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Mazda CX-9 Vs. Toyota Highlander: Compare Cars

Posted: 15 Apr 2013 03:58 PM PDT

If you’re shopping for a three-row, seven seat crossover or SUV, there are plenty on the market to choose from these days. That list includes the popular Toyota HIghlander, of course, but it also includes another option that may not immediately come to mind when thinking about family transportation. The dark horse candidate we’re...

Cadillac SRX

Posted: 15 Apr 2013 03:55 PM PDT

The Cadillac SRX is a luxury crossover, available in front- or all-wheel drive. On the market since 2004, the sharply-styled second generation has become one of Cadillac's best-selling models. The SRX competes with BMW's X3, Audi's Q5, Lexus' RX, and Mercedes-Benz's GLK. With only two generations and about six years of production behind it, the...

Toyota Prius

Posted: 15 Apr 2013 03:43 PM PDT

The Toyota Prius is the hybrid that started it all. A high-roofed, aerodynamically shaped, gas-electric hatchback, the Prius is now the icon of the green-car set. It's the best-selling hybrid on the planet, by far, and with its 50-mpg combined fuel economy, it's not hard to see why. See our full review of the 2013 Toyota Prius for car prices with...

Toyota Prius V

Posted: 15 Apr 2013 03:39 PM PDT

The Toyota Prius V is the wagon version of the long-running hatchback hybrid. Now a part of a family of Prius vehicles, the V joins the subcompact Prius C, the Prius Liftback and the Plug-In Hybrid model with no changes for the 2013 model year, having just been introduced for the 2012 model year. See our full review of the 2013 Toyota Prius V for...

Cadillac Escalade

Posted: 15 Apr 2013 03:37 PM PDT

The full-size Cadillac Escalade luxury SUV is due for replacement in time for the 2014 model year, it continues toward the end of its third generation as one of the largest, most capable luxury SUVs available. Powerful, and of late, refined, the Escalade competes with the GMC Yukon Denali, Mercedes-Benz GL Class, Infiniti QX56, and Lincoln...

Toyota Prius C

Posted: 15 Apr 2013 03:34 PM PDT

The Toyota Prius C is a subcompact hatchback that joined the Prius family for the 2012 model year. One of a quartet of Priuses, the Prius C is the least expensive hybrid of the bunch, but doesn't outpace the larger Hatchback model with its 50-mpg fuel economy. It is easier to maneuver in urban driving, and a little more fun to drive than its...

Honda Odyssey Vs. Nissan Quest: Compare Cars

Posted: 15 Apr 2013 03:03 PM PDT

Minivans are loved by some parents as much as they're disliked by others; but in any case they're the gold standard for family utility and all-around usefulness. The Nissan Quest and Honda Odyssey are two well-regarded vans; both were new for the 2011 model year, although with this last round of redesigns the Odyssey continued its long hot streak...

BMW X3 Vs. Audi Q5: Compare Cars

Posted: 15 Apr 2013 02:35 PM PDT

Compact luxury crossovers are testimonials to the new economic realities. Families still need a way to get around as a group--but shoppers that once digested huge sticker prices and growing gas bills for bigger utes with ease, are now taking cover in smaller SUVs that keep their upscale pedigrees intact. The Audi Q5 and BMW X3 are two of the most...

Ford Fiesta Vs. Hyundai Accent: Compare Cars

Posted: 15 Apr 2013 01:42 PM PDT

If you're a fan of small cars with big gas-mileage numbers, there's never been a better time to shop new. Even in the Eighties, the heyday of the Japanese econobox, the likes of today's Chevy Sonic, Kia Rio, and Fiat 500 were nowhere on the horizon for America's drivers. Today, two of the most popular subcompacts on the scene are the Ford Fiesta...

Nissan Quest

Posted: 15 Apr 2013 01:00 PM PDT

The Nissan Quest is a seven-passenger minivan. The Quest was introduced in the early 1990s, as a response to the wildly successful Chrysler minivans. Competing models now include the Honda Odyssey, Toyota Sienna, and the Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan. See our full review of the 2013 Nissan Quest for pricing with options...

Mazda CX-9

Posted: 15 Apr 2013 12:01 PM PDT

The Mazda CX-9 is the largest vehicle Mazda sells--and quite far from the 'zoom zoom' small, sporty cars and iconic Miata roadster that made Mazda's reputation in the U.S. The CX-9, on the other hand, is a large crossover utility vehicle that offers ample space for families, as well as sporty styling that stands out from taller, boxier, more...

Chevrolet Cruze

Posted: 15 Apr 2013 08:43 AM PDT

The Chevrolet Cruze is a four-door sedan that's one of GM's global mainstays. Engineered in large part in South Korea, the Cruze is sold around the world, and has been since it was new for the 2011 model year. With the Cruze, Chevy replaced its outdated Cobalt compact cars, and erased the memory of the ancient Cavalier. The Cruze is truly a...

Toyota Camry

Posted: 15 Apr 2013 08:37 AM PDT

The Toyota Camry has for some time been the best-selling passenger car in the United States; currently it's a mid-size sedan that's offered in four-cylinder, V-6, or Camry Hybrid versions. A Solara Coupe version of the Camry was also part of the lineup some years ago. Reliability, roomy interior, comfortable ride, and gas mileage are all...

Ford Feeds Shoppers 'Video Snacks' To Explain New Car Features

Posted: 15 Apr 2013 08:20 AM PDT

Perhaps more than any other automaker, Ford understands the challenges of explaining technology to customers. Its own MyFord Touch and SYNC systems have caused the company's initial quality rankings to plummet because owners don't understand how all the bells and whistles work. Now, Ford has announced a plan to make the learning curve for new-car...

2014 Acura RDX Reviewed, Airbag Recall, 2013 Fiat 500e Driven: Car News Headlines

Posted: 15 Apr 2013 08:00 AM PDT

Today at The Car Connection, we spied the refreshed 2015 Audi A8 and drove the 2013 Fiat 500e electric car. Ford and GM partnered to develop new automatic transmissions, and six automakers are recalling vehicles due to an airbag issue. All this and more in today's car news, right here on The Car Connection. Smart's going to offer battery leasing...

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