Tuesday, September 25, 2012

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Flo Makes 'Top 10' Ad List: Can You Name Other Auto Icons?

Posted: 25 Sep 2012 08:00 AM PDT

When you see a list called the "All-Time Top Ten", you know you're in for trouble. Whether the list is about the ten best quarterbacks in NFL history or the ten best flavors of Jell-O, it's bound to cause a squabble. So when we saw that AdAge had picked the "Top 10 Female Ad Icons of All Time", we flinched. Not only had editors ranked the best of...


Tesla Supercharger, 2013 Ford Fusion, 2014 Jaguar F-Type: Today's Car News

Posted: 25 Sep 2012 07:41 AM PDT

Today at The Car Connection, Tesla announced its new Supercharger and we drove the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid. Toyota talked about future hybrid models and Goodyear prepares to field-test self-inflating tires in 2013. All this and more in today's car news, right here on The Car Connection. BMW On Demand USA is offering renters a good deal on the...


Auto Sales Barreling Ahead, But Trucks & SUVs Lag

Posted: 25 Sep 2012 07:00 AM PDT

The U.S. economy is giving mixed signals these days. Stocks are up, as are home sales, but hiring -- though not on the decline -- is often described as anemic. And yet, the U.S. auto market is charging full-steam ahead. In fact, J.D. Power predicts that the industry will see 12% growth this year, with 11.8 million vehicles sold at retail and...


2013 Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid: First Drive

Posted: 25 Sep 2012 05:00 AM PDT

In 2011, it was the minivan segment that reinvented itself. In 2012, crossovers and SUVs witnessed big turnover and a slew of new products. Now in the 2013 model year, the family sedan is witness to at least four new models, almost every one a better vehicle than the mega-seller than preceded it. We've already shown you the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu...


2013 Jaguar XK

Posted: 25 Sep 2012 02:47 AM PDT

It's no green machine, unless you opt for a traditionally British paint hue. The 2013 Jaguar XK is simply a dazzling blend of grand tourer and sports car that's grown more authentic over the past few years as it's joined the 500-horsepower club. Since its 2007 reinvention, when it adopted an aluminum body structure, the change in...


Stop Or Go: What Do You Do At Yellow Lights?

Posted: 25 Sep 2012 01:30 AM PDT

No matter how many years you’ve been driving, you’ve likely encountered situations where you need to make a decision about what to do at a yellow light. Depending on where and when you drive most regularly, you may experience this on a frequent basis. The question becomes: do you stop or go? The answer depends, for the most part, on...


2013 Aston Martin Vantage

Posted: 25 Sep 2012 01:28 AM PDT

As the smallest, sportiest model in Aston Martin's lineup, the Vantage holds a position with dual natures: it's the least exclusive, but also the most coveted by performance enthusiasts. Available in three flavors, including the V8 Vantage, V8 Vantage S, and their roadster variants, plus the V12 Vantage (the V12 Vantage Roadster is not...


BMW 3-Series

Posted: 24 Sep 2012 06:05 PM PDT

The BMW 3-Series is a mid-size sport sedan built since 1975 and is now in its sixth generation. It’s BMW’s most popular model to date and for years has been the benchmark in its class. Today the car is available in Sedan, Coupe, and Convertible models, with Touring (wagon) models offered in some recent years, as well as a...


2013 BMW 3-Series

Posted: 24 Sep 2012 05:21 PM PDT

The 2013 BMW 3-Series has some tough shoes to fill. For a couple of decades now, the 3-Series has held onto dual roles—first as a dynamic benchmark among sport sedans, second as a status symbol for younger professionals who want to a luxury car that's also sporty but, perhaps even more importantly now, one that hits the right...


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