http://www.examiner.com/x-1017-DC-Car-Examiner?cid=exrss-DC-Car-Examiner en-us Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:18:05 -0700 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:07:43 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-1017-DC-Car-Examiner~y2009m11d21-A-week-in-the-2010-Subaru-Outback-Day-3-highway-driving-and-fuel-economy?cid=exrss-DC-Car-Examiner The 2010 Subaru Outback's continuously variable transmission keeps the engine's revolutions low when cruising at a steady speed. (photos by Brady Holt) The continuously variable transmission, which constantly changes its gear ratios to maximize per... Reviews SUVs Cars 2010 Subaru Outback Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:07:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1017-DC-Car-Examiner~y2009m11d21-A-week-in-the-2010-Subaru-Outback-Day-3-highway-driving-and-fuel-economy?cid=exrss-DC-Car-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1017-DC-Car-Examiner~y2009m11d18-A-week-in-the-2010-Subaru-Outback-Day-1-introduction?cid=exrss-DC-Car-Examiner The newly redesigned 2010 Subaru Outback is the last remaining reasonably-priced midsize station wagon in the U.S. market. A week of driving will determine whether it's good enough to be the best more than by default. See more photos of the Outback ... Reviews SUVs Cars 2010 Test Drives 2010 Subaru Outback Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:04:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1017-DC-Car-Examiner~y2009m11d18-A-week-in-the-2010-Subaru-Outback-Day-1-introduction?cid=exrss-DC-Car-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1017-DC-Car-Examiner~y2009m11d18-IIHS-names-2010-Top-Safety-Pick-winners-new-ratings-include-tough-roofstrength-test?cid=exrss-DC-Car-Examiner   The Dodge Avenger's strong side-impact crash test performance  helped it be one of 27 IIHS Top Safety Pick winners. (photo   courtesy Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) The Insurance Institute for Highway Sa... News SUVs Cars Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:07:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1017-DC-Car-Examiner~y2009m11d18-IIHS-names-2010-Top-Safety-Pick-winners-new-ratings-include-tough-roofstrength-test?cid=exrss-DC-Car-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1017-DC-Car-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Ford-Fusion-is-Motor-Trends-2010-Car-of-the-Year?cid=exrss-DC-Car-Examiner  A gas-electric hybrid version of the 2010 Ford Fusion helped that car win Motor Trend's annual Car of the Year award. (photo by Ford) The revamped 2010 Ford Fusion midsize sedan today won the nod from Motor Trend magazine as the most ... News Auto Industry Cars Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:22:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1017-DC-Car-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Ford-Fusion-is-Motor-Trends-2010-Car-of-the-Year?cid=exrss-DC-Car-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1017-DC-Car-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Nissan-doubles-warranty-coverage-for-its-complicated-transmissions-reimburses-past-repairs?cid=exrss-DC-Car-Examiner  The 2003 Nissan Murano was the first Nissan to use a CVT, and  Consumer Reports says this transmission has suffered reliability  defects. (photo by Nissan) Consumers who buy or have already bought Nissans with a continuously variable... News Auto Industry Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:11:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1017-DC-Car-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Nissan-doubles-warranty-coverage-for-its-complicated-transmissions-reimburses-past-repairs?cid=exrss-DC-Car-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1017-DC-Car-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Review-2010-GMC-Terrain-?cid=exrss-DC-Car-Examiner The new 2010 GMC Terrain, like the related 2010 Chevrolet Equinox, is pricier than many of its closest competitors but offers a higher level of refinement. See more photos of the Terrain in today's slideshow.  (photos by Brady Holt) Advertising... Reviews SUVs 2010 Test Drives Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:29:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1017-DC-Car-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Review-2010-GMC-Terrain-?cid=exrss-DC-Car-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1017-DC-Car-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Buick-unveils-2011-Regal-new-midsize-sedan-aimed-at-sports-sedans-from-Acura-Volvo?cid=exrss-DC-Car-Examiner The 2011 Buick Regal will be positioned as an upscale sports sedan when it goes on sale next spring. See more photos of the Regal in today's slideshow. (photos by Buick) When General Motors first announced it would be bringing over a Buick smaller t... News Cars Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:41:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1017-DC-Car-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Buick-unveils-2011-Regal-new-midsize-sedan-aimed-at-sports-sedans-from-Acura-Volvo?cid=exrss-DC-Car-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1017-DC-Car-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Review-2010-Ford-Taurus-Limited?cid=exrss-DC-Car-Examiner The 2010 Ford Taurus is more stylish but less roomy and more expensive than its predecessor. Nonetheless, it's a competitive car if you pick one with less than $13,000 in extra options like this tested Limited. See more photos of the Taurus in today... Reviews Cars 2010 Test Drives Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:00:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1017-DC-Car-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Review-2010-Ford-Taurus-Limited?cid=exrss-DC-Car-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1017-DC-Car-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Complaints-of-runaway-Toyotas-pour-in-but-the-issue-is-likely-overblown?cid=exrss-DC-Car-Examiner Some Toyota owners have complained of cars that accelerate out of control. In such a case, a driver would only need to give the shifter a slight push from the D position (the lower white dot in this illustration) to N, or neutral (the higher dot) to... News Auto Industry