Tuesday, November 10, 2009

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AdWatch: Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate Ad Goes Off-Track

Posted: 10 Nov 2009 09:10 AM PST

There are lots of things you could say about Mercedes-Benz's new ad for the E-Class Estate. The first thoughts to cross our minds were, "Wow, that's a nice slot-car track" and "Wow, that voiceover is a great example of German efficiency -- but not in the good way". Sadly, the one thing none of us thought was, "Oh, this is a car commercial". ..


Chrysler Retools Its EV Program, Possibly For The Better

Posted: 10 Nov 2009 09:01 AM PST

Last week, Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne unveiled the company's five-year recovery plan. This week, we've received details about Chrysler's electric vehicle program, which has been given a fairly extreme makeover and a new direction. Most notably, Chrysler's EV development initiative -- known as ENVI -- has been "absorbed into the normal ..


Holiday Preparations: Know The Rules Of Shotgun

Posted: 10 Nov 2009 08:25 AM PST

It feels like summer just ended, but another round of mini-vacations lies just around the corner. Holiday road trips aren't usually as fun as the summertime variety, since they typically involve moms, dads, and eggnog-scented aunts, but a few precautions will make them slightly more enjoyable. We suggest flipping through The Official Shotgun ..


Chrysler Borrowing Fiat Tech, Infiniti Turns 20: Today's Car News

Posted: 10 Nov 2009 08:00 AM PST

Chrysler will be borrowing Fiat's powertrain technology to help make its future vehicles more fuel-efficient, including Mutliair valve technology and dual-clutch transmissions. [Detroit Free Press] On November 8, 1989 Infiniti first opened up for business. Since its inception, Infiniti's goal has been to establish a new concept of ..


2010 Dodge Ram 1500

Posted: 10 Nov 2009 07:56 AM PST

2010 DODGE RAM 1500 STYLING | [8 out of 10] Edmunds: "big-rig look" Autoblog: "more shapely" Cars.com: "cleaned up and streamlined" ConsumerGuide: "Huge gauges are boldly marked" The 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 is related to the previous generation of Ram, but the forward-tilted grille and the beefy tractor-trailer fenders of the last ...
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2010 Dodge Ram 1500

Posted: 10 Nov 2009 07:50 AM PST

TheCarConnection.com's editors have driven different versions of the latest Dodge Ram and have written this road test summary from firsthand driving impressions. Editors have compared the Ram with other big trucks to help you narrow your shopping decision. The companion Full Review condenses opinions from other trusted Web reviews. ...
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New Ways To Watch Your Teen Driver, Courtesy Of GreenRoad

Posted: 10 Nov 2009 07:48 AM PST

Back in the 18th century, British philosopher Jeremy Bentham came up with a nifty way to keep prisoners in line: as long as the incarcerated thought they were being watched, they behaved, even if they couldn't see the guards. The same "big brother" philosophy has been used ad nauseam since then, even in automobiles. Its newest iteration comes ..


Shockingly High Number of U.S. Bridges Substandard, Still

Posted: 10 Nov 2009 07:20 AM PST

One of the great things about our job is that we get to read all about cars. And, often, some of the peripheral topics too. Like bridges. In fact, we get to read things like Better Roads magazine, which serves "governments and construction contractors involved in...highway, road and bridge construction, winter maintenance, roadside and ..


Preview: 2010 Volvo S60

Posted: 10 Nov 2009 01:38 AM PST

• What is it? A stylish four-door with a Swedish twist • The basics: Coupe-like styling and efficient powertrains • On sale: In the second half of next year, with a public showing and more details at the Geneva Motor Show • Price: $32,000-plus (est.) Volvo is busy preparing its entry to the mid-size sedan market in the ..


2010 Toyota Yaris

Posted: 09 Nov 2009 08:32 PM PST

2010 TOYOTA YARIS STYLING | [7 out of 10] Edmunds: "looked understatedly playful" Car and Driver: "a face only a mother could love" Road & Track: "4-door Yaris sedan looks like the little brother of the Corolla " The Yaris still manages to look quite stylish compared to most other models in its class--especially as a ...
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2010 Toyota Yaris

Posted: 09 Nov 2009 08:26 PM PST

TheCarConnection.com has highlighted some of the most useful review information in compiling our full review on the 2010 Toyota Yaris . And for a quick take and what you need to know about the Yaris, you'll want to read on for our editors' Bottom Line summary, which includes firsthand driving experience with the entire Yaris lineup. Likes ...
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