Thursday, August 2, 2012

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Would You Pay $39,000 For A 2013 Ford Fusion? #YouTellUs

Posted: 02 Aug 2012 11:20 AM PDT

In January, Ford revealed its 2013 Fusion mid-size sedan at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. Now, it's been priced, and some of the lofty numbers are raising eyebrows. A fully loaded, non-hybrid 2013 Fusion has a sticker price of nearly $39,000. That price is a little breathtaking, but it does bring with it a host of new features such as adaptive...


House Debates Drastic Changes To Auto Patents: Good Or Bad?

Posted: 02 Aug 2012 08:20 AM PDT

When we think of patents, we often think of things like drugs and cell phones -- things perfected in high tech labs over many, many years. But patents and patent law affect nearly every part of our daily lives, from the design of our alarm clocks to the shape of our toothbrushes to the designer DNA found in some of our favorite foods. And, of...


July Car Sales, In-Car Connectivity, 2014 Mazda6: Today's Car News

Posted: 02 Aug 2012 08:13 AM PDT

Today at High Gear Media, Lexus recalled the 2010 HS 250h and the 2014 Mazda Mazda6 entered into production. July new car sales numbers were reported and we discussed your options for renting an electric car. All this and more in today's car news, right here on The Car Connection. We reviewed the 2013 Acura TSX and liked its overall handling and...


Child Car Seat Trends To Watch

Posted: 02 Aug 2012 08:01 AM PDT

Parents, especially new parents, want to ensure the safety of their child by taking all the right precautions – including buying and installing the right type of car safety seat. While new products arrive on the scene with some regularity, not much is ever discussed about the changes in car seats, specifically in terms of trends. Such trends...


Think In-Car Connectivity Is Too Risky? You're Not Alone

Posted: 02 Aug 2012 07:30 AM PDT

The connected car is here to stay. From roadside assistance services like OnStar to entertainment apps like Pandora, we've come to rely heavily on connectivity to keep us safe and happy when we're on the road. But that doesn't mean that drivers aren't worried about being plugged in. In fact, a new study shows that the vast majority of car owners...


Six-Month Road Test Hyundai Veloster: How's It Handle A Road Trip?

Posted: 02 Aug 2012 07:00 AM PDT

For those of you who followed along with us on our great American road trip in the Six-Month Road Test Hyundai Veloster, we know you've been wondering: what's it like to drive the Veloster for more than 500 miles in one sitting? After spending nearly three weeks driving the Veloster across the country, we can now answer that question. In a one...


Acura MDX

Posted: 01 Aug 2012 06:28 PM PDT

The Acura MDX is a large seven-passenger crossover vehicle. Introduced for the 2001 model year, the MDX is in its second generation, with the newer version arriving in showrooms as a 2007 model. A 2010 mid-cycle update added new features and a new corporate face to the big crossover vehicle, which remains one of our top-rated family vehicles. The...


2013 Acura MDX

Posted: 01 Aug 2012 05:28 PM PDT

The 2013 Acura MDX has the luxurious design and space-efficient, versatile packaging that's made high-end luxury crossover models the vehicle of choice among affluent U.S. families, but it has one addition thing that most of the other models don't: It's actually enjoyable to drive. With a comfortable cabin, and impressive safety, and...


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