Tuesday, March 5, 2013

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2015 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Previewed By VW Golf Variant

Posted: 05 Mar 2013 11:58 AM PST

We often wonder why Americans aren't a little more tuned-in to the sporty yet economical combination that a good wagon can provide. And here in the U.S., available now, there's no better example than the Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen--a model that is more engaging to drive than nearly any compact crossover. It seems that Americans are, albeit very...

Pot Smoking, LaFerrari Revealed, Corvette Stingray Convertible Debut: Today's Car News

Posted: 05 Mar 2013 08:30 AM PST

Today at The Car Connection, Volvo's looking to make the roads safer at night and Zipcar said many Americans don't want to own a car. Ferrari and Lamborghini unveiled new supercars, and the Volkswagen Golf won an award. All this and more in today's car news, right here on The Car Connection. Volvo's looking to innovate headlight technology to make...

Suzuki Slouches Toward Bankruptcy. America Shrugs.

Posted: 05 Mar 2013 08:00 AM PST

Remember the outrage sparked by Saab's bankruptcy announcement? It set off a skirmish of accusations and denials, with investors clamoring to buy a stake in the quirky car company, then silently slinking away, until finally at the 11th hour, a group of Chinese and Japanese funders rode into Saab Town and saved the day. Back in November, Suzuki...

Volvo's Latest High-Tech Trick: Permanent High-Beam Headlights

Posted: 05 Mar 2013 07:00 AM PST

For decades, Volvo has staked its reputation on outstanding safety features. But now, nearly all of Volvo's competitors offer arrays of airbags, automated braking systems, and similar gadgetry, forcing Volvo to think further outside the box. In recent years, Volvo engineers have developed curious but thoughtful safety systems, like an airbag just...

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