Archive for December, 2009

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

Up Close: New Ford V-8 Helps Keep The 2011 Mustang GT Relevant

In case you missed the big news, the 2011 Ford Mustang GT will pack a 412-horsepower, 5.0-liter V-8. Along with the 3.7-liter V-6 that will also be introduced in the 2011 Ford Mustang, Ford suddenly has a completely refreshed powertrain lineup for the pony car and nothing to be ashamed of.Considering weight, in fact, the […]

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

Kelley Blue Book Lists Most Researched Vehicles Of 2009

The year is drawing to a close and in the final days we can take a look back at which new cars have proven to be the most popular of the year. Thanks to the guys at Kelley Blue Book, we now have a list of the most-researched new vehicles of the year.Based on information […]

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

Cautionary Tale: GPS Strands Couple In Oregon

Here are a couple of words to the wise men (and wise women): be prepared for your holiday travels. For flyers, that means bring books to pass the time and wear slip-on shoes. For road-trippers it means bundle up, carry snacks, and don’t always trust your GPS navigation system. A Nevada couple learned that lesson […]

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

Frugal Shopper: GM Unloading Pontiac, Saturn Vehicles

If you’ve been on the lookout for a new car but you’re a little short on cash, General Motors may have a deal for you. In a clever shell game that should pay off nicely for consumers, the company is offering dealers $7,000 for every Pontiac and Saturn vehicle that they move to their rental-vehicle […]

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

2010 Porsche Boxster

2010 PORSCHE BOXSTER STYLING | [10 out of 10] Kelley Blue Book: “a modern interpretation of the classic Porsche look” Motor Trend: “in an effort to add masculinity, the new face is dominated by snortier air inlets” ConsumerGuide: “the layout is logical” Autoblog: “styling […]

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

Today In Tech: Ford Launches HD Radio And iTunes Tagging

Digital radios are much like the standard sets that many people have in their cars today, except they offer access to free, crystal-clear, digital programming that’s hidden from analog units. iBiquity’s digital HD Radio sets have been around for a few years now, working to make up market share lost to subscription services like Sirius, […]

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

2010 Acura TSX

2010 ACURA TSX STYLING | [8 out of 10] ConsumerGuide: “Gauges are large and quick to decipher at a glance” Autoblog: “A much more aggressive stance than before” Edmunds: “Modern without being memorable” Acura offers no visual redesign for the 2010 model […]

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

2010 Lexus IS

TheCarConnection.com’s editors get behind the wheel whenever possible in order to give you their firsthand impressions in the Bottom Line. TheCarConnection.com also researched road tests from many sources on the new Lexus IS to produce a conclusive review and help you find the truth where other reviews might differ. […]

Monday, December 28th, 2009

2010 BMW X5

 2010 BMW X5 STYLING | [7 out of 10] Edmunds: “exterior sheet metal mimics other designs” MyRide.com: “you are surrounded by a combination of luxury and truckness” Car and Driver: “It doesn’t look radically different from its predecessor” Cars.com: “The X5’s skin shows no […]

Monday, December 28th, 2009

2010 BMW 6-Series

2010 BMW 6-SERIES STYLING | [7 out of 10] ConsumerGuide: “Elegant cabins match lofty pricing” Road & Track: “deeply cut side sills” MyRide.com: “Flawed Exterior Styling” Car and Driver: “It’s the same news as with the 5-Series ” A swooping, aerodynamic front […]