Wednesday, March 6, 2013

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Bentley Continental GT

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 03:20 PM PST

The Bentley Continental GT is the brand's two-door, sporty take on extreme luxury and capability, offering all-wheel drive and a range of engines from potent to extremely fast. Available in both coupe and convertible forms, in either standard or Speed configuration, the Continental GT competes with the Mercedes-Benz CL Class, Rolls-Royce Phantom...

Bentley Mulsanne

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 03:16 PM PST

The Bentley Mulsanne is the brand's flagship--and that's saying a lot in a brand that has extreme luxury and refinement as its entry point. Large, ultra-luxurious, and as connected as the average executive office suite, the Mulsanne is in a class of its own, though the Rolls-Royce Phantom offers an interesting alternative. Named for the famous...

Bentley Continental Flying Spur

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 03:00 PM PST

The Bentley Flying Spur has dropped the Continental moniker in its latest iteration, but retains its super-luxurious cabin, potent performance, and ultra-wealthy appeal. The mixture of old-world charm and cutting-edge technology sees it compete with cars like the Porsche Panamera, Aston Martin Rapide, Maserati Quattroporte, and, of course, the...

Ford Escape

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 11:11 AM PST

See our 2013 Ford Escape review for pricing with options, specifications, and gas mileage ratings. You can also see our 2013 Ford Escape Video Road Test and a comparison of the Ford Escape to the Honda CR-V. The Ford Escape is a five-passenger compact crossover utility vehicle. In its second generation, it's changed pretty radically for the 2013...

Mazda MX-5 Miata

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 10:59 AM PST

As a light-and-lean, no-frills roadster, the Mazda MX-5 was revolutionary back in 1989 when it resurrected the formula; and even today it remains a relevant, back-to-basics counterpoint in a market that has no shortage of heftier, high-tech roadsters and convertibles. If your priorities include affordable open-air fun, razor-sharp handling, and a...

Mazda Mazda2

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 10:02 AM PST

As a five-door subcompact hatchback with a low price, and the smallest model in the Mazda lineup, the Mazda2 is aimed at cost-conscious urban commuters, as well as those who want a small parking footprint. The current rival set for the Mazda2 includes the Ford Fiesta, Toyota Yaris, Honda Fit, Chevrolet Sonic (Aveo), Hyundai Accent, and Kia Rio...

Nissan Xterra

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 08:51 AM PST

Off-road prowess is the main selling point for the Nissan Xterra, a five-passenger sport-utility vehicle that's aimed toward weekend-warrior types who really want to get away from the pavement. A derivative of the Frontier pickup truck, the U.S.-built Xterra is one of the few sport-utility vehicles left of its kind--the kind expressly built for...

Geneva Motor Show, 2015 Jetta SportWagen And 2014 GTI: Car News Headlines

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 08:40 AM PST

Today at The Car Connection, Infiniti's using Instagram to run a contest and Volkswagen previewed the 2015 Jetta SportWagen. Tesla's appeal lawsuit against the BBC has been dismissed, and we posted live photos from the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. All this and more in today's car news, right here on The Car Connection. We posted live photos of the...

Why Aren't Women Buying Cars From Detroit?

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 08:00 AM PST

Detroit, we have a problem -- in fact, we have two. Everyone knows that younger consumers are ambivalent about owning cars. That's an obstacle that automakers around the globe are trying to overcome. But Detroit's Big Three have an additional hurdle: women don't care much for them, either. According to Detroit News, women are more likely than men...

Infiniti Uses Instagram To Give Away Final Four Tickets

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 07:00 AM PST

We're officially one month away from one of basketball's biggest events: the NCAA Finals. If you want to enjoy the Final Four fun but haven't got the funds, never fear. Infiniti has launched a sweepstakes on Instagram that will send one lucky shutterbug (and a friend) to Atlanta from April 6 - 8. Entering is a snap: 1. If you're an Instagram user...

Ford Flex

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 12:27 AM PST

See our 2013 Ford Flex review for pricing with options, specifications, and gas mileage ratings. You can also see the Ford Flex vs some of its competitors. The Ford Flex is seven-seat crossover utility vehicle with a look so distinctive, it hardly matters that it overlaps Ford's other seven-seat utility vehicle--the wildly popular Explorer. A...

Chevrolet Equinox

Posted: 05 Mar 2013 04:38 PM PST

The Chevrolet Equinox is a five-seat crossover vehicle. It is nearly identical to the GMC Terrain--both vehicles are made by General Motors, and differ mostly in styling and equipment. The Equinox competes with a very wide swath of not-so-rugged crossover wagons, including the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Nissan Rogue (and Murano), Hyundai Santa Fe...

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