These days, everything can be insured: cars, homes, our health, our pets, various body parts. But would you pay insurance for gas? A Houston-based start-up called LoveMyGasPrice hopes that the answer is "yes". The premise is pretty simple: You agree to pay LoveMyGasPrice $3.99 per month. In doing so, you lock in a price cap on gasoline that's...
From The Car Connection: 2015 Ford Escape Review The 2015 Ford Escape is, like most modern crossovers, essentially a tall wagon—a sporty one, at that. It's rakish, sporty, and contemporary, and it stands as quite an about-face from what it was a few model years ago, when it made the transition from a much boxier form factor. The Best...
Last October, Tesla Motors' CEO Elon Musk unveiled "The D" -- a performance package for the company's Model S sedan. As of this morning, Green Car Reports says that a $75,000 D-enhanced version of the Model S has officially become Tesla's entry-level car. You might not think that "$75,000" and "entry-level" belong in the same sentence, but for...
Fuel economy is a broad term in the car world. Back in the day, it just meant gas mileage, and inevitably those numbers were low. Now, it encompasses everything from frugal gas-powered machines, to turbodiesels, to gas-electric hybrids, to plug-in hybrids, to extended-range electric vehicles (E-REVs), to battery-electric cars--the spectrum of...
Apr 08, 2015 12:17 am | feedback@highgearmedia.com (Bengt Halvorson)
The 2015 Ford Escape is, like most modern crossovers, essentially a tall wagon—a sporty one, at that. It's rakish, sporty, and contemporary, and it stands as quite an about-face from what it was a few model years ago, when it made the transition from a much boxier form factor. The Escape carries over to 2015 with only a few minor changes...
The 2015 Ford C-Max Hybrid and C-Max Energi are models that call you out clearly as the buyer of a 'green' vehicle. Just like the Toyota Prius and Prius V, the C-Max models aren't sold (in the U.S.) without a hybrid powertrain. The C-Max is built on Ford Focus underpinnings, and from most angles it gives that away freely, appearing like a...
Looking the part of a full-fledged sports car in profile, and measuring up in practicality and fuel-efficiency by small-car standards, the 2015 Audi TT is a Coupe or Convertible that manages to bridge performance and pragmatism in a way that doesn't dash expectations. While we're waiting for an all-new 2016 Audi TT to arrive, with its lightweight...
The 2015 Subaru WRX is whizzy, turbocharged, and a lot more than a tuned-up economy car. It serves as an interesting left-brained alternative to the musclecars in in the mid-$20,000 range. And while it's fundamentally a practical, all-wheel-drive compact sedan, it's a true sports car at heart, and a way to get to 60 mph just as quickly as a V-8...
The Genesis, true to its name, has been the start of something entirely new at Hyundai. And now with the 2015 Hyundai Genesis—the start of a second generation of this model—the automaker looks prepared to dive in with even more luxury-car ambition. That said, both its badge and its pricing continue to distance it from most other luxury...
From The Car Connection: 2015 Hyundai Sonata Review The 2015 Hyundai Sonata is a completely different vehicle than last year's model. Now fully redesigned and in its seventh generation (the third built in Alabama), the Sonata competes against a squadron of well-qualified family four-doors—Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, Ford...
In May of last year, Ford Motor Company recalled more than 900,000 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner models for a power steering flaw. Unfortunately, Ford's fix for the problem might not have worked as well as expected, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration may launch an investigation of the repair. CHECK OUT: Tesla Model S Vs...
Last summer, we told you about an investigation of the 2012-2014 Nissan Versa, including the Versa hatchback, sedan, and Note. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has now upgraded that investigation, and in the process, it's shifted its attention to 2013-2015 models of the Versa sedan and Note. READ: The Safest Vehicles Of 2015 The...
When it comes to luxurious, sporty sedans, it’s really pretty hard to go wrong—the market is full of great choices, from American, German, Korean, and Japanese brands. But two of the hottest sedans on sale right now—especially for the performance-minded—are the Tesla Model S and Porsche Panamera. The Model S, of course, has...
