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Winners of the 2012 Texas Auto Roundup

05-2012

"Godzilla" Nissan GT-R steals the show: Winners of the Texas Auto Roundup & our favorites, too Who won Car of Texas at the 2012 Texas Auto Roundup? We reveal the winners...

Shell Eco-marathon, the future is now

04-2012

2,188 miles on one gallon of gas? At Shell Eco-marathon, the future is now The 2012 Shell Eco-marathon Americas challenged more than 1,000 college and high-school students to drive further on...

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Summit

03-2012

The most luxurious Jeep ever? Grand Cherokee Overland Summit delivers performance and style Jeep delivers high-end style like never before: Meet the luxorious Grand Cherokee Overland Summit. read the full article

2012 Houston Auto Show

01-2012

An insider's guide to the Houston Auto Show: It's back and supercharged The auto industry is at its most competitive and building its best cars ever, which makes for a high...

2012 Fiat 500c

12-2011

A car with character: The small, stylish Fiat 500 has a personality big enough for Texas It may look like the lead in Cars 2, but the Fiat 500 stands out...

12-2011

Edgier new Mercedes-Benz SLK350 takes aim at BMW and Porsche The 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 might just be the ultimate point-and-shoot luxury roadster. read the full article

2012 Volkswagon EOS Hardtop Convertible

11-2011

Volkswagen Eos packs a lot of technology and a sweet roof into an unassuming package Volkswagen's Eos is a spirited four-seat convertible with a roof that does everything. We drove it...

Texas Auto Writers Association 2011 Truck Rodeo

10-2011

What's the best truck in Texas? Grueling tests at Truck Rodeo reveal the toughest in the land We compare the best trucks, SUVs and crossovers head to head in the Texas...

DeLorean Electric

10-2011

Back to the future: The iconic DeLorean fulfills its destiny with new electric model Houston's DeLorean Motor Company builds a new electric icon that packs a punch. Take a drive on...

Range Rover Evoque: First Look

08-2011

A sporty new Range Rover that's big on style: CultureMap previews the new Evoque The newest Range Rover — the all-new Evoque — departs from tradition and aims for a new...

2012 Audi A6 3.0 Supercharged

08-2011

Audi makes itself cool: New technology-packed A6 takes a run at Mercedes, BMW The mid-luxury sedan market is a crowded space with just about every car being an adept competitor. So...

2011 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 Convertible

07-2011

The Ford Mustang GT convertible is the original pony car, but is it the best? The cool is back. The 2011 Ford Mustang GT convertible offers power, style and livability in...

2011 Chrysler 300 and 200

07-2011

The comeback kid: Chrysler experiences a renaissance with the 200 and 300 A few years ago, Chrysler's days seemed numbered. But with the help of the federal government and Fiat, the...

2011 Volvo S60 T5

06-2011

Volvo S60 T5 strives to be a little naughty, but with nifty features it sure is nice With a reasonable price, starting in the low 30s, and some cool features, the...

2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible

05-2011

Revving up summer in the 2011 Chevy Camaro convertible: Does the top down love stack up? The 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible is drop top fun for the summer. Fortunately, that's just...

2011 Cadillac CTS-V Wagon

05-2011

The Cadillac CTS-V offers a thrill ride for everyday travel The new-for-2011 Cadillac CTS-V Wagon will carry your groceries with a lot of get-up-and-go. read the full article

2011 Nissan Leaf: Electric Car

05-2011

Test Drive: Nissan and eVgo are charged up about the future with the all-electric Leaf Quirky, fun-to-drive, and greener than your neighbor's Prius, the Nissan Leaf may be a harbinger of...

2012 Ford Focus

04-2011

Test drive: The new 2012 Ford Focus is worth the wait Most of the world got the Ford Focus in 2004. U.S. drivers are just getting it now. It's worth the...

2011 Lotus Evora

04-2011

Test drive: Lotus Evora turns heads The first new Lotus in more than 15 years offers CultureMap car columnist Kevin McCauley a mind-bending experience. read the full article

2011 Jaguar XJL

02-2011

Putting the Jaguar XJ to the ultimate test: Houston's roads & sexy Trios For the in-the-know car enthusiast or the novice who just likes to look good, there's a lot to...

2011 Houston Auto Show

01-2011

A two part look at the 2011 Houston Auto Show: Part 1 The hits and misses of the Houston Auto Show: See it all without getting up Want an early look at the...

Cadillac CTS-V Track Day

11-2010

Taking the Cadillac CTS-V to school: Truths from the track Esquire named the Cadillac CTS-V Coupe its domestic car of the year, but does the hype measure up? Let's hit the...

Nic Phillips