warren Clarke tag:blogs.insideline.com,2012:/straightline//6.54813 2012-02-10T22:59:18Z 2012-02-10T23:11:04Z

Like every job, we have good days and bad days here at Inside Line. And then there are odd days. Like when European Correspondent Alistair Weaver went to Switzerland to be dragged behind a Bentley....

Mike Magrath tag:blogs.insideline.com,2012:/straightline//6.54808 2012-02-10T22:15:00Z 2012-02-10T22:08:20Z

  I was in Chicago this week and without my usual video team entourage, so Ed Hellwig filled in for the Week in Review. Enjoy....

James Riswick tag:blogs.insideline.com,2012:/straightline//6.54810 2012-02-10T22:06:13Z 2012-02-10T22:25:40Z

The Ram Laramie Limited -- a $45,000 luxury truck -- debuted at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. We were too busy checking out the Mossy Oak edition to catch it on the floor, but if this video is any...

Mike Magrath tag:blogs.insideline.com,2012:/straightline//6.54799 2012-02-10T20:05:04Z 2012-02-10T20:00:24Z

  I may not be a Blackhawks fan, but how awesome is this thing? Ditch the vaguely offensive Native American motif with 5,000 Maple Leafs and this just might be something I'd stuff in the corner of my 18-car hypothetical...

James Riswick tag:blogs.insideline.com,2012:/straightline//6.54800 2012-02-10T19:24:01Z 2012-02-10T21:40:44Z

Dealing with the insurance company is any classic car owner's worst nightmare. If you've got your ducks in a row, you've had your baby lovingly appraised at every turn of the wrench. If you're slacking on that -- or...

Mike Magrath tag:blogs.insideline.com,2012:/straightline//6.54789 2012-02-10T18:11:33Z 2012-02-10T18:23:10Z

Getting through this Friday alright? No? Need something to make at least a few minutes go away? Here, watch this formula car drive on the Nurburgring GP track in the snow. If this car / stunt looks familiar, it's...

Mike Magrath tag:blogs.insideline.com,2012:/straightline//6.54794 2012-02-10T17:32:31Z 2012-02-10T19:05:04Z

The Ford B-MAX concept that debuted at the 2011 Geneva Auto Show had this nifty pillarless design that we assumed would never make it to production. Without a fixed B-pullar, the B-MAX concept had the type of seat access...

Mike Magrath tag:blogs.insideline.com,2012:/straightline//6.54788 2012-02-10T17:24:14Z 2012-02-10T17:53:24Z

16-inch steelies. Non-matching bumpers, door handles and wing mirrors, no AC... I am seriously into this Toyota GT86 RC Spec. The 86 RC is the least expensive model in the 86 line coming in some 500,000 yen less expensive...

Mike Magrath tag:blogs.insideline.com,2012:/straightline//6.54782 2012-02-10T16:21:17Z 2012-02-10T17:33:50Z

Audi has just released official photos (lots in hi res after the jump) and information on the new, 'hot' TT RS Plus. The rumor mill had been grinding away at this one for some time and, as often happens,...

Mike Magrath tag:blogs.insideline.com,2012:/straightline//6.54779 2012-02-10T16:09:27Z 2012-02-10T17:31:27Z

Tesla CEO Elon Musk's presentation got all "frunked" up Thursday night at the unveiling of the 2014 Tesla model X crossover electric vehicle. The stubbly-bearded entrepreneur was happily explaining the newest Tesla EV's copious cargo space to an invitation-oly...

Mike Magrath tag:blogs.insideline.com,2012:/straightline//6.54743 2012-02-09T21:15:35Z 2012-02-10T01:35:54Z

To be frank, the Chicago auto show has limited importance as a venue for introducing new cars to the world through its press days. However, for regular folks visiting the show, it's probably the best in North America. For...

James Riswick tag:blogs.insideline.com,2012:/straightline//6.54723 2012-02-09T21:11:31Z 2012-02-09T23:56:56Z

There aren't a lot of new cars at this year's Chicago auto show. Sure, we've got the Acadia and the production ILX, but beyond that, everything here is something you've seen before. Or, in the case of this 1993...

Mike Magrath tag:blogs.insideline.com,2012:/straightline//6.54742 2012-02-09T20:45:37Z 2012-02-09T22:50:10Z

Chrysler is all about limited-edition models. From the Jeep Wrangler Islander to the Dodge Challenger Yellow Jacket, these low-volume specials add a touch of customization to your car. The Ram 1500 Outdoorsman Mossy Oak Edition is, without question, customized....

James Riswick tag:blogs.insideline.com,2012:/straightline//6.54748 2012-02-09T20:23:15Z 2012-02-09T21:37:44Z

"I sleep in a racecar bed!" "I sleep in a big bed with my wife." This is the the newest bed from Step2 and is part of their new Corvette Collection. I want it. unfortunately, this is a toddler...

Mike Magrath