Lurid acceleration, perfect balance, intuitive handling, pine-tar levels of grip--performance means different things to different drivers. And sometimes it means everything. Here at The Car Connection, we rate and review more than 250 new vehicles every year, across six categories including performance. From that group of new and updated vehicles...
Apr 07, 2015 12:37 am | feedback@highgearmedia.com (Nelson Ireson)
The Lexus IS, the compact sport sedan in the lineup, was completely redesigned just last year, but for 2015 it gains a handful of updates. New LED fog lamps sharpen the look; Siri Eyes Free from Apple adds to the interface; and newly available piano black interior trim gives shoppers more trim choices. We still haven't seen a refreshed version of...
Apr 07, 2015 12:11 am | feedback@highgearmedia.com (Marty Padgett)
In today's rather lookalike utility-vehicle market, the 2015 Ford Flex stands out for taking a decidedly different approach to design. With flat lines, creased sheetmetal, and boxy styling, it bucks the look assumed by nearly every other comparable crossover wagon It's a much-welcomed about-face on today's mainstream; and it's a result that...
The Volkswagen Golf was one of the first compact hatchbacks to transcend the 'economy car' label; yet today it's by no means a solo act. Now, it stands as a class benchmark against the Mazda 3 and Ford Focus, which have also nudged their way onto that particular stage, while Honda, Hyundai and Kia still take occasional swings at the Golf and its...
The 2015 Audi Q7, compared to other big crossovers like it, is a smart compromise—as it trades off some off-road prowess in the name of on-the-road responsiveness and comfort. While it's not a serious off-roader, it's one of the most luxurious, family-friendly vehicles you'll find that can handle deep snow. There's a lot to be desired here...
The 2015 Hyundai Sonata is a completely different vehicle than last year's model. Now fully redesigned and in its seventh generation (the third built in Alabama), the Sonata competes against a squadron of well-qualified family four-doors—Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, Ford Fusion, and Chevy Malibu—as well as the VW Passat...
April tends to be the time of the year when business at dealerships really starts to perk up. And after a particularly harsh winter for some regions of the U.S., it’s likely that rebound will happen with a little more uptick than usual. READ: The Safest Vehicles Of 2015 Meanwhile showrooms need to turn their inventories over before summer...
These days, everything can be insured: cars, homes, our health, our pets, various body parts. But would you pay insurance for gas? A Houston-based start-up called LoveMyGasPrice hopes that the answer is "yes". The premise is pretty simple: You agree to pay LoveMyGasPrice $3.99 per month. In doing so, you lock in a price cap on gasoline that's...
From The Car Connection: 2015 Ford Escape Review The 2015 Ford Escape is, like most modern crossovers, essentially a tall wagon—a sporty one, at that. It's rakish, sporty, and contemporary, and it stands as quite an about-face from what it was a few model years ago, when it made the transition from a much boxier form factor. The Best...
Fuel economy is a broad term in the car world. Back in the day, it just meant gas mileage, and inevitably those numbers were low. Now, it encompasses everything from frugal gas-powered machines, to turbodiesels, to gas-electric hybrids, to plug-in hybrids, to extended-range electric vehicles (E-REVs), to battery-electric cars--the spectrum of...
The 2015 Ford Escape is, like most modern crossovers, essentially a tall wagon—a sporty one, at that. It's rakish, sporty, and contemporary, and it stands as quite an about-face from what it was a few model years ago, when it made the transition from a much boxier form factor. The Escape carries over to 2015 with only a few minor changes...
The 2015 Ford C-Max Hybrid and C-Max Energi are models that call you out clearly as the buyer of a 'green' vehicle. Just like the Toyota Prius and Prius V, the C-Max models aren't sold (in the U.S.) without a hybrid powertrain. The C-Max is built on Ford Focus underpinnings, and from most angles it gives that away freely, appearing like a...
