Friday, February 8, 2013

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Dodge Journey

Posted: 08 Feb 2013 11:03 AM PST

The Dodge Journey is a compact five- or seven-passenger crossover vehicle, about the same size and price class as vehicles like the Honda CR-V, Ford Escape, Subaru Forester and Toyota RAV4. The Journey shares some mechanicals with the Dodge Avenger and Chrysler 200, but it's built in Mexico, at the plant that formerly built the Chrysler PT Cruiser...

Dodge Challenger

Posted: 08 Feb 2013 10:38 AM PST

The Dodge Challenger is a coupe that has modern muscle-car appeal combined with retro style, and it today competes with the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro. Although the Challenger was on hiatus for three decades, it was a muscle car from the start. The Challenger has remained true to its roots, its two generations spanning a three-decade hiatus...

Porsche Boxster

Posted: 08 Feb 2013 09:34 AM PST

Porsche's Boxster is compact, fast, and fun to drive. As the brand's two-door, two-seat luxury roadster, the Boxster sits below the Porsche 911 in performance and price, but its excellent steering feel, responsive chassis, and flat-six engines make it nearly as fun, and for some, even more so. All-new for 2013, the Boxster has competed with a...

Cadillac XTS

Posted: 08 Feb 2013 09:29 AM PST

The Cadillac XTS is the latest new model in the brand's pursuit of a return to "standard of the world" status, and, like the smaller new ATS, the full-size XTS appears to be a very good step in the right direction. The XTS is a front- or all-wheel-drive sedan, intended as a replacement for the former DTS four-door. Derived from some of the same...

Ram Is The Only Auto Brand To Create A Top-Ten Super Bowl Ad

Posted: 08 Feb 2013 08:45 AM PST

Plenty of websites and media firms rank Super Bowl ads -- in fact, we discussed several of them on Monday, the day after the big game. But when it comes to TV viewers and statistics, one authority carries more weight than nearly all of the others combined: Nielsen. After the Super Bowl broadcast, Nielsen polled 6,750 Super Bowl watchers across the...

If Gas Goes Up $1, What Does It Mean For Auto Sales?

Posted: 08 Feb 2013 08:14 AM PST

When gas prices go up, what happens to auto sales? You might have a few hunches -- and a couple may be correct -- but according to Experian Automotive, you'd likely find some surprises, too. Experian looked at gas prices over the last five years, paying attention to the way that fuel-price fluctuations affected auto sales. It probably won't come...

2014 Toyota Tundra, 2014 Kia Forte, Lamborghini Factory Tour: Car News Headlines

Posted: 08 Feb 2013 08:00 AM PST

Today at The Car Connection, we visited the 2013 Chicago Auto Show where we happened to stumble upon the likes of the 2014 Toyota Tundra, the 2014 Kia Forte five-door hatch and a host of others. We also had a chance to see where Lamborghini supercars are born as well as some live photos of the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Turbo Diesel. All this and more...

Nissan Rogue

Posted: 07 Feb 2013 11:13 PM PST

See our 2013 Nissan Rogue review for pricing with options, specifications, and gas mileage ratings The Nissan Rogue is a compact, five-passenger crossover that slots beneath the Murano in the Japanese automaker's lineup. In its final year of production in current form, the Rogue is a good alternative to crossovers like the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V...

Ford Mustang

Posted: 07 Feb 2013 11:01 PM PST

See our 2013 Ford Mustang review for pricing with options, specifications, and gas mileage ratings The Ford Mustang is a two-door, rear-wheel-drive sporty coupe or convertible--and it's an American icon. One of the most widely known nameplates in the automotive universe, the Mustang is approaching the half-century mark, having sold more than 9...

Volvo XC60

Posted: 07 Feb 2013 11:00 PM PST

See our 2013 Volvo XC60 review for pricing with options, specifications, and gas mileage ratings The Volvo XC60 is a five-passenger crossover offered with either front- or all-wheel drive. It's a mid-size vehicle--and a worthy alternative for anyone considering the larger, aged XC90 utility vehicle. The XC60 is in its first generation, and it...

Honda Crosstour

Posted: 07 Feb 2013 10:18 PM PST

See our 2013 Honda Crosstour review for pricing with options, specifications, and gas mileage ratings The Honda Crosstour is an unusual vehicle--one that looks more like a hatchback, promises the versatility of a wagon, and pitches itself as a crossover vehicle with available all-wheel drive. It's a relative of the popular Honda Accord mid-size...

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