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Ford Fiesta Vs. Hyundai Accent: Compare Cars
If you're a fan of small cars with big gas-mileage numbers, there's never been a better time to shop new. Even in the Eighties, the heyday of the Japanese econobox, the likes of today's Chevy Sonic, Kia Rio, and Fiat 500 were nowhere on the horizon for America's drivers. Today, two of the most...
GM, Ford To Build Nine-, Ten-Speed Automatics Together
General Motors and Ford will partner to build a new generation of automatic transmissions--nine-speed and ten-speed automatics that the companies will use to boost fuel... April 15, 2013 by Marty Padgett 3
Airbag Recall Affects 4 Japanese Automakers, BMW, GM
A massive worldwide recall of some 3.4 million vehicles built between 2000 and 2004 for a defective airbag that could catch fire or injure passengers affects at least 1.4... April 15, 2013 by Suzanne Kane
The Car Connection's Best Used Car Finds: Old Country Buffet Edition
If you or someone you know is in the market for a new or used vehicle this weekend, you're in luck. The Car Connection is here to help with loads of free information, and... April 13, 2013 by Joel Feder
Tesla Vs. Texas, Obama's Budget, Iron Man 3: Car News Headlines
Today at The Car Connection, Tesla's trying to do something no other automaker is allowed to do in Texas and Chrysler issued a recall. Fiat's going to offer an automatic... April 12, 2013 by Joel Feder
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... April 12, 2013 by Richard Read 3
Elon Musk: If Tesla Can't Sell Cars In Texas, It'll Be At "The Back Of The Bus"
Yes, you read that headline correctly: Elon Musk is essentially calling himself a Freedom Rider, comparing Tesla's push to sell all-electric vehicles to America's Civil... April 11, 2013 by Richard Read 4
Fiat 500 Abarth Gets Automatic Transmission To Woo Female Shoppers
The launch of the Fiat 500 didn't go as smoothly as some had hoped. First, Chrysler dealers had to build special showrooms for the new model, since CEO Sergio Marchionne... April 11, 2013 by Richard Read 10
AMG Hybrids, 2014 Ford Fusion, Fisker and Congress: Today's Car News
Today at The Car Connection, Congress set a hearing to discuss Fisker's loans and we reviewed the 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser. We took a look at six new plug-in electric cars that... April 11, 2013 by Joel Feder
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 Richard Read
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 Joel Feder
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 Richard Read
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 Suzanne Kane
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 Joel Feder 3
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 Joel Feder 2
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 Richard Read 1
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