2014 Buick Enclave, 2015 Audi Q7, Man With Seven Teslas: What’s New @ The Car Connection

From The Car Connection:

2014 Buick Enclave Review

Buick hasn't sold a minivan or a true station wagon in years, but it has a contemporary substitute for those family shuttles. With the Enclave, Buick delivers something in between the flexibility of a minivan and the long-roofed goodness of a real wagon, without the stigma of either.

Norwegian Man With Seven Teslas Says Electric Cars Work Just Fine In Winter Weather

Last year, the auto world watched Tesla CEO Elon Musk carry out a very public feud with New York Times writer John Broder, who'd published a damning story about his travels in a Tesla Model S.

GM Begins Shipping Replacement Parts As Public Opinion Improves: Is The Worst Over?

General Motors has begun shipping the parts needed to repair Chevrolet, Pontiac, and Saturn models affected by GM's high-profile "Switchgate" recall.

From Motor Authority:

Racing Your Mustang Will Void Its Warranty, Despite Line Lock

The 2015 Ford Mustang holds a lot of promise: independent rear suspension, a turbocharged four-cylinder engine option, and a completely new structure--all huge boons to the sports car fan. But what if your Mustang enthusiasm tends toward the straight strip variety?

2015 Audi Q7 Spy Video

A prototype for Audi’s second-generation Q7 SUV was recently spotted at the Nürburgring, and we have an exclusive spy video of it.

Dubai Roadster To Rival Hardcore Track Specials

The United Arab Emirates is very much known for its wealth and love of automobiles, but has no great tradition of actually building cars.

From Green Car Reports:

Will GM Offer A Five-Seat Hybrid Or Volt To Target Prius V, Ford C-Max?

With the anticipated launch of the revised 2016 Chevrolet Volt range-extended electric car now less than a year away, expectations are that it will be a compact hatchback similar to the current model.

FTC Comes Out In Favor Of Tesla Direct Sales, Against Dealer-Backed Bans

The ongoing fight between Tesla Motors and car dealers across the country has spilled from the headlines into the legal system, but so far, the outcome is far from certain. Will Tesla be allowed to sell its cars directly to consumers?

Oklahoma Adds Fee For Homes To Connect Solar, Wind Power To Grid

Renewable-energy advocates have cranked up the outrage machine at a surcharge imposed by Oklahoma on homes that connect rooftop solar panels or wind-turbine generators to the grid.

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