Tuesday, March 5, 2013

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BMW X5

Posted: 05 Mar 2013 04:09 PM PST

As BMW's first SUV, the full-size X5 is the brand's largest vehicle. The X5 seats five, offers all-wheel drive, and a range of in-line six-cylinder and V-8 engines. Built in the U.S. despite the German badge, the X5 has been on sale since 1999. Competing primarily with the Porsche Cayenne, Mercedes-Benz M Class, Audi Q7, Lexus GX, and Cadillac...

Chevy Impala

Posted: 05 Mar 2013 04:05 PM PST

As one of the most recognized nameplates on the U.S. market, the Chevy Impala is known to generations. It's likely your parents or grandparents drove one, or maybe even owned one--or maybe you do, since the Impala's been in production for more than 50 years. The name's been used on a wide variety of vehicles, most of them four-door sedans. In...

Chevrolet Camaro

Posted: 05 Mar 2013 04:05 PM PST

The Chevrolet Camaro two-door coupe has been around since the 1960s (except for a seven-year hiatus in the 2000s), and over its five generations, has offered consistent muscle car thrills. Though not quite as old as its chief rival, the Ford Mustang, the rear-drive Camaro nevertheless has its own enthusiastic fan base. Available in current form in...

Jaguar XJ

Posted: 05 Mar 2013 03:58 PM PST

Jaguar's largest vehicle, the British luxury four-door sedan is now in its fourth full generation. Completely redesigned in 2011, the new XJ competes with the BMW 7-Series, Mercedes-Benz S Class, and Audi A8. For the 2013 model year the XJ also adds two features it's long lacked--features needed to broaden its appeal to buyers in cold climates and...

Audi A6

Posted: 05 Mar 2013 02:21 PM PST

The Audi A6 is a mid-size luxury four-door sedan that's been on sale in America since 1995. Joined for some of this time by a high-performance S6 sedan, the A6 has been Audi's challenger to the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and the BMW 5-Series. For more on the current model, including specs, related news, and pricing with options, see our full review of...

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...

Honda Accord

Posted: 04 Mar 2013 05:15 PM PST

Over its more than 35 years, the Honda Accord has grown from an economical compact hatchback to today's full-size sedan—yet it remains true to its original mission of providing comfortable and efficient family transportation. The Accord was just redesigned for 2013, and the current lineup consists of Accord Sedan and Accord Coupe models...

Hyundai Equus

Posted: 04 Mar 2013 04:51 PM PST

If you want a new luxury sedan—and all the features, performance, and comfort that go along with it—yet you could do without the 'I have money' declaration of higher-profile luxury-brand sedans, then the Equus should be in the running. True to its name, the Equus is the war horse at the top of Hyundai's lineup—a powerful, plush...

Hyundai Sonata

Posted: 04 Mar 2013 03:22 PM PST

The Hyundai Sonata has been sold in the U.S. for more than 20 years, but just over the past several several it's undergone a transformation. Today's 2013 Sonata remains one of the top contenders among popular mid-size sedans, alongside the Honda Accord, Ford Fusion, Subaru Legacy, Chevrolet Malibu, Nissan Altima, and Toyota Camry. As a four-door...

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