Full-Size Family Sedans: The Fight Is On Posted: 18 Jul 2013 02:44 PM PDT  A lot has changed in the full-size family sedan class in the last few years. Most of the major players have been refreshed with new styling, updated powertrains, and more technology. There are even some new vehicles in the class, and the Chevrolet Impala just finally joined the 21st Century. So how do all these new vehicles stack up, and which...  |
You Are Being Watched: ACLU Shows Extent Of License Plate Tracking: Slideshow Posted: 18 Jul 2013 09:15 AM PDT  Last fall, we told you about the widespread use of license plate readers -- cameras deployed by government agencies to scan and track plates as cars move across town and across the country. License plate readers can be put to great use finding stolen vehicles or hunting down kidnappers. The problem is, there aren't any officially established "best...  |
Should Automakers Get Out Of The Infotainment Business? Posted: 18 Jul 2013 08:38 AM PDT  When Apple's App Store debuted in 2008, automakers saw change a-comin'. Since then, they've been scrambling to find ways to integrate apps into dashboards, and many are working hard to build proprietary app environments. But is it a good idea for automakers to micromanage the infotainment experience? Do they have any business fiddling with...  |
Jeep Recall, Chevy Spark EV Driven, Jaguar XS Spied: Today's Car News Posted: 18 Jul 2013 08:35 AM PDT  We drove the 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV, and took a look at the pros and cons of owning a hatchback. Jeep recalled the 2014 Grand Cherokee, and Lincoln's going to double production of the MKZ Hybrid for 2014. All this and more in today's car news, right here on The Car Connection. Volkswagen priced the 2014 Beetle GSR from $29,995. Did Range Rover...  |
2014 Chevrolet Spark EV: We Drive The World's Most Efficient Car Posted: 18 Jul 2013 04:30 AM PDT  At last, for the first time since the now-legendary EV1, General Motors has another all-electric car: the 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV. This past week we spent much of a day using it to get around urban environs in Portland, Oregon, and found it to be one of the best-driving battery electric cars yet. As GM likes to tout, the Spark EV is the quickest...  |
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