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2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid, 2013 Cadillac ATS, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe: Top Videos Of The Week

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 11:30 AM PDT

We've been busy this week working on our latest slew of video road tests, and it seems you enjoyed them as you racked up a massive amount of views on our latest videos in just a few days. This week's top video is our video road test of the 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid, with our take on the 2013 Cadillac ATS taking second place. Our video road test of...


BMW M3

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 09:43 AM PDT

The BMW M3 is a legend amongst fans of luxury sports cars. Though it follows the classic front-engine/rear-drive formula, there's a magic to the M3 that's all its own. The 2013 BMW M3 is a well-built car, and its cabin is a surprisingly comfortable --especially for a dual-purpose street and track capable car. We liked the V-8 power, the grip and...


2013 BMW X1

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 09:26 AM PDT

Somewhere in the grey area between hot hatchbacks and curt crossovers lies the new 2013 BMW X1. It's tall, with all-wheel drive and a moderate amount of ground clearance to appeal to more rugged instincts. But with its shorter wheelbase and a small back seat better for kids than adults, it's less like BMW's own X3, more like the...


2013 Nissan Sentra Driven, BMW Recall, Tesla Dealership Woes: Car News Headlines

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 08:05 AM PDT

Today at The Car Connection, we bring you our first drive of the new 2013 Nissan Sentra, and tell you all about Scion's new Motivate campaign. Mercedes-Benz has confirmed a new C Class convertible and A. Kahn Design has given the 2013 Porsche Cayenne a makeover. All this and more in today's car news, right here on The Car Connection. Audi has put...


Texting Tickets Could Cost You Down The Road

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 08:00 AM PDT

In most of America, it's illegal to text and drive. Today, 39 states and the District of Columbia now have laws on the books forbidding the practice. Chances are, you live in one of them. The problem for police officers is that such laws can be difficult to enforce. Even though texting constitutes a primary offense in most instances (meaning that...


Scion Encourages Artist-Entrepreneurs With 'Motivate' Contest

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 07:00 AM PDT

For nearly a decade, Scion has been working overtime to win the hearts and mind of young, urban types. In doing so, the company has relied on a highly customizable lineup of vehicles, allowing buyers to express their creativity. In fact, creativity has been at the heart of many Scion promotions, and the latest one -- dubbed "Motivate" -- is no...


2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI Video Road Test

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 04:19 AM PDT

We've waved goodbye to The Car Connection's first Six-Month Road Test vehicle. But before we let our 2012 VW Passat TDI rejoin its home fleet, one final road trip was in order--and so was a video road test. The Passat's been an excellent long-distance road trip companion, netting us almost 46 mpg on one journey--a single-tank run from Atlanta to...


2013 Land Rover LR4

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 04:05 AM PDT

With new appearance and feature options for 2013, the Land Rover LR4 offers buyers off-road capability in its traditional, boxy form. For 2013, the LR4 gets five new exterior colors, a new extended leather package, and a new Black Design package that includes black alloy wheels and exterior accents. While it's the most...


2013 Volkswagen Passat

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 03:52 AM PDT

The Volkswagen Passat is now made in America, ever since the 2012 model year, when VW upsized it and pared down its complexity, all to bring it closer to the mainstream best sellers in space and price. It's a success so far with shoppers, and even enthusiast magazines have given it credit for transforming the VW reputation for...


Volkswagen Passat

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 03:50 AM PDT

The Volkswagen Passat is a large front-wheel-drive sedan aimed at the heart of the passenger-car market, right at best sellers like the Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima, and Honda Accord. It's assembled in the U.S. at a new factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The current Passat is positioned more for value than sophistication or tech advancements. Over...


BMW Recalls 2005-2007 7-Series To Fix Software Glitch

Posted: 25 Oct 2012 11:08 AM PDT

BMW is conducting a voluntary recall of certain 2005 through 2007 7-Series sedans to fix a software problem that may allow the doors to open, even when they appear to be closed. A notice on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website puts the number of vehicles potentially affected at 7,485. Vehicles involved are equipped...


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