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2012 Audi A5

The Car Connection Reviews — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 04:53:00 +0000

The Basics: The 2012 Audi A5 is widely acknowledged to be one of the handsomest Audis sold, and many reviewers just give it the superlative without qualification. Certainly its designer, Walter d'Silva, said it was the most beautiful car he'd ever drawn. The A5 Coupe is elegant and striking, especially in Audi's characteristic white color. Then...

2012 Toyota Matrix

The Car Connection Reviews — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:19:00 +0000

The Basics: The 2012 Toyota Matrix is closely related to the Corolla sedan, but the Matrix takes a different tack in terms of style and packaging--appealing to a somewhat younger, more active crowd and those who need more versatility. Last year the Matrix was up for a mid-cycle refresh, but it amounted to some very minor appearance and trim...

2013 SRT Viper: Is This Hot Wheels Car It? [2013 SRT Viper]

Ray Wert — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:10:00 +0000

Brazilian Hot Wheels fan site T-Hunted claims that this hot mess of a blurry image is the new 2013 SRT Viper. Looks pretty close to me — except, you know, where are the fangs? More »

2012 Toyota Corolla

The Car Connection Reviews — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:06:00 +0000

The Basics: If reeling in the family budget is one of your top priorities, the Toyota Corolla remains a good fit. It's been a longtime frugality king, appealing to those who want the lowest running costs above all else--of course, with a design that meets requirements for the family and the commute. But while Toyota has made incremental...

Who Is Trying To Smear The Tesla Battery Problem Whistleblower? [Exclusive]

Matt Hardigree — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:02:00 +0000

Tesla Motors' response to this morning's revelation that Tesla Roadsters carry a devastating design problem that could lead to the cars becoming "bricked" — i.e. so drained of battery power they are unusable and require a $40,000 replacement — has been to insinuate that the problem was with the owners and not the car. More »

Who Is Trying To Smear The Tesla Battery Problem Whistleblower? [Exclusive]

Matt Hardigree — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:02:00 +0000

2012 Lexus LS 460

The Car Connection Reviews — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:13:00 +0000

The Basics: The Lexus LS 460 and its hybrid version, the LS 600h L, are the flagship models of the Lexus lineup, offering some of the most advanced technology features in any vehicle, along with lavish cabin appointments. Smooth ride quality and a serene, limo-like ultra-luxury interior is the priority, with driving dynamics more muted than those...

Drive The Glory Of El Salvador With Alex Roy [Video]

Patrick Frawley — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:30:00 +0000

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Decades of news reports and whispered rumors about El Salvador have left Americans with a less-than-positive image of the small Central American nation. What doesn't get reported, and what Alex Roy discovered, is the truth: it's a beautiful, hospitable (and well-armed) nation with a fascinating car culture. More »

2012 Nissan Versa

The Car Connection Reviews — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:17:00 +0000

The Basics: Nissan's subcompact Versa has always felt a little more substantial and comfortable than most other cars in its class of small, on-a-budget choices. The same rings true for the redesigned, restyled 2012 Versa, even though Nissan has importantly managed to boost gas mileage by several miles per gallon across the lineup. Technically...

Your Ridiculously Cool 1956 Cadillac DeVille Wallpaper Is Here [Car Porn]

Matt Hardigree — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:15:00 +0000

In honor of our Americana-bent today I'm going to feature reader Ferli's photograph of the dashboard from a 1956 Cadillac DeVille. But that shot wasn't taken in the United States, but in Ferli's hometown of Maracaibo, Venezuela. Long live the boat. More »