http://www.thecarconnection.com/reviews Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:26:27 -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://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://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1037914_fiat-based-jeeps-coming-in-2013 http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1037914_fiat-based-jeeps-coming-in-2013 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:25:00 -0500 Following the announcement of the proposed alliance between Fiat and Chrysler in January, the question on everybody's lips was which European top-sellers were finally going to come to North America. With Wednesday's reveal of the new Chrysler-Fiat duo's five-year strategy, things are starting to get a lot clearer. One of the ..]]> 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 ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1037460_chrysler-gets-mobile-tv-again-this-time-its-for-grownups http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1037460_chrysler-gets-mobile-tv-again-this-time-its-for-grownups Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:47:00 -0400 Chrysler announced today that it will be the first automaker to offer in-car mobile TV with a full channel lineup. The new service, FLO TV Auto Entertainment, will bring up to 20 channels for a monthly fee that's low in comparison to existing satellite services. For a couple of years now, Chrysler has offered the Sirius Backseat TV ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1036155_safety-group-points-to-jeep-grand-cherokee-fire-concerns http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1036155_safety-group-points-to-jeep-grand-cherokee-fire-concerns Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:39:00 -0400 On Friday, the Center for Auto Safety petitioned NHTSA to initiate a defect investigation that could potentially cover hundreds of thousands of Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs from model years 1993 through 2004. According to the group, on these older Grand Cherokee models, the plastic fuel tank actually extends below the bumper, so it's more ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1035470_chrysler-slims-downowners-manuals-that-is http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1035470_chrysler-slims-downowners-manuals-that-is Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:40:00 -0400 If you're the type of buyer who, upon taking delivery of a new car, reads the owner's manual from cover to cover, you might be a little disappointed to find that these tomes are missing from new 2010 Chrysler, Dodge, or Jeep products. Beginning with the 2010 model year, Chrysler will be the first automaker to stop automatically including ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1034638_chrysler-sues-daimler-over-supply-shortcomings http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1034638_chrysler-sues-daimler-over-supply-shortcomings Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:40:00 -0400 Having just come through a complicated series of bankruptcy proceedings, you might think Chrysler would want to take a break from courtrooms for a while. However, on August 21 the company filed suit against its former parent, Daimler AG, in U.S. bankruptcy court. According to Chrysler, Daimler has reneged on supply contracts, and the resulting ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1033953_12-born-in-the-u-s-a-fuel-sippers http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1033953_12-born-in-the-u-s-a-fuel-sippers Thu, 06 Aug 2009 13:45:00 -0400 Want American-made and fuel-efficient? A small car, too? You don't have many choices. Shoppers are valuing fuel efficiency more than before, especially now that they might be able to take advantage of a $4,500 Cash-for-Clunkers incentive. While there are plenty of stars-and-stripes-waving larger vehicles, the list of smaller, frugal ..]]> http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/jeep_wrangler_2009 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/jeep_wrangler_2009 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:59:00 -0400 2009 JEEP WRANGLER STYLING | [8 out of 10] Cars.com: "You could almost call it a civilized design" Edmunds: "larger and more refined" USA Today: "Fancy and genteel by Wrangler standards" Two versions of the 2009 Jeep Wrangler are available, a two-door and four-door model, as well as both soft and hard convertible tops. Redesigned ...
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]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1020977_2009-jeep-grand-cherokee-srt8-and-2009-pontiac-solstice-coupe-instant-classics http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1020977_2009-jeep-grand-cherokee-srt8-and-2009-pontiac-solstice-coupe-instant-classics Tue, 26 May 2009 13:43:00 -0400 This is one thought that hatched over the past long weekend. When you combine the effects of the bad economy with actions of embattled manufacturers along with the Fed's new CAFE standards, what does this mean for enthusiasts or wannabe enthusiasts who have been considering a new vehicle purchase? My mind came up with "Instant ..]]>