Tuesday, September 11, 2012

The Car Connection - Blogs and News

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Toyota Camry Vs. Honda Accord: Compare Cars

Posted: 11 Sep 2012 01:41 PM PDT

Back in the 1980s, Toyota and Honda hit their stride in the U.S. with the Camry and Accord, two models that have come to epitomize the American mid-size sedan. Since then, both models have been thoughtfully evolved to keep pace with what families need in a frugal family sedan, and while they've never been all that stylish, they've always been...


No, Seriously: When Will Gas Prices Drop?

Posted: 11 Sep 2012 08:52 AM PDT

A month ago, Americans paid an average of $3.69 for a gallon of unleaded regular gasoline. Today, we're paying $3.84. What gives? Isn't this the time of year when gas prices are supposed to drop -- when companies stop manufacturing expensive summer-blend fuel and transition to more affordable winter blend? Ordinarily, yes, but this year, we've hit...


SRT Viper Priced, City Workers Dodge Tickets, Chevy Volt Math: Car News Headlines

Posted: 11 Sep 2012 08:00 AM PDT

Today at The Car Connection, we bring you pricing information for the new SRT Viper models, tell you which city’s employees seem immune from red-light camera tickets and let Bob Lutz explain why the math is all wrong regarding losses on each Chevy Volt sold. It’s Tuesday, so that means its time for your daily dose of car news, as...


Consumer Watchdog Chases Google's Autonomous Car

Posted: 11 Sep 2012 07:48 AM PDT

Autonomous cars are a hot topic of conversation nowadays. Fans of the status quo see them as a waste of time. Driving enthusiasts see them as the harbinger of a boring, 55 mph future. And politicians see them as high-tech boogeymen to scare seniors into voting booths. (NB: that tactic didn't work.) Now, another group voiced its criticism --...


Back To School: The Car Connection Picks Eight For Your Teen

Posted: 11 Sep 2012 04:41 AM PDT

While you may be out new-car shopping for yourself this coming weekend, it's just as likely you'll be looking for something to give to your teen driver. It's a fact of modern life for many families: to get to all the day's duties--everything between work and school--sometimes, you need a second, or even a third, set of wheels. Buying a car for...


2013 Honda Accord: Attention To G-Forces Yields A Better CVT

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 04:31 PM PDT

Honda says that it's turning to continuously variable automatic transmissions (CVTs) for its all-new 2013 Accord for one very important reason: gas mileage. Just as Nissan has proven with its lineup of mostly CVT-equipped passenger cars and crossovers, these transmissions typically do better at the pump than conventional automatic transmissions...


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