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I'm as surprised as you to like Subaru Outback crossover
Somewhere along the line, I think I took a job teaching English in Vermont. Don't ask me how or why.
Oct 31, 2009 | Motor Trend
2009 Sema: Subaru Brings Modified WRX Sti, Legacy 2.5GT Vip, 25-hp Micro Van
Subaru's 2009 SEMA show presence will start with a little performance, some unexpected luxury, and a 25-hp micro van.
Reflections on '09 winners, losers
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. - After five days of intense testing, the 2009 Best New AJAC award winners in 14 vehicle categories were announced last week by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada during its annual TestFest.
Ford Finds Road to Reliability
Last year, as the economy reeled and the auto industry teetered on the brink of collapse, Ford Motor Co.
2009 Honda Insight tops Consumer Reports Most-Reliable List
Consumer Reports, long respected by car buyers for its unbiased analysis of everything from vacuum cleaners to children's toys to cars, has published its list of the most reliable vehicles.
NEW 15 pounds of marijuana results in possession charges
YAKIMA, Wash. - Two California men face trial after being stopped in a car that state troopers said contained 15 pounds of marijuana.
Consumer Reports Gives Nod to Ford Reliability
By Jim Motavalli Oct 28, 2009 Consumer Reports has a reputation for favoring foreign cars and trucks, and for that reason it may have been something of a relief when its 2009 Annual Car Reliability Survey had such good things to say about at least one American carmaker - Ford .
Japan's automakers set production records in China
Japanese automakers are experiencing a production boom in China with Toyota, Honda and Nissan setting records for September - the latest signs of an emerging recovery for Japan's auto industry.
Asian companies top automobile reliability chart
Asian automakers still are building the most reliable cars and trucks, with eight of the top 10 brands from Japanese and Korean companies, according to an annual survey by Consumer Reports.
Asian automakers again top reliability survey
A A The Toyota Prius is topping Consumer Reports' list of most reliable vehicles, with CNBC's Phil LeBeau and Rik Paul, Consumer Reports.
Polishing the Act :: The 2010 Lexus RX350
Like Toyota, when Lexus finds a cocktail that works, it grabs hold like a drag queen clinching a microphone.
Preview: 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid
Quebec City a ' Picking last Novembera TMs Los Angeles Auto Show to reveal the 2010 Fusion Hybrid was a good decision for Ford, given that the city has one of the grimiest atmospheres in North America.
Toyota, Lexus Applaud 'Green' Entertainment at 20th Anniversary Environmental Media Awards
Toyota and Lexus are proud to be presenting sponsors of the 20th anniversary Environmental Media Awards.
Scott Burgess: Green-off: Hybrid models put to the test
I've heard that from more than one reader, and I have come to realize that most people don't really know a thing about hybrids.
TheCarConnection.com has driven the Avenger, along with all of the other mid-size sedan models, to bring you details about how it matches up.
Tokyo Motor Show greener, but also leaner
Automakers showcased their eco-friendly hybrids, electric vehicles and other green technologies as the Tokyo Motor Show got under way Wednesday in the city of Chiba, but what with the global economic slump, many manufacturers were conspicuous no-shows. Ah wilderness: The basket, Daihatsu Motor Co.'s four-wheel-drive convertible, is displayed ...
2010 Nissan Altima Sedan - First Drive Review
While much of our affinity and enthusiasm for Nissan is directed toward its extroverted - and very talented - 370Z sports car, the model that makes most of Nissan's U.S. endeavors possible is the popular Altima line.
Hyundai Supplants Toyota as Japan Exports Wither With Won Undermining Yen
David Beidnya s choice between a Japanese and South Korean car was easy: Hyundai Motor Co.
For Car Buyers, the Brand Romance Is Gone
To sell a car in the 1980s, dealers had to do little more than open their doors, and loyal buyers would show up to trade in their Chevrolet for a new Chevrolet, or their Toyota for another Toyota.
Toyota launches sales in South Korea
Toyota Motor Corporation has launched in South Korea, with sales commencing at five new dealerships, including three in Seoul, established by local distributor Toyota Motor Korea Company Ltd.
Toyota Brand Enters South Korean Market, Home Turf of Hyundai and Kia
As strange as it may sound, Toyota's namesake brand was absent from the South Korean market, home of its international rival, the Hyundai / Kia Group.
Toyota launches new hybrid, Honda warms to electric
Toyota Motor Corp is ramping up its push on gasoline-electric hybrids, launching a new model in Japan and taking on up-and-coming rival Hyundai Motor Co in its Korean home market with its flagship Prius.
VW'S New Midsize Sedan Likely To Replace Passat In U.S.
You read it first from our very own Marty Padgett and now a new report is also claiming that Volkswagen will likely replace the Passat in the U.S. with its upcoming midsize sedan due in 2011.
STUDY: Men can't help but enjoy fast cars - it's that testosterone thing again
Researchers at Canada's John Molson School of Business at Concordia University in Montreal took thirty-nine typical young men and placed them in one of two cars.
Honda model updates may come faster
Honda Motor Co's top US auto executive says the company may have to update its models faster because the competition is getting so tough in segments where the Japanese automaker has strong sales.
Is Toyota Paying the Penalty of Leadership?
You can taste the delight mainstream media are having in reporting on the woes of their erstwhile automotive darling, Toyota.
Lee Sperduti, a worker on the assembly line at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada, helped organize a unionization drive at Toyota's cambridge plant in early 2008.
