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• 2011 Nissan Rogue: Refreshed Appearance, Higher MPG
• Driven: 2010 Ford Flex EcoBoost
• Today at High Gear Media: VW Jetta and a New Supra?
• 2011 Volkswagen Jetta: First Drive
• Full Details, Gallery For 2011 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG
• Trends: Fewer Teens Buying Cars, Younger Motorists Driving Less
• 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan - TDI - GLI
• New Jersey Court May Prevent Drunk Drivers From Suing Bars
• BREAKING: GM Boosts 2011 Chevrolet Volt Production 50 Percent
• Priceline App Now Lets You Name Your Own Price For Rental Rides
• Recall Alert: Over 372,000 Toyota Avalons Could Suffer From Steering Problem
• How To Prepare Your Car for College

2011 Nissan Rogue: Refreshed Appearance, Higher MPG Posted: 30 Jul 2010 04:36 PM PDT A sharpened exterior, interior upgrades, and improved fuel economy are just a few of the improvements Nissan has announced for a modestly revamped 2011 version of its Rogue compact crossover. The 2011 Nissan Rogue will be shown to the public for the first time at the 23rd Annual International Z Car Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, and while...

Driven: 2010 Ford Flex EcoBoost Posted: 30 Jul 2010 02:20 PM PDT Among models that go out on the edge with respect to design, there are those that are obviously a little too forced, and others for which the whole package just feels cohesive and complete. The 2010 Ford Flex is one of the latter; its boxy look and bold details might just match to your practical and fashionable needs, and the new EcoBoost turbo...

Today at High Gear Media: VW Jetta and a New Supra? Posted: 30 Jul 2010 02:03 PM PDT It's Friday at High Gear Media, just like it is around most of the globe. And to celebrate the weekend (is there a better reason?), TheCarConnection's team of reviewers is bringing you our first drive of the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, the first VW to go down a new road driven by American tastes. Does it succeed or is it an epic #fail? While you figure...

2011 Volkswagen Jetta: First Drive Posted: 30 Jul 2010 01:16 PM PDT   The 2011 Volkswagen Jetta will be significantly updated when it shows up at dealers in October, and VW hopes it's more in tune with what American shoppers need in a compact sedan. We drove the Jetta last week in San Francisco, and we've just filed our full review--and like many other reviewers, were impressed at how much of the VW driving...

Full Details, Gallery For 2011 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG Posted: 30 Jul 2010 01:00 PM PDT Sales of the new 2011 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG start next month, and even though we've already seen all the vital statistics on the Nimitz-class uber-sedan, Mercedes today released a level of detail worthy of its own archive. But if you're not so interested in digging through reams of press-speak, we also have a nice new high-res gallery for you...

Trends: Fewer Teens Buying Cars, Younger Motorists Driving Less Posted: 30 Jul 2010 12:59 PM PDT It's the peak of summer-job season. And while in the past savings from teens' summer jobs used to often go towards buying a first used car, today it's more likely to go be used for a smartphone, and young drivers are more likely to share the family car—a safer option, anyway—or stay out of the driver's seat altogether. Either in an indication...

2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan - TDI - GLI Posted: 30 Jul 2010 12:50 PM PDT The Basics: Volkswagen's had a tough row to hoe in the U.S. Buyers want the German feel, but don't want to pay the premium price for German engineering. Case in point: the compact Jetta sedan, which costs a couple thousand dollars more on average than a Honda Civic or Ford Focus, and has had a difficult time breaking into the mainstream. For...

New Jersey Court May Prevent Drunk Drivers From Suing Bars Posted: 30 Jul 2010 11:30 AM PDT The scenario: a drunken driver slams into another motorist, suffering serious injuries. The other driver is unhurt. The drunken driver sues the bar that served him, arguing it should be the one liable for his drunken state. That's actually the law in most states, but New Jersey is considering whether that's how it should be. A case before the New...

BREAKING: GM Boosts 2011 Chevrolet Volt Production 50 Percent Posted: 30 Jul 2010 10:27 AM PDT There's no better time to make a public announcement than when you have the President of the United States with you. Today,President Barack Obama visited the Detroit-Hamtramck plant where GM is building its 2011 Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle. And the company took full advantage of that situation to announce that it would increase...

Priceline App Now Lets You Name Your Own Price For Rental Rides Posted: 30 Jul 2010 08:31 AM PDT Maybe you're on vacation, and you've suddenly decided to make a daytrip to the outlet mall. Or perhaps you've sent your car to the shop to have its fender un-bended and need a way to get around town the next few days. Whatever the situation, hiring a rental car on the fly can be a real pain in the neck -- but the Priceline app for iPhone just made...

Recall Alert: Over 372,000 Toyota Avalons Could Suffer From Steering Problem Posted: 30 Jul 2010 07:42 AM PDT Toyota has issued a recall for its popular Avalon sedan due to a potential steering problem. The recall affects Avalons from the 2000 - 2004 model years. According to a release from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the recall centers on "improper casting of the steering lock bar. There is a possibility that a minute crack may...

How To Prepare Your Car for College Posted: 30 Jul 2010 03:16 AM PDT Sending a child off to college sometimes means turning over one of the family vehicles as well. The car may not need a meal plan or $500 worth of books, but whether it's a new 2010 Kia Soul or something a little more used, it's going to take some planning to make sure its trip to college is a round-trip one. You have to estimate what the demands...

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