Mar 31, 2015 02:30 pm | feedback@highgearmedia.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
From The Car Connection: 2015 Toyota Yaris Review As Toyota's lowest-priced car, the Yaris slots below the best-selling Corolla and Camry sedans. While it's not necessarily Toyota's smallest model—there's some overlap with the same-sized Scion xD and Toyota Prius C hybrid—it takes a more traditional tack on what a small car should be...
Mar 30, 2015 03:49 pm | feedback@highgearmedia.com (Richard Read)
Today, many Americans have a pretty solid understanding of how credit scores work. Thanks to the internet and the many, many resources it offers, we know what makes scores go down, and we know how to bring them back up again. Among the worst things for your credit score are defaults, late payments, and high balances. However, hard credit inquiries...
Mar 30, 2015 02:30 pm | feedback@highgearmedia.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
From The Car Connection: 2016 Mazda CX-5 Review The Mazda CX-5 scores big points with the editors at The Car Connection, and a quick look and a short drive are enough to explain why. It's smart-looking, handles well, and is stocked with plenty of features. It's also right-sized for the kind of drivers it appeals to, and on top of all that, it's...
Mar 30, 2015 12:51 pm | feedback@highgearmedia.com (Richard Read)
General Motors has issued a recall for Buck Encore and Chevrolet Trax vehicles from the 2015 model year. According to a bulletin from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, some of those vehicles may suffer from an electrical flaw that could cause them to lose power steering suddenly, increasing the risk of an accident. ALSO SEE...
Mar 29, 2015 10:23 pm | feedback@highgearmedia.com (Bengt Halvorson)
The Mazda CX-5 scores big points with the editors at The Car Connection, and a quick look and a short drive are enough to explain why. It's smart-looking, handles well, and is stocked with plenty of features. It's also right-sized for the kind of drivers it appeals to, and on top of all that, it's one of the safest vehicles in its segment...
Mar 29, 2015 11:37 am | feedback@highgearmedia.com (Nelson Ireson)
After being reborn for the 2014 model year, Maserati's big sedan is back with a handful of updates. The Quattroporte continues as the brand's top four-door, now accompanied by the smaller, related Ghibli. It's as stylish as ever and offers luxury and performance in equal doses with a choice of modern twin-turbo engines. Up close, the latest...
Mar 28, 2015 11:37 am | feedback@highgearmedia.com (Marty Padgett)
In contrast to its brethren from Ferrari, Maserati's two-door models are more about looking good at moderate speeds than all-out performance on a track. That said, the GranTurismo coupe and convertible are swift in any form, with a little extra attention paid to luxury that give them traffic-stopping looks. Several years on from its introduction...
Mar 28, 2015 11:30 am | feedback@highgearmedia.com (Bengt Halvorson)
While Tesla Motors continues to fight it out on a state level with dealership groups—most recently gaining ground in Georgia but getting shut out in West Virginia—one thing is for sure about the automaker's product: The Tesla Model S is, again and by far, the most-loved vehicle in the U.S. The Tesla Model S, according to the...
Mar 27, 2015 09:01 pm | feedback@highgearmedia.com (Richard Read)
We've all been there: motoring along, our minds somewhere else, when suddenly our attention snaps back to the road, and we realize that we're barreling toward the back end of a car or a semi or a squirrel. It happens. ALSO SEE: Ford Feature Can Limit Your Speed According To Signs It happens most frequently with inexperienced drivers -- especially...
Mar 27, 2015 07:44 pm | feedback@highgearmedia.com (Bengt Halvorson)
If your aim is to buy one of the best designed, best engineered, most fuel-efficient mid-size sedans on the market, then the Honda Accord and Subaru Legacy are two of our top-rated sedans here at The Car Connection. These are two models you shouldn’t miss as a sedan shopper. Both offer families—and comfort-minded commuters—a...
Mar 27, 2015 03:02 pm | feedback@highgearmedia.com (Richard Read)
For Tesla fans below the Mason-Dixon line, we have good news and bad news, courtesy of Auto News. Since it's Friday, we'll start with the good news: Georgia has passed a bill that (a) increases the number of outlets that Tesla can operate in the state and (b) allows the automaker to sell an unlimited number of vehicles. That's a very different...
Mar 27, 2015 02:30 pm | feedback@highgearmedia.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
From The Car Connection: 3D-Printed Car Hits The Road In China, At A Cost Of $1,770: Video 3D printing began as the geekiest, moonshot-iest of activities. As scale and quality have improved, though, people and businesses in the mainstream have become excited by the very real possibilities offered by 3D printers. Ford Feature Can Limit Your Speed...
