http://www.thecarconnection.com/reviews Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:30:06 -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/1037094_compared-2010-lexus-rx-350-vs-2010-nissan-murano-le http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1037094_compared-2010-lexus-rx-350-vs-2010-nissan-murano-le Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:49:00 -0400 TheCarConnection.com has just updated our full review of the Murano for 2010 and thought it would be the perfect time for a little match-up...against the 2010 Lexus RX 350. When the Nissan Murano was first redesigned for 2009, we wrote, "The 2009 Murano is just as smooth as the RX, definitely sharper in profile, and very nearly the Lexus' ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1036827_the-ten-most-fuel-efficient-cars-for-10 http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1036827_the-ten-most-fuel-efficient-cars-for-10 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:14:00 -0400 Most ordinary gasoline models look like guzzlers next to the hybrids--and a few compact diesel models--that dominate the upper echelon of this year's EPA fuel economy ratings. For instance, according to the EPA's Fuel Economy Guide information released last week, a 2010 Toyota Prius will cost less than half as much to keep fueled for a year's ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1036949_preview-2011-lexus-lfa http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1036949_preview-2011-lexus-lfa Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:11:00 -0400 What is it? Lexus' first supercar and a genuine rival to Ferrari and Lamborghini The basics: High-rev V-10 and rear-wheel drive fun On sale: 2011 Price: $375,000-plus (est.) The supercar that almost wasn't, the 2011 Lexus LFA, has finally made its world debut at this month's 2009 Tokyo Motor Show. The LFA has been spotted testing in ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1036660_bluetooth-ipod-connectivity-expanded-in-2010-toyota-venza http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1036660_bluetooth-ipod-connectivity-expanded-in-2010-toyota-venza Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:46:00 -0400 The Venza carries into its second model year with no significant changes. That's the short story, however some people might find the Venza's entertainment system considerably more functional; tech-savvy shoppers will be quick to verify that an USB auxiliary port and iPod connectivity are newly standard across the 2010 Toyota Venza model ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1036392_lexus-prices-2010-gs-and-ls-sedans http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1036392_lexus-prices-2010-gs-and-ls-sedans Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:14:00 -0400 The 2010 Lexus GS and LS sedan lineup looks a lot like it did in 2009. A few minor interior and exterior appearance updates, some new technology and a new Sport Package for the LS are about all that changes. Fortunately for fans of the GS, the prices have stayed the same, too. The LS sees minor price rises on the short wheelbase ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1036217_toyota-lexus-floor-mat-problem-is-now-officially-a-recall http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1036217_toyota-lexus-floor-mat-problem-is-now-officially-a-recall Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:06:00 -0400 One week ago today, owners of eight Toyota and Lexus models got an urgent plea from the U.S. Department of Transportation, delivered via the media: Remove your driver's side floor mat immediately, and don't replace it until you've taken your car to the dealer. With much of the coverage calling it a recall of 3.8 million vehicles,  Toyota issued ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1036007_2010-ford-fusion-hybrid-high-mileage-achiever-everymans-interior http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1036007_2010-ford-fusion-hybrid-high-mileage-achiever-everymans-interior Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:33:00 -0400 40 miles per gallon. That's what we at TheCarConnection.com just saw in a week's worth of driving--driving in which we really made a point to treat the Fusion Hybrid much like any other car. And when we actually tried to drive economically, following the excellent hybrid system display when we could, we were able to get nearly 50 mpg. As we ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1035590_driven-2010-lexus-rx-350 http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1035590_driven-2010-lexus-rx-350 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:06:00 -0400 The RX was one of the first crossovers and arguably the first luxury crossover when it was introduced for 1998. Since then it's become the long-time bestseller for the brand, and it's easy to see why. The 2010 Lexus RX 350 is nearly as practical as a minivan and more fuel-efficient than an old-style SUV, yet serenely refined, with enough ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1035385_preview-2010-lexus-es-350 http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1035385_preview-2010-lexus-es-350 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:41:00 -0400 What is it?: The entry-level non-hybrid Lexus sedan The basics: Conservative styling, solid features, reasonable pricing. On sale: Late September 2009 Price: $34,800 (excl. delivery fees of $875) The 2010 Lexus ES 350 faces some tough competition this year from Buick, Lincoln, Acura and Infiniti, so Lexus has decided to revamp the car to ..]]> http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/lexus_is-250c_2010 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/lexus_is-250c_2010 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 10:27:00 -0400 2010 LEXUS IS C STYLING | [6 out of 10] Car and Driver: "It looks to the untrained eyes like a sedan that has met a hacksaw" Motor Trend: "You'll recognize the C as a member of the IS family, yet every body panel save the hood is new" ConsumerGuide: "Lexus' usual large, legible gauges and handy, intuitive minor controls" Like most ...
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]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1021823_2011-hyundai-equus-preview http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1021823_2011-hyundai-equus-preview Wed, 12 Aug 2009 23:00:00 -0400     What is it: The new luxury four-door from Hyundai, bigger than the Genesis sedan     Key facts: As long as an S-Class; shares its V-8 with the Hyundai Genesis     On sale: July 2010     Price: $60,000-$80,000 With the 2009 Hyundai Genesis successfully launched, the Korean automaker is planning for the arrival of an even bigger, more ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1033856_2010-ford-taurus-pushes-the-luxury-envelope http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1033856_2010-ford-taurus-pushes-the-luxury-envelope Tue, 04 Aug 2009 08:30:00 -0400 http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1022311_2010-lexus-hs-250h-priced http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1022311_2010-lexus-hs-250h-priced Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:08:00 -0400 Lexus has just announced pricing for its 2010 HS 250h hybrid sedan, and there aren't any big surprises. The new luxury hybrid, which will reach dealerships in August, will start at $34,200, not counting a destination charge of $875 that will put it just over the $35k mark that TheCarConnection.com estimated as a base price a couple of ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1021484_2009-toyota-venza-2010-lexus-rx-named-top-safety-picks http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1021484_2009-toyota-venza-2010-lexus-rx-named-top-safety-picks Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:00:00 -0400 The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has released some good news for safety-conscious shoppers thinking about the 2009 Toyota Venza or 2010 Lexus RX. Both the Venza and RX receive top 'Good' results from the IIHS in frontal offset and side impact tests, and in the seats of both models pass the Institute's rear protection ..]]>