Monday, February 9, 2015

The Car Connection

The Car Connection


2015 Ram ProMaster City Preview

Posted: 09 Feb 2015 01:09 PM PST

For urban fleets and small business owners—like painters, florists, or plumbers—who might need a delivery or cargo van but not sheer size and heft, the 2015 Ram ProMaster City gears up in all the right ways. Like the Ford Transit Connect, Nissan NV200, and Chevrolet City Express, the ProMaster City offers a smarter, more...

2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Posted: 09 Feb 2015 12:41 PM PST

If you're wondering what the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has in common with its close namesake, the Outlander, the answer is: very little. The Outlander Sport isn't necessarily sportier, but it's smaller and more affordable, focusing in on cost-conscious urbanites. It's a better vehicle for those who don't necessarily need a third...

2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Gets Bigger Engine, More HP

Posted: 09 Feb 2015 12:04 PM PST

For 2015, Mitsubishi Motors is giving some versions of its Outlander Sport small crossover what should prove to be a significant upgrade under the hood. On 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport ES and GT models, a new 2.4-liter in-line four-cylinder engine bumps output to 168 horsepower; that’s 20 more than in standard Outlander Sport models with...

Hyundai Tucson Vs. Nissan Rogue: Compare Cars

Posted: 09 Feb 2015 08:22 AM PST

With brand-new versions of the Nissan Rogue, Ford Escape, Subaru Forester, and Toyota RAV4 all recently out, and with an excellent revamp of the Honda CR-V, there are plenty of strong alternatives among compact crossovers—enough to give any good comparison shopper pangs of doubt. The Hyundai Tucson is a model that's been fundamentally...

BMW M3

Posted: 09 Feb 2015 07:52 AM PST

The BMW M3 is the performance version of the German automaker's 3-Series sedan. It's the archetype for BMW as an automaker: tactile, trackable, powerful, and sporty, while still remaining comfortable enough for everyday use. For the first time since the M3 was born as a coupe in the '80s, there will be no two-door model under the nameplate...

Fiat 500X

Posted: 09 Feb 2015 07:50 AM PST

The Fiat 500X is a five-passenger hatchback with all-wheel drive--a crossover vehicle in today's jargon, but more along the hot-hatchback lines of other compact utes like the Mercedes-Benz GLA and Audi Q3, and subcompacts like the Buick Encore and Chevy Trax. The 500X is the newest member of the Fiat 500 lineup. It is scheduled to go on sale in...

Scion xB

Posted: 09 Feb 2015 07:47 AM PST

The Scion xB is a five-door hatchback that's been a part of the brand's lineup since the 2004 model year. The first-generation xB was a smaller vehicle that appealed to younger drivers looking for authentic Japanese-market vehicles. The current model is a larger wagon that has more in common with vehicles like the Kia Soul. A new xB is due for the...

Chevrolet Traverse

Posted: 09 Feb 2015 07:43 AM PST

The Chevrolet Traverse is a large crossover utility vehicle that can accommodate as many as eight people and a good amount of cargo. Essentially marketed as a minivan--but without the sliding side doors--the Traverse is in a segment with vehicles like the Ford Flex, Nissan Pathfinder, and Honda Pilot. It's also a rival for the Buick Enclave and...

Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Posted: 09 Feb 2015 07:40 AM PST

The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is one of the best-selling full-size trucks on the market. Like any good pickup, it is available in a number of styles and trims that range from work trucks to more luxurious options like the High Country model. As of its redesign for the 2014 model year, it's stronger, more efficient, and more pleasant to be in and...

Ford Mustang

Posted: 09 Feb 2015 07:35 AM PST

The Ford Mustang is one of the best-known nameplates in the car business today, as well as in car history. It was introduced in 1964 at the New York World’s Fair, and instantly became a shorthand symbol of American culture. Ford would sell millions of Mustangs in the decades to follow. The Mustang would inspire a new term, "pony car", to...

Ford F-150

Posted: 09 Feb 2015 07:32 AM PST

For more than thirty years, the Ford F-150 has been one of the best-selling vehicles in the U.S. It’s a full-size pickup truck that can double as a workhorse or an adventure-seeking family’s daily driver. In the process, it has become a staple of American truck culture. The all-new F-150, which was introduced for 2015, turns to...

Toyota Camry

Posted: 09 Feb 2015 07:27 AM PST

The mid-size Toyota Camry four-door sedan is the best-selling passenger car in the U.S. market. It's become known for reliability, a comfortable ride, a roomy interior, and decent gas mileage. The available Camry Hybrid model holds all of those attributes while turning the fuel economy way up. The Camry has inspired lots of automakers to build...

Lexus RC

Posted: 09 Feb 2015 07:21 AM PST

The Lexus RC is a new coupe spin-off of the Lexus IS sedan range. A brand-new model for the 2015 model year, the RC will come in a few different varieties: a V-6-powered rear-drive RC350, a version with all-wheel drive, and the sporting RC F, powered by a brawny V-8 engine. With the new RC, Lexus finally has a direct rival for cars like the Audi...

Land Rover Discovery Sport

Posted: 09 Feb 2015 07:16 AM PST

The Land Rover Discovery Sport is a compact crossover SUV with seating for up to seven passengers. A turbocharged four-cylinder, a nine-speed automatic, and Haldex all-wheel drive make up the powertrain, at least in the launch model. The Sport is being launched for the 2015 model year as the replacement for the LR2. It's derived in part from the...

MINI Cooper

Posted: 09 Feb 2015 07:13 AM PST

Possibly the best-known British volume car in the world, the MINI Cooper comes in several different body styles. The three-door hatchback, by far the most recognizable, is the first to be offered in a new and redesigned generation for the 2014 model year. It was followed by a new five-door hatchback for the 2015 model year. Resuscitated in 2002...

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