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Better Gas Prices & Housing Sales Give Trucks & SUVs A Boost

Better Gas Prices & Housing Sales Give Trucks & SUVs A Boost

Official auto sales stats won't be released until tomorrow, but early signs point to strong numbers for April -- particularly in the truck and SUV segment. Not so long ago, pickups and SUVs seemed to be caught in a death spiral. With fuel prices edging higher and fuel economy the #1 factor for many...

April 30, 2013 by 
 
Tesla Model S Alpha build

Illegal Tesla Showrooms, Gas Prices In California, Nissan Leaf Batteries: Today's Car News

Today at The Car Connection, Lincoln discussed what it hopes to accomplish with the 2013 MKZ, and we spied the 2014 Infiniti G37. Gas prices in California continued to rise... October 9, 2012 by  1


 
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As California's Gas Prices Hit $4.67, The Governor Steps In

If you live in California, you're already accustomed to high gas prices, but to see those prices surge more than $1 per gallon in a week? That's extreme, and Governor Jerry... October 8, 2012 by  4


 
2013 BMW M5

2014 Infiniti G37, Tesla Model S Warranty, BMW And Mercedes Recall: Car News Headlines

Today at The Car Connection, a 2012 Tesla Model S buyer worries about his electric car's warranty., Both BMW and Mercedes-Benz announced recalls. We drove the 2014 Aston... October 8, 2012 by 


 
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Mississippi, Oklahoma Make Life Miserable For Motorists

Back in May, we gave you our picks for the best (and worst) states for drivers. Now, another organization has compiled a similar list, and we're intrigued to see some overlap... September 17, 2012 by  8


 
The founders of Google and one of their autonomous Toyota Prius hybrids

Driverless Cars, Gas Prices, New VW GTI: Car News Headlines

Today at The Car Connection, we cover a new potential threat posed by autonomous cars, tell you why gas prices aren’t heading down and spill the beans on a lightweight... September 12, 2012 by  3


 
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No, Seriously: When Will Gas Prices Drop?

A month ago, Americans paid an average of $3.69 for a gallon of unleaded regular gasoline. Today, we're paying $3.84. What gives? Isn't this the time of year when gas prices... September 11, 2012 by  12


 
Fuel economy of new vehicles, October 2007 - August 2012 (from UMTRI)

Average Fuel Economy Ticks Up Again In August: Coincidence?

Earlier this year, the average fuel economy of new cars sold in America hit a record high of 24.1 mpg. That was in March, when many analysts though that gas prices were... September 7, 2012 by  5


 
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Want To Steal Gas In Public? You Might Get Away With It

Long before gas prices climbed into $3 territory, stealing the stuff has been going on. With older cars, the process was fairly straightforward: drop one end of a hose into... June 25, 2012 by  1


 
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Demand For Gas Plummets, Oil Prices Sink: Is This Good News?

Today, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is $3.45 -- 18 cents below last year, and 23 cents lower than May. That's good news for commuters... June 22, 2012 by  4


 
2012 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

J.D. Power: June Car Sales Will Grow By Double Digits

J.D. Power pointed out the impressive gains in initial vehicle quality yesterday, and today it's calling at least a ground-rule double for June sales--even though the month... June 21, 2012 by 


 
Waze app update 3.2 for Android and iPhone

Waze Adds Real-Time Gas Prices For Summer Travelers: Video

Of the many traffic apps available for Android and iOS devices, Waze is one of our favorite. The app's latest update -- which rolls out today -- offers a range of new... June 20, 2012 by 


 
2013 Nissan Juke Nismo

Apple's iOS6, Saab Lives, Cadillac LTS: Car News Headlines

Today at High Gear Media, Saab's not dead yet and Nissan revealed the 2013 Juke Nismo. Consumer Reports isn't too fond of the Mitsubishi i's range and BMW prepares the i3 for... June 13, 2012 by 


 
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Waiting For Gas Prices To Dip Lower? You Shouldn't

Back in January, analysts has quite a scare: gas prices were soaring, with no relief in sight. Many predicted we'd see nationwide averages of $5 a gallon before all was said... May 29, 2012 by 


 
2013 Ford Fusion

Stop-Start Technology: 97 Percent Of Americans Ready To Accept It, Survey Says

Although many consumers might still be unfamiliar with stop-start technology, once they learn how it works and the potential benefits, a new survey finds that 97 percent of... May 21, 2012 by  2


 
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Putting Regular In Your Premium Car? Think Twice; Here's Why

As we get closer to Memorial Day weekend, there’s closer focus on gas prices for the heavily-traveled holiday period. For the moment at least, fuel flows about 25 cents... May 16, 2012 by  4


 
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