2014 Mitsubishi Outlander: First Drive Posted: 22 Mar 2013 03:32 PM PDT  Can Mitsubishi still prove itself relevant in the U.S.? With the quirky Endeavor long gone, the flamboyant Eclipse coupes and convertibles now discontinued, the last Galant mid-size sedans carrying clearance stickers—and no replacement on the horizon for the Evolution sport sedan—you could argue that the brand is giving up on us. Not...  |
Mitsubishi Outlander Posted: 22 Mar 2013 02:40 PM PDT  The Mitsubishi Outlander is a compact crossover vehicle that offers a mix of tall-wagon and SUV attributes--and in some versions, three rows of seating. It competes with the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Hyundai Santa Fe, and Subaru Forester, along with the Dodge Journey. For more information on the current model, see our full review of the 2013...  |
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Posted: 22 Mar 2013 01:33 PM PDT  Yes, Mitsubishi is still around; and things are changing fast. There’s no better illustration of that than the new 2014 Outlander, a vehicle that gives up its niche appeal and bold personality and instead makes a run for the middle of the market. And it only takes seeing the new model—or seeing it next to the 2013—to...  |
2014 Mercedes CLA, Mercedes SLS AMG E-Cell, BMW 4-Series Coupe Concept: Top Videos Of The Week Posted: 22 Mar 2013 11:00 AM PDT  We should just name this week Mercedes-Benz Week, as three of our top videos feature the vehicles with the pointed star. Our video road test of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 was our most-watched video this week, and that doesn't shock us as it's definitely a good looking vehicle for $30,000. As the excitement builds around the upcoming 2014...  |
Go On, Have Another Cup: Caffeine May Reduce Auto Accidents Posted: 22 Mar 2013 08:40 AM PDT  If you like coffee as much as we do, this Friday is about to get a whole lot better. Not only does java make a great eye-opener, but according to a report in BMJ (formerly the British Medical Journal), it could also keep you safer on the road. That claim comes from researchers in Australia, who interviewed 1,047 long-haul truck drivers -- 530 of...  |
2014 Scion tC Teased, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Reviewed: Car News Headlines Posted: 22 Mar 2013 08:00 AM PDT  Today at The Car Connection, we reviewed the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe and Scion teased the refreshed 2014 tC. Mitsubishi is bringing the new Mirage subcompact to the New York Auto Show, and Volkswagen's CEO told us how he really feels about hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles. All this and more in today's car news, right here on The Car Connection. Chrysler...  |
Honda's New Smartphone App Could Ease Your Commute Posted: 22 Mar 2013 07:55 AM PDT  Commuters: Honda feels your pain. Even better: Honda hopes to alleviate that pain with new software designed to reduce traffic congestion. What's interesting about this project is that Honda hasn't simply riffed on existing traffic management programs like those we've seen from Inrix and TomTom, which help drivers avoid running into slow-downs. In...  |
Audi A8 Posted: 22 Mar 2013 07:10 AM PDT  The Audi A8 is the largest sedan offered by the German automaker. It's been a part of the Audi lineup since 1997 here in the U.S., and it's now in its third iteration, with a wider range of models offered as it climbs the social ladder into a class of vehicles that includes the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, the Lexus LS, the BMW 7-Series, and the Jaguar...  |
BMW 6-Series Posted: 22 Mar 2013 05:07 AM PDT  The BMW 6-Series is a luxurious, design-focused car available, in its current form, as a coupe, four-door coupe/sedan, and convertible. With a range of potent engines, rear- or all-wheel drive, and high-performance M variants, the 6-Series range competes with the Mercedes-Benz SL Class, Maserati Gran Turismo, Jaguar XK, and, to some extent, the...  |
Audi A7 Posted: 22 Mar 2013 05:05 AM PDT  The Audi A7 is a five-door hatchback with a performance edition dubbed the S7, and an even hotter RS7 evolution coming soon. It's a luxury vehicle built off the same platform as the Audi A6, making it a mid-sizer, but one with a much sleeker shape. The sloping rear makes the A7 one the best-looking vehicles you can buy today, and it also makes it...  |
Mercedes-Benz M Class Posted: 22 Mar 2013 05:04 AM PDT  The Mercedes-Benz M Class (known officially as the ML Class) is a mid-size luxury crossover with seating for five. The M Class is the first vehicle built by Mercedes-Benz in the U.S., indicating its target audience. The M Class, in fact, was conceived as a competitor for vehicles like the Ford Explorer and Jeep Grand Cherokee. In the 1990s...  |
2013 Audi A7 Posted: 22 Mar 2013 05:02 AM PDT  Somewhere between sedans and crossovers, there's a burgeoning new class of vehicle that has hatchback versatility and four doors, yet also borrows some of the design intrigue and excitement of a sports car. And the 2013 Audi A7 and S7 are perhaps the most distinctive of these models on the market—and arguably the sexiest of this...  |
Mercedes-Benz E Class Posted: 22 Mar 2013 04:58 AM PDT  The Mercedes-Benz E Class offers a range of sedans, wagons, couples, and convertibles with luxury equipment and a range of dynamic capabilities. From the base E350s to the massively powerful E63 AMG variants, the E Class range offers a wide mix of utility, performance, efficiency, and style. The E Class competes primarily with the BMW 5-Series...  |
Porsche Panamera Posted: 22 Mar 2013 04:52 AM PDT  Porsche's Panamera is a four-door sedan with incredible performance potential, while still retaining space for passengers, and a fair bit of gear, thanks to its hatchback-like design. While it's not the sort of car Porsche used to build its sporting reputation, the Panamera inherits much of the same DNA, while offering greater practicality for...  |
Scion FR-S Posted: 22 Mar 2013 04:45 AM PDT  The Scion FR-S is a return to true sports car construction for parent company Toyota. Once known and loved for its AE86, Toyota's Subaru-powered FR-S seeks to revive that fun, affordable nature--and succeeds. Built for enthusiasts, the FR-S is nevertheless rather practical for its two-plus-two format, with good gas mileage and a comfortable ride...  |
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