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The Trip So Far: 30 Days Of The 2013 Audi Allroad

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 03:20 PM PDT

As we hit the halfway point in our month with the 2013 Audi Allroad, we thought it would be a good time to grab some of our editors together on video for a discussion about our experience so far, and about the Allroad in general. Editorial director Marty Padgett gave us a breakdown on what the Allroad is, and who it's for. This quickly led to a...

Looking Back At Our 30 Days With The 2013 Ram 1500: Video

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 02:08 PM PDT

Through tornado warnings and thunderstorms, off-road parks and long road trips, our month with the 2013 Ram 1500 has seen it put to just about every use you'd see with a typical pickup truck. So how do we feel about it at the end of our 30 Days? The video above puts it all on the table, but, the short and sweet version is: We've really grown to...

2013 Ford C-Max Energi: Driven

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 01:54 PM PDT

The 2013 Ford C-Max Energi is a plug-in hybrid. But if you keep your trip lengths relatively short, and get in the habit of plugging in at home and perhaps at work, it does a really good job pretending it's an all-electric car. Selecting the Energi's 'EV Now' mode, we managed to do a 20-mile round-trip errand, out to the suburbs and back, with...

Subaru Forester

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 09:32 AM PDT

The Subaru Forester is a mid-size crossover on the smaller side of the segment. It's slated above the XV Crosstrek and below the Outback, and it combines good ground clearance and excellent utility in this year's redesigned model. It competes with cars like the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V and Chevrolet Equinox. See our 2014 Subaru Forester review for...

Subaru Outback

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 09:30 AM PDT

The Subaru Outback is a wagon-like crossover with the ability to do some light off-road work. It's offered in a variety of configurations, competing with the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Toyota Venza and Volvo XC60. It's due for a redesign in 2014. For a more detailed look at the Outback, see the full review of the 2013 Subaru Outback. But Outback buyers...

Toyota Sienna

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 09:28 AM PDT

The Toyota Sienna is a family-friendly minivan with luxurious appointments. It competes with Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Nissan Quest. For more information on the Sienna, including prices, options, and specifications, see our full review of the 2013 Toyota Sienna. You can also compare the Toyota Sienna to...

Mazda 6

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 09:26 AM PDT

The Mazda 6 is mid-size four-door sedan with swoopy styling, sporty driving dynamics and better-than-average fuel economy on its side. It's been redesigned for 2014, and it competes with cars like the Hyundai Sonata, Ford Fusion and Kia Optima. For more details on the latest Mazda6, including pricing, specifications, options, and photos, see our...

Nissan GT-R

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 09:25 AM PDT

The Nissan GT-R is an all-wheel drive, turbocharged supercar. While it may not cost as much as other cars in its segment, it delivers performance on par with the most expensive exotics on the market. Software and electronics make the GT-R tame enough to drive to the grocery store, and its small rear seats can be used when absolutely necessary...

Scion FR-S

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 09:17 AM PDT

The Scion FR-S is a two-door sports coupe with two-plus-two seating, and it's built on a lightweight, capable platform with a punch four-cylinder engine. It's intended for the budget-conscious enthusiast, much like its primary competitors, the Subaru BRZ, Mazda Miata, and Hyundai Genesis Coupe. Brand-new for the 2013 model year, the FR-S hasn't...

BMW X1

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 09:14 AM PDT

The BMW X1 is a luxurious compact crossover, and it's BMW's least expensive way to get into a vehicle that's larger than a sedan or coupe. It competes most closely with the Buick Encore and MINI Countryman, though Audi will release the Q3 soon enough. For more details on the X1, including prices, options, and specifications, see our full review of...

Chevrolet Corvette

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 08:40 AM PDT

The Chevrolet Corvette is a two-seat high-performance coupe or convertible with one of the most iconic names in the business. It's been redesigned for the 2014 model year, and the newest version wears the name "Stingray" like Corvettes of yesteryear, promising epic performance and a 0-60 time of 4.0 seconds. See our 2014 Chevy Corvette preview for...

New Jersey, D.C., California Drivers Pay Big Bucks For Car Repair (Infographic)

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 08:30 AM PDT

No driver likes to see the "check engine" light pop on. Sometimes, it illuminates for a minor reason, like a loose gas cap. Other times, the problem is much more serious. Unless you have a diagnostic machine at your beck and call (or a tricked-out smartphone in your pocket), you won't know what's wrong until you take it in for service...

2014 Cadillac CTS Priced From $46,025: More Technology, More Luxury

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 08:30 AM PDT

The third-generation Cadillac CTS is lower, longer, and lighter than the model it's replacing, and yet it packs more power, technology, and luxury than before. Introduced this past spring at the 2013 New York International Auto Show, Cadillac's looking to set a new standard in the mid-size luxury segment with the new CTS priced from $46,025...

2014 Ford Edge Reviewed, Dodge Dart Recalled, Audi MMI Discussed: Today's Car News

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 08:00 AM PDT

Today at The Car Connection, Mercedes-Benz recalled the 2013 SLK and Dodge recalled the 2013 Dart. We zoomed in on Audi's MMI infotainment system, and reviewed the 2014 Ford Edge. All this and more in today's car news, right here on The Car Connection. What are some of the bad habits that teens have behind the wheel? We took a closer look at...

2013 Fiat 500 and 500c Gucci Edition Return To America

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 07:56 AM PDT

When Fiat returned to the U.S. market two years ago, many critics and car fans dismissed its one and only offering -- the pint-sized 500 -- as a "chick car" with limited appeal. They were only half-right. Yes, the Fiat 500 has proven appealing to women, but to categorize that appeal as "limited" isn't quite accurate -- especially where special...

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