Looking the part of a full-fledged sports car in profile, and measuring up in practicality and fuel-efficiency by small-car standards, the 2015 Audi TT is a Coupe or Convertible that manages to bridge performance and pragmatism in a way that doesn't dash expectations. While we're waiting for an all-new 2016 Audi TT to arrive, with its lightweight...
The 2015 Subaru WRX is whizzy, turbocharged, and a lot more than a tuned-up economy car. It serves as an interesting left-brained alternative to the musclecars in in the mid-$20,000 range. And while it's fundamentally a practical, all-wheel-drive compact sedan, it's a true sports car at heart, and a way to get to 60 mph just as quickly as a V-8...
The Genesis, true to its name, has been the start of something entirely new at Hyundai. And now with the 2015 Hyundai Genesis—the start of a second generation of this model—the automaker looks prepared to dive in with even more luxury-car ambition. That said, both its badge and its pricing continue to distance it from most other luxury...
From The Car Connection: 2015 Hyundai Sonata Review The 2015 Hyundai Sonata is a completely different vehicle than last year's model. Now fully redesigned and in its seventh generation (the third built in Alabama), the Sonata competes against a squadron of well-qualified family four-doors—Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, Ford...
In May of last year, Ford Motor Company recalled more than 900,000 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner models for a power steering flaw. Unfortunately, Ford's fix for the problem might not have worked as well as expected, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration may launch an investigation of the repair. CHECK OUT: Tesla Model S Vs...
Last summer, we told you about an investigation of the 2012-2014 Nissan Versa, including the Versa hatchback, sedan, and Note. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has now upgraded that investigation, and in the process, it's shifted its attention to 2013-2015 models of the Versa sedan and Note. READ: The Safest Vehicles Of 2015 The...
When it comes to luxurious, sporty sedans, it’s really pretty hard to go wrong—the market is full of great choices, from American, German, Korean, and Japanese brands. But two of the hottest sedans on sale right now—especially for the performance-minded—are the Tesla Model S and Porsche Panamera. The Model S, of course, has...
Lurid acceleration, perfect balance, intuitive handling, pine-tar levels of grip--performance means different things to different drivers. And sometimes it means everything. Here at The Car Connection, we rate and review more than 250 new vehicles every year, across six categories including performance. From that group of new and updated vehicles...
The Lexus IS, the compact sport sedan in the lineup, was completely redesigned just last year, but for 2015 it gains a handful of updates. New LED fog lamps sharpen the look; Siri Eyes Free from Apple adds to the interface; and newly available piano black interior trim gives shoppers more trim choices. We still haven't seen a refreshed version of...
In today's rather lookalike utility-vehicle market, the 2015 Ford Flex stands out for taking a decidedly different approach to design. With flat lines, creased sheetmetal, and boxy styling, it bucks the look assumed by nearly every other comparable crossover wagon It's a much-welcomed about-face on today's mainstream; and it's a result that...
The Volkswagen Golf was one of the first compact hatchbacks to transcend the 'economy car' label; yet today it's by no means a solo act. Now, it stands as a class benchmark against the Mazda 3 and Ford Focus, which have also nudged their way onto that particular stage, while Honda, Hyundai and Kia still take occasional swings at the Golf and its...
The 2015 Audi Q7, compared to other big crossovers like it, is a smart compromise—as it trades off some off-road prowess in the name of on-the-road responsiveness and comfort. While it's not a serious off-roader, it's one of the most luxurious, family-friendly vehicles you'll find that can handle deep snow. There's a lot to be desired here...
The 2015 Hyundai Sonata is a completely different vehicle than last year's model. Now fully redesigned and in its seventh generation (the third built in Alabama), the Sonata competes against a squadron of well-qualified family four-doors—Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, Ford Fusion, and Chevy Malibu—as well as the VW Passat...
April tends to be the time of the year when business at dealerships really starts to perk up. And after a particularly harsh winter for some regions of the U.S., it’s likely that rebound will happen with a little more uptick than usual. READ: The Safest Vehicles Of 2015 Meanwhile showrooms need to turn their inventories over before summer...
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