Friday, January 8, 2010

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2010 Ford Mustang

Posted: 08 Jan 2010 02:29 PM PST

Ford has revealed full powertrain details, along with some other information, regarding the 2011 Ford Mustang , which will go on sale this spring. Right here, we bring you a summary of what's changed--including details on the new 5.0-liter GT--and a preview of what to expect. Check back for a revised Bottom Line with firsthand driving ...
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Second Drive: 2010 Kia Soul

Posted: 08 Jan 2010 11:41 AM PST

Los Angeles commuting conditions are quite the proving ground for small cars. With most of LA commute times spent either racing from stoplight to stoplight, crawling along in gridlock, or screaming along expressways at 80 mph or more, these conditions bring out the worst in a lot of small cars--boominess, road noise, a lack of torque, ..


Ford Ramping Up Powertrain Revamp For 2010

Posted: 08 Jan 2010 11:02 AM PST

Just ahead of the 2010 Detroit Auto Show, Ford has announced nine new engines and six new transmissions due to hit the market in 2010. Part of a five-year push to introduce 60 new powertrains, the new engines include a 2.0-liter direct-injection engine that will find its way into the 2012 Ford Focus. Nine New Engines To Save Fuel, Preserve ..


New York Times Fuels Hysteria Over In-Car Internet

Posted: 08 Jan 2010 10:14 AM PST

True innovation is controversial. Most major developments come with their share of open-armed adopters and up-in-arms adversaries. The printing press, the light bulb, the automobile, the cell phone: while many have welcomed such inventions, many others have shouted them down as stupid, dangerous, and/or unnecessary. The latest innovation to ..


2010 Smart ForTwo

Posted: 08 Jan 2010 10:09 AM PST

2010 SMART FORTWO STYLING | [7 out of 10] Automobile: "this street-legal Tonka toy is again very tall, very narrow, and very short" Kelley Blue Book: "not as quirky as the car's exterior design might lead you to expect" ConsumerGuide: "Controls are simple and well laid out" Short of supercars, few other vehicles draw the attention ...
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2010 Smart ForTwo

Posted: 08 Jan 2010 10:00 AM PST

TheCarConnection.com has driven the 2010 Smart ForTwo to bring you this hands-on review that covers styling, performance, safety, utility, and features from on-the-road observations. TheCarConnection.com's editors also researched reviews from other sources to give you a comprehensive range of opinions from around the Web-and to help you ...
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2010 Volkswagen Jetta - SportWagen

Posted: 08 Jan 2010 09:51 AM PST

2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA STYLING | [7 out of 10] Automedia: "crisp and handsome" The Auto Channel: "Nothing very special to look at" Edmunds: "elegant trim" The current Jetta saw a restyle in 2006, when it became significantly roomier but adopted a design that critics think is too close to its Japanese competition. Some critics ...
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2010 Volkswagen Jetta - SportWagen

Posted: 08 Jan 2010 09:35 AM PST

TheCarConnection.com has driven the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta to bring you this hands-on review that covers styling, performance, safety, utility, and features from on-the-road observations. TheCarConnection.com's editors also researched reviews from other sources to give you a comprehensive range of opinions from around the Web-and to help ...
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2010 Honda Civic Hybrid

Posted: 08 Jan 2010 09:25 AM PST

2010 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID STYLING | [8 out of 10] Car and Driver: "slick Civic styling" Cars.com: "the current Civic sedan looks futuristic compared to its predecessor" Edmunds: "some drivers find the two-tier display distracting" It takes a trained eye to tell the 2010 Honda Civic Hybrid apart from other Civics. Along with the ...
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2010 Honda Civic Hybrid

Posted: 08 Jan 2010 09:19 AM PST

TheCarConnection.com has driven the 2010 Honda Civic Hybrid to bring you this hands-on review that covers styling, performance, safety, utility, and features from on-the-road observations. TheCarConnection.com's editors also researched reviews from other sources to give you a comprehensive range of opinions from around the Web-and to help ...
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Chevy Aveo RS, Playboy Top 10 And Saab Struggles On: Today At High Gear Media

Posted: 08 Jan 2010 08:00 AM PST

The 2010 Detroit Auto Show is picking up speed as we near its start next week and the big reveal today is Chevy's Aveo RS. The sporty, show-worthy hatch is actually a preview of the tamer standard Aveo that's soon to hit production, but even with the show-car trappings, it's clear Chevrolet has hit the sweet spot of small-car design. Playboy ..


Sketches Of The Upcoming MINI Crossman SUV

Posted: 08 Jan 2010 07:58 AM PST

The folks at PistonHeads have dug up some interesting sketches of the upcoming MINI Crossman SUV, which we've previously seen in spy pics, and subsequently in concept form at the 2008 Paris auto show. On the stylistic front, there were some fairly significant differences between those two vehicles: the mule hewed close to the lean, mean MINI ..


2010 Detroit Auto Show: Scion iQ To Debut As A Hybrid Hatch

Posted: 08 Jan 2010 07:14 AM PST

The Toyota iQ is a popular minicar in many parts of the world, and we've known for a while that Toyota was planning to market it as a Scion in the U.S. The timeline for the iQ's launch, however, has been the subject of rumor and speculation: at first it was thought to be 2011, then it was bumped up to 2010, and now we don't know when it's ..


Kia UVO: In-Car Twitter, Facebook...And 180-MPH TV Viewing

Posted: 08 Jan 2010 06:15 AM PST

If the first full week of 2010 is any indication, this is looking to be the year when the competition really heats up over in-car connectivity features. With Ford's recent announcement regarding its new iPhone-like MyFord Touch system, including USB-based in-car Wi-fi and an accelerated open-development plan for developing all sorts of ..


Hyundai Azera Recalled For Seatbelt/Airbag Malfunction

Posted: 08 Jan 2010 05:55 AM PST

Over 65,000 Hyundai Azeras from model years 2006 - 2009 are being recalled due to a malfunction in the driver's-side seatbelt, which can affect deployment of the driver's airbag. In a nutshell: the wiring harness on the seatbelt's tension sensor may get damaged over time, and if the tension sensor doesn't work, the airbag won't fire in case of ..


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