Tuesday, June 18, 2013

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2014 Buick LaCrosse Priced Below $35,000

Posted: 18 Jun 2013 12:31 PM PDT

The 2014 Buick LaCrosse is ready to start rolling out into showrooms, and those interested can finally start putting down a number on the check they'll have to write. General Motors has announced pricing for the updated machine, and it's set to start at $34,060. That price includes the $925 destination and handling charge as well as a handful of...

Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet

Posted: 18 Jun 2013 12:02 PM PDT

The Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet is a niche product that found its way to the market as a crossover with available all-wheel drive and a soft-top convertible. Consider it on the softer side of the spectrum from the Jeep Wrangler, if you can. It's an interesting vehicle, even though it may puzzle passers-by and even other standard Murano drivers...

Fiat 500

Posted: 18 Jun 2013 12:00 PM PDT

The Fiat 500 is a subcompact Italian hatchback that resurrected the brand in the U.S. market after a quarter-century siesta. It may have taken a moment for 500 to find its niche, but Fiat is on a roll with additional models making their way to the lineup to suit the needs of the masses. For a more detailed look at the 500, including options...

Land Rover LR4

Posted: 18 Jun 2013 11:58 AM PDT

The Land Rover LR4 is a luxurious and rugged mid-size SUV that offers more practicality and space than the other vehicles in the brand's lineup. It has seating for seven in a pinch, though five fit most comfortably. The LR4 is also one of the most upscale and comfortable SUVs on the market, while maintaining the ability to go just about anywhere...

Chevy Impala

Posted: 18 Jun 2013 11:56 AM PDT

The Chevrolet Impala is a four-door large sedan with about as much name recognition as the Corvette when it comes to your parents and grandparents. It's been around for more than 50 years, and while it's occasionally had two doors instead of four, the sedan has more often been a mainstay for General Motors. See our 2014 Chevrolet Impala review for...

Chrysler Still Won't Recall Jeep Grand Cherokee, But Will Inspect All, "Upgrade" Some

Posted: 18 Jun 2013 11:18 AM PDT

UPDATE: Chrysler and the NHTSA have just announced a resolution to the proposed Jeep Grand Cherokee recall. Per the release, Chrysler says it will inspect the involved vehicles, and will, "if necessary, provide an upgrade to the rear structure of the vehicle to better manage crash forces in low-speed impacts." The scope and cost of that action...

Mazda 5

Posted: 18 Jun 2013 11:05 AM PDT

The Mazda 5 is a minivan on the smaller side of the spectrum–effectively a minivan at seven-eighths scale, which reduces interior space, but vastly improves the vehicle's handling. The Mazda 5, in other words, is the minivan that sportscar drivers won't hate. For more information on the Mazda 5, including options, pricing, and...

Study: Hybrid Cars Are Worth The Extra Cash (For City-Dwellers, Anyway)

Posted: 18 Jun 2013 08:45 AM PDT

Hybrid cars can cost thousands of dollars more than their conventional equivalents. The Toyota Camry Hybrid, for example, is priced about $4,000 over its gas-powered twin, and the Ford Fusion Hybrid starts more than $5,000 above the regular Fusion. Are they worth the extra dough? According to a new study from Carnegie Mellon University, the answer...

Ford Fusion

Posted: 18 Jun 2013 08:36 AM PDT

The Ford Fusion is a mid-size sedan that offers striking, modern design and impressive driving dynamics that make it more enjoyable behind the wheel than the Chevrolet Malibu, Toyota Camry and Honda Accord sedans. It also offers a wider array of drivetrain options than the other cars in the segment. It's available with three different...

Ford Fusion Hybrid - Fusion Energi

Posted: 18 Jun 2013 08:31 AM PDT

The Ford Fusion is a mid-size family sedan that has been redesigned for the 2013 model year, and it offers a wide array of powertrains–five in total. The two 'greenest' options for the buyers are the Fusion Hybrid and Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid. Both look just as sleek as the gasoline-powered Fusion, but they offer high fuel economy...

Porsche Cayenne

Posted: 18 Jun 2013 08:21 AM PDT

The Porsche Cayenne is a luxurious high-performance utility vehicle with sports car pedigree. Though Porsche enthusiasts initially balked at the idea of a Porsche SUV, it has since been warmly-received, and can be credited with saving the brand from near-extinction due to slow sports car sales. For an in-depth look at every aspect of the 2013...

NHTSA Says, If You're Waiting For Mandatory Back-Up Cameras, Keep Waiting

Posted: 18 Jun 2013 08:06 AM PDT

Last year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that, beginning in 2014, all cars sold in the U.S. will be required to have rearview cameras. The goal of NHTSA's new regulation is to reduce the number of deaths caused by backovers -- the kind that often occur when children are playing directly behind parked vehicles. Around...

Try Our New Android App, Auto Production Tops 16M, Gallardo Replacement: Today’s Car News

Posted: 18 Jun 2013 07:40 AM PDT

Today at The Car Connection, we launched our new app for Android devices and also learned that car production in the country is likely to top 16 million units this year. We also came across the first spy shots of prototypes for Lamborghini’s replacement for the Gallardo and took a close look at what’s happening at Fisker. All this and...

Porsche 911

Posted: 18 Jun 2013 07:34 AM PDT

The Porsche 911 is a luxurious two-door coupe or convertible sportscar. A case-study in evolution, the 911 has maintained the same basic layout for over 50 years, though it has improved in virtually every way possible to offer both iconic looks and explosive performance. It's without a true competitor, though you may shop it against the Audi R8...

Ford F-150

Posted: 18 Jun 2013 07:14 AM PDT

The Ford F-150 is part of the best-selling vehicle line in the U.S., and has been for more than 30 years. It's a full-size pickup truck that function as a business work horse or as an adventure-prone family's daily driver, and it's a rugged vehicle that has made its way into American culture. See our 2013 Ford F-150 review for pricing with...

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