Mar 26, 2015 06:04 pm | feedback@highgearmedia.com (Bengt Halvorson)
Ford Motor Co. [NYSE: F] has revealed a system that may help prevent unintended speeding—and, in some cases perhaps, speeding tickets themselves. ALSO SEE: Tesla Wins In Georgia, Loses In West Virginia Intelligent Speed Limiter, a function that’s on the way to market in some of the automaker’s European models, uses a...
Mar 26, 2015 04:54 pm | feedback@highgearmedia.com (Richard Read)
3D printing began as the geekiest, moonshot-iest of activities. As scale and quality have improved, though, people and businesses in the mainstream have become excited by the very real possibilities offered by 3D printers. ALSO SEE: Dodge Challenger Vs. Ford Mustang: Compare Cars The auto industry has been particularly intrigued. First came the...
Mar 26, 2015 03:48 pm | feedback@highgearmedia.com (Richard Read)
Two curious studies have come out in recent weeks -- curious not because they're suspicious or because they contradict one another, but because they paint an intriguing picture of a changing America. ALSO SEE: Chrysler Readying Plug-In Hybrid Minivan: Would It Fit Your Needs? MILEAGE INCREASING The first study was released by the U.S. Department...
Mar 26, 2015 02:57 pm | feedback@highgearmedia.com (Marty Padgett)
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is the shorter, more sporty companion to the ur-Landie, the Range Rover. New back in 2006, the Sport now shares its architecture with its bigger sibling, along with some of its drivetrains. And for the 2016 model year, it adds two new sources of power--one more frugal, one not so much, both outlined here in our...
Mar 26, 2015 02:30 pm | feedback@highgearmedia.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
From The Car Connection: Volvo Project Aims To Make 'Roam Delivery' Easier Than Home Delivery Do you have issues with home package delivery? With you could simply get deliveries tucked neatly into your car? The automaker Volvo is working on that. Chrysler Readying Plug-In Hybrid Minivan: Would It Fit Your Needs? Would you reconsider a minivan, if...
Mar 26, 2015 02:08 pm | feedback@highgearmedia.com (John Voelcker)
The BMW i3 and Chevrolet Volt are two very, very different approaches to offering an electric car with a gasoline range extender. The little BMW is a battery-electric vehicle that offers a small two-cylinder "REx" range-extending engine as an option for around $4,000--the sole electric car in the world that can be ordered with or without an...
Mar 26, 2015 11:00 am | feedback@highgearmedia.com (Bengt Halvorson)
Do you have issues with home package delivery? What if you could simply get deliveries tucked neatly into your car? The automaker Volvo is working on that. It cites 2013 data, noting that 60 percent of those shopping online have, and that home delivery in general places additional time constraints—and thus stress—on daily schedules...
Mar 25, 2015 11:00 pm | feedback@highgearmedia.com (Marty Padgett)
The Mercedes M-Class was the German automaker’s first American-made vehicle when it bowed in the 1998 model year, and it’s been a rousing success. It’s now one of the four mainstays of the Mercedes lineup, along with the C- and E-Class and the GLK SUV. But like many other Mercedes, the M-Class is undergoing a name change this...
Mar 25, 2015 10:48 pm | feedback@highgearmedia.com (Bengt Halvorson)
Would you reconsider a minivan, if it offered an advanced plug-in hybrid powertrain that would be able to do short errands and perhaps your commute on electricity alone? It’s a question that Chrysler—now FCA, as the broader automaker that includes Fiat, Dodge, Ram, and Alfa Romeo—is undoubtedly studying carefully, as it prepares...
From The Car Connection: 2015 Toyota Yaris Review As Toyota's lowest-priced car, the Yaris slots below the best-selling Corolla and Camry sedans. While it's not necessarily Toyota's smallest model—there's some overlap with the same-sized Scion xD and Toyota Prius C hybrid—it takes a more traditional tack on what a small car should be...
Today, many Americans have a pretty solid understanding of how credit scores work. Thanks to the internet and the many, many resources it offers, we know what makes scores go down, and we know how to bring them back up again. Among the worst things for your credit score are defaults, late payments, and high balances. However, hard credit inquiries...
From The Car Connection: 2016 Mazda CX-5 Review The Mazda CX-5 scores big points with the editors at The Car Connection, and a quick look and a short drive are enough to explain why. It's smart-looking, handles well, and is stocked with plenty of features. It's also right-sized for the kind of drivers it appeals to, and on top of all that, it's...
General Motors has issued a recall for Buck Encore and Chevrolet Trax vehicles from the 2015 model year. According to a bulletin from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, some of those vehicles may suffer from an electrical flaw that could cause them to lose power steering suddenly, increasing the risk of an accident. ALSO SEE...
The Mazda CX-5 scores big points with the editors at The Car Connection, and a quick look and a short drive are enough to explain why. It's smart-looking, handles well, and is stocked with plenty of features. It's also right-sized for the kind of drivers it appeals to, and on top of all that, it's one of the safest vehicles in its segment...
