Wednesday, June 12, 2013

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2014 Ford Edge

Posted: 12 Jun 2013 02:03 PM PDT

When the Ford Edge was originally created, it was the carlike crossover yin to the Explorer's rugged crossover yang. Yet now, with the Explorer a softer, more versatile family vehicle, we've seen the Edge take a step toward more elegance and city-savvy. Essentially a tall-roofed family wagon, with a spacious tech-connected interior and...

2014 Chevy Malibu, 2015 Ford Mustang Spied, BMW Sued: Car News Headlines

Posted: 12 Jun 2013 08:45 AM PDT

Today at The Car Connection, we took a closer look at the refreshed 2014 Chevrolet Malibu and spied the 2015 Ford Mustang. Lincoln recalled the 2013 MKZ and the 2014 Ford Focus SFE was rated by the EPA. All this and more in today's car news, right here on The Car Connection. We compared the 2013 Ram 1500 to the 2013 Ford F-150. Lincoln recalled...

New Jersey Bill Would Let Police Confiscate Your Cell Phone

Posted: 12 Jun 2013 08:30 AM PDT

When we see those flashing lights, most of us know what to do: time to pull over and dig out our registration and proof of insurance from the glove box. But in New Jersey, police officers could soon be allowed to ask for a driver's cell phone, too. A bill proposed by state Senator James Holzapfel (R-Ocean County) would give law enforcement agents...

BMW Sued For Racial Discrimination In South Carolina

Posted: 12 Jun 2013 07:30 AM PDT

Summer is here, and across America, the mercury is climbing. But in Spartanburg, South Carolina, things are a little hotter than usual: yesterday, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit against BMW, claiming that the automaker discriminated against African American workers there. As with most lawsuits, this one is a little...

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Posted: 12 Jun 2013 05:34 AM PDT

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the brand's flagship sedan and one of the most iconic luxury cars on the planet. It's the biggest and best take on luxury through Benz's eyes, and it's due for a redesign in 2014 to better compete with the Audi A8 and BMW 7-Series. See our 2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class review for more information, including photos, fuel...

Mercedes-Benz E Class

Posted: 12 Jun 2013 05:33 AM PDT

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the brand's signature car. It comes in a variety of flavors–ranging from V-6 sedans, to turbodiesels, to powerful V-8 coupes and even crazy-fast AMG wagons. It's been redesigned for 2014 to better compete with cars like the Audi A6, Cadillac CTS, and BMW 5-Series. See our 2014 Mercedes-Benz E Class review for...

Mercedes-Benz M Class

Posted: 12 Jun 2013 05:31 AM PDT

The Mercedes-Benz M-Class is a luxurious mid-size crossover with seating for five passengers. It's built in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and it competes with cars like the Lexus RX, BMW X5 and Infiniti FX. Read our review of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz M Class for car prices, specifications, and gas mileage ratings It's a luxury vehicle, first and foremost...

Mitsubishi Lancer

Posted: 12 Jun 2013 05:30 AM PDT

The Mitsubishi Lancer is a compact five-door "Sportback" hatchback or four-door sedan. Its current models consist of cars that are affordable, yet sportier than many of the vehicles with which they compete. For more information, including specs, pictures, and features, see our full review of the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer. The competitive set for the...

Mitsubishi i-MiEV

Posted: 12 Jun 2013 05:29 AM PDT

The Mitsubishi i-MiEV is an all-electric subcompact hatchback. It can travel 62 miles per charge, costs less than $30,000 before government incentives, and it's smaller even than a MINI Cooper. For a more detailed look at the i (or i-MiEV), see the full review of the 2013 Mitsubishi i. Even the Mitsubishi's low price didn't produce sales success...

Mitsubishi Outlander

Posted: 12 Jun 2013 05:28 AM PDT

The Mitsubishi Outlander a family-friendly compact crossover that even offers a third row in some trims. The Outlander is now in its third generation in the U.S., with an all-new version soon out for 2014, and it competes with the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Hyundai Santa Fe, and Subaru Forester, along with the Dodge Journey. For more information on...

Scion iQ

Posted: 12 Jun 2013 05:27 AM PDT

The Scion iQ is a microcar that competes in the same category as the Smart ForTwo. It's a better car than it's competitors, but it's hard to gauge success in a segment that hasn't quite caught on yet. For a more detailed look at the iQ, see the full review of the 2013 Scion iQ. The iQ is known elsewhere in the world as the Toyota iQ and is...

Jaguar F-Type

Posted: 12 Jun 2013 05:23 AM PDT

The Jaguar F-Type a little larger than most of the other sports roadsters in the segment. It's designed to compete with the Porsche 911, Chevrolet Corvette and other luxury sports cars in the same class. First drive impressions of the F-Type can be found at our sister site, Motor Authority. For more, stay tuned for a full review of the 2014 Jaguar...

Nissan Armada

Posted: 12 Jun 2013 05:21 AM PDT

The Nissan Armada is a full-size SUV that shares its platform with the Titan pickup truck. In exchange for a truck bed, the Armada offers more luxurious people hauling prowess on top of its legitimate towing capabilities. It competes with other truck-based SUVs like the GMC Yukon, Toyota Sequoia, Ford Expedition and Chevrolet Tahoe. For more...

Chevrolet Traverse

Posted: 12 Jun 2013 05:17 AM PDT

The Chevrolet Traverse is a minivan-replacing full-size crossover with seating for up to eight passengers. Alongside its sister models, the Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia, the Traverse competes with the Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot, Ford Explorer, Nissan Pathfinder, and just about every minivan on the market. See our 2013 Chevrolet Traverse review...

Chevrolet Spark

Posted: 12 Jun 2013 05:15 AM PDT

The Chevy Spark is the smallest car from GM sold in the U.S. The Spark is more refined than you might expect, especially considering its subcompact hatchback status. It competes with cars like the MINI Cooper, Fiat 500, Smart ForTwo and Scion iQ. For more on the current model, including pricing with options, see our full review of the 2013...

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