Thursday, November 11, 2010

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Nissan Recalls 515,000 U.S. Xterra, Frontier, Sentra Models

Posted: 11 Nov 2010 05:47 PM PST

Nissan has issued a recall of more than a half a million Xterra SUVs and Frontier trucks in the U.S. for a potential steering issue. Nissan explained in a release on the issue that "in certain rare instances, the lower steering column joint on the affected Frontier and Xterra vehicles can develop corrosion that limits the movement of the joint."...


2011 Honda Accord, GM Crossovers Given Five-Star Safety Ratings

Posted: 11 Nov 2010 03:34 PM PST

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which oversees the federal government's vehicle crash-test program, has added a few more results to its set of completely revamped (and retested) 2011 model-year ratings. And for all the models added this time—the 2011 Buick Enclave, 2011 Chevrolet Traverse, 2011 GMC Acadia, and...


2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Revealed On Facebook

Posted: 11 Nov 2010 02:56 PM PST

The 2011 Camaro Convertible is out from under the covers courtesy of the official Camaro Facebook site, and we have all the details--and the photos. It's precisely what you'd expect, since the car has been out in concept form for about three years now, but there are a few surprises. First, we finally get to see what the Convertible looks like with...


Free Maintenance Added To All 2011 Lincoln Models

Posted: 11 Nov 2010 01:58 PM PST

If you buy a new Lincoln, you'll probably feel a little less nickled-and-dimed at the dealership: Lincoln has added a Complimentary Maintenance Program to its entire lineup of vehicles for the 2011 model year. The program was first offered last summer on some 2010-model-year vehicles, Lincoln says, but it's now become a permanent offering for all...


2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco: Best Highway MPG Of Any Non-Hybrid

Posted: 11 Nov 2010 01:18 PM PST

GM just dropped a very pleasant surprise for green-minded shoppers this morning. Up till now we've been anticipating that the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco will return a very respectable 40 mpg. Turns out the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco is even greener than we were led to think: 42 mpg highway. That makes the 2011 Cruze Eco the most fuel-efficient...


TCC's Best Car to Buy 2011: Green Cars

Posted: 11 Nov 2010 09:00 AM PST

Whatever your color of politics might be, red or blue, there's little doubt you've been teased by the notion of green cars. Environmentally concerned drivers want the same thing as security hawks: to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. Though they get to the same place from different starting points, both factions are clearly turning their...


Today at High Gear Media: Best Cars to Buy, EPA's Top Ten

Posted: 11 Nov 2010 08:08 AM PST

Our Best Car to Buy awards are looming large--today, we're talking SUVs, crossovers and green machines. [TheCarConnection] The lucky dogs at MotorAuthority, meanwhile, are pressing the Aston V12 Vantage for their #BestCarToBuy honors. [MotorAuthority] While GCR weighs in on its nominee, the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, our editors have virtual coffee talk...


TCC's Best Car to Buy 2011 Nominees: SUVs and Crossovers

Posted: 11 Nov 2010 08:00 AM PST

When SUVs truly ruled the American new-car roost, only a handful of names could be picked out of the best-seller list: Grand Cherokee, Explorer, and the outliers. A decade or so later, it's crossovers that dominate the sales charts, and this year's list of nominees for TheCarConnection's Best Car to Buy 2011 award reflects the sea change in...


GM Recalls 2010-2011 Cadillac DTS and 2010-2011 Buick Lucerne For Wiring Problem

Posted: 11 Nov 2010 07:33 AM PST

General Motors has issued a recall for 2010 and 2011 models of the Buick Lucerne and the Cadillac DTS. At issue is a wiring flaw, which could result in the loss of power steering -- or worse. The recall applies only to those 13,780 vehicles equipped with V8 engines. According to a bulletin from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...


2011 Nissan Leaf Roundtable: High Gear Media Editors Weigh In

Posted: 11 Nov 2010 07:27 AM PST

The 2011 Nissan Leaf electric car is clearly one of the most revolutionary vehicles to be sold in the U.S. in many years. It's a first battery electric car that relies solely on plugging into grid electricity for its the energy that powers it. Unlike the 2011 Chevrolet Volt range-extended electric car, it has no onboard gasoline engine to provide...


GE Buying 25K EVs--Starting with the 2011 Chevrolet Volt

Posted: 11 Nov 2010 06:31 AM PST

GM is set to deliver its 2011 Chevrolet Volt to its first batch of owners, but it's just booked a big order sure to keep the extended-range electric car in short supply for the near future. Corporate giant GE said today it would purchase 25,000 electric cars over the next five years. The EVs will be used in its fleets in what the company calls the...


The EPA's Top 10 Fuel-Efficient Cars (And Some for the Family)

Posted: 11 Nov 2010 05:07 AM PST

Sometimes, you need to replace the family car. Saving money on gas is certainly one consideration that comes into play. There's more advice available to you now, as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released its list of the most fuel-efficient cars. It's always a good idea to save money on gas--but it takes on even greater importance...


2011 Lincoln MKX

Posted: 10 Nov 2010 06:47 PM PST

The Basics: The 2011 Lincoln MKX, which is closely related to the 2011 Ford Edge, hasn't been completely redesigned, but almost. Flaunting new sheetmetal, new powertrains, new interiors with better-quality materials, and a new suite of technology branded under the MyFord Touch and MyLincoln Touch umbrella, the new MKX finally appeals to top rivals...


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