BMW 3-Series Recall Adds 42,000 Vehicles To Airbag Action Posted: 06 May 2013 01:48 PM PDT  After conducting its internal investigation, BMW now says that it will recall 42,000 2002 through 2003 BMW 3-Series vehicles as part of the massive Takata airbag recall we covered in April. At the time the airbag recall story broke, BMW said it would participate but did not immediately know how many vehicles were involved. At issue is the front...  |
Buick LaCrosse, Regal eAssist Recalled For Fire Risk Posted: 06 May 2013 01:25 PM PDT  General Motors is conducting a safety recall of certain 2012 and 2013 model year Buick LaCrosse, Regal and 2013 Chevrolet Malibu hybrids for a potential defect that may result in a fire. A notice on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website puts the number of vehicles potentially affected by the recall at 42,904. Vehicles...  |
Best Used Hatchback 2013: The Car Connection's Picks Posted: 06 May 2013 11:00 AM PDT  Hatchbacks may be the workhorses of Europe, but here in the U.S., they're only now regaining in popularity, after decades dominated by SUVs. You probably have plenty of questions when considering a new hatchback, especially since today's models aren't just economy cars--not when you include five-door models like the Porsche Panamera and the Audi...  |
If GM Builds An Affordable RWD Chevrolet, How Should It Look? Posted: 06 May 2013 09:30 AM PDT  Last week, General Motors' North American president, Mark Reuss mused about the possibility of adding a high-volume, rear-wheel drive car to the Chevrolet lineup. That made us wonder: if Reuss follows through, how will this hypothetical performance ride look? If you keep up with car news, you probably remember the Code 130R, a curiously shaped...  |
Ford Hybrid Sales Soar, Giving Toyota A Run For Its Money Posted: 06 May 2013 08:41 AM PDT  Last week, we posted the U.S. auto sales stats for April, and the numbers were especially good for Detroit. Ford's performance was strongest of all, with the company boasting nearly 18% growth. Ford's figures were helped by its lineup of fuel-efficient rides, including hybrids like the C-Max and Fusion. According to Detroit News, Ford is on track...  |
Honda Civic Video, Tesla Model S Upgrade, Kia Sedona Returns: Car News Headlines Posted: 06 May 2013 08:00 AM PDT  Today at The Car Connection, we drove the 2013 BMW X1 Powder Ride Edition and the upgraded 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. Kia brought back the Sedona minivan for 2014 and Tesla announced a new performance package option for the Model S electric car. All this and more in today's car news, right here on The Car Connection. Traffic fatalities were up...  |
Best Used Truck 2013: The Car Connection's Picks Posted: 06 May 2013 07:45 AM PDT  Pickup trucks are the mainstays of the U.S. auto industry. New trucks are regularly among the biggest crowd pleasers and the best sellers. Ford's F-150 has been America's best-selling vehicle for 36 years. Those new trucks don't leave anything to worry over: they're right off the assembly line, without a single payload of mulch or drywall...  |
2014 Chevrolet Silverado Climbs Upmarket With High Country Model Posted: 05 May 2013 07:50 PM PDT  The GMC Sierra Denali has essentially found its place as the Cadillac of pickups—a model with its work sleeves rolled up yet a feature set like an Escalade. Now General Motors [NYSE: GM] is getting its other brand in on the premium-pickup game, too—with the debut of a new top-of-the-line 2014 Chevrolet Silverado High Country model...  |
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