http://www.thecarconnection.com/reviews Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:37:39 -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/1037769_extreme-tailgating-with-the-scion-kogi-xd-from-mv-designs http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1037769_extreme-tailgating-with-the-scion-kogi-xd-from-mv-designs Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:24:00 -0500 Looking for something out-of-the-ordinary to wow your fellow tailgaters? You could go the obvious route with an impressively oversized SUV, but really, where's the fun in that? Far more interesting is this sweet ride from MV Designs, which crams everything you need for beers and brats into a modestly sized Scion xD. Preferring Pabst over ..]]> http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/scion_tc_2010 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/scion_tc_2010 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:08:00 -0400 2010 SCION TC STYLING | [8 out of 10] Car and Driver: "styling has become a bit familiar" Cars.com: "looks more aggressive than its Toyota siblings" Kelley Blue Book: "At a certain age, you might think the interior is a little too hip" Motor Trend: "gets only revised interior fabrics" Now six years old, the 2010 Scion tC is ...
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]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1034799_scion-to-energize-its-lineup-in-the-2011-model-year http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1034799_scion-to-energize-its-lineup-in-the-2011-model-year Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:45:00 -0400 2009 has been a dismal year for automakers, but Scion has taken an especially rough hit, with sales down by nearly 58% compared to last year. That's blamed largely on Scion's lineup, which many in the industry feel has stagnated -- ironic, given that when the brand launched just seven years ago, it was lauded for its fresh design and its ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1034754_bmw-news-mini-crossover-delayed-isetta-based-on-toyota-iq http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1034754_bmw-news-mini-crossover-delayed-isetta-based-on-toyota-iq Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:10:00 -0400 There's been a lot of chatter about the MINI Roadster (also known as the MINI Speedster) which is set to debut at the Frankfurt Auto Show in just a couple of weeks. That's not surprising: everyone likes a roadster, and the sporty renderings popping up on the web have sparked the interest of journalists and enthusiasts alike. The MINI ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1022729_rendered-kias-new-premium-vg http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1022729_rendered-kias-new-premium-vg Thu, 30 Jul 2009 09:43:00 -0400 Korean automaker Kia seems to be on a roll these days -- at least on the design front. Its boxy Scion xB/Nissan Cube competitor, the Kia Soul, has held its own in the face of discerning auto journalists, and the sporty Kia Forte Koup looks to do similarly well. Now the company has shared renderings of its new premium model, the VG, which will ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1022716_revamped-toyota-iq-to-be-companys-first-fully-electric-car http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1022716_revamped-toyota-iq-to-be-companys-first-fully-electric-car Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:00:00 -0400 Toyota's iQ is a popular guy these days. A couple of weeks ago, we mentioned that the iQ will serve as the base for Aston Martin's first foray into the citycar segment. (In fact, Aston Martin likes the iQ so much they're not touching anything under the hood.) And now comes word that after many years of success with hybrids like the Prius, ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1022334_ford-focus-volvo-c30-get-top-marks-in-iihs-safety-ratings http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1022334_ford-focus-volvo-c30-get-top-marks-in-iihs-safety-ratings Tue, 21 Jul 2009 09:52:00 -0400 The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has conducted a new battery of crash tests -- this time on an assortment of coupes. Generally speaking, all five models performed well, but the Ford Focus and the Volvo C30 came out on top, beating out the Chevrolet Cobalt, Honda Civic, and Scion tC. Each of the small and midsize coupes earned an ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1021849_report-scion-iq-minicar-in-showrooms-by-2011 http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1021849_report-scion-iq-minicar-in-showrooms-by-2011 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:21:00 -0400 Toyota's new iQ minicar is already on sale in Japan and most of Europe but there are now indications that the diminutive hatch could make its way to the United States. A Scion badged version of the car was displayed in concept form at this year's New York Auto Show and now there are reports that a production version will be available by early ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1021826_aston-martin-cygnet-concept-works-over-the-toyota-iq http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1021826_aston-martin-cygnet-concept-works-over-the-toyota-iq Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:21:00 -0400 No, that's not an exercise in Photoshoppery you see at left: it's the Aston Martin "Cygnet" concept--a city car based directly on the fuel-efficient Toyota iQ (potentially known in America as the Scion iQ). Says Aston Martin Chief Executive, Dr Ulrich Bez:  "The offering of a 'Cygnet' with a DBS, DB9 or Vantage is a unique combination of ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1021385_new-study-minicars-ranked-by-fender-bender-repair-bill http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1021385_new-study-minicars-ranked-by-fender-bender-repair-bill Thu, 11 Jun 2009 08:42:00 -0400 If you live in a crowded urban environment, you understand the value of minicars. No, they can't haul sheetrock, and trips to the grocery store become more like social calls, but where parking and (occasionally) fuel economy are concerned, they can be a condo-dweller's dream. Until, of course, they get in a fender-bender. To demonstrate, the ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1020166_16-cars-for-16000---or-less http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1020166_16-cars-for-16000---or-less Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:00:00 -0400 If you're looking for a new set of wheels despite the recession, you're in for a surprise. New cars can be far more expensive than you recall from your last trip to the showroom. According to figures from Comerica Bank, which compiles an annual study on affordability, the average new car sold in America cost $28,715 last year-hardly affordable ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1020071_link-love-from-the-car-connection-2-30-summertime-gas-plus-vids-of-maserati-granturismo-mc-electric-racecars-and-crazy-lady-drivers http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1020071_link-love-from-the-car-connection-2-30-summertime-gas-plus-vids-of-maserati-granturismo-mc-electric-racecars-and-crazy-lady-drivers Thu, 16 Apr 2009 07:15:00 -0400 He said, she said-- Remember when Tesla's Elon Musk called that New York Times reporter "a douchebag...and an idiot"? Remember the journalist who was interviewing him at the time--how she sort of giggled her way through it? Well, Sarah Lacy's colleagues are calling foul on her. And still no one's called us douchebags yet. No respect, we tell ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1019974_2009-new-york-auto-show-scion-iq-concept-drops-by http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1019974_2009-new-york-auto-show-scion-iq-concept-drops-by Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:31:00 -0400 Scion always does things differently. This year, they revealed their latest concept by dropping it from the ceiling of the Javits Center in a splash of lurid green lighting and blasting music. The Scion iQ concept is a tricked-out, amped-up version of the well-received Toyota iQ micro-subcompact. Just a few inches more than 10 feet long--little ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1019914_link-love-from-the-car-connection-2009-scion-xb-walkaround-man-defeats-lambo-diablo-plus-the-fast-and-the-bi-curious http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1019914_link-love-from-the-car-connection-2009-scion-xb-walkaround-man-defeats-lambo-diablo-plus-the-fast-and-the-bi-curious Tue, 07 Apr 2009 11:30:00 -0400 Another gift shop for you -- James Bond fans have reason to celebrate: a collector in Cumbria, England has just opened a James Bond Museum, featuring Bond's Mustang from Diamonds Are Forever and his Lotus Esprit Turbo from The Spy Who Loved Me. Also on display: the Octopus from Octopussy. Let the James Bond Museum in Sweden try to top that. ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1019536_scion-to-unveil-micro-subcompact-concept-at-new-york-show http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1019536_scion-to-unveil-micro-subcompact-concept-at-new-york-show Wed, 18 Mar 2009 12:11:14 -0400 During a press conference the New York Auto Show on April 8, Scion will unveil a "micro-subcompact" car they say is a reflection of its youthful image and signals the brand's shift toward "the growing urbanization trend." Three cheers, Scion - we think the xB, which grew a massive 800 lb. heavier in its second generation, was the wrong way to ..]]>