Today at The Car Connection, truck sales surged in May and Porsche revealed a new special edition 911 model. Are automakers gaming the EPA gas-mileage tests, and what's the history behind the Audi Allroad? All this and more in today's car news, right here on The Car Connection. Are husbands and wives the worst backseat drivers? Should people be...
In some parts of the world, economies remain shaky, but here in the U.S., financial markets are strong and shoppers are optimistic. Naturally, there's a downside to that. Consumer confidence has surged over the past few months. Numerically speaking, it now rests at 84.5, its highest level since July of 2007, well before the Great Recession took...
As we spend the month of June with a 2013 Audi Allroad, we feel it's important to take a look back at the history of this nameplate, and how it's evolved from one generation to the next. Back in the early 2000s Audi didn't have a crossover or SUV in its lineup, and at the time it didn't have plans to launch one in the near future. Families were...
The Kia Optima hasn't always been a model name you'd think to include on the same shopping list as the Honda Accord, Ford Fusion, Chevrolet Malibu, Volkswagen Passat, Toyota Camry, or Nissan Altima. Just a few model years ago, the Kia Optima, like its cousin the Hyundai Sonata, had value going for it, but not much more. It offered lots of...
Consider the improving economic indicators and an upswing in home construction; factor in relatively stable, affordable gas prices, that are expected to stay that way through the summer; and altogether, it's no surprise that during May truck sales surged with new market muscle--and that auto sales blossomed. Sales of the Ford F-Series finished the...
There's nothing quite as wonderful as a backseat driver -- someone who always knows the fastest way to get from Point A to Point B, someone who can sense accidents before they happen, someone who's forever on the lookout for speeding motorists and errant shopping carts. But perhaps that's just us. Believe it or not, many people find backseat...
On April 12, 2012, Michigan's longstanding helmet law went down in flames. Many motorcyclists were happy to see it go, but others might not be singing the same tune, since the move could cause an insurance rate hike. According to the Highway Loss Data Institute, only 19 states require all riders to wear helmets. Another 28 require helmets for some...
Today at The Car Connection, we drove the new 2014 Acura MDX and checked in on the fuel economy of our 2013 Ram 1500. The 2013 Audi Allroad joined out test fleet and the list of new Autobots in Transformers 4 continues to grow. All this and more in today's car news, right here on The Car Connection. We checked in on the gas mileage of our 2013 Ram...
The 2014 Acura MDX has, for more than a decade, been one of the top utility-vehicle choices for those who are sensible and practical yet value driving enjoyment. MDX buyers don't want to be hit hard by the reliability issues or depreciation that have affected some rival models; and they don't need a lot of off-road ability, or the appearance that...
We suspect we're not the only ones who think that the very premise behind some high-performance luxury utility vehicles borders on perverse. Who are they kidding? Unless you're seeking revenge, you're not going to load your clients (or your mother-in-law) into the back seat and head out on a nine-tenths thrill ride—and driving like that with...
As we head into the weekend you or someone you know may be planning to purchase a vehicle. Perhaps you are just starting your search. No matter what type of vehicle you're looking for, The Car Connection is here to help. With over millions of used car listings and thousands of new vehicle reviews, we are literally your one-stop-shop for all your...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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We spent the afternoon taking the 2013 Audi Allroad off-road. No, we didn't get stuck. No we didn't break anything. #Audi #Allroad #OffRoad #30DaysOfAllroad[see more]6/4/13 1:29AM
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Today at The Car Connection, truck sales surged in May and Porsche revealed a new special edition 911 model. Are automakers gaming the EPA gas-mileage tests, and what's the history behind the Audi Allroad? All this and more in today's car news, right here on The Car Connection. Are husbands and wives the worst backseat drivers? Should people be...
In some parts of the world, economies remain shaky, but here in the U.S., financial markets are strong and shoppers are optimistic. Naturally, there's a downside to that. Consumer confidence has surged over the past few months. Numerically speaking, it now rests at 84.5, its highest level since July of 2007, well before the Great Recession took...
As we spend the month of June with a 2013 Audi Allroad, we feel it's important to take a look back at the history of this nameplate, and how it's evolved from one generation to the next. Back in the early 2000s Audi didn't have a crossover or SUV in its lineup, and at the time it didn't have plans to launch one in the near future. Families were...
The Kia Optima hasn't always been a model name you'd think to include on the same shopping list as the Honda Accord, Ford Fusion, Chevrolet Malibu, Volkswagen Passat, Toyota Camry, or Nissan Altima. Just a few model years ago, the Kia Optima, like its cousin the Hyundai Sonata, had value going for it, but not much more. It offered lots of...
Consider the improving economic indicators and an upswing in home construction; factor in relatively stable, affordable gas prices, that are expected to stay that way through the summer; and altogether, it's no surprise that during May truck sales surged with new market muscle--and that auto sales blossomed. Sales of the Ford F-Series finished the...
There's nothing quite as wonderful as a backseat driver -- someone who always knows the fastest way to get from Point A to Point B, someone who can sense accidents before they happen, someone who's forever on the lookout for speeding motorists and errant shopping carts. But perhaps that's just us. Believe it or not, many people find backseat...
On April 12, 2012, Michigan's longstanding helmet law went down in flames. Many motorcyclists were happy to see it go, but others might not be singing the same tune, since the move could cause an insurance rate hike. According to the Highway Loss Data Institute, only 19 states require all riders to wear helmets. Another 28 require helmets for some...
Today at The Car Connection, we drove the new 2014 Acura MDX and checked in on the fuel economy of our 2013 Ram 1500. The 2013 Audi Allroad joined out test fleet and the list of new Autobots in Transformers 4 continues to grow. All this and more in today's car news, right here on The Car Connection. We checked in on the gas mileage of our 2013 Ram...
The 2014 Acura MDX has, for more than a decade, been one of the top utility-vehicle choices for those who are sensible and practical yet value driving enjoyment. MDX buyers don't want to be hit hard by the reliability issues or depreciation that have affected some rival models; and they don't need a lot of off-road ability, or the appearance that...
We suspect we're not the only ones who think that the very premise behind some high-performance luxury utility vehicles borders on perverse. Who are they kidding? Unless you're seeking revenge, you're not going to load your clients (or your mother-in-law) into the back seat and head out on a nine-tenths thrill ride—and driving like that with...
As we head into the weekend you or someone you know may be planning to purchase a vehicle. Perhaps you are just starting your search. No matter what type of vehicle you're looking for, The Car Connection is here to help. With over millions of used car listings and thousands of new vehicle reviews, we are literally your one-stop-shop for all your...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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