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2012 Toyota Yaris SE: First Drive

By Bengt Halvorson Bengt Halvorson 2012 Toyota Yaris SE – First Drive Also See 2012 Toyota Prius 2012 Toyota Prius V, Prius Plug-In Pricing: From $26,400 And $32,000 Toyota NS4 Plug-In Hybrid Video: 2012 Detroit Auto Show Preview Toyota has the small-car market pretty well covered. In addition to the 2012 Toyota Yaris, there are […]

Read The Car Connection On Google Currents

By Joel Feder Joel Feder The Car Connection On Google Currents Enlarge Photo Faithful readers of The Car Connection, we know you are already a fan on Facebook, a follower on Twitter, and have us in your most prized circle on Google+, but today we are happy to announce another terrific way to get all […]

BMW Bumps Mercedes, Lexus To Become America’s Top Luxury Brand

By Richard Read Richard Read 2012 BMW 6-Series Coupe Also See 2013 BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe: M Sport, New Gallery, Video BMW Details The Design Process Behind Its New 3-Series: Video 2011 Lexus CT 200h Compact Hybrid Hatch: First Drive Review For a full decade, Lexus has been parked at the top of the U.S. […]

2012 Nissan Leaf

The Basics: Now in its second model year, the 2012 Nissan Leaf was the first battery electric vehicle to be built in volume and sold by a major automaker in many decades. The five-door compact hatchback has a striking look that’s as pioneering and modern as the Toyota Prius hybrid was in its day. The […]

GM Goes For A Clever End Run On Super Bowl Advertising

By Richard Read Richard Read ‘Generations’, a 30 second Chevrolet ad by William Kirkley Enlarge Photo Also See 2013 Chevrolet Malibu: New Photos Chevy Holding Competition For Super Bowl XLVI Ad: Video U.S.-Bound 2013 Chevy Spark To Get Design Updates Advertising during the Super Bowl is like trying out a new stunt at the Olympics: […]

2013 Toyota Land Cruiser, Detroit Auto Show, Simraceway: Today’s Car News

By Joel Feder Joel Feder 2012 Bentley Continental GTC Enlarge Photo Also See It Sounds Like Bentley Is Becoming More Fuel Efficient New Porsche 911 A Hit In Europe, Likely To Repeat Here 2012 Ford Focus, Toyota Prius Win Best Car To Buy Awards Today at High Gear Media, we review the 2012 Bentley Continental […]

2013 Mercedes-Benz SL Class Reveal Live-Streamed On Facebook

By Joel Feder Joel Feder 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Also See 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Preview: 2012 Detroit Auto Show 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG Preview Mercedes-Benz Ponders The Future Of In-Car Tech 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Enlarge Photo Automakers live-streaming new vehicle reveals is becoming commonplace at auto shows. Lexus live-streamed the 2013 GS reveal at the Los […]

2013 Toyota Land Cruiser Gets New Styling, More Features

By Viknesh Vijayenthiran Viknesh Vijayenthiran 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser (European model pictured) Also See Toyota NS4 Plug-In Hybrid Video: 2012 Detroit Auto Show Preview Scenes From The Toyota GT 86 Driver’s Seat: Video 2012 Toyota Prius The Toyota Land Cruiser hasn’t exactly been flying out of showrooms, which is not surprising since the vehicle’s starting […]

2012 Ford Taurus

The Basics: The 2012 Ford Taurus, depending on how it’s equipped, can play several different roles. At the base level, at about $26k, the Taurus is a big-car alternative to the likes of the V-6 Honda Accord or Chevrolet Malibu. On the other hand, it could be a luxury rival to the Buick LaCrosse or […]

2012 MINI Cooper

The Basics: Updated last year with new features and improved engines, the 2012 MINI Cooper soldiers on essentially unchanged. The pint-sized hatchback and convertible still packs plenty of personality, whether you choose the base Cooper, turbocharged Cooper S, or the aggressive John Cooper Works model. Competing with cars bridging the entry-luxury and hot-hatch segment, the […]

