High Gear Media Network Feedhttp://www.thecarconnection.comLatest news, reviews, and more from around the High Gear Media network of sitesenhttp://www.thecarconnection.com/http://static.thecarconnection.com/website/logo-hgm.gifHighGearMediaThu, 23 May 2013 18:35:00 PDTHigh Gear MedianoLatest news, reviews, and more from around the High Gear Media network of siteshighgearmedia/networkhttp://feedburner.google.com2014 Cadillac XTShttp://www.thecarconnection.com/overview/cadillac_xts_2014feedback@highgearmedia.com (Bengt Halvorson)Thu, 23 May 2013 18:35:00 PDThttp://www.thecarconnection.com/overview/cadillac_xts_2014If you haven't noticed, Cadillac is back up to form, producing some standout sport sedans, with its ATS and CTS models—and of course the top-performance CTS-V. Yet it's worth remembering that those bold, brash sport sedans don't exactly appeal to the heart of the luxury market. And for all the Cadillac who might shrug when you talk of...
]]><img src="http://images.thecarconnection.com/tmb/2014-cadillac-xts_100427298_t.gif" width="90" height="60" alt="2014 Cadillac XTS" align="left" hspace="5" />If you haven't noticed, Cadillac is back up to form, producing some standout sport sedans, with its ATS and CTS models&mdash;and of course the top-performance CTS-V. Yet it's worth remembering that those bold, brash sport sedans don't exactly appeal to the heart of the luxury market. And for all the Cadillac who might shrug when you talk of...2015 Lamborghini Aventador SV Spy Shotshttp://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084368_2015-lamborghini-aventador-sv-spy-shotsAventador SVfeedback@highgearmedia.com (Nelson Ireson)Thu, 23 May 2013 16:59:00 PDThttp://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084368_2015-lamborghini-aventador-sv-spy-shotsThe Lamborghini Aventador is many things to many people: ultimate modern expression of the supercar; overstyled and underperforming; just too expensive. But it's most certainly special. It may soon become even more so, if the Aventador SV turns up the wick as high as it appears to. The spy photos reveal more aggressive, lower front aerodynamic...
]]><img src="http://images.thecarconnection.com/tmb/2015-lamborghini-aventador-sv-spy-shots_100428224_t.gif" width="90" height="60" alt="2015 Lamborghini Aventador SV spy shots" align="left" hspace="5" />The Lamborghini Aventador is many things to many people: ultimate modern expression of the supercar; overstyled and underperforming; just too expensive. But it's most certainly special. It may soon become even more so, if the Aventador SV turns up the wick as high as it appears to. The spy photos reveal more aggressive, lower front aerodynamic...2014 BMW M4 Coupe Spy Shotshttp://www.motorauthority.com/news/1077892_2014-bmw-m4-coupe-spy-shotsCoupesBMW M4feedback@highgearmedia.com (Nelson Ireson)Thu, 23 May 2013 16:17:00 PDThttp://www.motorauthority.com/news/1077892_2014-bmw-m4-coupe-spy-shotsThe next generation of the BMW 3-Series two-door models will migrate to the 4-Series name, and accordingly, the next M3 Coupe is expected to get an M4 badge. These spy photos show the car in development in its latest round of testing. And whatever name you use, it's likely to be just as notorious for being a capable track weapon as previous M3s...
]]><img src="http://images.thecarconnection.com/tmb/2014-bmw-m4-spy-shots_100428233_t.gif" width="90" height="60" alt="2014 BMW M4 spy shots" align="left" hspace="5" />The next generation of the BMW 3-Series two-door models will migrate to the 4-Series name, and accordingly, the next M3 Coupe is expected to get an M4 badge. These spy photos show the car in development in its latest round of testing. And whatever name you use, it's likely to be just as notorious for being a capable track weapon as previous M3s...1Need For Speed Rivals Announced For Xbox One & PlayStation 4: Videohttp://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084367_need-for-speed-rivals-announced-for-xbox-one-playstation-4-videoVideosVideo gamesfeedback@highgearmedia.com (Nelson Ireson)Thu, 23 May 2013 14:21:00 PDThttp://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084367_need-for-speed-rivals-announced-for-xbox-one-playstation-4-videoThe next generation of the Forza Motorsport empire is already on its way, but now Need For Speed fans will have something to keep them anxious: Need For Speed Rivals. To be available on Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Playstation 4, the new game lets the driver play as either the street racer or the cop, living out both sides of the furiously fast scene...