After being reborn for the 2014 model year, Maserati's big sedan is back with a handful of updates. The Quattroporte continues as the brand's top four-door, now accompanied by the smaller, related Ghibli. It's as stylish as ever and offers luxury and performance in equal doses with a choice of modern twin-turbo engines. Up close, the latest...
In contrast to its brethren from Ferrari, Maserati's two-door models are more about looking good at moderate speeds than all-out performance on a track. That said, the GranTurismo coupe and convertible are swift in any form, with a little extra attention paid to luxury that give them traffic-stopping looks. Several years on from its introduction...
While Tesla Motors continues to fight it out on a state level with dealership groups—most recently gaining ground in Georgia but getting shut out in West Virginia—one thing is for sure about the automaker's product: The Tesla Model S is, again and by far, the most-loved vehicle in the U.S. The Tesla Model S, according to the...
We've all been there: motoring along, our minds somewhere else, when suddenly our attention snaps back to the road, and we realize that we're barreling toward the back end of a car or a semi or a squirrel. It happens. ALSO SEE: Ford Feature Can Limit Your Speed According To Signs It happens most frequently with inexperienced drivers -- especially...
If your aim is to buy one of the best designed, best engineered, most fuel-efficient mid-size sedans on the market, then the Honda Accord and Subaru Legacy are two of our top-rated sedans here at The Car Connection. These are two models you shouldn’t miss as a sedan shopper. Both offer families—and comfort-minded commuters—a...
For Tesla fans below the Mason-Dixon line, we have good news and bad news, courtesy of Auto News. Since it's Friday, we'll start with the good news: Georgia has passed a bill that (a) increases the number of outlets that Tesla can operate in the state and (b) allows the automaker to sell an unlimited number of vehicles. That's a very different...
From The Car Connection: 3D-Printed Car Hits The Road In China, At A Cost Of $1,770: Video 3D printing began as the geekiest, moonshot-iest of activities. As scale and quality have improved, though, people and businesses in the mainstream have become excited by the very real possibilities offered by 3D printers. Ford Feature Can Limit Your Speed...
Ford Motor Co. [NYSE: F] has revealed a system that may help prevent unintended speeding—and, in some cases perhaps, speeding tickets themselves. ALSO SEE: Tesla Wins In Georgia, Loses In West Virginia Intelligent Speed Limiter, a function that’s on the way to market in some of the automaker’s European models, uses a...
3D printing began as the geekiest, moonshot-iest of activities. As scale and quality have improved, though, people and businesses in the mainstream have become excited by the very real possibilities offered by 3D printers. ALSO SEE: Dodge Challenger Vs. Ford Mustang: Compare Cars The auto industry has been particularly intrigued. First came the...
Two curious studies have come out in recent weeks -- curious not because they're suspicious or because they contradict one another, but because they paint an intriguing picture of a changing America. ALSO SEE: Chrysler Readying Plug-In Hybrid Minivan: Would It Fit Your Needs? MILEAGE INCREASING The first study was released by the U.S. Department...
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is the shorter, more sporty companion to the ur-Landie, the Range Rover. New back in 2006, the Sport now shares its architecture with its bigger sibling, along with some of its drivetrains. And for the 2016 model year, it adds two new sources of power--one more frugal, one not so much, both outlined here in our...
From The Car Connection: Volvo Project Aims To Make 'Roam Delivery' Easier Than Home Delivery Do you have issues with home package delivery? With you could simply get deliveries tucked neatly into your car? The automaker Volvo is working on that. Chrysler Readying Plug-In Hybrid Minivan: Would It Fit Your Needs? Would you reconsider a minivan, if...
The BMW i3 and Chevrolet Volt are two very, very different approaches to offering an electric car with a gasoline range extender. The little BMW is a battery-electric vehicle that offers a small two-cylinder "REx" range-extending engine as an option for around $4,000--the sole electric car in the world that can be ordered with or without an...
Do you have issues with home package delivery? What if you could simply get deliveries tucked neatly into your car? The automaker Volvo is working on that. It cites 2013 data, noting that 60 percent of those shopping online have, and that home delivery in general places additional time constraints—and thus stress—on daily schedules...
The Mercedes M-Class was the German automaker’s first American-made vehicle when it bowed in the 1998 model year, and it’s been a rousing success. It’s now one of the four mainstays of the Mercedes lineup, along with the C- and E-Class and the GLK SUV. But like many other Mercedes, the M-Class is undergoing a name change this...
Would you reconsider a minivan, if it offered an advanced plug-in hybrid powertrain that would be able to do short errands and perhaps your commute on electricity alone? It’s a question that Chrysler—now FCA, as the broader automaker that includes Fiat, Dodge, Ram, and Alfa Romeo—is undoubtedly studying carefully, as it prepares...
