You’ve got to hand it to the Dodge Challenger, for this reason alone: Cars today simply do not look like this, and the fact that the vehicle was brought back and modernized is a pretty awesome thing all around.

If you’re not familiar with the Challenger, look at some TV shows and movies from the 1970s (“Dukes of Hazzard” is a good place to start) and you’ll see plenty of these long land boats with rockets under the hood. None of the smooth curves of today in little compact packages -- just an extra long, badass vehicle that will win a drag race every time.

I was lucky enough to get a week behind the wheel of this throwback ride, channeling my inner Richard Petty as I struggled to restrain myself from hammering the gas and instead enjoy the speed in moderation.

“Fun” is not the first word that comes to mind when you think midsize sedan, but Hyundai apparently didn’t get that memo.

With the 2015 Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T, the experience is actually quite enjoyable and you’ll forget at times that this is a vehicle that can work as your family ride.

I recently spent a week driving a Sonata Sport 2.0T, and I’m back with a full report. With some strong competition like the Ford Fusion and the Mazda6, how does it hold up in comparison?

Hybrids are everywhere, and the Toyota/Lexus contingent is perhaps the most versatile in this area, with many styles offered -- from the Prius all the way up to Lexus’ fancier hybrid options.

One of those Lexus hybrid options is the 2015 Lexus CT200h, a small, sporty hybrid that offers a bit more pizzazz than your standard hybrid.

I recently spent a week behind the wheel of a CT200h and I’m back with a report on what it has to offer.

Summer brings out the wanderlust in all of us. It’s the perfect time to get away from your routine, and see parts of the country or the world you may not be familiar with.

Some fly, some take a train, and then there’s the great American tradition of the road trip. That’s the route I took this summer, venturing over 800 miles each way from Southeast Michigan to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, for a week in the sun.

Doing my best Clark Griswold impression, I gathered my family and all the essentials for the long road ahead, packed the car tight and ventured on to the highway -- not sure what would lie ahead. The beach was great of course, but getting there and back was an equally exciting adventure.

BROOKLYN, Mich. -- If any team is a part of the fabric of NASCAR, it's the Wood Brothers Racing team.

Running continuously since 1950 (that's 65 years if you're not good at math), most of the great drivers in NASCAR's have spent some time behind the wheel of a Wood Brothers #21 Ford. Outside of Richard Petty's #43 and Dale Earnhardt's #3, the #21 of the Wood Brothers is arguably the most recognizable car in the sport's history. The teammade has made many contributions that all of auto racing should be thankful for, including inventing the modern pit stop.

Pure Michigan announced the results of the Pure Michigan 400 Honorary Starter Contest, naming Kyle Brow of Vassar, Mich. as the 2015 Pure Michigan 400 Honorary Starter. Michael Harris, Executive Director of Paralyzed Veterans of America Michigan Chapter, has been named 2015 Pure Michigan 400 Grand Marshal.

Brow, a 20-year-old with autism, developed a passion for NASCAR and racing at a young age. Over the years, Brow’s enthusiasm for the sport has only grown; he keeps meticulous records of each race and aspires to be a NASCAR announcer one day. His mother, Laura Oliver, nominated him to have this once-in-a-lifetime experience, saying “you cannot have a conversation with Kyle that does not turn into a conversation about NASCAR.”

A mere 11 races after returning from a broken leg and foot suffered in February, Kyle Busch has cracked the top 30 in the points standings and is now eligible for the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. Busch will qualify for NASCAR’s playoffs if he can remain in the top 30 at the end of next month’s Richmond race. 

Busch currently mans the 30th spot in the driver standings, six points ahead of 31st-place Cole Whitt and one point behind 29th-place Justin Allgaier.

Rolling hills with lush green grass, expansive lakes and small, quaint villages are in full view on the drive along U.S. Highway 12 in southern Michigan. Golf courses and vast, farmed land also are part of the otherwise tranquil scene. It’s a serene setting and one conducive to the quiet country life many enjoy in the area. Any thundering noises that may disturb this quiet setting are typically the tell-tale signs of an impending storm. It’s all part of an area referred to as the Irish Hills of Michigan.

Named in homage to the Irish immigrants who settled in the area in the early to mid-1800s, today the area is known for its resorts that attract numerous tourists with its state parks and its multitude of lakes. It is a laid-back atmosphere conducive to families seeking to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.