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30 Days Of The 2013 Ram 1500: Gas Mileage, Little Rock

Posted: 31 May 2013 03:16 PM PDT

Pickups and gas mileage aren't exactly known for their good relationship. That's all the more reason every mile per gallon counts with trucks--a 1 mpg gain for a 15 mpg truck is equivalent in gas savings to about 3 mpg in a 50 mpg hybrid. We've been keeping a sharp eye on the mileage of our 2013 Ram 1500 V-6 so far. Read here for the details on...

Smart Electric, Skip Barber Mazda Driving School, Subaru WRX: Top Video Of The Week

Posted: 31 May 2013 02:30 PM PDT

You all seem to be interested in the Smart Electric Drive, as you should be, since the electric version is the best Smart car on the road. If you want to learn better car control then signing up for Skip Barber's Mazda Two Day Driving School might be the ticket for you, and everyone's excited about the new 2014 Subaru WRX. We drove the 2014...

The Best Road Trip Cars: Part one

Posted: 31 May 2013 02:00 PM PDT

Summer is upon us and for some that means it's time to hit the open road with friends and family. Road trips can be fun, and for some even liberating. Aside from beef jerky, one of the most important parts of a road trip is the vehicle you take. This decision can end up dictating whether the journey ends up being an epic nightmare or a memory...

2014 Chevrolet Malibu: 35 MPG Highway, New Safety Tech, More Space

Posted: 31 May 2013 09:40 AM PDT

The Chevrolet Malibu has received solid marks in our review process in recent years, earning a 7.8/10 for 2013. Good four-cylinder gas mileage, a smooth-shifting automatic six-speed transmission, and nimble handling are among its noted strengths. But now there's a refreshed 2014 Chevy Malibu, due to go on sale this fall. How does it stack up to...

Apps To Arrive In GM Vehicles By Late 2013

Posted: 31 May 2013 09:26 AM PDT

We've known for some time that apps are coming to cars. The writing's been on the wall since the debut of Apple's App Store in 2008, which is about the time that apps began taking center stage in our daily lives. The problem automakers face is making those apps work efficiently and safely. According to Cnet, General Motors believes it's found a...

2014 Acura MDX Priced, Tesla's Future, Self-Driving Cars: Car News Headlines

Posted: 31 May 2013 08:24 AM PDT

Today at The Car Connection, Acura priced the new 2014 MDX and Tesla announced an expansion to its Supercharger network. The first 2014 Cadillac ELR production test cars rolled off the assembly line, and the Porsche 918 Spyder supercar isn't sold out yet. All this and more in today's car news, right here on The Car Connection. Audi might go after...

30 Days Of The 2013 Audi Allroad

Posted: 31 May 2013 06:00 AM PDT

While you may think we just spend our days driving supercars and taking high-performance luxury sedans around Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, we also daydream of well-packaged wagons. To prove it, we are spending the next 30 days going in-depth with a 2013 Audi allroad. Yes, we've written a full review of the 2013 Audi allroad, and brought you first...

Uconnect, What It Does (Better): 30 Days Of The 2013 Ram 1500

Posted: 30 May 2013 04:59 PM PDT

If you're familiar with any recent Chrysler products, you've probably seen or experienced Uconnect already. If not, you're in for a treat. Visually pleasing, simple and straightforward to use, but still capable and powerful, the Uconnect infotainment system in our 30-day test vehicle is among the best in the industry. That includes the luxury...
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