Wednesday, October 9, 2013

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2014 Hyundai Sonata Gets Facelift, Steering Modes, Updated Navigation

Posted: 09 Oct 2013 02:29 PM PDT

With its more daring design and turbocharged engines, the current generation of the Hyundai Sonata broke through from anonymity the instant it was introduced for the 2010 model year. Not only did it become one of our top picks among mid-size sedans; it also helped give Hyundai a more distinctive, stylish face. Now that face—along with the...

GM Recalls 2014 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra

Posted: 09 Oct 2013 12:37 PM PDT

General Motors is recalling certain 2014 model year Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 full-size pickups to address a problem involving manual reclining seatbacks that may fail to perform adequately in a rear collision. Vehicles involved in the recall comprise a total population of 21,721. Of these, 2,575 are in Canada, 103 in Mexico and...

Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 Vs. Buick Verano: Compare Cars

Posted: 09 Oct 2013 12:24 PM PDT

The 2014 Mercedes CLA 250 lures first-timers into the Benz realm with its sterling reputation and a pitch-perfect base price, but it also raises plenty of questions--not the least of which is, what else should I test-drive before I sign all the paperwork? It's a tough question, since the CLA has no direct competitors when price and prestige are...

You Can Buy A Tesla Model S Here...But Not Here

Posted: 09 Oct 2013 09:13 AM PDT

Tesla Motors is in a curious position. On the one hand, it's a start-up, creating high-tech automobiles that are hugely popular with eco-enthusiasts and early adopters. (Also: Norwegians.) If it produced almost anything else, it would be fighting shoppers off with sticks and bear mace. On the other hand, Tesla is the first company to challenge the...

UAW-Automaker War Heats Up Down South, With Nissan On Defense

Posted: 09 Oct 2013 08:19 AM PDT

In Detroit, the Big Three car companies maintain an uneasy truce with the United Automobile Workers union. Troubles flare up from time to time, but both sides usually manage to work through their differences. Like rival cousins, they've been through a lot together. For foreign automakers doing business in the U.S., the situation is very different...

2014 Accord Hybrid Driven, 2015 Smart Fortwo, EV1 Meets Model S: What’s New @ The Car Connection

Posted: 09 Oct 2013 07:30 AM PDT

From The Car Connection: 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid Driven: At 50 MPG And $30k, Does It Add Up? Is the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid a more compelling vehicle this time around? You might not be aware that this is Honda’s second try at an Accord Hybrid; but as we drove the 2014 Accord Hybrid earlier this month we couldn't help but look back at what...

2014 Honda Accord Hybrid Driven: At 50 MPG And $30k, Does It Add Up?

Posted: 09 Oct 2013 02:00 AM PDT

Is the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid a more compelling vehicle this time around? You might not be aware that this is Honda’s second try at an Accord Hybrid; but as we drove the 2014 Accord Hybrid earlier this month we couldn't help but look back at what didn't work last time—and how different this all-new model is. The first one, which...

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