2009
Cadillac Escalade A Beacon For Thieves, Says Insurance Data
If you plan to purchase a Cadillac Escalade, Ford F-250 Crew Cab, Infiniti G37, or Dodge Charger Hemi, you might want to check in with your insurance agent first. Why? Because these vehicles have the highest theft rates (from inside, or of the vehicle itself) of any models one to three years old...
Prevailing In A Real Life Car Repair Dispute
Patrick and Vanessa Ryan figuratively raised their window and yelled at their insurance company: “I’m mad as hell and I’m not going to take this anymore!” But from... June 3, 2010 by John DeCostanza
Have You Driven A Hideous Mercury Lately?
I read today that Ford may well be winding down Mercury a brand that once had a brand image, a car line and products that people once bought. And for the life of me, when I... May 28, 2010 by Jon Druker
It's Really Over: Last HUMMER H3 Rolls Off Louisiana Line
It's really, finally over. Yesterday, the very last HUMMER H3 rolled off the production line in Shreveport, Louisiana, part of a special order for rental-car company Avis... May 25, 2010 by John Voelcker 6
Frugal Shopper: Does It Make Sense To Buy A Used Rental Car?
If you're thinking about a late-model used car instead of a new one, the used cars on offer by major rental companies can be tempting. From a price standpoint, you're getting... May 21, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson 11
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan: An All-New Sporty Crossover
The 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan SE ($28,875 as tested) is an all-new compact SUV that Volkswagen is releasing this year. The automaker calls it the GTI of crossovers, a good... May 16, 2010 by Denis Flierl
2009 Toyota RAV4 Four-Cylinder: No Longer The Baby Of The Family
The RAV4 Sport four-cylinder ($24,600 as tested) had a handling-tuned suspension and P235/55R18 tires on alloy wheels, plus fog lamps, a roof rack with cross bars, heated... May 16, 2010 by Denis Flierl
Recall Alert: Toyota Begins Floor-mat Fix
Toyota's recall problems began last fall with complaints of floor mats being tangled under accelerator pedals, a scenario which could lead to unintended acceleration. After... May 3, 2010 by Tim Healey
If Planning Insurance Fraud, Don't Upload Video to YouTube
Oh, those crazy kids. They do a little nighttime street racing on a mountain road. They manage to wreck their 2009 Nissan GT-R performance coupe. Then they file a seemingly... April 16, 2010 by John Voelcker 4
A Chevy Volt-Like H3--And H5--If HUMMER Lives
Raser Technologies remains interested in acquiring GM's HUMMER brand--and plans a new model range including extended-range electric HUMMER H3 models as well as a new compact... April 13, 2010 by Marty Padgett 21
HUMMER Still Has American Bidder Interested
General Motors (NYSE: GM) says it will proceed with the shutdown of the HUMMER brand, but TheCarConnection has confirmed that an American company has twice expressed... April 8, 2010 by Marty Padgett 9
Toyota-GM Joint Venture Now Shuttered, But Lessons Remain
NUMMI (New United Motor Manufacturing Inc.), the manufacturing plant set up in the 1980s as a revolutionary venture between GM and Toyota, has closed its doors, with the last... April 6, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson 6
Automobile Magazine Identifies a Couple of Now-extinct 2009 Hold-over Pickups for Bargain Shoppers
A couple of cancelled 2009 pickup models are still on dealer lots and could represent a bargain for prospective shoppers looking for a good deal! Automobile Magazine... March 21, 2010 by Jamie Coleman
Ask TCC: How Can I Empower My 2009 Dodge Journey Keys?
We're all about empowerment here at TheCarConnection. We give you a voice in the car world by asking you to write for High Gear Media Web sites--and we're also here to... March 17, 2010 by Marty Padgett 3
Zombie HUMMER H3, Saturn Outlook Rise From the Dead, Briefly
Sometimes the dead just won't stay dead. If you see some slightly ghoulish looking HUMMER H3s or Saturn Outlooks haunting your neighborhood, it's because each one has risen... March 16, 2010 by John Voelcker 2
Ford Mustang Timeline: The Good, The Bad, and The Muscly
The Ford Mustang is one of a handful of cars rightfully called icons. Since its first spin on a car-show turntable at the World's Fair in 1964, it's been the auto industry's... March 10, 2010 by Marty Padgett 4
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