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• 2013 GMC Sierra 1500
  The GMC Sierra 1500 is virtually identical to the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and yet there's something that keeps a certain kind of shopper coming back for the GMC version of this full-size pickup. Whether it's the allure of the GMC badge, the working-man imagery at GMC's roots, or its subtle trim differences, some people simply prefer... […]
• Six-Month Road Test Hyundai Veloster: The Break-In Period
  We've had our six-month road test 2012 Hyundai Veloster for almost two months at this point, and we are just past the 1,500-mile mark. It's time to take a look and see how our experience with the trend-setting hatchback has changed since we received it. The first thing we'll note is the attention we get, we still get lots of it. When we took i […]
• 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid Priced From $25,995
  Calling it America’s most affordable, fuel-efficient hybrid vehicle, and taking a square aim at Toyota’s Prius V wagon, Ford is beginning to promote the 2013 C-Max Hybrid compact minivan hatchback. The $25,995 starting price for the base level C-Max Hybrid certainly fits the bill and, according our colleagues at Green Car Reports, this... […]
• GM Punts Super Bowl Advertising
  Just days after creating an uproar on the Internet after announcing it would be pulling $10 million from Facebook ads, General Motors has announced it will no longer be advertising during the Super Bowl. The reason? It's too expensive. The Wall Street Journal reports the move as part of GM's major overhaul of its global marketing operations. GM […]
• Kids Who Grow Up Around Traffic: Less Functional Members Of Society?
  Progress in technological advancements, easy and instant access to information and entertainment, and a host of other new and better items to make everyone’s life more convenient on-demand: It's all good, right? Who really longs for the good old days anymore—the days when kids played stickball and kick-the-can and jump rope in the... […]
• Fiat Sold A Car Via An Auction On Twitter
  Automakers using social media is nothing new, as many automakers have used different social platforms to unveil new vehicles, run contests, and even live-stream events. But running a public auction of a special-edition car on Twitter? That's a new one, and Fiat has just claimed the title as the first automaker to sell a new car online using... […]
• The Death List: What Cars Aren't Coming Back For 2013?
  The only thing truly constant, it’s said, is change. With the possible exceptions of the Porsche 911 and every model built by the Morgan Motor Company, nowhere is this adage more true than in the automotive industry. We said goodbye to a fair number of cars in 2012, including some that were one-time favorites and others that, frankly... […]
• Official: Mercedes-Benz R-Class Dropped From U.S. Lineup
  The Mercedes-Benz R-Class, the six- or seven-passenger crossover vehicle spun from the same architecture as the ML-Class and GL-Class SUVs, is officially off the Mercedes-Benz USA docket for the 2013 model year. The fastback wagon was conceived as a sleeker, lower-riding version of the family of vehicles that are built at Mercedes' U.S. assembly... […]
• 2013 Shelby GT500, Lexus HS 250h Dead, Apple Patent: Car News Headlines
  Today at High Gear Media, we've reviewed the 2013 Chevy Silverado--it's carried over for the new model year--and Jay Leno's driven some interesting new electrified Fords. A 2013 Ford Mustang raised money for charity and Subaru may have previewed the next-generation WRX. All this and more in today's car news, right here on The Car Connecti […]
• 7 Things To Remember When Your Car Breaks Down
  America is in the midst of graduation season, which can only mean one thing: high school graduates across the country are motoring around in their very first cars, taking their first road trips, and buying their first (and last) air-fresheners disguised as fuzzy pairs of dice. But along with those joys comes another, less pleasant first: the very... […]
• 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  Whether you know trucks or not, the Chevrolet Silverado is likely a familiar vehicle; in a huge swath of variations, it's the tool of choice for those who need to get things done. From sport trucks to hybrids, and up off-road rigs and heavy-duty models, the Silverado 1500 still stacks up well against rivals—no matter what the... […]
• On Tour: AT&T Driving Simulator Helps Teens See Texting Danger
  By now, most teens know that texting and handheld cellphone use while driving is dangerous. Yet they continue to do so; a Consumer Reports survey reported just last week that eight in 10 young drivers admit to texting and driving. Laws are getting tougher on this type of distracted-driving behavior. Thirty-eight states, Washington, D.C. and Guam... […]
• 2014 Chevy SS, Acura Recall, 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid: Today's Car News
  Today at High Gear Media, GM stopped spending money on Facebook ads, and you can now build your own BMW M5 online. We talked about the ethics regarding manual transmissions, and the 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid is now available to order. All this and more in today's car news, right here on The Car Connection. Acura recalled the 2007-2008 TL due to an... […]
• Apple Nabs A Patent For A Steering Wheel-Mounted Remote
  How often has this happened to you: you're driving along, listening to some tunes, when suddenly your phone or mp3 player serves up something terrible -- a song that reminds you of an ex or some Katy Perry pop thing that you bought in a moment of weakness and thought you'd deleted from your playlist months ago? You hurriedly reach down to flip to.. […]
• 2007-2008 Acura TL Recalled For Power Steering Hose Problem
  Acura has issued a voluntary recall for TL sedans from the 2007 and 2008 model years. According to a press release from the company, the recall stems from a problem with the TL's power steering hose: Over time, the power steering hose may deteriorate and develop a fluid leak. Leaking power steering fluid could lead to loss of power steering... […]