Jun 30, 2008 | The Car Connection
Taking the Focus sedan for a short spin wasn't worthy of Ford's new little car, but a 2400-mile roundtrip drive from Los Angeles to Denver provided a bit more feedback.
U.S. tax incentives are drying up for hybrid cars
The U.S. government offers tax incentives that can save consumers thousands of dollars when they purchase a gas-sipping hybrid vehicle.
Honda's plant in Greensburg gearing up to open
Two years ago, Governor Mitch Daniels announced Honda's plans to build an automotive plant in Greensburg.
Road Test: 2008 Volkswagen GTI
Discreet styling masks both the power of a turbocharged four-banger and the handling of a sport-tuned suspension The Volkswagen GTI's demeanour suggests there's something special about this sporty compact, but ...
Fuel-rich Texas also reeling from gasoline sticker shock
Just six months after Lupe Alvidrez bought a brand new pickup truck for his wife, he drove back to Odessa, Texas to buy her a small car to drive instead.
Personal picks: Small sedans with slow-moving fuel gauges
This month's group couldn't be timelier. With gas hovering at $4.00, all of us at Auto Test and the CR Autos Editorial group are being bombarded with questions from friends, neighbors, and readers about finding ...
Ford is postponing the release of its retooled F-150 pickup truck by two months because the market for larger vehicles has plummeted, the company said today.
Honda Civic slammed in reliability survey
THE Swindon-built Honda Civic has been heavily criticised in the reliability stakes by the Which? Car magazine.
The Roewe 550 comes into its own
SAIC Motor Corp yesterday launched its first self-developed mid-class sedan, the Roewe 550, in Shanghai as it tries to challenge overseas rivals in the most competitive market segment in China.
The paycheck giveth. The gas pump taketh away. With rising gasoline prices as sure as death and taxes, it's time to get to know hybrid cars .
Panic at the Disco thrills teenage brood
Gone are the days when corporate sponsorship was something on the back of a concert ticket or stamped on a disposable drink cup.
Spycam: 2011 Chevrolet (don't call it a Cobalt) compact
Combine the now-signature Chevrolet horizontally split grille with "fierce eye" headlamps and a rakish, coupe-like four-door roofline and you've got the replacement for the Cobalt , coming in two years.
Mercedes adds high-powered sedan
The 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG shows why shoppers can't tell just by the size of a car whether it's a high-mileage vehicle or a gas guzzler.
The Ford F-150 is no longer the most popular vehicle in the US. In the month of May, four different sedans outsold the F-150 for the first time since 1991.
Porsche tops quality survey for third year in a row; overall auto quality improves 6 per cent
If there's one name synonymous with auto quality, it's Porsche. The iconic German band has just reinforced this belief by scooping up the title for the topmost quality brand in one of the most respected ...
Used car listings added to automotive site Wheels.ca
Wheels.ca , one of Canada's leading automotive sites, announced today that it has added a comprehensive database of used car listings to the site.
Asia beats out Big Three carmakers or first time
Asian automakers outsold Detroit's Big Three for the first time as the industry continued its dramatic shift toward more fuel-efficient cars in May.
Honda, Porsche lead in J.D. Power quality study
Honda and Porsche lead the pack in J.D. Power and Associates' annual ranking of initial vehicle quality.
BUSINESS: F-Series loses No. 1 sales spot
After decades of sales domination, the Ford F-Series was outdone as the best-selling vehicle in America in May by four Japanese cars -- a development that symbolizes the difficulty Ford Motor Co.'s turnaround ...
Honda and Toyota sedans outsell F-series pickups
The top-selling Ford F-Series truck has been outsold by cars for the first time since 1992, a sign that customer preference is shifting toward small vehicles.
Honda Civic Best-Selling Car in the Country
May sales numbers are in, and the Honda Civic has not only overtaken the Toyota Camry as the best-selling car in the country, it has also surpassed the Ford F-Series as the best-selling vehicle of any kind in ...
Gas Prices Driving Consumers to Small Car Dealerships
Anthony Fisher's commute to work costs him $450 a month -- so he's making a change.
Honda to Launch Three New Hybrids
Honda is wasting no time in its effort to catch up to rival Toyota when it comes to hybrid technology.