Thursday, March 7, 2013

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Subaru Recalls 47,419 Vehicles In U.S. For Remote Starter Issue

Posted: 07 Mar 2013 12:38 PM PST

Subaru is recalling certain Legacy, Outback, Impreza and XV Crosstrek models from the 2010 through 2013 model years due to a remote starter that may allow vehicles to start without the key fob being pressed. A notice on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) puts the number of vehicles potentially affected in the U.S. at...

2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid Video Road Test

Posted: 07 Mar 2013 12:30 PM PST

When it comes to freedom of choice, the Jetta has it, from a turbocharged four cylinder, to an inline-five cylinder, to a hybrid. But which Jetta's right for you? And does it live up to the premium German hype while beating competitors such as the Ford Focus, Honda Civic, and Hyundai Elantra? Behind the wheel of our Jetta Hybrid tester it actually...

Volvo XC60, Honda Civic, Lincoln MKZ, Mazda6: Top Safety Pick Plus

Posted: 07 Mar 2013 12:01 PM PST

The 2013 Volvo XC60, Honda Civic, Lincoln MKZ, and Mazda 6 are all among the latest group of new vehicles to get the top nod from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) this week. All four managed to earn top 'good' ratings in frontal, side, and rear impact tests, as well as in the roof strength test—and at least an 'acceptable'...

Audi R8 E-Tron Co-Stars In Iron Man 3

Posted: 07 Mar 2013 07:30 AM PST

Movies, books, and television shows can boost a brand to new heights. Think Risky Business and Ray Bans, or E.T. and Reese's Pieces. More recent examples of great product placement include The Italian Job, which helped relaunch the MINI brand in the U.S. Or Transformers 2, which wasn't well-received by the critics, but still managed to spark sales...

Iron Man 3, 2014 Chevy Camaro, Women And Cars From Detroit: Today's Car News

Posted: 07 Mar 2013 07:15 AM PST

Today at The Car Connection, rumors of the 2016 Chevrolet Volt's electric range hit the Internet, and Chevrolet's bringing the refreshed 2014 Camaro to New York. The Audi R8 e-tron's going to star in Iron Man 3 and why aren't women buying cars from Detroit? All this and more in today's car news, right here on The Car Connection. Alpina brought the...

2013 Honda Civic: First Compact To Earn 'Top Safety Pick+'

Posted: 07 Mar 2013 07:00 AM PST

If you're shopping for a small, economical car and care about safety, we have a new winner: the 2013 Honda Civic. The 2013 Honda Civic (both in Coupe and Sedan form) has become the first compact car to earn the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick Plus (TSP+) designation—the newest, top-tier designation from the...

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