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Following In Hyundai's Footsteps, Ford Sued Over C-Max, Fusion Fuel Economy

Posted: 27 Dec 2012 08:00 AM PST

It's been an interesting couple of years for Ford. The automaker is still riding a wave of popularity in the wake of its decision not to take bailout dough from the federal government during the Great Recession. Along the way, Ford's reputation has been buffed by some truly breathtaking redesigns, like those of the 2012 Focus, 2013 Escape, and...

Ford Lawsuit, $1.1 Billion Toyota Settlement, 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon: Today's Car News

Posted: 27 Dec 2012 08:00 AM PST

Today at The Car Connection, Toyota was hit with an unintended acceleration settlement and Ford's facing a lawsuit regarding its hybrid fuel economy claims. Tesla expanded its Supercharger network and the 2013 Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible was revealed. All this and more in today's car news, right here on The Car Connection. Subaru...

Nissan Quest

Posted: 27 Dec 2012 07:18 AM PST

The Nissan Quest is a minivan built to transport families, with a competitive feature set and a V-6 power. Its track record on utility and flexibility is somewhat mixed, but its design-centric style helps it compete with rivals like the Toyota Sienna, Chrysler Town & Country, and Honda Odyssey. Replacing the odd little Axxess tall wagon, the...

Toyota Announces $1.1 Billion Settlement In Acceleration Recall

Posted: 27 Dec 2012 07:00 AM PST

Remember last week when Toyota coughed up $17.35 million for "the single highest civil penalty amount ever paid to NHTSA for violations stemming from a recall"? That was chump change compared to Toyota's next payout. In a press release posted yesterday, the world's best-selling automaker has agreed to shell out a staggering $1.1 billion to settle...

Nissan Sentra

Posted: 27 Dec 2012 06:58 AM PST

The Nissan Sentra is a compact four-door sedan that's built in the automaker's plants in Mexico and Canton, Mississippi. On sale in the U.S. since 1982, it competes against perennial best-sellers like the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla and Ford Focus. Over time, the Nissan Sentra has held to a basic economy-car format: it's remained a...

Nissan Pathfinder

Posted: 27 Dec 2012 06:33 AM PST

Despite its more truck-like nature, the Nissan Pathfinder's mid-sized sport-utility function stood it in good stead amongst its largely car-like crossover competition. Towing and off-road ability helped the Pathfinder compete in a field populated by the Ford Explorer, Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Toyota 4Runner in its earlier generations. A new model...

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Posted: 27 Dec 2012 06:15 AM PST

The Mercedes-Benz C Class compact luxury sedan has been on the U.S. market since 1994, when it replaced the 190. Though the brand offers smaller models in other countries, the C Class remains Mercedes' smallest offering in America. The C Class occupies a competitive segment, with the BMW 3-Series, Audi A4, Cadillac ATS, and Lexus IS the primary...

Mercedes-Benz GLK Class

Posted: 27 Dec 2012 06:02 AM PST

As Mercedes-Benz's most compact crossover in the U.S., and the first smaller utility from the brand to reach our shores, the GLK Class is only three model years old, competing with the BMW X3, Acura RDX, Infiniti EX, Audi Q5, and Cadillac SRX. Updates for the 2013 model year include a new diesel engine. Roughly the same size as the compact C-Class...

Ford Explorer

Posted: 27 Dec 2012 04:13 AM PST

The Ford Explorer is a mid-size sport-utility vehicle that can seat up to seven passengers. It's offered these days with a choice of front- or all-wheel drive, and with four- and six-cylinder engines, with automatic transmissions only--though in the past it's run the gamut from manual-shifted two-door to V-8-powered five-seater. Its competition...

Land Rover LR4

Posted: 26 Dec 2012 05:13 PM PST

The Land Rover LR4 is a mid-size luxury sport-utility vehicle seating seven passengers. A descendant of the Land Rover Discovery and the successor to the former LR3, the Land Rover LR4 hangs on to its serious off-road ability while taking aim at families who need more room but still want a luxurious interior and top-notch comfort with serious...

Land Rover Range Rover

Posted: 26 Dec 2012 05:03 PM PST

The Land Rover Range Rover is a five-passenger luxury sport-utility vehicle. It competes in some ways with vehicles like the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, the Lexus LX, and the Cadillac Escalade--but most owners, like its most famous patron, the Queen of England, would argue it has no real rivals. One of the most storied SUVs of all time, the Range...

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