]]><img src="http://images.thecarconnection.com/tmb/need-for-speed-rivals-screenshots_100428209_t.gif" width="90" height="60" alt="Need for Speed Rivals screenshots" align="left" hspace="5" />The next generation of the Forza Motorsport empire is already on its way, but now Need For Speed fans will have something to keep them anxious: Need For Speed Rivals. To be available on Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Playstation 4, the new game lets the driver play as either the street racer or the cop, living out both sides of the furiously fast scene...2013 Subaru WRXhttp://www.thecarconnection.com/overview/subaru_wrx_2013HatchbacksSedansfeedback@highgearmedia.com (Bengt Halvorson)Thu, 23 May 2013 14:17:00 PDThttp://www.thecarconnection.com/overview/subaru_wrx_2013The Subaru WRX and STI may look like siblings of the economical Impreza sedan and hatchback, but they're more than that. These juiced-up Subarus are the performance versions of the brand's compact cars, with turbocharged flat-four cylinder engines under the hood and excellent handling from their all-wheel drive. It's a magical combination, if you...
]]><img src="http://images.thecarconnection.com/tmb/2013-subaru-wrx-and-sti-special-editions_100407740_t.gif" width="90" height="60" alt="2013 Subaru WRX and STI Special Editions" align="left" hspace="5" />The Subaru WRX and STI may look like siblings of the economical Impreza sedan and hatchback, but they're more than that. These juiced-up Subarus are the performance versions of the brand's compact cars, with turbocharged flat-four cylinder engines under the hood and excellent handling from their all-wheel drive. It's a magical combination, if you...2013 Chevrolet Cruzehttp://www.thecarconnection.com/overview/chevrolet_cruze_2013Sedansfeedback@highgearmedia.com (Bengt Halvorson)Thu, 23 May 2013 14:15:00 PDThttp://www.thecarconnection.com/overview/chevrolet_cruze_2013The Chevrolet Cruze is, quite frankly, a better car than the Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla. Behind its subtle styling is a top-shelf alternative to every other car in the compact economy car segment. It's built with excellent safety, features, comfort and interior room–and it's now one of our top recommendations for small cars, alongside the...
]]><img src="http://images.thecarconnection.com/tmb/2013-chevrolet-cruze_100393529_t.gif" width="90" height="60" alt="2013 Chevrolet Cruze" align="left" hspace="5" />The Chevrolet Cruze is, quite frankly, a better car than the Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla. Behind its subtle styling is a top-shelf alternative to every other car in the compact economy car segment. It's built with excellent safety, features, comfort and interior room&ndash;and it's now one of our top recommendations for small cars, alongside the...2013 Hyundai Elantrahttp://www.thecarconnection.com/overview/hyundai_elantra_2013feedback@highgearmedia.com (Marty Padgett)Thu, 23 May 2013 14:11:00 PDThttp://www.thecarconnection.com/overview/hyundai_elantra_2013The Hyundai Elantra comes in sedan, coupe and hatchback guises, but it's more than just a car. It's an example of how quickly South Korea has learned from Japanese automaker successes and rewritten the metaphorical playbook. The Elantra came out of nowhere to become one of the best-selling and best all-around compact cars available in the U.S...
]]><img src="http://images.thecarconnection.com/tmb/2013-hyundai-elantra-coupe_100397325_t.gif" width="90" height="60" alt="2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe" align="left" hspace="5" />The Hyundai Elantra comes in sedan, coupe and hatchback guises, but it's more than just a car. It's an example of how quickly South Korea has learned from Japanese automaker successes and rewritten the metaphorical playbook. The Elantra came out of nowhere to become one of the best-selling and best all-around compact cars available in the U.S...2013 Hyundai Sonatahttp://www.thecarconnection.com/overview/hyundai_sonata_2013Sedansfeedback@highgearmedia.com (Bengt Halvorson)Thu, 23 May 2013 14:08:00 PDThttp://www.thecarconnection.com/overview/hyundai_sonata_2013It may have entered as a dark horse in the mid-size sedan segment two years ago, but now the Hyundai Sonata has earned a reputation for its swoopy, attractive styling. Its current mission is to become one the best family sedans on the market today, and while it hasn't quite hit the mark on handling or refinement, it's a solid choice if you're...
