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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...

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...

It's Not The Economy After All: Americans Began Driving Less In 2004

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:30:00 +0000

During the Great Recession, researchers noticed a curious trend: Americans were driving less. Analysts devised numerous theories linking the economic downturn to our driving habits, but according to a recently published study, the two have very little to do with one another. The study was conducted by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group, a...

Insurance Firm Partners With Anti-Texting Gadget-Maker: A Sign Of Things To Come?

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:30:00 +0000

We've seen plenty of insurance companies offering discounts for devices that track driving habits like mileage and hard braking. Now, one small U.S. insurer is doing something a little different in a ploy to cut down on distracted driving -- and presumably, the accidents it causes. The company is called Arbella, and it's based in New England...

Autonomous Cars, Honda Accord Driven, Hybrid Sales: Today's Car News

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:30:00 +0000

Today at The Car Connection, we drove a 2013 Honda Accord V6 Touring and compared the 2013 Chevrolet Volt to the 2013 Nissan Leaf. A rare Maserati wagon is going up for sale and the next-generation Land Rover Defender might be delayed. All this and more in today's car news, right here on The Car Connection. Toyota's lagging behind competitors when...

2013 Honda Accord V6 Touring: Driven

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000

The Honda Accord is now in its ninth generation, and as we reported in our First Drive of the 2013 Honda Accord last year, the 2013 Accord makes some noticeable leaps forward—and for the most part, it's a better all-purpose sedan than ever, and a return to form in some respects the driver will appreciate. While we spent most of our time at...

Chevy Volt Vs. Nissan Leaf: Compare Cars

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:00:00 +0000

They both deliver smooth, all-electric power. They both plug into the wall to recharge their battery packs. And after two years, they're the first and second best-selling plug-in electric cars in the U.S. So which one is right for you: the Nissan Leaf, or the Chevrolet Volt? Both electric cars run on energy stored in a built-in lithium-ion battery...

30 Days Of 2013 Ram 1500: Photo Gallery

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:13:00 +0000

Our month with the 2013 Ram 1500 is about half over, so it's time to switch gears. The Ram's been sent west--west of the Mississippi to our Little Rock bureau, where we'll have more opportunity to put it through more hardcore duties like towing and off-road driving. For the route west, we steered free of pouring rain from Georgia on I-20, cutting...

It's The End Of The Radio As We Know It

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:56:00 +0000

Radio is a standard feature in most automobiles. It keeps us company on long road trips down desolate highways, inspires fights between siblings, and encourages wallflowers to sing forgettable pop tunes at the tops of their lungs. And in five years, it'll be dead. At least, that's what most folks appear to believe. Harris Interactive recently...

Tesla Stock, Subaru Recall, 2014 BMW 5-Series Refreshed: Car News Headlines

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:10:00 +0000

Today at The Car Connection, we drove a Volvo prototype and Buick celebrated its 110th birthday. Aston Martin revealed a new concept car and BMW introduced the refreshed 2014 5-Series lineup. All this and more in today's car news, right here on The Car Connection. We drove a Volvo with a prototype KERS Flywheel Hybrid system. Aston Martin revealed...

Nissan Rogue Vs. Honda CR-V: Compare Cars

Sat, 18 May 2013 20:47:00 +0000

For small families, the vehicle of choice is no longer the minivan or the SUV; it's the compact crossover. With prices that are about the same as a mid-size sedan—or maybe even a little less—these vehicles are more fuel efficient and can be equipped to near-luxury levels of comfort. Plus, they retain much of the appeal of a full-size...

Hyundai Tucson Vs. Nissan Rogue: Compare Cars

Sat, 18 May 2013 19:19:00 +0000

In a few short years, what difference. Now, the set of compact crossovers is superior, and some of the compromises associated with going compact have diminished. With brand-new versions of the Ford Escape, Subaru Forester, and Toyota RAV4 just out for 2013, and the excellent Honda CR-V carried over just a couple years after a full redesign, there...

Honda CR-V Vs. Hyundai Tucson: Compare Cars

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:19:00 +0000

Compact crossovers have been rising in popularity for years, and we've seen nearly every automaker step up its game. So in short, it's a great time to be in the market for a vehicle in this class. Take Hyundai’s Tucson, for example. Until 2010, it was near the back of the pack in this crowded field, notable primarily for its low cost. But in...

The Car Connection's Best Used Car Finds For May 18, 2013

Sat, 18 May 2013 12:00:00 +0000

It's the weekend and perhaps you are preparing to head out to test-drive some used vehicles. Or maybe your neighbor needs some help purchasing a vehicle for their teenager. No matter what your story, The Car Connection is here to help. We have over three million used-car listings and thousands of vehicle reviews. Our site features easy-to-use...