The Car Connection Reviews

2014 Mercedes-Benz S Class

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:33:00 +0000

The Mercedes-Benz S Class has long stood at the top of the full-size luxury sedan segment, known for its comfort, style, and technological innovation. All-new for 2014, the S Class seeks not just to retain that reputation, but to raise the bar. Unveiled in an elaborate ceremony at the assembly site of the Airbus A380 in Hamburg...

2014 Ford Mustang

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:52:00 +0000

The Ford Mustang is a known quantity. For Americans who care about cars or those who don't, it's likely the Mustang conjures up memories and associations. And like other muscle-car reincarnations like the Chevy Camaro and Dodge Challenger, it takes some of the look, and the sound, of the old pony cars, yet it lives in the present. The...

2014 Acura ILX

Mon, 13 May 2013 21:52:00 +0000

Just a year after introducing its entry-luxury ILX sedan, aimed at up-and-coming professionals and hip retirees, Acura has spruced up this compact model's feature set a bit for 2014. While with the development of a new NSX supercar and a high-tech RLX flagship may leave you wondering how the Civic-based ILX fits into the lineup, it...

2014 BMW X3

Fri, 10 May 2013 22:39:00 +0000

With the latest X3, BMW seems to have at last found its compact-crossover sweet spot. Just as the automaker's 3-Series is widely thought of by enthusiasts (and us) as being one of the best compact sport sedans in the world, the 2014 X3 hits all the right marks, satisfying luxury buyers with its badge, its suave styling, and most...

2014 Kia Sedona

Thu, 09 May 2013 22:00:00 +0000

Kia's high-value, family-oriented minivan is back, after being absent from the lineup for 2013. And while the 2014 Kia Sedona does pack some minor updates, it's essentially the same second-generation van that we've seen since the 2006 model year. Compared to the 2012 Sedona, the 2014 model gets a new grille, as well as new lighting...

2013 Kia Optima

Wed, 08 May 2013 04:47:00 +0000

The Optima may very well be the hero in the story of Kia brand transformation. Completely redesigned in 2011, the Optima went from bland and shapeless to one of the best-looking sedans in the mid-size class. It came with sophisticated new drivetrains and excellent handling, and Kia went suddenly from the outfield into the heat of the...

2013 Toyota RAV4

Wed, 08 May 2013 04:40:00 +0000

The Toyota RAV4 has been completely redesigned for 2013, and not a moment too late. It's been one of the best-selling crossovers from the day it was new in the mid-1990s, but with the reworked Honda CR-V and Ford Escape on the market, Toyota's smallest crossover was due. The new 2013 RAV4 should reclaim some of the ground given up to...

2013 Toyota Camry

Wed, 08 May 2013 04:35:00 +0000

While the Toyota Camry has been the best-selling passenger car in America for year, we have a hard time recommending it as the go-to choice for family sedans. Why? Though the Camry has a reputation for durability and practicality, it just doesn't shine in any single way, whether it's comfort, technology, performance, safety or style...

2013 Ford Escape

Wed, 08 May 2013 04:27:00 +0000

The Ford Escape has been completely redesigned for the 2013 model year. Where it once looked almost truck-like, it's now a sleek crossover with a potent engine and a little more interior space than before. Completely new, derived from the family of components that brought you TheCarConnection's Best Car To Buy 2012, the Ford Focus, the...

2013 Ford Fusion

Wed, 08 May 2013 04:18:00 +0000

The 2013 Ford Fusion is a mainstream family sedan with dramatic, handsome design, family-friendly packaging and driving dynamics that will satisfy the engaged driver. It's essentially fills the same slot that the Taurus did in 1986. Yes, we know there's still a Taurus around, but it's evolved into something less relevant. The Fusion is...

2013 Ford Focus

Wed, 08 May 2013 04:09:00 +0000

The Ford Focus is designed to meet the high demands of small car buyers today. It's fun, attractive, well-equipped, but also affordable. It's changed the nameplate's image, from unremarkable to best in class, in many ways. It's also our 2012 Best Car To Buy winner, as much for its trend-leading features as for its excellent front-drive...

2013 Honda CR-V

Wed, 08 May 2013 04:04:00 +0000

The Honda CR-V remains a tried and true choice for pragmatic shoppers. For them, it's a perfect vehicle with a spacious interior, unmatched safety and reliability, and just enough options to get by without overcomplicating things. Some may find it hard to get excited about this Honda crossover, but the formula's an undeniable success...

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe

Wed, 08 May 2013 03:49:00 +0000

The 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe now comes in two flavors–the five-passenger Sport model and the standard seven-passenger family hauler. The two-row Sport model is a mid-size crossover built in Georgia, while the larger version of the Santa Fe carries a third row, is built in South Korea, and replaces the old Hyundai Veracruz. Between...

2014 Chevrolet Silverado

Wed, 08 May 2013 02:45:00 +0000

With a more upright, chiseled look inside and out; a strong yet more fuel-efficient lineup of engines; quieter, more refined cabins; and a noteworthy set of safety and infotainment technology, the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado sets a new, no-compromises direction for serious work or play. And it’s been a long time coming; GM is...

2013 Volkswagen Jetta

Wed, 01 May 2013 19:30:00 +0000

The 2013 Volkswagen Jetta lineup expands with the addition of a new hybrid model, and includes trim upgrades for selected models as well. Now in its third year, the compact sedan that's been VW's highest volume model has paid off on its maker's bet that adding back-seat space, selectively reducing amenities, and cutting the base price...