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Ford Fusion

Thu, 23 May 2013 04:56:00 +0000

The Ford Fusion is a mid-size sedan that offers a modern, striking and impressively capable alternative to competitors like the Chevrolet Malibu, Honda Accord and Toyota Camry four-door models. The Fusion delivers a sportier driving experience and a wider array of drivetrain options than the other cars in its segment. It's available with three...

Mitsubishi Outlander

Thu, 23 May 2013 04:11:00 +0000

The Mitsubishi Outlander is a compact crossover with family-friendly intentions–and in some models, it even offers a third row. The Outlander is now in its third generation in the U.S., with an all-new version soon out for 2014, and it competes with the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Hyundai Santa Fe, and Subaru Forester, along with the Dodge...

Mitsubishi Lancer

Thu, 23 May 2013 04:09:00 +0000

The Mitsubishi Lancer is a compact four-door sedan or five-door "Sportback" hatchback. The Lancer's current models consists of vehicles that are priced very affordably, yet offer sportier driving dynamics than many of the other cars in the segment. For more information, including specs, pictures, and features, see our full review of the 2013...

Mitsubishi i-MiEV

Thu, 23 May 2013 04:05:00 +0000

The Mitsubishi i-MiEV is a subcompact all-electric hatchback. It's smaller than a MINI Cooper, costs less than $30,0000 before government incentives, and can travel 62 miles per charge. For a more detailed look at the i (or i-MiEV), see the full review of the 2013 Mitsubishi i. Even the Mitsubishi's low price didn't produce sales success: Fewer...

Volkswagen Beetle

Thu, 23 May 2013 03:59:00 +0000

The VW Beetle is a three-door hatchback or two-door convertible that comes with plenty of style and ample heritage. Available in the U.S. since 1979, the Beetle is now in it's third generation, and completely modern. For a more detailed look at the Beetle, see the full review of the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. Like the second-generation New Beetle...

Volkswagen Eos

Thu, 23 May 2013 03:56:00 +0000

The VW Eos is a hard-top convertible that approaches the edge of the luxury market. Despite sharing many components with the Jetta, Golf and previous Passat models, the Eos is a unique car for the VW range with one very unique roof. For a more detailed look at the Eos, see the full review of the 2013 Volkswagen Eos. The Eos' unique style and...

Volkswagen CC

Thu, 23 May 2013 03:49:00 +0000

The Volkswagen CC is a mid-size four-door sedan with a raked, coupe-like profile, similar to more expensive models like the Audi A7 and Mercedes-Benz CLS. The CC competes with cars ranging from the Nissan Altima to the Audi A4, and was recently updated for the 2013 model year. For a more detailed look at the CC, see the full review of the 2013...

Honda Accord Or Nissan Altima: Which One Does V-6 Better?

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:05:00 +0000

A decade ago, both the Honda Accord and Nissan Altima were offered in base four-cylinder versions. But with the V-6s of that time offering a big leap in performance and smoothness, with fuel economy only slightly lower for the V-6 (yes, gas prices were lower then), the question then was: Why not get the V-6. Now the question is more along the...

2013 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL: Driven

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:22:00 +0000

The last-generation (2007-2012) Nissan Altima, in V-6 form, was surprisingly sporty and satisfying to drive. But it tended to feel a bit too athletic—in the form of a very firm ride, and a little more cabin noise and harshness than most buyers probably wanted. In its latest version, which was introduced this past year, the 2013 Altima got a...

Critics Attack Plan To Lower Blood Alcohol Limits: How Can We End Drunk Driving?

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:28:00 +0000

Last week, the National Transportation Safety Board urged states to lower the blood alcohol content limit for motorists from .08 to .05. Doing so, the NTSB argued, would reduce the number of drunk driving incidents and the number of alcohol-related traffic fatalities. Reducing traffic deaths seems like a laudable goal, but some organizations...

2013 Ram 1500 Heads West, 2014 Bentley Flying Spur Driven: Car News Headlines

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:00:00 +0000

Today at The Car Connection, the 2013 Ford Fusion Energi earned an NHTSA five-star safety rating, and our 30-day test of the 2013 Ram 1500 took the truck on a road trip. The economy may not be to blame for Americans driving less, and crash testing went viral in a new IIHS video series. All of this and more can be found in today's car news, right...

GM Foundation & Chevrolet Help Moore, Oklahoma Recover From Disaster

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:47:00 +0000

Officials from the National Weather Service say the tornado that ripped through Oklahoma on Monday was one of the strongest on record, with winds topping 200 miles per hour. It will be days -- if not weeks -- before damage estimates are finalized, but what's abundantly clear is that the storm left the community of Moore in shambles, with dozens...

Crash Tests Go Viral In IIHS' New Video Series

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:00:00 +0000

Ever wonder what goes on during car crash tests? In a new eight-part video series produced by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), viewers can see footage of actual testing at the Institute’s Vehicle Research Center in Ruckersville, Virginia. The first two videos in the series, “Crash test dummies at work” and...

2013 Ford Fusion Energi Earns NHTSA Five-Star Safety Rating

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:00:00 +0000

The mid-size 2013 Ford Fusion lineup boasts an additional entry in the top safety ratings arena as the 2013 Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid earns a five-star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The 2013 Ford Fusion and the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid have already earned NHTSA five-star ratings. The regular...

30 Days Of 2013 Ram 1500: Heading West

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:00:00 +0000

Our 30-Day 2013 Ram 1500 has made its way safely to our Little Rock bureau. If you're following our month of Ram stories--or if you're a follower of The Car Connection on Instagram--you knew that already. But if you didn't, you missed a journey across the northern tier of the deep, deep south that included a test of our first Ram accessory, a...