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2013 Nissan Altima Driven, 2014 Chevy Spark EV Priced: Today's Car News

2013 Nissan Altima Driven, 2014 Chevy Spark EV Priced: Today's Car News

After 88 years of car production in Australia, Ford has announced it will be closing its plants there by 2016, and Chevy priced the Spark EV electric car at $27,495. We drove the 2013 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL, and we compared the V-6 engines in the new Altima and the Honda Accord. All of this and more...

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2013 Nissan Altima 3.5SL

2013 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL: Driven

The last-generation (2007-2012) Nissan Altima, in V-6 form, was surprisingly sporty and satisfying to drive. But it tended to feel a bit too athletic—in the form of a... May 22, 2013 by  1


 
World map of blood alcohol content limits (via NTSB)

Critics Attack Plan To Lower Blood Alcohol Limits: How Can We End Drunk Driving?

Last week, the National Transportation Safety Board urged states to lower the blood alcohol content limit for motorists from .08 to .05. Doing so, the NTSB argued, would... May 22, 2013 by 


 
30 Days Of 2013 Ram 1500

2013 Ram 1500 Heads West, 2014 Bentley Flying Spur Driven: Car News Headlines

Today at The Car Connection, the 2013 Ford Fusion Energi earned an NHTSA five-star safety rating, and our 30-day test of the 2013 Ram 1500 took the truck on a road trip. The... May 22, 2013 by 


 
The 2013 Oklahoma City tornado as it passed through south Oklahoma City (via Wikimedia)

GM Foundation & Chevrolet Help Moore, Oklahoma Recover From Disaster

Officials from the National Weather Service say the tornado that ripped through Oklahoma on Monday was one of the strongest on record, with winds topping 200 miles per hour... May 22, 2013 by 


 
2013 Ford Fusion Energi

2013 Ford Fusion Energi Earns NHTSA Five-Star Safety Rating

The mid-size 2013 Ford Fusion lineup boasts an additional entry in the top safety ratings arena as the 2013 Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid earns a five-star safety rating... May 22, 2013 by 


 
IIHS - frontal crash testing

Crash Tests Go Viral In IIHS' New Video Series

Ever wonder what goes on during car crash tests? In a new eight-part video series produced by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), viewers can see footage of... May 22, 2013 by 


 
30 Days Of 2013 Ram 1500

30 Days Of 2013 Ram 1500: Heading West

Our 30-Day 2013 Ram 1500 has made its way safely to our Little Rock bureau. If you're following our month of Ram stories--or if you're a follower of The Car Connection on... May 22, 2013 by 


 
Per-capita vehicle-miles traveled & GDP, from a study by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group

It's Not The Economy After All: Americans Began Driving Less In 2004

During the Great Recession, researchers noticed a curious trend: Americans were driving less. Analysts devised numerous theories linking the economic downturn to our driving... May 21, 2013 by  1


 
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Insurance Firm Partners With Anti-Texting Gadget-Maker: A Sign Of Things To Come?

UPDATE: See below We've seen plenty of insurance companies offering discounts for devices that track driving habits like mileage and hard braking. Now, one small U.S. insurer... May 21, 2013 by 


 
2013 Hennessey VelociRaptor SUV based on the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor

Autonomous Cars, Honda Accord Driven, Hybrid Sales: Today's Car News

Today at The Car Connection, we drove a 2013 Honda Accord V6 Touring and compared the 2013 Chevrolet Volt to the 2013 Nissan Leaf. A rare Maserati wagon is going up for sale... May 21, 2013 by 


 
2013 Honda Accord V6 Touring  -  Driven

2013 Honda Accord V6 Touring: Driven

The Honda Accord is now in its ninth generation, and as we reported in our First Drive of the 2013 Honda Accord last year, the 2013 Accord makes some noticeable leaps... May 21, 2013 by 


 
Chevy Volt Vs. Nissan Leaf

Chevy Volt Vs. Nissan Leaf: Compare Cars

They both deliver smooth, all-electric power. They both plug into the wall to recharge their battery packs. And after two years, they're the first and second best-selling... May 20, 2013 by  10


 
30 Days Of 2013 Ram 1500

30 Days Of 2013 Ram 1500: Photo Gallery

Our month with the 2013 Ram 1500 is about half over, so it's time to switch gears. The Ram's been sent west--west of the Mississippi to our Little Rock bureau, where we'll... May 20, 2013 by 


 
1942 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet radio

It's The End Of The Radio As We Know It

Radio is a standard feature in most automobiles. It keeps us company on long road trips down desolate highways, inspires fights between siblings, and encourages wallflowers... May 20, 2013 by  8


 
2014 BMW 5-Series

Tesla Stock, Subaru Recall, 2014 BMW 5-Series Refreshed: Car News Headlines

Today at The Car Connection, we drove a Volvo prototype and Buick celebrated its 110th birthday. Aston Martin revealed a new concept car and BMW introduced the refreshed 2014... May 20, 2013 by 


 
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