Thursday, May 24, 2012

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2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK Class: First Drive

Posted: 24 May 2012 04:56 PM PDT

It's an unusual day--or maybe a coming of age--when our editors look forward so eagerly to a new diesel-powered vehicle. Don't judge. In this case, it's not just any diesel, and it doesn't just go into any vehicle. It's a Mercedes turbodiesel, and it slips neatly into a sport-ute that not only feels like it's always wanted an oil-burner--it even...


The Worst Traffic In America? It's Not Los Angeles

Posted: 24 May 2012 03:43 PM PDT

Los Angeles might seem to be the nation's capital for gridlock, but according to Inrix, a provider of traffic data and information, the City Of Angels doesn't have the worst traffic in the United States. Inrix says that the city of Honolulu wins that dubious honor, with drivers wasting 58 hours a year on average on congested roads. The Inrix study...


2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK Class

Posted: 24 May 2012 02:39 PM PDT

More crossover than the SUV it looks like on the outside, the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK gets an interesting new drivetrain option this year that beats its competition to the green-car punch, while it also revamps its cabin and connectivity features to bring its almost every facet and angle up to date. Almost, that is, except its...


2013 Mercedes-Benz G Class

Posted: 24 May 2012 10:47 AM PDT

Whether you think "gangsta" or "Gelaendewagen" when you hear the letter "G," the Mercedes-Benz G Class probably fits your visual definition. It's boxy, brash, blingy, so out of date it's hopelessly hip. It's an Instagram version of the past, like playing Atari 2600 games on an iPad. Best of all, the G Class is authentically an SUV--not...


Porsche Boxster

Posted: 24 May 2012 09:00 AM PDT

The Porsche Boxster is a two-door luxury roadster with serious sporting potential. Tremendous steering feel, a range of responsive engines and characteristic Porsche quality have led the Boxster to the top of the segment over its 15-year run. Competition from the Audi TT, BMW Z4, and Nissan 370Z Roadster make for a tough crowd. Priced from $49,500...


Florida Judge Says Flashing Headlights Is Free Speech: Discuss

Posted: 24 May 2012 08:15 AM PDT

When someone flashes his headlights at you, it usually means one of two things: (a) you forgot to turn on your own headlights, or (b) there's a speed trap around the next curve. There's no arguing that the first of those warnings is important for safety reasons. Driving at dusk without headlights and taillights illuminated makes cars harder to see...


Best And Worst States To Drive, 2012 Scion iQ, Recalls: Today's Car News

Posted: 24 May 2012 08:00 AM PDT

Today at The Car Connection we dug deep into the data and found the best--and worst--states to drive in, and built an infographic to illustrate it. Green Car Reports tests the 2013 Scion iQ and finds it lacks a certain something despite rating 37 mpg in a cute, compact body. Jeep and Chevy are looking into the 2010 Wrangler and the 2011-12 Cruze...


2012 Chevrolet Malibu Recalled For Software Flaw

Posted: 24 May 2012 07:45 AM PDT

General Motors has issued a recall for 2012 models of the Chevrolet Malibu built between October 24, 2011 and March 31, 2012. In all, 4,304 vehicles are affected. According to a bulletin from the National Highway Safety Administration, the recall stems from a problem with the software that controls the sensing and diagnostic module, or SDM. The...


2010 Jeep Wrangler, 2011-2012 Chevrolet Cruze Investigated For Engine Fires (UPDATED)

Posted: 24 May 2012 07:00 AM PDT

UPDATED: See below The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced investigations of the 2010 Jeep Wrangler and the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. According to official bulletins posted on the NHTSA website, a total of eight fires have been reported in the Wrangler and two in the Cruze. All ten began in the engine compartment. Worryingly...


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