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Sat, 30 Aug 2008 01:44:57 -0400 Lifestyle/Fashion http://www.thecarconnection.com/images/website/tcc-feed.jpg http://www.thecarconnection.com/tips http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/pontiac_vibe_2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/pontiac_vibe_2008?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta  2008 PONTIAC VIBE STYLING | [8 out of 10] Edmunds: "Manages to be both smart and edgy at the same time" Kelley Blue Book: "Offers customers a sporty small wagon wrapped in distinctive Pontiac sheetmetal" Cars.com: "The Vibe displays basic styling cues that suggest an SUV" The styling of the 2008 Pontiac Vibe is getting a bit ...]]> Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:52:51 -0400 ?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta If you've got a brand-new Ford parked in your driveway, then it's a safe bet that the vehicle has received stellar crash test ratings from both the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). As 2009 model ratings continue to stream in, it's clear that the larger Ford ...]]> Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:10:43 -0400 ?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta When you hail a taxi in late 2009, the driver may not be the only thing in the cab from Turkey. Ford recently unveiled a commercial taxi concept version of their newly announced 2010 Transit Connect. Currently manufactured in Turkey, this small minivan has been winning over the international market for years. The release of the vehicle ...]]> Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:06:15 -0400 ?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta The latest addition to the cast of the upcoming James Bond Quantum of Solace movie has just been announced -- the Ford Ka. Continuing the partnership with the timeless Bond movie series that began in 2006's Casino Royale with the on-screen presence of the Ford Mondeo, the 2009 Ford Ka will play the role of chauffer to the movie's ...]]> Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:59:31 -0400 ?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta Next year, Ford will continue the forty-five-year-old story of the Mustang. Will this chapter include more than a fresh coat of paint and that new car smell? Judging from spy photos and the few specs released, the answer is a tentative yes. While there's no doubt the look of the 2010 Mustang will get an overhaul from the current design, ...]]> Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:56:42 -0400 ?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta If the 2009 Ford Mustang seems eerily like the 2008 model, that's because it is. In preparation for the massive changes to come in the 2010 Mustang, Ford is making 2009 an abbreviated model year. That means the 2009 is really a 2008 redux. With slick styling that exudes retro cool and affordable power to boot, the '09 benefits from the ...]]> Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:52:14 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/bottomline/dodge_ram-1500_2009 http://www.thecarconnection.com/bottomline/dodge_ram-1500_2009?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta The truck experts at TheCarConnection.com have driven the all-new 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 in many of its available configurations. Additionally, TheCarConnection.com's editors have read competitive reviews on the new Ram 1500 in order to create this comprehensive review and to help you find the truth about this vehicle where other reviews might ...]]> Sat, 23 Aug 2008 11:26:50 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/chevrolet_impala_2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/chevrolet_impala_2008?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta  2008 CHEVROLET IMPALA STYLING | [6 out of 10] Car and Driver: "anonymous styling" Cars.com: " sedans exhibit a distinct front-end look" Edmunds: "the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger are more...stylish" Kelley Blue Book: "a sleeker, more contemporary appearance" The 2008 Chevrolet Impala's ubiquitous, nondescript styling is ...]]> Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:56:25 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/bottomline/honda_fit http://www.thecarconnection.com/bottomline/honda_fit?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta As the automotive experts at TheCarConnection.com assembled this comprehensive review, covering the 2009 Honda Fit, they looked to a number of other well-respected critical voices. To make the review as useful as possible, TheCarConnection.com's editors included their own firsthand experience putting the new Honda Fit through the paces. ...]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:40:23 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/hyundai_sonata_2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/hyundai_sonata_2008?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta  2008 HYUNDAI SONATA STYLING | [7 out of 10] Automotive.com: "the Hyundai Sonata remains refreshingly clean and spare" Kelley Blue Book: "some might argue the design is also somewhat generic" Cars.com: "gauges are ordinary but amply sized for legibility" The 2008 Hyundai Sonata is good-looking, outside and in. Its proportions are ...]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:51:22 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/honda_pilot_2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/honda_pilot_2008?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta  2008 HONDA PILOT STYLING | [7 out of 10] Car and Driver: "is beginning to feel a bit dated" Cars.com: "a clean look" Edmunds: "This one manages not to look like a minivan" In a world where so many bland SUVs look alike, the bland 2008 Honda Pilot looks an awful lot like a lot of other bland SUVs . The Pilot has changed little ...]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:46:26 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/dodge_ram-2500_2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/dodge_ram-2500_2008?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta  2008 DODGE RAM 2500 STYLING | [7 out of 10] Kelley Blue Book: "The 'big rig' look is a long-time Ram styling cue" Edmunds: "an all-American macho machine" Car and Driver: "the Dodge Ram's aggressive styling has stood out since 1994" The 2008 Dodge Ram HD is still instantly recognizable with its big-rig look, and Heavy Duty ...]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:41:00 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/volvo_c70_2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/volvo_c70_2008?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta  2008 VOLVO C70 STYLING | [8 out of 10] Road & Track: "looks almost as nice with its power hardtop roof up as it does down" Kelley Blue Book: "looks aggressive" Car and Driver: "Yah, shoor Sven, real pretty, and looks real sporty" The modern and softly sculpted design that is uniquely Volvo carries over unchanged from last year ...]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:33:19 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/saab_9-5_2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/saab_9-5_2008?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta  2008 SAAB 9-5 STYLING | [5 out of 10] Edmunds: "outclassed ... when it comes to ... refined luxury and engaging performance" Kelley Blue Book: " 2008 Saab 9-5 is neither as premium nor as sporty [as other premium sport sedans]" The Auto Channel: "still partying, er, driving like it's 1999" The Saab 9-5 sedan returns for yet ...]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:28:15 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/chrysler_crossfire_2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/chrysler_crossfire_2008?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta  2008 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE STYLING | [8 out of 10] Auto Spectator: "distinctive lines and dynamic proportions" Kelley Blue Book: "great styling ... will no doubt be a future collectible" Cars.com: "a blend of edges and subtle curves" The 2008 Chrysler Crossfire coupe and roadster are the last of their breed: A rebodied version of the ...]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:22:26 -0400