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Talking While Driving?
Check here to see if it's even allowed where you are or where you're going.(TCC Blog)

CR Ranks Honda at the Top
Japanese automaker again places first; Hyundai gets its first Top Picks; and Chrysler sinks to the bottom.(TCC Blog)

Opel Meriva: A Saturn in the Offing?
Suicide doors--er, "FlexDoors"--spin Opel's mini-minivan into a new generation.(TCC Blog)

Renault at Geneva: Megane Coupe, Koleos, and Active Drive
The French automaker plays hardball with four new products at the Swiss show.(TCC Blog)

Peugeot's New Wagon: Borne from the 308
New French estate adds to one of Europe's most popular cars.(TCC Blog)

Delta Takes Over Lancia Stand in Geneva
A striking new design for Fiat's struggling upscale brand.(TCC Blog)

BYD Is No P.Y.T.
The Chinese arrive in Geneva, when postponing a few years might have been a better idea.(TCC Blog)

VW Scirocco Teases U.S. Dubheads, Again
One more time: no, you can't have it. Hey, don't complain to us!(TCC Blog)

Alfa 8C Spider: The Showstopper, Sans Cliche
It's been some time since a car truly held up crowds at an auto show--the new Alfa 8C Spider's one.(TCC Blog)

Kizashi 3 in New York: Here's the Sketch
Suzuki's concept for a new, big sedan hits the Javits stage soon.(TCC Blog)

 


BMW X5 Vision Efficient Dynamics: Ultimate (Clean) Performance Machine
A new diesel hybrid system shows performance and the environment aren't mutually exclusive.(TCC Blog)

Kia's Soul Sisters
A trio of concepts from an automaker with Seoul.(TCC Blog)

Scion Coupe Concept Confirmed for New York Show
Scion's new two-door gets ready for its Manhattan debut.(TCC Blog)

2009 Jaguar XKR-S Preview
For European Eyes Only: Fastest Jag since XJ220 supercar (Reviews - Sportscars/Convertibles)

You Know You Want It: Ford Focus Coupe-Cabriolet
The new Focus Coupe-Cabriolet is another reason why Ford apparently likes Europeans better than American buyers.(TCC Blog)

Is America in Tata's Sights?
Will India's leading automaker make a run for the U.S. -- with the help of Jaguar and Land Rover?(TCC Blog)

Infiniti Goes Global: Targets Small Volumes, Big Profits
If you're not turning huge margines on small sales, why bother, asks CEO Carlos Ghosn.(TCC Blog)

No Deals With Chrysler, says Nissan CEO Ghosn
Don't expect any more deals between Chrysler and Nissan/Renault, stressed Carlos Ghosn, CEO of the EuroAsian automakers, at least nothing on the order of their global alliance. Industry tongues got to wagging, recently, when Chrysler announced it would begin marketing a Latin American version of Nissan's Versa subcompact. Many observers began speculating that Chrysler could become [...](TCC Blog)

At Rolls-Royce, It's What Wasn't Mentioned
New small Roller goes unremarked, while the world gets its first look at the Phantom Coupe.(TCC Blog)

Mitsubishi Prototype-S Headed to the U.S.
New hatchback version of the Lancer sports Ralliart drivetrain.(TCC Blog)

Fiat's 500 Gets the Abarth Treatment
Hot models of Europe's hottest model arrive in Geneva.(TCC Blog)


2009 Infiniti FX50
Infiniti's high-performance ute keeps its 'Bionic Cheetah' attitude with an amped-up appearance and a bigger V-8. Read more on this and other Geneva show debuts today at TheCarConnection.com!

Nissan Building Worldwide Momentum
Upcoming GT-R sports car serves as a backdrop to celebrate the brand's sales successes.(TCC Blog)

Geneva Accord Redux
European version loads up on high-tech features and targets the BMW 3-Series.(TCC Blog)

Bentley Confirms New Green Strategy
As TheCarConnection.com first reported, ultra-luxury marque Bentley plans to reshape itself as an environmentally-friendly brand, a move that will result in a new generation of gas-sipping powertrains and lighter, more aerodynamic product designs.(TCC Blog)

GM Launches Next-Gen Hybrid System
Smaller, lighter, more powerful -- will GM's NextGen hybrid put fun back in driving "green"?(TCC Blog)

Land Rover Readying LRX Concept for Production
Automaker's sporty, high-mileage concept likely soon to find a place in the line-up.(TCC Blog)

Sex Sells
Does cheesecake get motorists to buy cars -- or writers to write stories?(TCC Blog)

2010 Ford Fiesta Preview
A global compact-car party gets ready to make a stop in the States, for once. (Reviews - Sedans, Coupes and Hatchbacks)


Winter in Geneva? AMG Sees Green

Even Mercedes' high-performance marque AMG is feeling the push to go green.(TCC Blog)

Sales: GM, Toyota, Ford and Chrysler Drop
Minor gains at a handful of makes don't make up for a dark and gloomy February.(TCC Blog)

2008 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Preview
Geneva's crowds get the high-powered Lambo treatment. (Reviews - Sportscars/Convertibles)

GM's Latest Job Cuts Drain PR Dept.
Media pleasers the latest to suffer with tighter belts in Motown.(TCC Blog)

Will Bentley Go Green?
Ultra-luxury maker may make some big changes to become enviro-friendly -- and still more than most can afford.(TCC Blog)

Drivers: Don't Let Computers Control Our Cars
A Harris Interactive survey says electronic help is fine--but leave the driving to us.(TCC Blog)

Porsche Gets Green Light on VW Takeover
The world's most profitable car maker takes the next step to acquire the not-most profitable carmaker.(TCC Blog)

Mylanta Moment: 2010 Saturn Astra Spied!
You'll want some anti-nausea drugs for these pics, thanks to a painful disguise.(TCC Blog)

New World Order: Oil Sets Record
Are gas prices far off the $4 mark? Maybe not, as oil reaches a record high.(TCC Blog)


 

The 9-1 in Disguise? Saab Reveals 9-X BioHybrid for Geneva
New hatch sports ethanol fuel and a hybrid backpack, not to mention a new interior theme.

Mazda Wants the 2 For America
Ford gets the Fiesta early, but Mazda's planning its own subcompact, execs suggest.(TCC Blog)

The Week in Reverse
Scirocco scoops, Aussies in drag, and appropriate amounts of leather.(TCC Blog)

Lithium's Working? Daimler and GM Promising Better Hybrids
Daimler and GM say lithium-ion batteries are now on track--and Mercedes says it'll be first to market.(TCC Blog)

Scirocco Pics Sweep the 'Net, Tease U.S. Fans
Volkswagen's still keeping the Scirocco for Euro fans only, but that doesn't mean we can't show you pictures.(TCC Blog)


You'll find lots more at TheCarConnection.com, including service tips from our resident gearhead Bob Weber; buying, selling, and leasing tips; recall and safety links; and a wide range of news, views, and reviews from the automotive world's top columnists.

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