Monday, January 21, 2013

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Ford Likes Turbocharging In Trucks, GM Dodges It: Which Is Better?

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 04:15 PM PST

The Ford Atlas concept from the Detroit Auto Show, which gives a first glimpse of the all-new, next-generation versions of the F-150 pickup, has a lot of tech and design ideas packed into it. But truck shoppers often need to think about horsepower, torque, payloads, and pulling power first and foremost. So perhaps just as noteworthy is what Ford...

2014 Kia Cadenza Video Preview

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 03:00 PM PST

Kia's finally ready to enter the premium sedan market, and its first entry is going to be the new 2014 Cadenza. Revealed last week at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show, the Cadenza takes a different styling approach, while borrowing the Hyundai Azera's underpinnings. The Cadenza wears Kia's latest design language nicely, with the "Tiger Nose" grille up...

Volkswagen CrossBlue Concept Video Preview

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 12:00 PM PST

At the 2013 Detroit Auto Show, Volkswagen rolled out the CrossBlue Concept, a thinly disguised version of its new upcoming three-row crossover. Set to compete against the Toyota Highlander and Honda Pilot, this new family hauler will be built in the U.S., and will be designed specifically for American tastes. The production version of the...

2014 Chevrolet Silverado Video Preview

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 09:30 AM PST

The 2014 Chevrolet Silverado is all-new, and it's stronger, more fuel efficient, and more technologically advanced than ever. For people who buy pickup trucks, powertrain options are a big deal, and the Silverado has three new engine options. A completely new 4.3-liter V-6 is the base engine, while revised 5.3-liter and 6.2-liter V-8s are also...

The Beast: President Barack Obama's High-Tech Super-Limo

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 07:53 AM PST

Last year the world snickered at the sight of the Presidential limousine high-centered on a Dublin driveway. But it pays to remember that we were laughing at the foreign stand-in to what may be the world's most high-tech mobile fortress. The exact specifications of President Obama's limousine, also known as "The Beast," are a matter of national...

Lance Armstrong's Lies, Next Ford F-150, First 2014 Chevrolet Corvette: Car News Headlines

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 07:28 AM PST

Today at The Car Connection we previewed the refreshed 2014 Jeep Patriot and spied the 2014 Porsche Macan. Subaru priced the 2014 Forester, and learned a little about the next-generation Chrysler 200. All this and more in today's car news, right here on The Car Connection We previewed some of the 2014 Jeep Patriot's changes. Do young buyers...

2013 Detroit Auto Show Highlights

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 06:00 AM PST

There's every reason to have hope for the auto industry in 2013 if this year's Detroit Auto Show is any indication. While no one theme shone through, the general atmosphere was one of getting back to business as usual--usual, that is, before the economic collapse that threatened to topple the industry five years ago. Giving credibility to the...

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