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Cheap Car Or Ugly Car: Which Would You Pick?

Cheap Car Or Ugly Car: Which Would You Pick?

Car models are refreshed about every seven years, and just before the "new and improved" versions debut, many dealerships offer discounts on outgoing models. Which raises an interesting question: would you rather get a good deal on a new car that's built on a seven-year-old design, or would you...

April 12, 2013 by  3
 
Will Kids' Seats Fit in the 2011 Nissan Leaf?

Parents Who Don't Wear Seatbelts Don't Buckle Up Their Kids, Either

Earlier this year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration unveiled results from the National Occupant Protection Use Survey. The survey examined the everyday use... April 10, 2013 by 


 
2014 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Special Edition

Chrysler Recall, Ford Raptor, 2014 Kia Sorento: Car News Headlines

Today at The Car Connection, Ford revealed the 2014 F-150 SVT Raptor Special Edition and we talked about the refreshed 2014 Kia Sorento. Compact crossover sales are surging... April 10, 2013 by 


 
Ford SYNC

Ford Launches Contest For Apps That Boost Fuel Economy

Ford marketing honcho Jim Farley recently gave the keynote address at the 2013 New York Auto Show. While speaking about changes in the auto industry caused by shifts in... April 10, 2013 by 


 
2012 Chrysler 300

Chrysler Recalls 200,000 Cars, SUVs, Trucks In 6 Campaigns

Chrysler is recalling more than 200,000 vehicles in the U.S. to address a variety of complaints. The six separate recalls involve Chrysler and Dodge cars, Dodge and Jeep... April 10, 2013 by 


 
2014 Kia Sorento

2014 Kia Sorento Video Road Test

The Kia Sorento was new just a couple of years ago--but for 2014 it's being re-engineered pretty extensively under the skin. Will the changes just bring it up to date--or is... April 10, 2013 by  3


 
2014 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Special Edition

Ford Doubles Down With New 2014 F-150 SVT Raptor Special Edition

Ford's looking to capitalize on the success of the F-150 SVT Raptor by adding a new Special Edition model for 2014. The idea of this new trim level is to give customers the... April 9, 2013 by  2


 
Texting while driving

Texting & Map-Checking Are Equally Distracting & Illegal In California

When you're behind the wheel, do you rely on your smartphone to get from Point A to Point B? If so, we have some potentially bad news. In January of 2012, a California driver... April 9, 2013 by  1


 
2013 CarMD Vehicle Health Index

Car Repair Costs Jump 10%, But There's Good News, Too

Trips to the mechanic are rarely cheap, but does it seem like those visits have become even pricier than usual? You're not imagining things. According to a new survey, repair... April 9, 2013 by 


 
2014 Maserati Ghibli

Tesla In Texas, 2013 Nissan Murano Reviewed, Diesel Volvos: Today's Car News

Today at The Car Connection Volvo announced new diesel technology, and Maserati revealed the 2014 Ghibli luxury sports sedan. Audi partnered with T-Mobile for in-car cellular... April 9, 2013 by 


 
Older driver

NHTSA Proposes Older Driver, Family Vehicle Safety Ratings

In an effort to provide more relevant and useful vehicle safety ratings for specific audiences, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is proposing two... April 9, 2013 by 


 
Elon Musk

Tesla Messes With Texas: Can Elon Musk Succeed In The Lone Star State?

If you haven't been to Texas in a while, it might be time to pay a visit. Oil is still big business there, but wind farms are picking up speed. And although there's plenty of... April 8, 2013 by  7


 
Homer Simpson, distracted driver

Distracted Drivers Cause 10% Of Fatal Accidents, But Are Phones To Blame?

We often talk about the dangers of distracted driving -- and for good reason. Of the 32,367 traffic fatalities on U.S. roads in 2011, over 10% were linked to distracted... April 8, 2013 by 


 
2013 Nissan Frontier

Fisker's Karma, Chevy Volt For 2014, Nissan Frontier Reviewed: Car News Headlines

Today at The Car Connection, Fisker Automotive laid off most of its employees and we took a look at the company's history. Chevrolet began accepting orders for the 2014 Volt... April 8, 2013 by  6


 
The Car Connection's Used Car Finds

The Car Connection's Best Used Car Finds For April 6, 2013

Are you planning on purchasing a used vehicle this weekend? You're closer than you might think to a bevy of useful information. With thousands of vehicle reviews and over... April 6, 2013 by 


 
Subaru WRX Concept, 2013 New York Auto Show

Subaru WRX Concept, 2014 Range Rover Sport, 2014 Jeep Cherokee: Top Videos Of The Week

While we were busy spending the week recovering from the 2013 New York Auto Show, you were clearly busy watching all of our video previews. There seems to be some excitement... April 5, 2013 by 


 
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