Monday, August 11, 2014

The Car Connection

The Car Connection


Infiniti Q40

Posted: 11 Aug 2014 06:41 PM PDT

The Infiniti Q40 is a V-6-powered, mid-size sport sedan that's offered in rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive versions. It's one of the most entertaining-to-drive sport sedans on the market, hidden behind some rebadging that's potentially confusing, if not downright confounding. No, the Infiniti Q40 isn't a new version of the once-heralded Q45...

Jeep Grand Cherokee

Posted: 11 Aug 2014 05:27 PM PDT

The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a mid-size SUV that can hold up to five passengers and crawl over rocks and traverse some off-road obstacles as well. And with a luxurious interior, plenty of in-cabin technology, and an optional diesel engine, it spans a range of identities between luxury SUV and tough off-roader, competing with the Toyota 4Runner and...

Jeep Cherokee

Posted: 11 Aug 2014 05:17 PM PDT

The Jeep Cherokee has returned for 2014, after debuting in the 70s and disappearing in the late 2000s. This generation comes back as a car-based crossover instead of a legitimate SUV, though. The Cherokee is suitable for the family with some off-road cpability built into its Trailhawk trim. There’s also the option of a four-cylinder or V-6...

Jeep Wrangler

Posted: 11 Aug 2014 05:09 PM PDT

The Jeep Wrangler is hard to miss, even after being on the road for such a long time. The convertible SUV is available in both short and long wheelbases, all while paying homage to the design of military Jeeps in WWII. Read our 2014 Jeep Wrangler review for pricing with options, specifications, and gas mileage ratings. As one of the hallmarks of...

Volkswagen Touareg

Posted: 11 Aug 2014 04:59 PM PDT

The Volkswagen Touareg is a mid-size SUV that’s one of the most rugged and sturdily built SUVs on the road. It has a softer, car-like appearance that lends itself to being easily misunderstood. It competes with the Honda Pilot, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Ford Explorer, and the Toyota Highlander and 4Runner. See our full review of the 2014...

Volkswagen Tiguan

Posted: 11 Aug 2014 04:50 PM PDT

The Volkswagen Tiguan is a compact crossover that combines the functionality of a sedan into a taller package. Even though the Tiguan may look like a smaller version of the Touareg, the two are very different cars: the Touareg is a ruggedly constructed SUV with off-roading ability, and the Tiguan is a tall wagon that competes with the Chevrolet...

Volkswagen Passat

Posted: 11 Aug 2014 04:12 PM PDT

Volkswagen Passat is a mid-size sedan in the Volkswagen lineup that trends toward the larger side of its class. The current generation is only available as a four-door sedan, despite other body styles being available in the past. Several drivetrain choices are available, including a gas V-6, inline 5-cylinder, and an inline-four turbo diesel. The...

2015 Infiniti QX80

Posted: 11 Aug 2014 02:53 PM PDT

Last year the full-size QX SUV had a new name, the QX80, yet it was nearly identical to the previous QX56. Now for 2015 the QX80 gets a few more updates in styling, interior amenities, and technologies that help keep it in pace with its niche market. For those who need a refresher, the QX80 is a traditional body-on-frame SUV; and while...

2014 Jeep Patriot

Posted: 11 Aug 2014 02:39 PM PDT

In a market filled with small crossover utility vehicles like the CR-V and RAV4—and increasingly smaller CUVs like the Juke, Cube and Soul, the 2014 Jeep Patriot fits right in—as a refreshingly different alternative The Patriot hasn’t changed much in the seven years since it was first introduced, and that’s a...

2014 Audi Q7

Posted: 11 Aug 2014 02:34 PM PDT

The 2014 Audi Q7 courts families with all-weather capability and a roomy, versatile interior good for up to seven. But what makes it a market standout is that it's infused with luxury, not just dressed-up. Provided you don't need to much off-road ability, it's a nice, road-focused utility vehicle with lots of useful interior...

2014 Hyundai Tucson

Posted: 11 Aug 2014 02:28 PM PDT

Much of the compact crossover class remains influenced by traditional SUV design; but increasingly, models like the 2014 Hyundai Tucson have bucked the rugged pretenses. We think that's a good thing, as it really sets the Tucson apart from other rivals. To put it simply, the Tucson is unabashedly curvaceous. There might be an inch of...

2014 Toyota Yaris

Posted: 11 Aug 2014 02:15 PM PDT

The 2014 Toyota Yaris is the most affordable of Toyota's U.S. models, not counting the similarly sized Scion xD model; and it overlaps somewhat with the Prius C hybrid subcompact that's around its size but aimed at different market segments. It's a competent subcompact hatchback, yet very little causes it to stand out above other...

2014 Toyota Tundra

Posted: 11 Aug 2014 02:05 PM PDT

The Toyota Tundra hasn’t managed to become one of the major players in the full-size pickup market, but it nonetheless remains a favorite of some truck buyers as well as Toyota loyalists. Despite being a small piece of the overall truck scene, the Tundra’s updates for 2014 add new features and more luxury to a capable...

Volkswagen Golf

Posted: 11 Aug 2014 01:45 PM PDT

For four decades, the Volkswagen Golf has been VW's mainstay vehicle, a compact hatchback offered with three or five doors and a variety of powertrains. It has shared underpinnings with the Jetta four-door sedan, which remains more popular in North America, but the Golf is the company's most recognized car globally. For a more detailed look at the...

Volkswagen Beetle

Posted: 11 Aug 2014 01:20 PM PDT

The Volkswagen Beetle is one of the oldest car models in world, dating back 75 years now. But its current iteration--the second "new beetle" since the original--is a new generation that was all new for 2012. It was launched as a three-door hatchback, and a two-door cloth-roofed convertible joined it for 2013. Either model carries instant...

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