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Acura RLX

Posted: 07 Jan 2013 02:30 PM PST

The Acura RLX is the largest, most technology-laden sedan from Honda's luxury brand. Arriving at U.S. dealers in the first half of 2014, it will succeed the generation of Acura RL sedan that's been with us since 2005, but does so under an all-new nameplate. The RLX pioneers several new features: a new hybrid system, all-wheel drive with advanced...

Toyota Prius

Posted: 07 Jan 2013 02:00 PM PST

The Toyota Prius liftback is the new designation for the classic, instantly recognizable five-door hybrid hatchback that defines the mental picture of a hybrid car for many buyers. The five-door Prius was designated "liftback" because the Prius label is now a family of four vehicles: the original Prius, a Prius Plug-In Hybrid version of that...

Toyota Prius V

Posted: 07 Jan 2013 01:30 PM PST

The Toyota Prius V is the largest and most capacious member of the growing family of Prius hybrids. It's essentially a four-door wagon version of the classic Prius, now called the Liftback, even though the two vehicles share no body panels. Like all its siblings, the Prius V hangs onto the basic formula--a dedicated body style and the company...

Toyota Prius C

Posted: 07 Jan 2013 01:00 PM PST

The Toyota Prius C is the smallest and least expensive member of the growing Prius hybrid family. Launched for the 2012 model year, the subcompact five-door hatchback gets the same combined 50-mpg rating for gas mileage as its larger and pricier Prius Liftback sibling, but in a smaller package that's easier to maneuver and park, and considerably...

Volkswagen Beetle

Posted: 07 Jan 2013 12:30 PM PST

The Volkswagen Beetle was all new in 2012, but it succeeded the so-called New Beetle that ran from 1999 through 2011. And both generations were spiritual descendants of the original VW Beetle, even if they were pricier, more complicated, and less mass-market than specialty niche vehicles. For 2013, the Beetle three-door hatchback was joined by an...

Volkswagen CC

Posted: 07 Jan 2013 12:00 PM PST

For buyers willing to sacrifice a bit of practicality for sleeker and more luxurious looks, the Volkswagen CC mid-size sedan offers a stylish alternative to the new and practical VW Passat sedan, its high-volume entry in the segment. The CC competes with a wide range of more luxurious and sexy sedans, including affordable alternatives like the...

Volkswagen Eos

Posted: 07 Jan 2013 11:30 AM PST

There are two kinds of convertibles: those with cloth roofs, and the kind with retractable hardtops. The Volkswagen Eos is the second sort, making it considerably more practical for owners who want a sporty coupe they can drive year-round, while still enjoying top-down days when they want. There are relatively few convertibles in the sporty luxury...

Acura MDX

Posted: 07 Jan 2013 10:30 AM PST

In the arena of large seven-passenger crossovers, the Acura MDX is a strong and tenured competitor from Honda's luxury brand. The second-generation car now on sale first arrived in 2007, after the initial model had a six-year run starting in 2001. But today's MDX received an extensive facelift and a number of new features to keep it competitive...

Acura RDX

Posted: 07 Jan 2013 09:30 AM PST

The Acura RDX has been the compact crossover from Honda's upscale brand since its launch as a 2007 model. After a six-year run, the RDX was entirely redesigned for the 2013 model year to make it slightly more mainstream. It keeps its stylishness, though in a more conservative package, as well as the power that set it apart from the more plebian...

How Unleaded Gas Cut Crime And Made Us All Safer

Posted: 07 Jan 2013 08:30 AM PST

If you keep up with the news, you know how often violent crime makes headlines. But despite some heart-wrenching stories that have played out on 24-hour news channels in recent months and years, violent crime is on the decline in the U.S. -- and according to some theoreticians, we may have unleaded gasoline to thank for that. In the current issue...

Toyota Tacoma

Posted: 07 Jan 2013 08:30 AM PST

In the dwindling category of mid-size pickup trucks, the Toyota Tacoma is a reliable stalwart. It's offered in a variety of bed lengths and cab configurations, it's received many awards since its 1995 launch, and it finds a steady audience of buyers who don't feel the need for a much larger full-size pickup. It's a competitive entry in the...

2013 Jaguar XJ

Posted: 07 Jan 2013 08:24 AM PST

The Jaguar XJ may have one of the most storied nameplates in automotive history, but it took a total reboot in 2011 to restore some of its faded glory. Now it's a shape that seizes attention, a drama-steeped sedan that's cut all ties with the traditional past. And this year, it's stretching its appeal, not with even longer-wheelbase...

CES, GM Truck And SUV Recall, Tesla Wins Lawsuit: Car News Headlines

Posted: 07 Jan 2013 08:00 AM PST

Today at The Car Connection, the EPA rated the 2013 Fiat 500e's efficiency and Chrysler announced an updated Uconnect infotainment system. General Motors recalled nearly 55,000 trucks and SUVs, and Hyundai partnered with Apple and Google. All this and more in today's car news, right here on The Car Connection. Mazda announced pricing and fuel...

Delphi Lets Nearly Anyone Control Their Car Via Smartphone

Posted: 07 Jan 2013 07:03 AM PST

Smartphones have become our cameras, our radios, and our wallets, and they'll continue to become more central in our lives -- at least until they're integrated into eyeglasses or contacts or some kind of high-tech implant. If you've been paying attention to auto news, you also know that phones are becoming substitutes for car keys. Rides like the...
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