Monday, June 11, 2012

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2013 Family SUVs And Crossovers: Buyer’s Guide

Posted: 11 Jun 2012 01:48 PM PDT

Do you need to shuffle varied numbers of people and amounts of cargo from one place to another, daily? If you've done some shopping around you know that it can be tough finding just the right crossover or SUV to fit the bill, in terms of price, features, versatility, safety, and styling. For 2013, there are a number of redesigned vehicles to...


Apple's Siri Coming To Nine Automakers—Hands And Eyes Free

Posted: 11 Jun 2012 01:12 PM PDT

Distracted driving and hands-free calling are both very hot topics these days. And Apple is looking to help solve the problem with its new automotive integration of Siri called Eyes Free. Apple announced the Eyes Free system at its World Wide Developers Conference today during its keynote. The system will integrate Siri from the iPhone and iPad...


California, Delaware To Get $2.4 Million To Fight Distracted Driving

Posted: 11 Jun 2012 11:17 AM PDT

California and Delaware are the next two states to receive federal funding to help curb the “epidemic” of distracted driving in America. Announced in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s “Blueprint for Ending Distracted Driving,” the states will each get $1.2 million to fund pilot projects focusing...


2013 Ford F-150 XL: Ready For Emergency! And Adam-12

Posted: 11 Jun 2012 09:00 AM PDT

MyFord Touch and other fancy trimmings are set to please the most well-heeled (and booted) owners of the latest 2013 F-150. Now, Ford says a new XL edition will cater to another crowd--firemen, policemen, or any other profession in need of a work truck with lots of custom-order room to play. The XL Special Service Vehicle (SSV) is aimed at fleets...


2013 Volkswagen Beetle TDI Priced From $24,065

Posted: 11 Jun 2012 08:16 AM PDT

Back at the Chicago Auto Show, Volkswagen announced that a turbo diesel Beetle would be launched later this year. And while we've already driven the diesel powered Bug, we didn't know how much it would cost until today. Volkswagen has announced the Beetle TDI will start from $24,065, including a destination charge of $770. That means that the base...


The Clock Is Ticking: 10 Last-Minute Father's Day Gifts

Posted: 11 Jun 2012 08:15 AM PDT

Sad fact: Father's Day was kind of an afterthought. For thousands of years, people have celebrated motherhood through springtime fertility rituals. When the holiday we call Mother's Day emerged in the early 20th century, it was just the latest manifestation of those festivities, and it was an instant hit. Father's Day? Not so much. It debuted in...


2004-2007 Jeep Liberty Recalled Over Corrosion Fears (UPDATED)

Posted: 11 Jun 2012 08:11 AM PDT

UPDATED: See below Chrysler is recalling over 209,000 Jeep Liberty vehicles from the 2004 and 2005 model years over concerns of corrosion in the vehicles' suspension system. The recall, however, doesn't affect all Liberty models, only those originally sold or registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland...


2013 Ford Explorer Sport Priced, Click And Clack Retire: Car News Headlines

Posted: 11 Jun 2012 08:07 AM PDT

Today at High Gear Media, we'll let you know which Father's Day colognes smell like a good idea, and Chevy gears up for a new contest. The 2013 SRT Viper GTS-R runs its first track tests, and we drive the 2013 Lexus GS 450h. All this and more in today's car news, right here on The Car Connection. Infiniti announced it plans to kill off the G25...


Cars And Colognes: What Dad Doesn't Want For Fathers' Day

Posted: 11 Jun 2012 07:00 AM PDT

Fathers' Day is this Sunday, June 17, so if you haven’t already hit the internet in search of the perfect gift, you’ll likely be shopping locally or paying dearly for expedited delivery. When it comes to choosing the right gift, there are a few absolutes. Even if dad still wears a tie to work, giving him a tie is a really, really bad...


2013: Infiniti Ups EX, FX SUVs to 37--But Drops G25 Sedan

Posted: 11 Jun 2012 06:06 AM PDT

It's a move that's been expected for more than a year--now, for the 2013 model year, two of luxury brand Infiniti's crossover SUVs will get an engine upgrade. At the same time, the upscale division of Nissan will drop a slow-selling V-6 from its G sedan lineup. Infiniti says the new model year will finally bring a higher-displacement engine to the...


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