Paul Creel

In a time of economic crisis, the luxury automotive market is doing everything it can to stay competitive. In order to do that, many of the world's leading luxury lines of vehicles are adopting stronger technologies in order to reduce fuel consumption and emissions in the driving experience.

It looks like the Big Three are off the hook for awhile. After last year's appearance before congressional committees, it seems the big American manufacturers like GM are taking a turn for the better, with huge pushes forward in terms of fuel economy across the entire spectrum of their model offerings.

It is a standard deal in the automotive community: put your car to the test in the most extreme of climates before you put it on the market and in the hands of paying customers.

There is still a lot of speculation and very little hard evidence of how electric vehicles will be welcomed into a newly green automotive industry – but it seems this is the direction most manufacturers are headed in the coming years, spurred by production models that automakers like Nissan and Chevrolet are getting ready to unveil this year.

How far are we from the future of the automotive industry? Well, I guess that question depends on what kind of technology we're looking at. It seems these days we're getting a clearer and clearer picture of the path that engine technology is headed down.

I've seen some really, really ugly cars in my time, but it's hard for me to make that an issue in my driving choice. Listen, I understand that some people are all about style – so go ahead and get yourself that Mustang GT. It will set you back a pretty penny though if you want to get one with all the trimmings. Personally, I like the Mustang GT, but in the end it is all about having a brand name you trust when you get behind the wheel. Some luxury features and amazing performance couldn't hurt e

What are Toyota customers to think about the recalls, the testimony before a Congressional committee and the plethora of stories coming from the press?

A surprising contender in the redefined automotive market, Kia has been making wave after wave in the media. One of the most recent triumphs by the Korean automotive manufacturer was the release of its 2009 numbers.