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Here's the Story: 2010 Jaguar XJ In All Its Glory

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:30:00 -0400

With a "news" embargo finally expired, TheCarConnection.com can bring you all the details and photos on the 2010 Jaguar XJ, unveiled tonight in a glitzy ceremony in London and set for a U.S. debut next month at the Pebble Beach Concours. The big story, of course, is the divorces behind the scenes: Ford divorced Jaguar and sold it to India's ..

2010 Jaguar XJ Preview

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:29:00 -0400

Editors at TheCarConnection.com prepared this preview of the new 2010 Jaguar XJ in advance of a full road test later this year. With the first official information made available by Jaguar , TheCarConnection's editors also have compared the 2010 XJ with other luxury sedans to help with your next car-shopping decision. Likes More ...
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Muscle Cars Rule, Even In Tehran

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:40:00 -0400

Even amidst the election protests and civil strife in Tehran, it appears that the city's muscle-car fans made time to meet and show off their V8-powered machines. We don't know a lot about the event shown--or when it took place--but a reader sent photos to The Atlantic's Daily Dish blog with the comment: Tehran's Camaro and Firebird enthusiast ..

Rumor: Another Clean Car Start Up Coming To The American South

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:16:00 -0400

It's good news/bad news day for T. Boone Pickens. On the one hand, his push for natural gas vehicles seems to be gaining traction in D.C. On the other, his new V-Vehicle Company in Monroe, Louisiana is about to get a little competition from two doors down. Chinese exile Yang Rong--former head of Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd. and ..

Megan Fox Forced To Wash Ferrari For Transformers 'Audition'

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:49:00 -0400

Readers: we're sorry to report that Hollywood is, in fact, still sleazy. We've just received news that actress Megan Fox's audition for Michael Bay's original Transformers consisted of Bay filming Fox while she washed his Ferrari. We're not shocked by the audition itself--hey, we've heard worse--but we're truly floored that Bay figured out how ..

T. Boone Pickens Pushes Natural Gas Boom

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:40:00 -0400

Oil baron-turned-clean tech tycoon T. Boone Pickens has been spending lots of time in D.C. these days, pushing for a variety of changes in U.S. energy policy. Yesterday he proved successful on one of those initiatives when Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), joined Senators Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) unveiled a bill ..

Disenfranchised Dealers Battle Chrysler, GM In D.C.

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:02:00 -0400

The U.S. House of Representatives is considering not one, but two bills that would provide legal remedies to the 2,100 dealers cut from the Chrysler and GM networks during each company's recent restructuring. Although the text of those bills hasn't filtered into the congressional database just yet, reports indicate that both would return ..

More 2010 Jaguar XJ Pics Spill Out; Full Story This Afternoon

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:00:00 -0400

The 2010 Jaguar XJ is coming--this week, TheCarConnection.com has the first photos of the revamped luxury sedan as it has its world premiere. Earlier today, other publications that were granted an advanced look at the XJ in London, published pictures that were previously held under embargo until tomorrow afternoon. So you're not left out of ..

Rumor: GM Going Green -- Literally

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:08:00 -0400

We all know that General Motors is trying to change its image. We also know that GM, like much of the auto industry, is trying to boost its eco-credentials. So is anyone really surprised to learn that GM's design team are considering a revamp of the company's image that includes changing the logo from blue to green? [Freep]

Driven: 2009 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:11:00 -0400

Long before Subaru introduced its WRX in the U.S. and Mitsubishi brought its Evo, Nissan sold the sporty SE-R version of its Sentra sedan. Besides giving the dowdy Sentra a few more horsepower and a new attitude, the SE-R, along with the Honda Civic Si, are often credited for sparking the tuner craze of the late '90s. Even though the SE-R ..

2009 Jeep Wrangler

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:59:00 -0400

2009 JEEP WRANGLER STYLING | [8 out of 10] Cars.com: "You could almost call it a civilized design" Edmunds: "larger and more refined" USA Today: "Fancy and genteel by Wrangler standards" Two versions of the 2009 Jeep Wrangler are available, a two-door and four-door model, as well as both soft and hard convertible tops. Redesigned ...
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2009 Jeep Wrangler

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:57:00 -0400

TheCarConnection.com's editors have driven the new Jeep Wrangler in order to give you an expert opinion. And to bring you a comprehensive review that wraps up the best of what other reviewers had to say, TheCarConnection.com's SUV enthusiasts researched a wide range of reviews. Likes Off-road performance Good off-road handling ...
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2009 Volvo V70

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:17:00 -0400

2009 VOLVO V70 STYLING | [8 out of 10] Motor Trend: "imbued with more of everything the Volvo faithful appreciate" Car and Driver: "its character has been ironed out in the form of smoother, rounded sheetmetal." Cars.com: "simple, clutter-free dashboard" Edmunds: "unmistakable Swedish style" The 2009 Volvo V70 is more refined ...
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2009 Volvo V70

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:15:00 -0400

TheCarConnection.com's editors have driven the Volvo V70 and bring you their driving impressions and overall take on this versatile wagon. Then TheCarConnection.com researched posted reviews on the 2009 Volvo V70 to gather the most useful observations all in one place. Likes Smooth ride Excellent seats Versatile, abundant cargo ...
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2009 Ford Ranger

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:12:00 -0400

2009 FORD RANGER STYLING | [6 out of 10] Edmunds: "due to its aged design, it falls short in many other areas, making just about any other small or midsize pickup a better choice" MyRide.com: "truck desperately needs an update" ConsumerGuide: "basic design is more than a decade old and shows it" The folks in charge of the 2009 Ford ...
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