http://www.thecarconnection.com/tips Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:04:53 -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/1035959_mazda-miata-makes-20-yet-again http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1035959_mazda-miata-makes-20-yet-again Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:01:00 -0400 We've mentioned before that the Mazda Miata (aka the Roadster or the MX-5) is celebrating its 20th birthday. In fact, we may have mentioned it a couple of times. But since we're such fans, what the hell: let's go for a third. Mazda has devoted an entire website to the little car on its big milestone, complete with clips from a recent Miata ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1021724_amg-driving-academy-comes-to-america http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1021724_amg-driving-academy-comes-to-america Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:57:00 -0400 Mercedes says the high-performance AMG Driving Academy is making its way across the Atlantic, so U.S. owners of the top-speed Benzes can learn how to use them on the track. The driving academy's been offered in Germany at AMG's home in Affalterbach since 2007. Now, the automaker is importing the school to three tracks Stateside, including Lime ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1019960_porsche-shows-off-2010-911-gt3-at-new-york-auto-show http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1019960_porsche-shows-off-2010-911-gt3-at-new-york-auto-show Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:20:00 -0400 Today at the New York Auto Show, Porsche showed its new 2010 911 GT3 for the second time since its debut at the Geneva Motor Show. The U.K.'s AutoCar calls the GT3 "the hardest ever 911." A bigger flat-six spits out more power, and a host of electronic chassis aids help the driver play hero in this tail-heavy GT. The new 3.8-liter flat ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1019878_hugely-changed-2011-jeep-grand-cherokee-debuts-in-nyc http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1019878_hugely-changed-2011-jeep-grand-cherokee-debuts-in-nyc Wed, 08 Apr 2009 12:48:00 -0400 Jeep just rolled out the brand new (and we mean brand spanking new) 2011 Grand Cherokee at the New York Auto Show. Based on Mercedes' ML-platform (wow, the old DaimlerChrysler relationship continues to pay dividends), the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee promises massive leaps forward in refinement, quality, interior volume, drivability, and ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1019836_bmw-introduces-x6-m-sports-activity-coupe-in-new-york http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1019836_bmw-introduces-x6-m-sports-activity-coupe-in-new-york Thu, 02 Apr 2009 13:03:00 -0400 BMW's M, or Motorsports, division will introduce "the next milestone in its illustrious history," the BMW X6 M, at the New York Auto Show next week. It's an even more aggressive version of the already over-the-top Sports Activity Coupe that's been polarizing opinions in the automotive world. They promise several new engine, drivetrain, and ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1019798_2010-mercedes-benz-e63-amg-gets-7-speed-mct-from-sl http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1019798_2010-mercedes-benz-e63-amg-gets-7-speed-mct-from-sl Tue, 31 Mar 2009 22:00:00 -0400 Mercedes will be unveiling the high-performance AMG version of its E-Class sedan, the 2010 E63 AMG, at the New York Auto Show next week. They claim its performance, handling, and technology will closely mirror the SL63 AMG Roadster when it goes on sale this November at U.S. dealerships. In addition to the expected collection of uber-luxury ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1019790_european-golf-gti-blends-6-9-second-0-60-with-average-32-mpg http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1019790_european-golf-gti-blends-6-9-second-0-60-with-average-32-mpg Tue, 31 Mar 2009 11:25:00 -0400 While a release date has not yet been announced for the sixth-gen Volkswagen Golf GTI, we wanted to bring you the specs on the European version that VW recently released. The hi-po version of the Golf sports a number of incremental improvements in engine, chassis, exhaust, and electronics to take the GTI's driving joy to new heights. Engine: ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1019671_ford-celebrates-the-malaise-era-mustang http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1019671_ford-celebrates-the-malaise-era-mustang Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:41:18 -0400 In preparation for its iconic ponycar's 45th birthday on April 17 (official celebration in Birmingham, Alabama), Ford's been walking down Mustang memory lane. This week they drug up the Malaise Era second- and third-generation Mustangs, built from 1974 to 1982 when gas crises and claptrap catalytic converters killed power output, landau roofs ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1019661_driven-2009-acura-tl--digital-delight http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1019661_driven-2009-acura-tl--digital-delight Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:24:00 -0400 A member of our staff dubbed the new 2009 Acura TL "The Polynesian War Canoe". An apt handle: the newly redesigned sedan is swift, strikes awe (or fear) with its collection of angry angles, and stomps purposefully down the road. Many have criticized Acura's new beaky prow; Honda's luxury division seems to have taken this styling cue to a new ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1019572_driven-2009-nissan-maxima-sv-4dsc-faith-no-more http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1019572_driven-2009-nissan-maxima-sv-4dsc-faith-no-more Fri, 20 Mar 2009 10:48:13 -0400 After some city commuting and a weekend road trip in Nissan's 2009 Maxima SV, we're sad to report that the sedan has lost direction and purpose. For one, it starts at over $10,000 more than the Nissan Altima with which it shares a front-wheel drive platform and V-6 engine. As such, it has an identical wheelbase and nearly identical interior ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1019558_subaru-sales-continue-climb-company-promotes-doll http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1019558_subaru-sales-continue-climb-company-promotes-doll Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:00:54 -0400 Last week VW promoted Barbie's 50th anniversary with its proud, pink, special edition Malibu Barbie New Beetle Convertible. Subaru's promoting a doll, too...executive Thomas Doll. He's not quite the looker that Barbie is, but then again he appears to be less freakishly proportioned and has performed sales wonders at Subaru, the only automaker ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1019490_2010-chevrolet-camaro-on-sale-29-mpg-ls-0-60-in-4-7-for-ss http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1019490_2010-chevrolet-camaro-on-sale-29-mpg-ls-0-60-in-4-7-for-ss Mon, 16 Mar 2009 12:10:53 -0400 After seven years of waiting, Chevrolet dealers again have a weapon in the pony car wars. Today Chevrolet announces that the 2010 Camaro is officially on sale, set to do battle with Ford's refreshed 2010 Mustang and Dodge's Challenger, which is now available with a base V-6 and a six-speed manual for its HEMI V-8s. Proving that this is the ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1019477_driven-2009-infiniti-g37s-great-panache-with-drivetrain-lash http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1019477_driven-2009-infiniti-g37s-great-panache-with-drivetrain-lash Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:40:10 -0400 Ever trying to capture the BMW 3-series magic, for 2009 Infiniti has blessed its G37S with the same hi-po 3.7-liter V-6 found under the hood of the angry Nissan 370Z Coupe. Continuously-variable valve timing and trick VVEL (Variable Valve Event and Lift, wherein the intake valves self-regulate cylinder breathing) boost power and efficiency for ..]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1019446_video-lambo-lp-670-4-sv-torments-tarmac http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1019446_video-lambo-lp-670-4-sv-torments-tarmac Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:27:46 -0400 http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1019222_lotus-exige-s-sports-improved-aerodynamics-reduced-mileage http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1019222_lotus-exige-s-sports-improved-aerodynamics-reduced-mileage Wed, 04 Mar 2009 10:19:02 -0500 Looks like fuel price instability has had a permanent effect on automotive design, even where high performance cars are concerned. Lotus is no different, announcing at the Geneva Motor Show that its new Exige S now earns 26 mpg on the highway. The lightweight Exige has never been an extremely thirsty vehicle, but aerodynamic tweaks have ..]]>