http://www.thecarconnection.com/tips Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:41:56 -0500 Tips and Advice -- find out how to maintain, service, insure, wash and wax, and change the oil in your car with tips from TheCarConnection.com. Lifestyle/Fashion http://static.thecarconnection.com/website/tcc-feed.jpg http://www.thecarconnection.com/tips http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1038879_subaru-to-debut-two-new-wrx-models-at-laone-racy-one-luxe http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1038879_subaru-to-debut-two-new-wrx-models-at-laone-racy-one-luxe Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:01:00 -0500 If you've browsed through any of the tuner magazines or fan sites and salivated over the WRX spec C that's on offer in Japanese domestic market (JDM) spec, you won't have to wait much longer for the real thing. Well, almost the real thing. Soon, the new 2010 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Special Edition for the U.S., that's being shown for the first ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1038463_2010-lotus-evora-priced-to-start-from-73500 http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1038463_2010-lotus-evora-priced-to-start-from-73500 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:49:00 -0500 The Lotus brand has flown somewhat under the radar for the last decade or so in the United States, well-known to enthusiasts that enjoy its focused, no-compromises Elise and Exige sports cars, but often unheard of by more mainstream car shoppers and fans. But the 2010 Evora is primed to bring Lotus back into the luxury sports car market with ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1037807_2011-dodge-charger-previewed-in-chrysler-five-year-plan http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1037807_2011-dodge-charger-previewed-in-chrysler-five-year-plan Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:05:00 -0500 With the current Dodge lineup marked for split from the Ram Trucks line, the existing products will need a revamping to match the new, more lithe, brand image. To that end, the Dodge Charger will get a full update for 2011, a hint of which was previewed in Chrysler's five-year plan this morning, and spotted by Fox Car Report's Gary ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1021769_first-drive-2010-mercedes-benz-sls-amg http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1021769_first-drive-2010-mercedes-benz-sls-amg Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:30:00 -0500     What is it: A new gullwing supercar that effectively replaces the Mercedes-Benz SLR     Key facts: 6.2-liter V-8 with 571 horsepower; 7-speed dual-clutch transmission; rear-wheel drive     On sale: April 2010     Price: $250,000 (est.) It's been unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt auto show, and in a few days, High Gear Media heads to ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1037307_super-gaff-o-matic-biden-reveals-entire-fisker-lineup http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1037307_super-gaff-o-matic-biden-reveals-entire-fisker-lineup Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:46:00 -0400 Vice President Joe Biden, known for repeated instances of foot-in-mouth disease, unwittingly spilled the beans on Fisker Automotive's plan for a Delaware-built, three-vehicle family of plug-in hybrids. Fox News reports that Biden told press gathered in Wilmington, Del., that Fisker would eventually build 100,000 plug-in hybrid sedans, coupes ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1037167_2010-volkswagen-gti-first-drive http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1037167_2010-volkswagen-gti-first-drive Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:52:00 -0400 Follow us on Twitter: @highgearmedia @carconnection @therealma @greencarreports and join our Facebook fan page There's a Volkswagen trio headed your way today from TheCarConnection.com--with the latest 2010 VW GTI, 2010 Golf, and a special drive of the subcompact that's coming to America soon, the VW Polo. First, we're kicking off this ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1033995_preview-2010-porsche-911-turbo http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1033995_preview-2010-porsche-911-turbo Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:00:00 -0400 What is it? The most powerful Porsche 911 Turbo ever The basics: 3.8-liter flat six with 500 hp; 0-60 mph in 3.2 sec, 194-mph top speed; seven-speed dual-clutch or six-speed manual transmission On sale: January 2010 Price: $132,800 (Coupe) and $143,800 (Cabriolet) With its world debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show behind it, the 2010 ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1036334_this-week-in-camaros-z28-not-a-sure-thing-dealers-get-2011-convertible-preview http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1036334_this-week-in-camaros-z28-not-a-sure-thing-dealers-get-2011-convertible-preview Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:41:00 -0400 This week's informative GM Fastlane chat session with General Motors VP of Chevrolet Brand Brent Dewar tells us the Camaro Z28 isn't guaranteed for production--contrary to earlier reports--and the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible was shown off to dealers this week, and "will come out soon." The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro has been a hot seller for ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1036225_preview-2010-volkswagen-gti http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1036225_preview-2010-volkswagen-gti Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:31:00 -0400   What is it?: Volkswagen's affordable hot-hatch version of the Golf. The basics: Turbo four-cylinder, front-wheel drive, three or five doors, 200 horsepower Price: $23,990-$25,690 (incl. destination charge) On sale: Now The 2010 Volkswagen GTI, previewed at last year's Paris Motor Show, is coming to the U.S. as part of the Mark VI ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1036164_driven-2010-porsche-panamera http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1036164_driven-2010-porsche-panamera Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:55:00 -0400 Sports car handling, German engineering, Porsche styling and...four doors? The 2010 Porsche Panamera once again breaks the Porsche mold, straying outside its well-trodden sports car heritage to become one of the world's best sports sedans. High Gear Media recently got the chance to take the wheel of the Panamera, and the experience ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1036144_chrysler-officially-announces-new-dodge-ram-brand-for-trucks http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1036144_chrysler-officially-announces-new-dodge-ram-brand-for-trucks Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:50:00 -0400 Last week rumors that Chrysler might split the Dodge brand into separate car and truck divisions emerged, but today the company has confirmed: the Dodge Ram Brand will sell pickups and the Dodge Car Brand will sell passenger cars. The decision is part of Chrysler's ongoing restructuring and repositioning under the leadership of new CEO Sergio ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1035998_2010-north-american-car-of-the-year-short-list-revealed http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1035998_2010-north-american-car-of-the-year-short-list-revealed Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:37:00 -0400 It's that time of year again: time to decide the North American Car and Truck of the Year (NACOTY). This time around, our own Executive Editor Marty Padgett is one of the jurors, and we're bringing you the insider's perspective on the process, as well as looking to hear what you have to say on which car and truck should be picked as the ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1035808_2010-hyundai-genesis-coupe-gets-mid-year-nav-tech-update http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1035808_2010-hyundai-genesis-coupe-gets-mid-year-nav-tech-update Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:44:00 -0400 Though the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe is already arguably one the best performance bargains on the road, especially in its 2.0-liter turbo guise, Hyundai has decided to add a mid-year update to the available tech package to make the car even more of a steal. The main feature is an all-new optional 6.5-inch high-resolution touchscreen ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1035638_2010-audi-tt-drops-v-6 http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1035638_2010-audi-tt-drops-v-6 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:00:00 -0400 Interested in Audi's pert TT coupe and roadster? For 2010, you'll have to look elsewhere if you're only satisfied by V-6 power. For 2010, Audi's dropping the V-6 versions of the TT from its lineup as a part of a simplification across the board. Witness the also-new 2010 Audi A4 and 2010 Audi S4 lineups: the V-6 is gone from the base sedan, ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1022312_first-drive-2010-acura-zdx http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1022312_first-drive-2010-acura-zdx Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:00:00 -0400     What is it? Acura's take on the BMW X6     The basics: V-6 power, AWD, and plenty of luxury as standard     On sale: This winter     Price: Between $40,000 and $46,000 (est.) MORE: 2010 Acura ZDX photos, specifications, pricing and related news Toyota's Venza is fresh on the market, and BMW is rapidly spooling up production of the 2010 ..]]>