Friday, September 21, 2012

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BMW 1-Series

Posted: 21 Sep 2012 12:36 PM PDT

The BMW 1-Series is a compact luxury coupe and convertible. At just over four years old on the American market--though it's closing in on eight years globally, with a successor already on the way--the 1-Series is a relative newcomer. Two different engines are offered, and with its sporty demeanor and luxury positioning, it competes primarily...


2013 BMW 1-Series

Posted: 21 Sep 2012 11:41 AM PDT

The smallest model in BMW's U.S. lineup, the 1-Series, continues mostly unchanged, as anticipation builds for a replacement due next year. Despite its age on the market, the 1-Series remains one of the most impressive entry-level luxury sports cars on the road. And in the meantime, there's new excitement in the lineup this year: a more...


2013 Subaru BRZ

Posted: 21 Sep 2012 11:27 AM PDT

The all-new 2013 Subaru BRZ is a purist's sports car—light, lean, and more focused than any affordable sports car on the market today. The only exception, perhaps, is the nearly identical Scion FR-S that you'll find over at Toyota dealerships. With the BRZ, you don't need to worry about feeling detached from the driving...


Subaru BRZ

Posted: 21 Sep 2012 11:26 AM PDT

The Subaru BRZ is a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive sports car. Developed together with the Scion FR-S (called the Toyota 86 in other markets), the BRZ is one of the products of a joint effort between Subaru and Toyota. Its competitive set includes a wide range of smaller, leaner sports cars such as the Nissan 370Z, Hyundai Genesis Coupe, Mazda...


2013 Volvo S60, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2014 Audi RS 6 Avant: Top Videos Of The Week

Posted: 21 Sep 2012 10:00 AM PDT

It's been a busy week as we gear up for the Paris Auto Show, but that didn't stop you from watching our latest videos. From road tests and spy videos to vehicle walkarounds, you can't seem to get enough. For the third week in a row our video road test of the 2013 Volvo S60 T5 AWD is our most watched video of the week. Coming in second place is our...


Teens Pick Up On Parents’ Distracted Driving, Mirroring Behavior: Study

Posted: 21 Sep 2012 08:19 AM PDT

A new study on distracted driving shows that parents need to focus more on paying attention to their driving, because their teenage passengers are watching closely. Not only that, but the teens surveyed said they were picking up on their parent’s bad habits behind the wheel. The study, conducted by Liberty Mutual and SADD (Students Against...


Ten Safety Technologies Most Helpful For Mature Drivers, Study

Posted: 21 Sep 2012 08:18 AM PDT

The Golden Years may be the best time of our lives or not, but when it comes to getting behind the wheel and continuing to drive, some mature drivers may need a little help to do so safely. No, we’re not talking about adaptive equipment here, but increasingly popular safety technologies that automakers are adding to vehicles as either...


2013 Buick Encore Priced, GMC Canyon Lives, Paris Auto Show: Car News Headlines

Posted: 21 Sep 2012 07:41 AM PDT

Today at The Car Connection, Audi announced the new 2014 S3 hatchback and GMC confirmed a new Canyon mid-size truck is coming. Buick priced the 2013 Encore and we have more details regarding the upcoming SRT Barracuda. All this and more in today's car news, right here on The Car Connection. General Motors said it's working overtime to keep its...


New Jersey Is Nothing To Smile About (On Your Driver's License)

Posted: 21 Sep 2012 07:37 AM PDT

New Jersey residents have many reasons to be happy: The state has more diners than any place on the planet. Despite the oft-reported heft of its governor, New Jersey remains one of the skinniest states in the union. And of course, Jersey Shore has finally been cancelled. But if you live in New Jersey, don't go smiling about all that when you're...


The Car Connection's Best Used Car Finds For September 21, 2012

Posted: 21 Sep 2012 06:00 AM PDT

It's the weekend again--and that means time to find your next car. You've studied new-car prices through The Car Connection's reviews and information tools, but used cars are more in your wheelhouse this time. You're in luck with The Car Connection's new used-car listings. With more than 3 million entries and easy-to-use sliders, we think it's an...


Lexus IS

Posted: 20 Sep 2012 05:11 PM PDT

The Lexus IS models are compact six-cylinder sport sedans, offering sportier, more flamboyant styling to go with their performance emphasis. In the Lexus sedan model line, the IS models have kept more in line with the GS in emphasizing sportiness—taking on the BMW 3-Series, Audi A4, and Infiniti G35—while the ES and LS have emphasized...


2013 Lexus IS

Posted: 20 Sep 2012 04:55 PM PDT

The 2013 Lexus IS 250 and IS 350 are essentially the most dated designs among compact sport sedans, and with the introduction of the all-new Cadillac ATS this year, an all-new BMW 3-Series this past year, and substantially improved versions of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class also arriving--with each of these models adding more fuel-efficient...


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