Archive: October 2009
Fritz Henderson Loses $310,000, Calls It 'Fair'
The Treasury Department made headlines last week when it announced that bigwigs at bailed-out companies would be taking some sizable pay cuts. From banks to auto companies, many of those affected by the plan have remained silent, but General Motors' Fritz Henderson has now admitted that it's the...
Safe Winter Driving Requires Slowing Down and Allowing More Distance
If there is one thing that can be said about winter driving it is this, it's not summer driving. That might sound funny but when you think about it, it's a very true... October 28, 2009 by Marc Stern
Getting Your Car Ready for Winter
Believe it or not, it's almost the first of November and while those folks in the weather business only consider this the 'wrap up 'month of fall, this is a month that... October 28, 2009 by Marc Stern
Report: GM Delays 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Launch Until Q3 2010
General Motors’ new global small car, the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, already has the weight of the company's hopes on its shoulders, but news that GM is planning to delay... October 28, 2009 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Thefts Down, But LoJack Looks Ahead To Hybrids and Electrics
In any normal vehicle, a slight drain on the battery is no big deal. But if you have a hybrid—or, for that matter, if you have a finicky old British roadster in the garage... October 28, 2009 by Bengt Halvorson 2
21st Century Invades India's Taxis
Step into a taxi and the thought of whether or not it has an air-conditioner, an electronic meter or even if the cabbie is willing to come to your home to pick you up is... October 28, 2009 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
2010 Toyota RAV4 Sport: Cleaner Look, More Convenient Layout
Last year the Toyota RAV4 got a little bit of a facelift, with a refreshed front and rear appearance, a stronger and more refined base 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, and an... October 28, 2009 by Bengt Halvorson 3
Lost and Found: How to find your Barn Find
Everyone in the car hobby is always looking for that rare"barn find" but if you know how to look they are far more common then you may think. Over the years I have found... October 28, 2009 by Michael Satterfield
TCC Tip: Buyer Beware, Your Bluetooth May Not Pair
This week, as we've sifted through TheCarConnection.com's email for your questions, we've found an interesting one concerning Bluetooth connectivity. We're big users of the... October 28, 2009 by Marty Padgett 1
Google Maps Goes Turn-By-Turn With Android-Based Nav App
In the video below, Google demonstrates its new Google Maps Navigation app, which turns any Android 2.0 phone into a turn-by-turn GPS unit. Yesterday, we brought you a... October 28, 2009 by Nelson Ireson
Acura Announces TSX Sport Wagon
A couple of months ago, we mentioned that Honda was looking to bring an upscale wagon to American showrooms. Today, it's been made official: in one of the briefest press... October 28, 2009 by Richard Read
Historic Dream Cars: The Shelby Daytona Coupe
In 1963, Carroll Shelby's Cobra racecars had dominated almost every race on United States tarmac. This included overtaking the Ferrari GTO racecars at the 12 Hours of... October 28, 2009 by Robert Dillman
Muscle Car Flashback: The 1970 Plymouth Duster
With all of the recent merging and downturns for the Chrysler Motor Company, its time we looked back to the glory days of this once prominent automaker. It was 1970 in... October 28, 2009 by Robert Dillman
Fuel Fillers - left or right?
CrasherCarl: EDGR Engineering, Design and Government Regulations Why are some fuel fillers on the opposite side from the driver? Maybe the first question is: Where is the... October 28, 2009 by Carl Thelin
Prius Coupe, Pitt Bails And Genesis R-Spec: Today At High Gear Media
Follow us on Twitter: @highgearmedia @carconnection @therealma @greencarreports and join our Facebook fan page The world can breathe easy: Brad Pitt is safe. The concern... October 28, 2009 by Nelson Ireson
Jaguar Backs Out Of CTS-V Challenge, Fisker Buys Old GM Plant: Today’s Car News
This Thursday Bob Lutz will get down and dirty with a handful of auto journalists as well as a few well-heeled ‘civilians’ at a race track in Monticello, N.Y. One... October 28, 2009 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
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