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Retro style, street-rod flair made PT Cruiser a star

The recipe was simple. Use an existing small-car platform, mix in some nifty retro styling inside and out, build it in a low-cost country, and command a higher price. When it made its debut at the 1999 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the Chrysler PT Cruiser with its street-rod flair was an immediate sensation.

Video tour: Concorso Ferrari in Old Town Pasadena

Every spring, the Ferrari Club of America's Southwest Region puts on one of the best free shows you'll see all year. Concorso Ferrari is a gathering of prancing horses held right down the middle of the busiest street in the coolest part of Old Town Pasadena, Calif. West Coast editor Mark Vaughn leads us on a tour.

Skoda Yeti stars at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show

Is there an award Skoda hasn't won recently? The rate the Czech brand is going, there'll be a special ceremony at Frankfurt 2013 to give Skoda an award for picking up the most awards. In the meantime, we can bring you news of a fresh face for the Skoda Yeti.