http://www.thecarconnection.com/reviews Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:41:59 -0500 Car Reviews -- Get the consensus and opinions from TheCarConnection and from around the Web on your favorite car. Lifestyle/Fashion http://static.thecarconnection.com/website/tcc-feed.jpg http://www.thecarconnection.com/reviews http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/honda_cr-v_2010 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/honda_cr-v_2010 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:35:00 -0500 2010 HONDA CR-V STYLING | [7 out of 10] Motor Trend: "it's more jelly-bean-shaped" Cars.com: "has an underbite" MotherProof: "graceful curved lines" Depending on how you see it, the exterior of the 2010 Honda CR-V is understatedly attractive, plain, or a little weird. The rounded overall shape with a mix of sheetmetal creases and ...
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]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1038596_honda-prepping-personal-neo-urban-transport-concept-for-l-a-auto-show http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1038596_honda-prepping-personal-neo-urban-transport-concept-for-l-a-auto-show Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:49:00 -0500 The future is a common theme at most auto shows, and the future most carmakers have seen lately is a highly compact, enviro-friendly urban environment. To remain relevant in such a market, cars will have to shrink, adapt and go very high-tech, at least if the concepts are to be believed. Honda's latest, the Personal-Neo Urban Transport--yes, ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1038556_iihs-picks-the-safest-new-vehicles-for-2010 http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1038556_iihs-picks-the-safest-new-vehicles-for-2010 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:24:00 -0500 The coveted Top Safety Pick designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) used to be quite exclusive--and a way for safety-conscious shoppers to narrow down their possibilities to a few top-rated vehicles in a segment. But since 2007, the number of Top Safety Picks has roughly doubled each year, going from just 23 ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1038361_chevrolet-aveo-the-most-toxic-new-car http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1038361_chevrolet-aveo-the-most-toxic-new-car Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:41:00 -0500 Do you avoid drinking out of clear plastic water bottles, using antiperspirants with aluminum, or cooking in non-stick pans? Use a water purifier and ionizer everywhere you go, always buy organic, mind your cold-water fish list, and have your tap water checked yearly? If so, we've found either a new source of anxiety in your life or a handy ..]]> http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/honda_civic-cpe_2010 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/honda_civic-cpe_2010 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:50:00 -0500 The 2010 Honda Civic Coupe is closely related to the 2010 Honda Civic Sedan and is covered with the Sedan under a single review. The Civic Coupe closely resembles the Civic Sedan from the front, though from the side it has a completely different profile. A couple of inches shorter in wheelbase, the Civic Coupe has a slightly more arched ...
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]]> http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/honda_civic-sdn_2010 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/honda_civic-sdn_2010 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:27:00 -0500 2010 HONDA CIVIC STYLING | [8 out of 10] Cars.com: "Instantly recognizable and much sleeker-looking than most of its competitors" ConsumerGuide: "Interior is innovative, entertaining even, without sacrificing functionality" Motor Trend: "slightly bolder look" As the 2010 model year rolls in, the Honda Civic has now gone four years ...
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]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1038093_cash-for-clunkers-reveals-weakness-among-detroit-brands http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1038093_cash-for-clunkers-reveals-weakness-among-detroit-brands Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:38:00 -0500 It's obvious from the comments on this site and others in the High Gear Media family that Cash-for-Clunkers remains a hot-button issue, and new data about the program is likely to fuel the fire: according to stats from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, most car buyers used Cash-for-Clunkers to swap out their domestic ride ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1037931_do-dogs-leave-a-larger-footprint-than-suvs http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1037931_do-dogs-leave-a-larger-footprint-than-suvs Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:38:00 -0500 Are dogs worse for the environment than SUVs? You'll find a number of sources trumpeting the widely publicized results from New Zealand researchers, concluding that yes, dogs are worse for the planet than SUVs. But don't kick out the hound quite yet and head for the Hummer dealership; according to the Seattle-based Sightline Institute, the ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1037821_raising-the-gas-tax-auto-execs-push-an-unpopular-solution http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1037821_raising-the-gas-tax-auto-execs-push-an-unpopular-solution Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:41:00 -0500 We've been here before. The government mandates more fuel-efficient vehicles across the board, yet the American public continues to gravitate toward what's big and powerful. Barring this era of greater responsibility and restraint, which might pass like a fleeting fancy with the recession, why not pick the bigger or more powerful car, we ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1037767_2010-honda-accord-crosstour-pricing-revealed http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1037767_2010-honda-accord-crosstour-pricing-revealed Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:03:00 -0500 It's been official since early July that the all-new 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour will arrive in showrooms this fall, but today the automaker finally revealed pricing for its latest model addition. The vehicle is set to debut on November 20 with a manufacturer's suggested retail price starting at $29,670, plus a destination and handling ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1037685_first-drive-2010-honda-accord-crosstour http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1037685_first-drive-2010-honda-accord-crosstour Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:01:00 -0500 Crossovers are all the rage these days, meaning vehicles somewhere between the practicality of a station wagon and the taller, tougher all-wheel-drive aspects of a sport utility vehicle. They take many forms, and wear an increasing diversity of styles. Now Honda's gotten into the game, applying the hallowed Accord model name to what it calls an ..]]> http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/honda_accord-crosstour_2010 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/honda_accord-crosstour_2010 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0500
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]]> http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/honda_accord-cpe_2010 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/honda_accord-cpe_2010 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:56:00 -0500 The 2010 Honda Accord Coupe is very closely related to the Honda Accord Sedan and is thus covered together with the Accord Sedan under a single review. The coupe has styling that's bolder, with a smoother downward curve of its roof, more sculpted flanks, and what appear to be slightly different proportions. However the Coupe is just ...
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]]> http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/honda_accord-sdn_2010 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/honda_accord-sdn_2010 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:28:00 -0500 2010 HONDA ACCORD STYLING | [8 out of 10] Kelley Blue Book: "a crisper, more substantial look" [sedan] Cars.com: "a bit anonymous from certain angles" [sedan] Automobile Magazine: "pretty fantastic" [sedan] Motor Trend: "Dash displays are MacBook Pro all the way" [coupe] Edmunds: "A genuine attention-grabber, in a sporty kind of way" ...
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]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1037501_ugliest-cars-of-the-past-50-years-you-might-be-surprised http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1037501_ugliest-cars-of-the-past-50-years-you-might-be-surprised Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:59:00 -0400 Think that the design of the Volkswagen New Beetle is more hideous than iconic? Apparently you're not alone. Business Week has posted its "Fifty Ugliest Cars of the Past 50 Years," including a number of models present and past, and the New Beetle is just one of the newer and still-produced models on the list. Others include the Cadillac ..]]>