Monday, November 9, 2009

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First Drive Of The ActiveHybrid X6, A Plug-In Hybrid Caddy: Today's Car News

Posted: 09 Nov 2009 03:20 PM PST

BMW has managed to keep its “ultimate driving machine” ethos even when it comes to building hybrid vehicles, with its all-new 2010 ActiveHybrid X6 slotting in as the world's most powerful hybrid vehicle thanks to its 478 horsepower and 575 pound-feet of torque. [Green Car Reports] Revealed at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show, the ..


Cash-For-Clunkers Reveals Weakness Among Detroit Brands

Posted: 09 Nov 2009 10:38 AM PST

It's obvious from the comments on this site and others in the High Gear Media family that Cash-for-Clunkers remains a hot-button issue, and new data about the program is likely to fuel the fire: according to stats from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, most car buyers used Cash-for-Clunkers to swap out their domestic ride ..


Chrysler's New Marketing Plan Aims For Refinement, Machismo

Posted: 09 Nov 2009 09:27 AM PST

Since emerging from bankruptcy nearly five months ago, Chrysler's been fairly quiet on the marketing front -- which may explain why the automaker's sales are so deep in the tank. (October 09 rang in 28% below October 08.) But a new $1.4 billion ad campaign aims to revive and refresh Chrysler's marques over the coming calendar year: Dodge will ..


Volkswagen Trumps Toyota To Become World's Largest Automaker

Posted: 09 Nov 2009 09:02 AM PST

Based on simple production stats, Volkswagen is now the world's largest automaker. Over the first nine months of 2009, VW produced 4.4 million units, while Toyota cranked out 4 million even. (Ford came in third at 3.7 million.) We're not sure how long VW will remain at the top of the heap, since much of its production and sales have been ..


Carlos Ghosn: Auto Sales Have Bottomed, Nowhere To Go But Up

Posted: 09 Nov 2009 08:41 AM PST

Speaking at a World Economic Forum in New Delhi, Carlos Ghosn -- head of Nissan Motor Company and Renault SA -- had some interesting things to say about the global auto industry. Among the most notable and encouraging items, Ghosn believes that the international sales slump has ended and that the industry is beginning to rebound. He had ..


How to Make Hands-Free Calls Safer at Speed: Move Voices Around

Posted: 09 Nov 2009 07:17 AM PST

The dangers of distracted driving are top of mind these days, what with recent studies on the risks, a Department of Transportation summit meeting, and even automakers speaking out against it. A Congressional bill would cut highway funding to states that do not ban using handheld devices behind the wheel, as 17 already have. Ford now tout ..


2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Sedan / CTS Sport Wagon

Posted: 09 Nov 2009 07:16 AM PST

2010 CADILLAC CTS STYLING | [9 out of 10] Kelley Blue Book: "cheerfully luxurious design" Cars.com: "the front end can come off as a bit busy" CNET: "unique, vertical light pipes that will easily identify the car at night" Edmunds: " BMW and Mercedes seem cold and austere in comparison" The 2010 Cadillac CTS is General Motors' ...
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2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Sedan / CTS Sport Wagon

Posted: 09 Nov 2009 07:10 AM PST

TheCarConnection.com drove the Cadillac CTS Sport Sedan and CTS Sport Wagon to write this review from firsthand driving impressions. Editors compared the CTS to its European and Japanese competition to help you narrow your car-shopping choices. TheCarConnection.com also assembled a companion Full Review, to bring you a condensed look at the ...
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2010 Bentley Continental GT - GTC - Speed - Supersports

Posted: 09 Nov 2009 06:38 AM PST

2010 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT/GTC STYLING | [8 out of 10] Car and Driver: "visual nirvana" Edmunds: "makes the Benz look even more like a frumpy Solara" Automotive: "more distinctive than that of those other more imposing, less elegant carriages" The 2010 Bentley Continental line of coupes and convertibles continues to grow with ...
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2010 Bentley Continental GT - GTC - Speed - Supersports

Posted: 09 Nov 2009 06:32 AM PST

The editors at TheCarConnection.com have driven various versions of the Bentley Continental lineup to bring you firsthand driving impressions of the British grand touring coupe and convertible . Editors also compared the Bentley Continental with competitive vehicles to bring you more information and have compiled a companion full review ...
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2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur

Posted: 09 Nov 2009 06:25 AM PST

2010 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR STYLING | [8 out of 10] Edmunds: "Minor cosmetic revisions" Autoblog: "a more upright grille, larger lower air intakes, a new rear bumper" Automobile: "tastefully invoked its estimable heritage without getting sentimental" ConsumerGuide: "Large, boldly marked gauges are clear and easy to read" ...
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2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur

Posted: 09 Nov 2009 06:21 AM PST

Editors at TheCarConnection.com have driven the Bentley Continental Flying Spur and have compared the luxury sedan to other vehicles to bring you this road test of its styling, performance, comfort, safety, and features. Editors also researched reviews from other respected auto Web sites and have compiled the best into a companion full ...
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2010 Audi Q7

Posted: 09 Nov 2009 06:14 AM PST

2010 AUDI Q7 STYLING | [8 out of 10] Cars.com: "sleek and elegant" Edmunds: "sharp interior design" The first sport-utility ever from sports-sedan specialists at Audi , the Q7 returns for the 2010 model year with a refreshed exterior and a touched-up cabin-and a new smaller stablemate in the Audi Q5 . Part of a joint product plan ...
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2010 Audi Q7

Posted: 09 Nov 2009 06:10 AM PST

TheCarConnection.com's editors have driven the Audi Q7 to write this Bottom Line road test from hands-on experience. The companion Full Review brings you a conclusive look at other opinions from around the Web. Editors at TheCarConnection.com compare the Q7 with rival sport-utility vehicles as well, to help you make the best purchase ...
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Ford CEO Rules Out Ka And Ranger For U.S.

Posted: 09 Nov 2009 03:59 AM PST

For many years Ford's sales performance in the United States has been linked closely with its top-selling pickup truck and SUV lines, but with demand for such vehicles continuing to slide the Blue Oval has acknowledged that its future lineup will have to feature much more small cars. Unfortunately, this future lineup won't include ..


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