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Auto Sales Strong To The Finish In 2012, Despite 'Fiscal Cliff' Concerns

Posted: 03 Jan 2013 01:00 PM PST

The looming fiscal cliff might have taken over the daily news cycle as the end of 2012 approached, and prompted some speculation that Americans might hesitate on big-ticket items, but it didn't seem to put any damper on auto sales after all--or keep wealthier households from buying luxury cars. Auto sales were poised at a five-year high after...

The Car Connection's Best Used Car Finds: Americana Edition

Posted: 03 Jan 2013 01:00 PM PST

It's a new year and that might mean it's time for a new or previously loved vehicle. As the weekend approaches you are ready to do some research, right? Don't worry, we have you covered. With over 3 million used-car listings, The Car Connection can help you find the perfect used vehicle. You can sort search results with easy-to-use sliders which...

Subaru Recalls More Than 600,000 Vehicles For Lighting Defect

Posted: 03 Jan 2013 11:10 AM PST

Subaru is recalling more than 600,000 cars--including some Legacy, Outback, Tribeca, and Forester models--for a defect in door lights that may short circuit and lead to a fire. A notice on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website puts the number of vehicles potentially affected at 633,842. Affected vehicles include all...

GM Is First U.S. Automaker To Sell 1 Million 30-MPG Cars In A Year

Posted: 03 Jan 2013 08:30 AM PST

People in the health and fashion industries are fond of saying things like, "30 is the new 20". Now, automakers are saying it, too -- at least when it comes to fuel economy. Thirty miles per gallon is a sweet spot in the auto industry -- far better than the underwhelming 20 mpg threshold, but not quite 40 mpg, which can require automakers to...

Fiscal Cliff Bill, Safest Cars Of 2013, Justin Bieber's Ferrari: Today's Car News

Posted: 03 Jan 2013 08:15 AM PST

Today at The Car Connection, both Mercedes-Benz and Rolls-Royce celebrated 10 year milestones while the IIHS released a list of the 13 safest cars of 2013. The fiscal cliff bill ended up having some good news for green energy fans and Jaguar might reposition the XK in the future. All this and more in today's car news, right here on The Car...

Chrysler, Honda, Subaru Among IIHS's 13 Safest Cars Of 2013

Posted: 03 Jan 2013 07:30 AM PST

Back in December, we told you about the winners (Honda) and losers (Toyota) in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's tougher frontal-crash tests. We also told you about the new IIHS designation, "Top Safety Pick+", which recognizes vehicles that perform especially well in crash tests. Now, the IIHS has revealed the names of its Top Safety...

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