Tuesday, July 10, 2012

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NFL Quarterback Peyton Manning Touts Buick Verano In TV Ads

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 01:29 PM PDT

It’s a different kind of rivalry for two superstar NFL athletes: claiming screen time in TV ads for two of the Big Three Detroit automakers. Just a day after the cameo appearance by the New England Patriots’ Tom Brady in the 2013 Dodge Dart commercial during the MLB All-Star Game, Peyton Manning, who just signed with the Denver...


Hyundai Sued Over Elantra 40-MPG Ad Claims

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 12:41 PM PDT

With gas mileage a much higher new-car purchase consideration these days, it isn’t surprising to see yet another lawsuit filed over purportedly misleading advertising on the part of car companies. A new lawsuit, according to an article by Reuters, is alleging that Hyundai misrepresented the mileage of its Elantra. The owner, of a 2011...


2013 Dodge Dart To Make TV Debut During MLB All Star Game: Video

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 12:00 PM PDT

If the television commercial for the 2013 Dodge Dart is to be believed, building an all-new car in arguably the market’s most competitive class isn’t really that difficult. All it takes is genius, inspiration, hard work for obscenely long hours and enough coffee to fill Lake Michigan. Those of us who’ve been around a while know...


Don't Love Your New Chevrolet? Return It Up To 2 Months Later

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 08:00 AM PDT

Having second thoughts about that new Chevrolet sitting in your driveway? Is your better half giving you heat for buying a Camaro as a "family car"? Well, don't fret, shopper: General Motors will let you return it, no questions asked. According to a press release from GM, the new return policy is part of something that GM calls "Love It or Return...


2002-2004 Ford Escape May Suffer From Unintended Acceleration

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 07:19 AM PDT

In 2005, Ford recalled the 2002-2004 Escape to fix a troubling flaw that could've kept the vehicle's engine revving. Now, a consumer advocacy group insists that in the process of making those repairs, Ford created another problem -- one that leaves the Escape vulnerable to unintended acceleration. Backstory According to an article in the New York...


2014 Mazda6 Teased, 2013 Lexus LS, Jeep Grand Cherokee Safety: Today's Car News

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 06:33 AM PDT

Today at High Gear Media, BMW priced the 2013 ActiveHybrid 3 and Chrysler is preparing a new high fuel efficiency lineup. Volvo talked about some upcoming safety technology and we spied the 2013 BMW 4-Series convertible. All this and more in today's car news, right here on The Car Connection. Chevrolet launched a new "Love It Or Return it" policy...


2013 Nissan Maxima

Posted: 09 Jul 2012 03:36 PM PDT

Nissan reclaimed the "4-Door Sports Car" catch-phrase with the current generation of the Maxima, but with so many true sport sedans available in 2013, it's proved to be a bit of a stretch. In truth, the front-wheel-drive Maxima does remain a solid choice for those who want a little more of a sporty edge, and more specifically one that...


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