Wednesday, November 14, 2012

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Nissan Versa

Posted: 14 Nov 2012 04:51 PM PST

The Nissan Versa is a family of subcompact cars, currently including a four-door sedan and five-door hatchback. It's one of the lowest-priced vehicles for sale in the North American market, inserted into the lineup as an even more affordable model than the Sentra, and competes with the Hyundai Accent, Chevrolet Aveo, Kia Rio, Toyota Yaris, and...


2013 Nissan Versa

Posted: 14 Nov 2012 04:39 PM PST

A number of small sedans flaunt sporty moves, stylish cabin appointments, or advanced-tech features, but the 2013 Nissan Versa Sedan isn't one of them. It makes a more simple, traditional small-car sales pitch, with a low price, good gas mileage, and a reasonably roomy interior. That said, the Versa Sedan looks—at least from a...


Subaru Forester

Posted: 14 Nov 2012 02:19 PM PST

Since its 1998 introduction, the Subaru Forester has been the all-wheel drive brand's smaller crossover utility vehicle. Essentially the smaller brother of the mid-size Outback crossover, which for 2010 got considerably larger, the compact Forester is essentially a tall wagon built on the underpinnings of the Impreza compact sedan. The Forester...


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...


2014 Subaru Forester

Posted: 14 Nov 2012 12:53 PM PST

The model name, in a way, says it all: The Subaru Forester, true to its name, tends to attract active, outdoor types—the ones who don’t shy away from fleeces, tevas, snowboards, mountain bikes, or kayaks. But now Subaru has nurtured its stand. With the Forester’s last redesign, for 2008, it grew in size and purpose...


Mazda 5

Posted: 14 Nov 2012 10:29 AM PST

The Mazda 5 is a compact minivan, with seating for six and sliding rear doors. With compact dimensions compared with other minivans—our editors have called it a seven-eighths-scale minivan—the Mazda5 doesn't take up any more parking space than a compact sedan; it handles as well as most sedans, too. The Mazda 5 is now in its second...


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...


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...


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...


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...


2013 Mazda 5

Posted: 14 Nov 2012 04:17 AM PST

You might view the minivan as a necessary evil for a certain stage in life, but accepting the utility of a family hauler doesn't mean a life sentence to dull driving. The Mazda 5 is our proof--it's charming in its simplicity, with the dynamics of a hatchback more so than a minivan. It looks and acts the part of a sliding-door wagon...


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