Monday, October 22, 2012

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2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid Video Road Test

Posted: 22 Oct 2012 08:00 AM PDT

Watch out, Toyota Prius--the 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid is your first real competition. And in many ways, it's the hybrid hatchback we'd prefer to drive every day. Built in Michigan--not sourced locally from California, or even Japan--the C-Max is a tall hatchback that eventually will come in two flavors. Right now, it's a gas-electric hybrid, with a...


Audi Could Drive Mercedes To The #1 Luxury Spot In America

Posted: 22 Oct 2012 07:52 AM PDT

As we reported last week, BMW and Mercedes-Benz are locked in a tight race to grab the #1 spot in America's coveted luxury auto market. But according to the Detroit News, one of those companies could be helped by a third German contender. A little background For many years -- 11 to be precise -- Lexus reigned supreme in the U.S. luxury category...


Ford Fusion Video Road Test, Nissan Altima Recall: Car News Headlines

Posted: 22 Oct 2012 07:43 AM PDT

Today at The Car Connection, we take a look at the 2013 Ford Fusion in our latest video road test, and we compare the 2013 Cadillac ATS against the 2013 BMW 3-Series. Lincoln opens its own design center and Porsche is preparing its first modern four-cylinder engine. All this and more in today's car news, right here on The Car Connection. Nissan...


2013 Ford Fusion Video Road Test

Posted: 22 Oct 2012 07:00 AM PDT

The 2013 Ford Fusion is one of the best-looking new cars of the year--but it's more than just a pretty face. It's one of our favorite family sedans, and one of the top-rated vehicles at The Car Connection, too. The first Fusion was a handsome, but maybe less distinctive-looking car, that earned a great reputation for reliability over time. It...


2013 Cadillac ATS Video Road Test

Posted: 22 Oct 2012 05:44 AM PDT

The BMW 3-Series may be the yardstick by which all sports sedans are judged today, but there's a new tape measure in town--the 2013 Cadillac ATS. Now that we've logged more than a thousand miles in all the different flavors of ATS four-doors--six-cylinders and fours, rear-drivers and all-wheel-drivers, manuals and automatics--we're convinced that...


2013 Nissan Altima Video Road Test

Posted: 22 Oct 2012 05:17 AM PDT

The Nissan Altima is the not only the best-selling car in Nissan's lineup, but it's also the second best-selling family sedan in the U.S. For 2013 it has a new design, revamped powertrains, and a new infotainment system. Will all these upgrades help the Nissan move the Altima to the number-one family-sedan spot in the U.S.? We find out in our...


2012-2013 Nissan Altima Recall Issued For Suspension Woes

Posted: 22 Oct 2012 05:15 AM PDT

Nissan is conducting a safety recall of certain 2012 and 2013 model year Altima sedans for a problem with loose suspension bolts that could result in a loss of vehicle control. A notice posted on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website puts the number of vehicles potentially affected at 13,919. Documentation from Nissan...


2011-2013 Ford Fiesta Recall Issued For Side Airbag Problem

Posted: 22 Oct 2012 05:13 AM PDT

Ford is conducting a voluntary safety recall of certain 2011 through 2013 model year Fiesta subcompact cars to fix a problem with the side airbag. A notice posted on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website indicates that an estimated 154,604 Fiestas in the United States may be affected by the recall. Affected vehicles...


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