Monday, July 28, 2014

The Car Connection

The Car Connection


Audi A8

Posted: 28 Jul 2014 06:50 PM PDT

The A8 is Audi’s large flagship model that’s available with a variety of drivetrain options, including a supercharged V-6, a twin-turbo V-8, W-12, or a TDI option. Those who want serious performance will want to take a look at the S8, which uses a 520hp twin-turbo V-8. The A8 competes with the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Jaguar XJ, Lexus...

Audi A7

Posted: 28 Jul 2014 06:50 PM PDT

The Audi A7 is a five-door mid-size luxury hatchback whose design is curvier than its sibling, the A6. The A7 competes with other four-door coupes like the BMW 6-Series GranCoupe and the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class. There are a few performance-oriented models of the A7 available, such as the quick S7 and super fast RS7. See our 2014 Audi A7 and S7...

Audi Q3

Posted: 28 Jul 2014 06:49 PM PDT

The Audi Q3 is a five-door crossover utility vehicle, which is a new addition in the German automaker's lineup for the 2015 model year. A competitor for the likes of the Buick Encore and the BMW X1, the Q3 will also have a rival in the new Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class crossover. The Q3 resembles nothing so much as a scaled-down Q5, one of Audi's most...

Audi S3

Posted: 28 Jul 2014 06:48 PM PDT

The Audi S3 is the sportier version of the new A3 sedan, which recently went on sale. The performance four-door is a direct competitor for the likes of the Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG, which went on sale in November 2013. Compact in size, and from a global parts bin that also brings the world the seventh-generation VW Golf (the "MQB" family of...

Audi A3

Posted: 28 Jul 2014 06:47 PM PDT

The Audi A3 is a compact, luxurious hatchback that's been for sale since 2013. It was initially unique in its class, before the Volvo C30 and Lexus CT200h arrived on the scene. It’s one of the few Audis that shares its underpinnings with a Volkswagen—the Golf in this case—which means the A3 is riding on a chassis that’s...

Infiniti QX50

Posted: 28 Jul 2014 06:46 PM PDT

Many car enthusiasts can spot the differences between an G sedan from a M sedan or an FX from an EX crossover, but can you? Apparently, not enough shoppers could notice these differences. Instead of moving to model names, Infiniti is moving to a different alphanumeric nomenclature—with all of its models now starting with 'Q'. Sedan badges...

Infiniti QX80

Posted: 28 Jul 2014 06:46 PM PDT

The Infiniti QX80 is a large SUV that’s recently been rebranded in the Nissan luxury division. For the 2014 model year, the once-known-as QX56 has become the QX80, just like the rest of the Infiniti range, as the brand begins to dismantle the mix of letters and numbers that was once its naming system. See our 2013 Infiniti QX56 review and...

Infiniti Q70

Posted: 28 Jul 2014 06:45 PM PDT

Infiniti has given its range for 2014 new badging, and the Q70 is now the new naming system for cars once known as the M class. The Q70 sedan is now in its third generation, with earlier generations having launched in 2003, 2006, and 2011. The Infiniti Q70 is a four-door sport sedan that competes with the BMW 5-Series, Jaguar XF, Lexus GS, and...

2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek, Record Car Loans, Mad Max 4: What’s New @ The Car Connection

Posted: 28 Jul 2014 07:30 AM PDT

From The Car Connection: 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid: Quick Drive The 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid probably isn’t going to win over typical hybrid shoppers; but it’s going to charm the traditional Subaru crowd—as well as some shoppers who realize that this small hatchback strikes out a lot of the compromises that have...

2015 Toyota Land Cruiser

Posted: 28 Jul 2014 07:30 AM PDT

There's really no other way to look at it: the 2015 Toyota Land Cruiser is an oversized SUV with a thirst for gasoline that matches its massive profile. There was a time that the Land Cruiser represented little more than bare-bone off-roading prowess, but it's evolved into a luxury vehicle of sorts–without ever losing its ability...

2015 Chrysler 200

Posted: 28 Jul 2014 07:15 AM PDT

The Chrysler 200 is the automaker's mid-size sedan, and it's brand-new this year. Last year's model was little more than a rental-fleet special; now, Chrysler wants its 200 to be a leader in styling, safety, and image. The new 200 sedan makes major strides in that direction (the 200 convertible has been axed). It has more power, a more...

NHTSA Investigates 2008 Chevrolet Impala, 2011-2012 Dodge Charger, 2006-2008 Hyundai Sonata

Posted: 28 Jul 2014 07:00 AM PDT

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched three unrelated investigations of the 2008 Chevrolet Impala, the 2011-2012 Dodge Charger, and the 2006-2008 Hyundai Sonata. Together, the safety probes affect nearly 750,000 car owners in the U.S. ALSO SEE: Death List 2015: The Cars That Won't Be Back Next Year 2008 Chevrolet Impala...

Infiniti QX70

Posted: 27 Jul 2014 07:44 PM PDT

Following after the recent model renaming strategy, what was once known as the FX—or the FX35, FX37, FX45, or FX50, depending on the model—is now known as the QX70. It has a curvaceous exterior and warm cabin appointments, and the QX70 conveys style and grace, despite a somewhat confusing title change. Other FX strengths inherited by...

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