Many enthusiasts are excited for the return of the Viper, and that includes the team at SRT. In an effort to keep fans engaged, DriveSRT has announced it will release a teaser image of the all-new 2013 Viper if it hits 10,000 fans on Facebook by February 1. Running a campaign to get new fans is nothing new, but the 2013 SRT Viper is one of the…
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No one likes changing a flat tire. In fact, just storing the spare can be a problem: if it’s inside the vehicle, it can take up valuable cargo space, and if it’s kept outside, it may prevent you from using bike racks or other accessories. But AAA says that thanks to new fuel economy regulations, we may not have to worry about either of those…
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We’ve seen a lot of tools meant to curb distracted driving, but they’ve all had their share of flaws. A new system called Cellcontrol looks better than most — in part because of its unique, clever design. Like DriveSafe.ly, PhoneGuard, and SafeCell, Cellcontrol relies an app, which works on most of today’s smartphones. (Most, but not all. We’ll…
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Jeep unveiled a blacked-out Concept Grand Cherokee at the Houston Auto Show yesterday. While the vehicle looks terrific, the more interesting news is the “Name My Ride” contest that goes along with the vehicle. In an effort to build excitement around the concept which it intends to build. Jeep is allowing fans the opportunity to name the new Grand…
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Today at High Gear Media, Murilee Martin reveals his new guilty pleasure while a new study says some people don’t care what kind of car they drive. Kansas is considering a new type of tax for electric car owners and there’s a new solution for distracted driving. All this and more in today’s car news, right here on The Car Connection. Photos of the…
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Today at High Gear Media, Ford unveiled the 2013 Fusion Sprint Cup race car and Toyota revealed the TS030 Hybrid Le Mans prototype. BMW’s M division wants its own sports car and muscle car wars are in full swing. All this and more in today’s car news, right here on The Car Connection. The Super Bowl is shaping up to be a bonanza for automakers. We…
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Once upon a time, consumers were fiercely brand-loyal. Many of our parents and grandparents drove Fords or Chevys or Plymouths, and that’s all they drove. But as we’ve seen over the past few years, brand loyalty is becoming a thing of the past — a fact that’s confirmed by new study from Consumer Reports. The Car-Brand Perception Survey scores…
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The Super Bowl is one of the biggest advertising events in America, so we’d expect America’s biggest advertisers — namely, the auto industry — to be front and center during the game. As we’ve discussed before, spending upwards of $3 million for 30 seconds of advertising is a risky venture, but a new study shows that football fans expect car…
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Today at High Gear Media, Nissan showed how the Leaf handles winter weather while Honda delivered the first Fit EV. We drove the 2012 Camaro ZL1 and Saab Cars North America is being liquidated. All this and more in today’s car news, right here on The Car Connection. The Supreme Court has deemed it illegal and unconstitutional for cops to use GPS…
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UPDATED: See below* So, you’re in the market for a new car. You’ve skimmed through our extensive collection of news and reviews, and you’re ready to hit the showroom. What should you expect? If you’re a man, you might negotiate a slightly sweeter deal, however, your female friends will probably pay less because they’ve configured a more…
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