]]><img src="http://images.thecarconnection.com/tmb/2013-hyundai-sonata_100389961_t.gif" width="90" height="60" alt="2013 Hyundai Sonata" align="left" hspace="5" />It may have entered as a dark horse in the mid-size sedan segment two years ago, but now the Hyundai Sonata has earned a reputation for its swoopy, attractive styling. Its current mission is to become one the best family sedans on the market today, and while it hasn't quite hit the mark on handling or refinement, it's a solid choice if you're...2013 Ford Edgehttp://www.thecarconnection.com/overview/ford_edge_2013feedback@highgearmedia.com (Marty Padgett)Thu, 23 May 2013 14:03:00 PDThttp://www.thecarconnection.com/overview/ford_edge_2013The Ford Edge was never a true SUV; it was brought into this world purely as a crossover. It's a tall-roofed family wagon, and it's been successful that way. With a spacious interior, the availability of a few fuel-saving engines and one of the most feature-robust connectivity tools on the market, it's seen a few minor updates for the 2013 model...
]]><img src="http://images.thecarconnection.com/tmb/2013-ford-edge_100421546_t.gif" width="90" height="60" alt="2013 Ford Edge" align="left" hspace="5" />The Ford Edge was never a true SUV; it was brought into this world purely as a crossover. It's a tall-roofed family wagon, and it's been successful that way. With a spacious interior, the availability of a few fuel-saving engines and one of the most feature-robust connectivity tools on the market, it's seen a few minor updates for the 2013 model...2013 Ford F-150http://www.thecarconnection.com/overview/ford_f-150_2013feedback@highgearmedia.com (Marty Padgett)Thu, 23 May 2013 13:58:00 PDThttp://www.thecarconnection.com/overview/ford_f-150_2013It's hard to complain when you're the best-selling pickup truck on the market, and for the new model year, the 2013 Ford F-150 has added a few features, too. That's important, because the competition is gaining ground in their attempt to catch up with this Ford's sales. The F-150's been one of the top-rated trucks here for years, and it keeps its...
]]><img src="http://images.thecarconnection.com/tmb/2013-ford-f-150_100392322_t.gif" width="90" height="60" alt="2013 Ford F-150" align="left" hspace="5" />It's hard to complain when you're the best-selling pickup truck on the market, and for the new model year, the 2013 Ford F-150 has added a few features, too. That's important, because the competition is gaining ground in their attempt to catch up with this Ford's sales. The F-150's been one of the top-rated trucks here for years, and it keeps its...Corvette Museum Motorsports Park Construction: Updatehttp://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084366_corvette-museum-motorsports-park-construction-updateRace trackfeedback@highgearmedia.com (Nelson Ireson)Thu, 23 May 2013 13:27:00 PDThttp://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084366_corvette-museum-motorsports-park-construction-updateIn the works for over three years, the first steps toward actual construction of the planned Corvette Museum Motorsports Park have begun. Crews began clearing the land on the future site of the Motorsports Park this week. While the official groundbreaking is still some time away, the move is the first step on the path toward the realization of the...
]]><img src="http://images.thecarconnection.com/tmb/motorsports-park-at-the-national-corvette-museum_100311250_t.gif" width="90" height="60" alt="Motorsports Park at the National Corvette Museum" align="left" hspace="5" />In the works for over three years, the first steps toward actual construction of the planned Corvette Museum Motorsports Park have begun. Crews began clearing the land on the future site of the Motorsports Park this week. While the official groundbreaking is still some time away, the move is the first step on the path toward the realization of the...Audi Le Mans Prototypes: Lightness Through Gorgeous Carbonhttp://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084365_audi-le-mans-prototypes-lightness-through-gorgeous-carbonLe MansAudi R18 Le Mans Prototypefeedback@highgearmedia.com (Nelson Ireson)Thu, 23 May 2013 13:08:00 PDThttp://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084365_audi-le-mans-prototypes-lightness-through-gorgeous-carbonLightness is a highly sought-after attribute in a race car. Even when adding complex, often heavy systems like hybrid drive and large, powerful engines, there's a focus on saving weight. That's usually done through carbon fiber these days. Audi appears to have perfected the art. The carbon fiber monocoque has become quite familiar over the years...