2012 Bentley Continental

The Basics: The Bentley Continental coupes and Flying Spur sedan reincarnated the British brand, back when they were new last decade. This year the coupe and convertible earn newly styled bodies and uprated drivetrains, but the changes do little to alter the Conti’s awe-inspiring heft and luxurious feel. Priced from less than $200,000 in base […]

MIT: To Get Better Gas Mileage, Cars Need Less Power, Weight

By Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 2011 Fuel Economy Labels Enlarge Photo Also See 2013 Chevy Malibu Eco Starts At $26,000, Rated 38 MPG Highway 40-MPG 2012 Kia Rio Sedan To Start At $14,150 2012 Subaru Impreza: AWD, 36 MPG Highway, First Drive Report In recent years, the quest for high gas mileage has become an […]

Incentives Disappearing, But Chrysler & Nissan Still Offer Deals

By Richard Read Richard Read handing over cash Also See 2011 Nissan Leaf: 11K Miles, No Battery Issues, Defroster Needs Work 2012 Chrysler 300 2012 Nissan Versa If you’ve been thinking about buying a new car, you might want to act sooner rather than later. According to TrueCar, new-car incentives are going the way of […]

Ford F-Series, Dodge Dart Fuel Economy, Porsche Cayenne: Car News Headlines

By Joel Feder Joel Feder 2013 Dodge Dart Compact Sedan Enlarge Photo Also See 2012 Honda CR-V: Redesigned Compact Crossover Bows At The 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show 2012 Honda Civic Ultimate Guide: Reviews, Gas Mileage, Videos 2012 Honda Civic Si Walkaround: Video Today at High Gear Media, we reviewed a racing school while MIT […]

2012 Porsche 911 Carrera

The Basics: The 2012 Porsche 911 marks the arrival of the seventh generation of Zuffenhausen’s legendary sports car, and, in almost every way, it’s the best. After 48 years of production, perhaps it should be, but improving an icon while retaining its essential character is a difficult task. That’s exactly what Porsche has done, however. […]

2012 Dodge Caliber

The Basics: The Dodge Caliber hatchback has been on sale since the 2007 model year, but it almost seems like longer. That’s because this four-door hatchback never managed to hit the market sweet spot for which it had been programmed. The Caliber was originally positioned as a car with some of the utility of a […]

2012 Chevrolet Volt

The Basics: In December 2010, almost four years after GM unveiled a concept for a plug-in electric car with a range-extending engine, the 2011 Chevrolet Volt went on sale in a handful of states. By the end of 2011, it will be available at selected Chevy dealers nationwide. We’ve driven the 2011 Chevy Volt several […]

2012 Acura MDX

The Basics: The 2012 Acura MDX embodies much of what’s made mid-size crossovers the modern vehicle of choice for American suburban families. With strong acceleration, a comfortable cabin, and impressive safety–all the while offering just a little understated ruggedness–the MDX gives a wide range of shoppers what they need in a seven-passenger, three-row luxury crossover […]

Ford F-Series Marks 30 Years As Best-Selling Vehicles In U.S.: Infographic

By Nelson Ireson Nelson Ireson 2011 Ford F-150 towing a trailer Enlarge Photo Also See 2011 Ford Fiesta: May 2011 NADAguides Car of the Month 2011 Mazda2 Is One Cool Little Hatch 2012 Ford Focus, Toyota Prius Win Best Car To Buy Awards Whatever else we’re about at any given moment, Americans are about getting […]

Top 20 Viral Automotive Videos Of 2011

By Joel Feder Joel Feder Chrysler Born of Fire Super Bowl XLV ad Enlarge Photo Also See 2012 Honda CR-V Concept Debuts At SoCal Auto Show 2012 Hyundai Azera To Debut At 2011 L.A. Auto Show What Sound Does a Lexus CT 200h Make? Ask Ben As we look back on 2011 in our rear […]

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