Tuesday, June 11, 2013

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2013 Lincoln MKZ Recalled For Electrical Shock Risk

Posted: 11 Jun 2013 10:47 AM PDT

Ford is conducting a voluntary safety recall of certain 2013 model year Lincoln MKZ luxury cars to fix an issue with electrical cords that could result in electrical shock. A notice on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website lists the number of vehicles potentially affected by the recall at 107. Affected vehicles are...

Ram 1500 Vs. Ford F-150: Compare Trucks

Posted: 11 Jun 2013 08:53 AM PDT

The Ford F-150 is the best-selling pickup truck in America. Even so, it doesn't have it so easy. Not only does it fend off the pair of excellent new GM pickups this year, it's also challenged by the former Dodge Ram--now the Ram 1500, now every bit the competitor to the other big sellers in the full-size truck class. Now that the Ram 1500 has some...

Colorado Pot Debate Continues: When Are Stoners Too Stoned To Drive?

Posted: 11 Jun 2013 08:30 AM PDT

Last fall, voters in Colorado and Washington state gave a big thumbs-up to recreational marijuana use. Rick Steves and Doritos retailers rejoiced, but lawmakers have been far less excited -- largely because there's little agreement on when the THC found in pot impairs driving skills. As the New York Times reports, both states have modeled their...

2014 Kia Optima Reviewed, Apple iOS In The Car, Audi R8 Joy Ride: Today's Car News

Posted: 11 Jun 2013 08:15 AM PDT

Today at The Car Connection, we reviewed the 2014 Kia Optima and compared the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 to the 2013 Ram 1500. Jeep priced the 2014 Cherokee and Apple announced iOS in the Car. All this and more in today's car news, right here on The Car Connection. We compared the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 to the 2013 Ram 1500. Luxury pickup sales pushed...

2013 Ford Fusion Recalled For Steering Clip Flaw

Posted: 11 Jun 2013 08:11 AM PDT

Ford is recalling about 20 of its mid-size 2013 Ford Fusion sedans to fix a defect in the steering clip. A notice on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website identifies the build dates for the recall population as April 19 through April 23, 2013. The problem According to the NHTSA bulletin and Ford documentation (PDF)...

In 2014, iOS7 Brings Calls, Texts, Maps, & Music To Your Dashboard

Posted: 11 Jun 2013 07:30 AM PDT

Early last month, 9to5Mac suggested that Apple is developing a modified version of iOS (its mobile operating system) that can work on touchscreens in cars. Yesterday, at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference, we learned that the rumor is true. Well, probably. During his portion of the computing world's best-known dog-and-pony show, Apple Vice...

30 Days Of Audi Allroad: The Gas Mileage Run

Posted: 10 Jun 2013 04:08 PM PDT

Our 2013 Audi Allroad arrived with EPA ratings of 20 mpg city, 27 highway, and the way we’ve been driving it, we didn’t seriously think we’d come close to meeting them. Yet in 462 miles so far—mostly rapid, short suburban and urban errands—we’ve averaged an excellent 23.7 mpg. Admittedly, that includes the...

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