GMC Sierra Vs. Ram 1500: Compare Trucks Posted: 10 Jun 2013 03:37 PM PDT  Full-size pickup trucks draw some of the most loyal vehicle shoppers of all. But now that new versions of the perennially popular GMC Sierra and Ram 1500 are here, is there reason for the faithful to switch sides? At first glance, the styling race is the Ram's to lose. The latest GMC Sierra has some starch in its sheetmetal--more than the also-new...  |
Big Three Boom, As Luxury Trucks Push Average Pickup Price Upward Posted: 10 Jun 2013 01:12 PM PDT  Full-size trucks were big profit centers for U.S. automakers prior to the recession. And if you read the pricing trends over the past couple of years, combined with a pronounced upswing in truck sales of recent months, those times appear to have returned. As we reported last week, sales of full-size pickups bloomed in May, with positive economic...  |
Honda Odyssey Airbags Investigated For Unexpected Deployment Posted: 10 Jun 2013 11:39 AM PDT  The federal government has opened an investigation into front airbags that are unexpectedly deploying, in 2003 and 2004 Honda Odyssey minivans. The issue could affect about 320,000 Odyssey vans in all, and it could lead to a recall. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were six reports from owners alleging...  |
2014 Jeep Cherokee Priced From $23,990: Familiar Name, Different Path Posted: 10 Jun 2013 09:05 AM PDT  It's time to put the Jeep Liberty to pasture and for 2014 its replacement brings back a legendary nameplate: the Cherokee. Introduced at the 2013 New York International Auto Show, the Jeep Cherokee is nothing like the vehicle it replaces. It's a crossover that focuses on design, fuel economy, and technology. Priced from $23,990 including...  |
Is Your Designated Driver Too Drunk To Drive? Posted: 10 Jun 2013 08:30 AM PDT  The Abstainer, the Chosen One, the Schmuck Who Drew the Short Straw: designated drivers are known by many names. According to a recent study, however, one name that many designated drivers don't live up to is "sober". The study was conducted by Adam Barry, an assistant professor of health education and behavior at the University of Florida in...  |
2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Driven, Transformers 4, Volkswagen XL1: Car News Headlines Posted: 10 Jun 2013 08:22 AM PDT  Today at The Car Connection, we drove the new 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 and 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel. The Mercedes-Benz SLS E-Cell electric supercar set a new lap record at the Nürburgring, and a study took a look at how stressful it is to drive in chaotic traffic. All this and more in today's car news, right here on The Car Connection. Elon...  |
With 3D Printing, Ford Brings Products To Market Faster Posted: 10 Jun 2013 07:54 AM PDT  3D printing is a hot topic these days. Though the technology is still evolving, over the next few years it should become possible for laypeople everywhere to print hardware, jewelry, and other three-dimensional objects right in their own homes. The technology will also have a huge effect on the way our vehicles are built and maintained. Last year...  |
2014 Chevy Cruze Diesel: First Drive Posted: 10 Jun 2013 07:30 AM PDT  It may not look any different on the outside, but the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel is a pioneering vehicle: It's the first passenger car with a diesel engine sold by General Motors for 28 years. Now reaching Chevy dealers in initial launch areas--those where the Volkswagen Jetta TDI diesel already sells well--the diesel Cruze adds a new dimension...  |
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