]]><img src="http://images.thecarconnection.com/tmb/aud-le-mans-prototypes-lightness-through-carbon-fiber_100428208_t.gif" width="90" height="60" alt="Audi Le Mans prototypes, lightness through carbon fiber" align="left" hspace="5" />Lightness is a highly sought-after attribute in a race car. Even when adding complex, often heavy systems like hybrid drive and large, powerful engines, there's a focus on saving weight. That's usually done through carbon fiber these days. Audi appears to have perfected the art. The carbon fiber monocoque has become quite familiar over the years...2013 Honda Accordhttp://www.thecarconnection.com/overview/honda_accord-sdn_2013Sedansfeedback@highgearmedia.com (Bengt Halvorson)Thu, 23 May 2013 12:53:00 PDThttp://www.thecarconnection.com/overview/honda_accord-sdn_2013Some of the cars in the mid-size sedan market have become a bit lazy. The Chevrolet Malibu and Toyota Camry have both lost some sense of direction, while the Ford Fusion, Nissan Altima, Kia Optima and Hyundai Sonata have all gained ground with new design and useful new features. The 2013 Honda Accord cleaves the group of mid-sizers in two: it's...
]]><img src="http://images.thecarconnection.com/tmb/2013-honda-accord-sedan-4-door-v6-auto-ex-l-angular-front-exterior-view_100407194_t.gif" width="90" height="60" alt="2013 Honda Accord Sedan 4-door V6 Auto EX-L Angular Front Exterior View" align="left" hspace="5" />Some of the cars in the mid-size sedan market have become a bit lazy. The Chevrolet Malibu and Toyota Camry have both lost some sense of direction, while the Ford Fusion, Nissan Altima, Kia Optima and Hyundai Sonata have all gained ground with new design and useful new features. The 2013 Honda Accord cleaves the group of mid-sizers in two: it's...2013 Honda Civichttp://www.thecarconnection.com/overview/honda_civic-sdn_2013Sedansfeedback@highgearmedia.com (Bengt Halvorson)Thu, 23 May 2013 12:42:00 PDThttp://www.thecarconnection.com/overview/honda_civic-sdn_2013While the Honda Civic may have seen a redesign in 2012, the new model fell short of meeting the expectations of discerning small-car shoppers. That’s because while the market moved toward more refinement, sophistication, and features, the Civic kept it basic—perhaps too basic. With that in mind, Honda's 2013 Civic has seen yet another...
]]><img src="http://images.thecarconnection.com/tmb/2013-honda-civic-hybrid_100420350_t.gif" width="90" height="60" alt="2013 Honda Civic Hybrid" align="left" hspace="5" />While the Honda Civic may have seen a redesign in 2012, the new model fell short of meeting the expectations of discerning small-car shoppers. That&rsquo;s because while the market moved toward more refinement, sophistication, and features, the Civic kept it basic&mdash;perhaps too basic. With that in mind, Honda's 2013 Civic has seen yet another...Jaguar's Mille Miglia 2013 Highlights: Video, Galleryhttp://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084364_jaguars-mille-miglia-2013-highlights-video-galleryVideosMille Migliafeedback@highgearmedia.com (Nelson Ireson)Thu, 23 May 2013 11:29:00 PDThttp://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084364_jaguars-mille-miglia-2013-highlights-video-galleryThough all of the historic open-road automobile races have now become exhibitions--if they haven't disappeared altogether--they do manage to recapture at least something of the look of the iconic originals. Jaguar's entry into this year's Mille Miglia is a perfect example of the experience, capturing the glory of the cars that once set world...
]]><img src="http://images.thecarconnection.com/tmb/jaguar-mille-miglia-2013_100428186_t.gif" width="90" height="60" alt="Jaguar Mille Miglia, 2013" align="left" hspace="5" />Though all of the historic open-road automobile races have now become exhibitions--if they haven't disappeared altogether--they do manage to recapture at least something of the look of the iconic originals. Jaguar's entry into this year's Mille Miglia is a perfect example of the experience, capturing the glory of the cars that once set world...nonadult