Wednesday, November 14, 2012

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2014 Subaru Forester: Preview Drive

Posted: 14 Nov 2012 01:11 PM PST

The Subaru Forester, at last, fits into the mainstream. And before you pass judgment, we think that’s a good thing. The Forester has a well-established reputation for being a good all-weather vehicle that’s rugged, responsive, and surprisingly versatile—albeit a little quirky and lacking on the details compared to some small...


Toyota Prius In Recall Of 2.77M Vehicles Worldwide

Posted: 14 Nov 2012 10:10 AM PST

Toyota is conducting a voluntary safety recall of 2.77 million vehicles worldwide over concerns about flaws in the steering and water pump systems of certain of its gasoline and hybrid vehicles. A report in Bloomberg BusinessWeek cites a Toyota spokesman in Japan who said that the automaker will recall 1.52 million vehicles in Japan and 1.25...


2012 Chevy Cruze And Sonic, Buick Verano Recalled For Airbag Trouble

Posted: 14 Nov 2012 09:20 AM PST

General Motors is recalling certain 2012 model year Chevrolet Cruze and Sonic and Buick Verano small cars over concerns that the driver’s side frontal airbags may not work properly. A notice on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website puts the number of vehicles potentially affected at 2,749. The problem According...


2013 Cadillac XTS Recalled For Headrest Failure

Posted: 14 Nov 2012 08:56 AM PST

General Motors is recalling certain 2013 model year Cadillac XTS luxury sedans due to a problem with rear-seat head restraints that may fail to lock in place. A notice on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website puts the number of vehicles potentially affected at 12,626. Affected vehicles were built from October 12, 2011...


Toyota Settlement, Best Car To Buy 2013, Chevrolet Spark EV: Car News Headlines

Posted: 14 Nov 2012 08:04 AM PST

Today at The Car Connection, we announced the nominees for Best Car To Buy 2013 and previewed the new technology featuring in the upcoming 2014 Acura RLX. Ford revealed the new 2014 Transit Connect and Chevrolet said it will unveil the 2014 Spark EV at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show. All this and more in today's car news, right here on The Car...


Shifting Demographics: In The U.S., More Women Drive Than Men

Posted: 14 Nov 2012 08:00 AM PST

As we saw during last week's election, the demographics of the U.S. are changing. Older white men -- once the country's key voting block -- make up an increasingly small percentage of the electorate, while African Americans, Latinos, and women are gaining ground. A similar demographic shift is taking shape on the roadways. According to a new study...


2012 Los Angeles Auto Show Preview

Posted: 14 Nov 2012 08:00 AM PST

It's been a couple of months since we soaked ourselves in the drizzle of the Paris previews, and now auto-show season resumes anew after Thanksgiving with the press days at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show. This year's L.A. show won't quite be the green-car showcase it's been in years past. It's almost a catch-up event for carmakers scrambling to...


Toyota Rolls Out $25.5M Settlement To Shareholders: Are You One?

Posted: 14 Nov 2012 07:00 AM PST

Remember the Toyota recall fiasco of 2010? Apparently, it's not over yet -- at least not for investors. They filed a lawsuit against the automaker at the height of the crisis, and now, nearly three years later, Toyota has agreed to compensate them to the tune of $25.5 million. According to Detroit News, the lawsuit alleges that Toyota hid problems...


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