Autos: New Legacy is larger than any of its predecessors
Autos: New Legacy is larger than any of its predecessors Submitted by SHNS on Thu, 10/15/2009 - 16:04 To continue challenging primo competitors like the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord and Nissan Altima, Subaru is offering the Legacy at prices that threaten those front-drive rivals.
Do You Know How to Buy American?
Today, CNNMoney.com reported on the topic of buying American. The benefits are obvious, you can support an American industry that has employed millions over the last hundred some odd years.
China auto sales up 78 percent
China has widened its lead over the U.S. as the world's top auto market, with September sales vaulting 78 percent, spurred by tax cuts and government stimulus spending.
China auto sales jump 78 percent in September
China has widened its lead over the U.S. as the world's top auto market, with September sales vaulting 78 percent, spurred by tax cuts and government stimulus spending.
An Auto worker loads bodyshells of a Toyota Camry Hybrid in Melbourne
At first blush, the operations Simon Roberts and Dr. Kevin Smith run could not be more different.
Road Test: 2010 Toyota Corolla LE
A staple of Canadian life, Toyota's Corolla is about as bread and butter as cars get... well, at least it is in base CE mode.
Prius Patent Problems? Trade Panel to Investigate Infringement Claim
A U.S. trade panel has agreed to investigate claims that Toyota infringed privately held patents in designing its hybrid electric vehicles.
Hybrids stay popular -- even after gas prices fall
A year ago, the average price of a gallon of gasoline in Orlando was $3.45. This week, it's $2.39. Why would anyone, then, feel compelled to buy a hybrid? Having a hybrid isn't just about saving money on fuel.
A hybrid with class: Introducing the all-new 2010 Lexus HS 250h sedan
Never again let it be said that high-mileage hybrids are grim, joyless or Spartan.
Wheels: Hyundai Sonata might not get recognition it deserves
Curb weight: 3,494 pounds FEATURES Standard equipment includes: remote entry, leather-trimmed seats, dual automatic temperature control, Infinity audio system , steering wheel audio controls, cruise control, heated front seats, power-adjusted driver seat with lumbar, 17-inch alloy wheels, power sunroof, fog lights, power windows-locks-mirrors ...
Toyota Floor Mat Recall Update: Use Zip Ties
Toyota has followed up on its initial statements regarding the company's massive floor mat recall, which affected over 3.8 million vehicles , with a proposed remedy.
2010 Prius Supplies Still Scarce, Toyota Considers US Factory...Again
As global demand remains high for the 50-MPG 2010 Toyota Prius, stocks of the car at U.S. dealers are down to a one-week supply, which is all but sold out.
Fuel economy: Top ten best buys
With the increasing popularity of the hybrid vehicle manufacturers are claiming outstanding mpg ratings that place them at the top of fuel efficiency tallies.
2010 Suzuki Kizashi Strikes A Different Balance For Mid-Size
Although 'Kizashi' sounds more like the name of some special-edition sport bike, it's what Suzuki is calling its new flagship sedan.
Hyundai Gains in U.S. for Third Month as Toyota, Honda Car Sales Decline
Hyundai Motor Co. bucked a U.S. slump in September, increasing vehicle sales for the third month in a row while Toyota Motor Corp.
Toyota files with U.S. to recall 3.8 million cars with loose mats
NEW YORK Toyota Motor Corp. has formally filed a recall report with the U.S. government covering 3.8 million vehicles in seven models, including the Prius hybrid, due to the risk that a loose driver-side floor mat could jam the accelerator.
First impression: Suzuki Kizashi
"Does the world really need another family sedan?" During a visit from Suzuki, this was the opening line of the execs' presentation--not a question we asked them.
September Auto Sales Weaken as Clunker Effect Ends
The U.S. auto industry witnessed waning auto sales during September as the U.S. Government's "Cash for Clunkers" program ended its run in August.
10 Used Cars That Seem To Last Forever
And on the same show, you've no doubt heard the countless tales from "Bonnie in Minnesota" and her car with 300,000 miles that just keeps running, even in the harsh winters, and with minimal maintenance.
Analysts: Toyota Recall Not Expected To Create Lasting CompanyA Damage
Yesterday, Toyota announced a recall of up to 3.8 million cars , its biggest domestic recall ever.
Without Cash for Clunkers in September, Prius sales hold steady
For the world's most iconic hybrid the Toyota Prius September sales went from 10,873 in 2008 to 10,984 in 2009, a change of -3.0 percent .
Ford has redesigned its midsize Fusion sedan for 2010, and has added a gasoline-hybrid model to the lineup as well.
Test Drive: Camry takes hybrid into the mainstream
Traditionally, eco-conscientious drivers have had to back up their green convictions with their wallets.
Lexus aims to break new ground in the luxury hybrid niche.
You wouldn't think, as competitive as the world's automotive market is, that there could be such a thing as an unexploited niche, but Lexus, Toyota's upmarket division, might just have found one.
Get the Facts on Stolen Vehicles in 2008
The National Insurance Crime Bureau is a great resource for car buyers. This not-for-profit organization partners with law enforcement and insurers to prevent insurance fraud and crime.
2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid: High-Mileage Achiever, Everyman's Interior
That's what we at TheCarConnection.com just saw in a week's worth of driving-driving in which we really made a point to treat the Fusion Hybrid much like any other car.
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