Thursday, October 14, 2010

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2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution: New Tech, SE Model Missing

Posted: 14 Oct 2010 02:55 PM PDT

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X is an impressive car. It has grown the once high-strung, temperamental nameplate into a more comfortable, yet still high-performance car. For 2011, Mitsubishi is adding value to the Evo X, without bumping the price. But there's a curious omission from the lineup. Back in July, Mitsubishi announced a new trim level...


Getting Ready For Winter Driving: Five Things To Remember

Posted: 14 Oct 2010 02:36 PM PDT

Leaves are falling, nights are cooler, and, in some parts of the country, it could be just a couple weeks until that first frost or surprise snowfall. It's time to get yourself and your vehicle ready. Cold snaps not only expose the weaknesses of dying batteries and balding tires; it's also when you might pay the price for a lack of maintenance...


Today in Car News: BMW X3, Ford Ranger, Toyota Supra and BP

Posted: 14 Oct 2010 02:36 PM PDT

BMW says it could build a fourth vehicle in its South Carolina plant; it's already building the 2011 X3, which we'll bring you in first-drive form tomorrow at 6 p.m. [Detroit News] The new Ford Ranger is here! On the Web. Not in the U.S. Not that we needed it or anything since we still have the, um, Ranger. [PickupTrucks] In...


Today at High Gear Media: iPhone App, F-150, Volt and Seth Rogen

Posted: 14 Oct 2010 01:11 PM PDT

Have you heard? Or has iTunes pinged you to update? TheCarConnection's iPhone/iPad/iPod app is faster, prettier, and easier to use. [TheCarConnection] The 2011 Ford F-150 is officially the most fuel-conscious big truck on the highway, with a 23-mpg EPA rating. [TheCarConnection] Volvo's adding a turbo five-cylinder to the entry-level 2012 S60...


2011 Ford F-150: New V-6 Gets Top Highway Rating Of 23 MPG

Posted: 14 Oct 2010 11:17 AM PDT

Ford Motor Co. [NYSE:F] has revealed fuel economy figures for most of its 2011 F-150 lineup, all pending final EPA approval. And while the numbers aren't yet out for the much-anticipated EcoBoost V-6 version, Ford is claiming a best-in-class 23 mpg highway for both its 3.7-liter V-6 and 5.0-liter V-8 versions. The Dearborn automaker said that it...


Cadillac Dealer Taps Twitter To Raise Cash For Charity

Posted: 14 Oct 2010 08:30 AM PDT

What's great about social networks like Facebook and Twitter is that they're constantly changing. They grow and evolve thanks to user-generated content, and we're always surprised at how clever people and businesses can be, adapting social media to their needs. Case in point: one philanthropically inclined Cadillac dealer, who's tapped the power...


TheCarConnection's iPhone App Is Now Faster, Prettier, Easier To Use

Posted: 14 Oct 2010 07:44 AM PDT

TheCarConnection's iPhone app has been bringing you the latest news, photo galleries, and reviews for months now. Today we've improved the experience with a sharper look and feel, article-specific photo galleries, and faster performance throughout. If you haven't grabbed the app yet, you should. It's free in the App Store, and it takes all of the...


CR: Plenty Of Good High-Performance Tire Choices On A Budget

Posted: 13 Oct 2010 06:14 PM PDT

Many affordable new models today, like the MazdaSpeed3, Mini Cooper S, or Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart, offer handling and roadholding that's remarkably close to that of much more expensive sports cars. The catch is that they accomplish this with high-performance 'summer' tires that wear faster, don't grip as well in the wet in most cases as...


2011 Ford Focus

Posted: 13 Oct 2010 03:12 PM PDT

The 2011 Ford Focus is running out the clock, as the automaker prepares to introduce an all-new Focus lineup for the 2012 model year. Pared down to a single powertrain, and a single sedan body style, the Focus has been carried over from the 2010 model year with no changes. Today's Focus dates back to 1999, when Ford planned a "global" car that...


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