Ford Explorer and Volkswagen Jetta news ate up the majority of the top five this week. The unveiling of the 2011 Explorer and the subsequent release of more detailed pictures were our first and fourth most popular stories. Our more detailed look at the 2011 Jetta and its pricing came in second and third. A [...]
Archive for July, 2010
This Week’s Most-Read Stories
July 31st, 2010
Cars.com Reviews the 2011 Chevy Cruze
July 31st, 2010
Forget the Chevy Cobalt. The poor excuse for an American compact car has been filed in the auto industry’s trash bin of history. In its place is the all-new Chevy Cruze that senior editor Joe Wiesenfelder heaps plenty of praise on. Except for some poor trim material selections here and there and some lag in [...]
Today’s News From the Cars.com Family
July 31st, 2010
At Ask.cars.com, find out which compact or midsized crossovers have gear selectors mounted on the center console. Over at MotherProof.com, learn about the 2011 Ford Fiesta’s ability to handle various child-safety seats, on both the hatchback and sedan bodystyles. So read on to find out which one works the best for your child. Finally, at PickupTrucks.com [...]
2011 Nissan Rogue Gets Mild Updates
July 31st, 2010
The compact crossover segment is a crowded one, but Nissan had a winner with the Rogue and its $20,000 price tag when it debuted a few years ago. Now, Hyundai and Kia are fielding new, affordable redesigns. To keep up with the competition, Nissan has tweaked the Rogue for 2011 with a revised exterior and [...]
Obama Behind the Wheel of the Chevy Volt
July 31st, 2010
His press secretary jokes that it better have an airbag, but the image of President Barack Obama behind the wheel of the Chevy Volt plug-in electric vehicle is a strong illustration of his ties to bailing out the auto industry last year. "Some of you saw me drive the Volt about 12 inches; they don't let [...]
2011 Ford Fiesta Video
July 31st, 2010
The Fiesta is Ford’s first foray into the subcompact realm since the Aspire quietly died in 1997. But as Cars.com reviewer Kelsey Mays explains, the 2011 Ford Fiesta isn’t just another econobox. The car feels substantial for its size, with engaging handling and a refined driving experience. Still, will this vehicle’s small size ultimately be [...]
Large SUV Sales Surge Faster Than Small Cars
July 31st, 2010
Plug-in electric hybrids and electric cars have taken up much of the digital airwaves over the past few weeks (or years, depending on your perspective), but it may surprise you to find out that “passé” full-size SUVs are increasing in popularity once again. So far this year, full-size SUV sales have increased 19%, beating overall [...]
Reader Review of the Week: 2010 Chevrolet HHR
July 31st, 2010
“Someone hit a minivan with a shrink ray,” is how our reader reviewer’s son described the 2010 Chevrolet HHR. Snrd0822 from Philadelphia seems to agree, calling out the HHR’s ample cargo room, passenger space and good gas mileage. It has its faults, though, such as poor visibility and ergonomics. Read the full review from Snrd0822 [...]
This Week’s Most-Read Stories
July 31st, 2010
Ford Explorer and Volkswagen Jetta news ate up the majority of the top five this week. The unveiling of the 2011 Explorer and the subsequent release of more detailed pictures were our first and fourth most popular stories. Our more detailed look at the 2011 Jetta and its pricing came in second and third. A [...]
Cars.com Reviews the 2011 Chevy Cruze
July 30th, 2010
Forget the Chevy Cobalt. The poor excuse for an American compact car has been filed in the auto industry’s trash bin of history. In its place is the all-new Chevy Cruze that senior editor Joe Wiesenfelder heaps plenty of praise on. Except for some poor trim material selections here and there and some lag in [...]