The Basics: No question about it, the Jeep Liberty is boxy and rugged. And while we’re becoming accustomed to seeing carlike vehicle masquerading in trail clothes, that’s not at all the case here: The 2012 Jeep Liberty remains mostly truck. But for families who plan on spending most of the time on pavement—and with the […]
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2012 Porsche Cayman
The Basics: Do you love the Porsche Boxster’s performance, styling, and price, but want a hard top? If so, the Cayman is what you’re looking for. It’s built on the same basic architecture, and in many ways, it’s a great stand-in for its bigger, more expensive brother, the 911. Few changes arrive for the 2012 […]
2012 Nissan Murano
The Basics: The Nissan Murano’s grown popular because it has so few of the usual tired SUV cliches. It’s a five-seater without much off-road ability or towing capacity, and it’s stylish, too–almost to a fault. The Murano is a good-looking tall wagon, and ties together its sheetmetal and its cabin in a convincing way. This […]
2012 Nissan Quest
The Basics: After a long drought without new products, the minivan segment saw every one of its competitors replaced or refreshed in the 2011 model year. That’s epic change–or so it seems. For the best sellers–Sienna, Odyssey, the Chrysler minivans–the changes were more updates than reinventions. Not so for the Nissan Quest, which changed everything, […]
2012 Buick Verano
The Basics: The all-new 2012 Buick Verano certainly isn’t the first compact sedan from Buick. But while past lackluster efforts have been merely badge-engineered versions of Chevrolet models, GM argues that the Verano is something markedly more luxurious—and worth the extra few thousand over the nearly identically sized Chevrolet Cruze. The Verano is, in all […]
2012 Subaru Impreza WRX
The Basics: While the pedestrian Subaru Impreza sedan and hatchback were thoroughly updated for 2012, the hot-rod Impreza WRX and STI models soldier on with the older and proven body style for another year. Both were restyled last year, with more aggressive styling and substantial suspension and running gear changes, so they’re far from outdated. […]
2012 Lincoln Navigator
The Basics: Standing as one of the few stalwarts of the old guard of full-size SUVs, the stately Lincoln Navigator carries a full load of passengers readily, yet just as easily takes on the truck-like duties of towing. As a truck-based SUV, the Lincoln Navigator hasn’t seen a need to change its appearance much over […]
Futuretech: Downloading & Printing Your Own Car Parts
By Richard Read Richard Read 3D printer from Desktop Factory Enlarge Photo Also See 2013 Buick Encore Crossover: 2012 Detroit Auto… 2012 Honda CR-V Will Arrive On Time, Despite… 2012 Hyundai Veloster: From The Show Floor To… See more video » If you’re a shade-tree mechanic, you know how frustrating it can be when a […]
2012 Ford Expedition
The Basics: The Ford Expedition is trucky, conservative, mammoth as it’s always been–and that’s why it’s still around, now that other full-size SUVs have fallen from orbit, or failed to launch at all. The Expedition’s selling much more slowly than it ever has, but it’s still one of the better choices for those who need […]
2012 Lexus RX 350 Reviewed, 2012 Camaro ZL1 Driven: Today’s Car News
By Joel Feder Joel Feder 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 first drive Enlarge Photo Also See What Sound Does a Lexus CT 200h Make? Ask Ben Lexus CT 200h: The Japanese Got Rhythm 2012 Honda CR-V Will Arrive On Time, Despite… See more video » Today at High Gear Media, Nissan showed how the Leaf handles […]
Women Are More Practical Shoppers, But Men Get Better Deals: Infographic
By Richard Read Richard Read 2011 data on car customers from CarWoo Enlarge Photo Also See 2013 Buick Encore Crossover: 2012 Detroit Auto… 2012 Honda CR-V Will Arrive On Time, Despite… 2012 Hyundai Veloster: From The Show Floor To… See more video » So, you’re in the market for a new car. You’ve skimmed through […]
The Car Connection Now Has A YouTube Channel
By Joel Feder Joel Feder The Car Connection YouTube Enlarge Photo Also See 2013 Dodge Dart: 2012 Detroit Auto Show Video 2013 Lincoln MKZ Concept: Detroit Auto Show… 2012 North American Car Of The Year: Detroit… See more video » Loyal readers of The Car Connection, we have heard what you want: more videos. And […]
2012 Lexus RX 350
The Basics: The 2012 Lexus RX 350 plays it safe and comfortable in the luxury crossover segments. It’s been a longtime favorite because of its smooth performance and pleasant looks, not to mention Lexus’ reputation for dealer service and reliability. It’s essentially unchanged for the new model year, as is the case with its hybrid […]
2012 Nissan Sentra
The Basics: The 2012 Nissan Sentra is a compact sedan that appeals to shoppers looking for a practical, affordable, economical small sedan. Just below the Altima mid-size sedan yet a little more substantial and refined than the Versa sedan, the 2012 Sentra hits a size and price sweet spot also occupied by the likes of […]
2012 Lexus GX 460
The Basics: The 2012 Lexus GX 460 fits into the Lexus lineup just below the Land Cruiser-based Lexus LX 570. And actually, it is part of the Land Cruiser family; it’s a full-featured, extra-luxurious version of the Land Cruiser Prado that sells in other international markets. The GX is also related to the Toyota 4Runner, […]
Indiana, South Carolina Offer License Plates For LGBT Equality
By Richard Read Richard Read LGBT equality license plate from South Carolina, sponsored by SC Equality Enlarge Photo Also See 2012 Honda CR-V Will Arrive On Time, Despite… 2012 Hyundai Veloster: From The Show Floor To… Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet: Most Hated Car Of… See more video » Specialty license plates can raise big bucks for […]
2012 Hyundai Sonata
The Basics: It used to be a wallflower, but then the Hyundai Sonata bloomed. New in 2011 with daring styling and bristling with confidence, the Sonata has mounted a three-pronged attack on the mainstream four-door sedan market–and it’s working. The Sonata’s now one of the top sellers in the segment, fresh off an award-winning year […]
2012 Kia Forte
The Basics: The 2012 Forte is a line of compact cars, fitting between the subcompact Rio and the mid-size Optima in Kia’s lineup. Introduced a couple of years ago, the Kia Forte set a new design direction for Kia’s cars–adding a dash of European flavor and pitching the anonymity. And on closer look, it’s easy […]
2013 Lexus LX 570 Gets A Price Increase
By Kurt Ernst Kurt Ernst 2013 Lexus LX 570 Enlarge Photo Also See What Sound Does a Lexus CT 200h Make? Ask Ben Lexus CT 200h: The Japanese Got Rhythm 2013 Cadillac ATS Walkthrough: Video See more video » If you’re in the market for a full size luxury SUV with legitimate go-anywhere credentials, the […]
Kia Recalls Over 145,000 Optimas, Rondos For Airbag Flaw
By Richard Read Richard Read 2007 Kia Optima LX Enlarge Photo Also See 2012 Kia Optima To Be Assembled In The U.S. 2012 Kia Rio Sedan Priced From $14,150 2012 Kia Rio 5-Door Priced From $14,350 See more video » Kia Motors Corporation has issued a recall for the 2006 – 2008 Optima sedan and […]