Monday, May 13, 2013

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2014 Acura ILX

Posted: 13 May 2013 02:52 PM PDT

Just a year after introducing its entry-luxury ILX sedan, aimed at up-and-coming professionals and hip retirees, Acura has spruced up this compact model's feature set a bit for 2014. While with the development of a new NSX supercar and a high-tech RLX flagship may leave you wondering how the Civic-based ILX fits into the lineup, it...

2014 Acura ILX: Higher Price, More Features, And More Luxury Value?

Posted: 13 May 2013 11:46 AM PDT

Last year, Acura introduced an all-new entry sedan, called the ILX. And now just in its second year, Acura is giving the 2014 ILX some new standout standard features. The catch? It's also raising the base price on the ILX by $1,000—to $27,795, including destination. But we'll venture to say that you get more for your money. Leather...

Autnomous Cars Will Probably Hit China First -- And That's Okay

Posted: 13 May 2013 09:15 AM PDT

Here's what we know about autonomous cars: A. They're coming. B. They'll wreak havoc among automakers, with upstarts like Google emerging as viable competitors. C. They'll have an effect on related sectors, too -- like auto insurance. What we don't know about autonomous cars is when they'll arrive in showrooms, or when they'll become dominant on...

Who Can Do More For Auto Safety: Apple Or Volvo?

Posted: 13 May 2013 08:49 AM PDT

Every auto brand has an image to uphold, a claim to fame. Jeeps are rugged, Mercedes-Benz cars are long-lasting, Hondas are reliable -- or so marketers would have us believe. For years, Volvo's buzzword has been "safety". Mention to co-workers, neighbors, or family members that auto safety is your #1 concern when shopping for a new ride, and many...

Ultimate Ram For The Road: 30 Days Of 2013 Ram 1500

Posted: 13 May 2013 07:00 AM PDT

We're still getting up to speed with the 2013 Ram 1500 we'll be driving for most of May, and while we get familiar, we also wonder how we would have built our own personal truck if we'd stopped into a dealer and started picking and choosing for a variety of duties. What would it have it were the ultimate vehicle for towing? What if we needed an...

2014 BMW X3 Reviewed, Lamborghini Egoista Revealed, Jeep Recall: Car News Headlines

Posted: 13 May 2013 06:40 AM PDT

Today at The Car Connection, the new 2014 Mercedes-Benz S Class has been revealed by a brochure and Lamborghini surprised everyone with the Egoista Concept. Jeep issued a recall and we spied the 2014 Hyundai Genesis testing on a race track. All this and more in today's car news, right here on The Car Connection. Mercedes-Benz announced the updated...

Jeep Grand Cherokee, Commander Recalled For Electrical Flaw

Posted: 13 May 2013 05:00 AM PDT

Chrysler is conducting a voluntary safety recall of certain 2005 through 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2006 through 2010 Jeep Commander SUVS for an electrical flaw that could cause the vehicle to shift into neutral without warning. A notice on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website puts the number of vehicles potentially...

2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Preview: More MPGs, More Safety

Posted: 13 May 2013 05:00 AM PDT

The commercial van market is heating up here in the U.S. with new or heavily revised entries from both Ford and Dodge on the way in the form of the Transit and Ram. But Mercedes-Benz is prepared to take on the competition with a revised Sprinter van lineup for 2014. Downsizing the diesel Because it's not primarily a passenger vehicle, the Sprinter...

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