Tuesday, June 11, 2013

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Toyota Prius C

Posted: 11 Jun 2013 04:48 PM PDT

The Toyota Prius C is a subcompact hybrid hatchback, and it's the newest member of the Prius family. It's the least expensive way to get into a Prius, and yet it still earns the same 50-mpg found in its flagship sibling. Plus, it's a little more fun to drive and easier to maneuver. For a more detailed look at the Prius C, see the full review of...

Toyota Yaris

Posted: 11 Jun 2013 04:42 PM PDT

The Toyota Yaris is the lowest-priced and smallest vehicle sold by the brand in the U.S. It's a subcompact three- or five-door hatchback or sedan, and while it may larger than the iQ, that car is sold as a Scion here in the U.S. For more on the Yaris, including prices, options, and specifications, see our full review of the 2013 Toyota Yaris. The...

Jeep Grand Cherokee

Posted: 11 Jun 2013 04:13 PM PDT

The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a mid-size SUV with true off-road capability and room for five passengers. It's offered as a diesel model for 2013, and it competes with cars ranging from models like the Toyota 4Runner and Ford Explorer to more luxurious vehicles like the Mercedes-Benz M-Class and BMW X5. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a mid-size five...

2014 Chevrolet Malibu

Posted: 11 Jun 2013 02:42 PM PDT

The mid-size Chevrolet Malibu sedan was just redesigned last year; yet with the level of change pushed out for 2014, you might wonder why so much, so soon? Simply put, when you factor in tough competition like the Honda Accord, Ford Fusion, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima, and Toyota Camry, there isn't a weak one in the room. Chevy may have...

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...

2014 Kia Optima

Posted: 10 Jun 2013 08:51 PM PDT

The Optima went from a homely wallflower to one of the most bodacious mid-size sedans in just a year (that year was the 2011 model year); and ever since then there's been no looking back for Kia. Granted, the brand was already in the midst of a transformation, with models like the Soul utility wagon, and ever-sharper versions of the...

GMC Acadia

Posted: 10 Jun 2013 05:29 PM PDT

The GMC Acadia is an eight-passenger full-size crossover designed to replace the minivan in your family's driveway. With the Acadia, GMC joined a family of vehicles that at one point included the Saturn Outlook and Saab 9-4X. Now the remaining members along with the Acadia are the Chevy Traverse and Buick Enclave. See our full review of the 2013...

Volkswagen Golf

Posted: 10 Jun 2013 05:27 PM PDT

The VW Golf is a compact hatchback and one of Volkswagen's most popular vehicles. While they don't sell as well in the U.S. as the Jetta sedan, they're nearly identical under the hood. For the full details of the current Colf model lineup, read our review of the 2013 Volkswagen Golf. Over the years (since its 1974 launch), the Golf was sold in the...

Toyota Camry

Posted: 10 Jun 2013 05:17 PM PDT

The Toyota Camry is a four-cylinder mid-size sedan with V-6 and hybrid drivetrain options, and it's the long-time best-selling sedan in the U.S. Years back, there was also a couple and convertible version of the Camry called the Solara. See our 2013 Toyota Camry review for more information, or compare cars: Toyota Camry vs. Honda Accord, Toyota...

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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