Cars Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:30:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1017-DC-Car-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Complaints-of-runaway-Toyotas-pour-in-but-the-issue-is-likely-overblown?cid=exrss-DC-Car-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1017-DC-Car-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Trucks-are-big-again-and-other-October-2009-new-car-sales-results?cid=exrss-DC-Car-Examiner   A year ago, GM decided there was no future for big truck-based SUVs   like its once-beloved and hugely profitable Chevrolet Tahoe. The    Tahoe's sales more than doubled last month compared to last   &n... News Auto Industry Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:59:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1017-DC-Car-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Trucks-are-big-again-and-other-October-2009-new-car-sales-results?cid=exrss-DC-Car-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1017-DC-Car-Examiner~y2009m11d1-Review-2010-Volkswagen-Golf?cid=exrss-DC-Car-Examiner The new 2010 Volkswagen Golf drives very well and has an unusually high-quality interior for its price point, but it's let down overall by a noisy and fuel-thirsty engine and must compete against its roomier Jetta Sportwagen variant. See more photos... Reviews Cars 2010 Test Drives Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:28:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1017-DC-Car-Examiner~y2009m11d1-Review-2010-Volkswagen-Golf?cid=exrss-DC-Car-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1017-DC-Car-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Honda-Insight-leads-a-Consumer-Reports-2009-reliability-study-with-some-unlikely-winners-and-losers?cid=exrss-DC-Car-Examiner   Consumer Reports recommends that car-buyers avoid the new 2010 Honda  Insight, which it criticized as cramped and unrefined, but the car earned  the top rating in the magazine's reliability study (photo by Honda). See ... News Auto Industry Cars Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:16:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1017-DC-Car-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Honda-Insight-leads-a-Consumer-Reports-2009-reliability-study-with-some-unlikely-winners-and-losers?cid=exrss-DC-Car-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1017-DC-Car-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Review-1976-Cadillac-Eldorado-convertible?cid=exrss-DC-Car-Examiner Driving a classic Cadillac gives you an idea of a bygone automotive era, and your fellow motorists can't miss it either. See more photos of this 1976 Eldorado in today's slideshow.  (Photos by Brady Holt)The 1976 Cadillac Eldorado convertible wa... Reviews Cars Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:18:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1017-DC-Car-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Review-1976-Cadillac-Eldorado-convertible?cid=exrss-DC-Car-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1017-DC-Car-Examiner~y2009m10d18-Review-2010-Buick-LaCrosse-CXL?cid=exrss-DC-Car-Examiner The redesigned 2010 Buick LaCrosse now tries to be a luxury car instead of just another big sedan, and despite some flaws manages to pull off that overall impression. See more photos of the new LaCrosse in today's slideshow. (Photos by Brady Holt) &... Reviews Cars 2010 Test Drives Sun, 18 Oct 2009 15:03:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1017-DC-Car-Examiner~y2009m10d18-Review-2010-Buick-LaCrosse-CXL?cid=exrss-DC-Car-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1017-DC-Car-Examiner~y2009m10d18-Kia-unveils-Cadenza-fullsize-sedan-but-no-specifications-yet?cid=exrss-DC-Car-Examiner The 2011 Kia Cadenza, named after an Italian term for a musical flourish, will replace the slow-selling Amanti. See more photos of the Cadenza, earlier renderings and concept versions of the car, and a photo of its predecessor in today's slideshow. ... News Cars Sun, 18 Oct 2009 04:40:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1017-DC-Car-Examiner~y2009m10d18-Kia-unveils-Cadenza-fullsize-sedan-but-no-specifications-yet?cid=exrss-DC-Car-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1017-DC-Car-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Subaru-Outback-wins-2010-SUV-of-the-Year-award?cid=exrss-DC-Car-Examiner The 2010 Subaru Outback is this year's SUV of the Year winner. (Photo by Subaru) An unapologetic station wagon is the year's best new sport-utility vehicle, Motor Trend magazine said today.  The Subaru Outback, a wagon version of the Subaru Leg... News SUVs Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:57:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1017-DC-Car-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Subaru-Outback-wins-2010-SUV-of-the-Year-award?cid=exrss-DC-Car-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1017-DC-Car-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Volkswagen-pledges-to-redesign-the-New-Beetle-updated-car-will-appear-in-2012?cid=exrss-DC-Car-Examiner Volkswagen still sells more than a thousand New Beetles in theU.S. every month, but has pledged to introduce an improvedversion in 2012. (Photo by Volkswagen) The Volkswagen New Beetle has seen few changes since its introduction more than a decade ... News Cars Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:38:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1017-DC-Car-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Volkswagen-pledges-to-redesign-the-New-Beetle-updated-car-will-appear-in-2012?cid=exrss-DC-Car-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1017-DC-Car-Examiner~y2009m10d11-Review-2010-Subaru-Forester-25X-Limited--honest-basic-transportation-done-right?cid=exrss-DC-Car-Examiner The 2010 Subaru Forester is an excellent small SUV choice if you avoid the pricey options and aren't looking either for sportiness or luxury. See more photos of the Forester in today's slideshow. (Photos by Brady Holt) In too many cases, description... Reviews SUVs 2010 Test Drives 2010 Subaru Forester Sun, 11 Oct 2009 19:46:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1017-DC-Car-Examiner~y2009m10d11-Review-2010-Subaru-Forester-25X-Limited--honest-basic-transportation-done-right?cid=exrss-DC-Car-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1017-DC-Car-Examiner~y2009m10d10-A-week-in-the-2010-Subaru-Forester-Day-8-how-big-is-it?cid=exrss-DC-Car-Examiner The 2010 Subaru Forester is much taller than its ten-year-old predecessor but remains compact. See more size comparisons with the Forester in today's slideshow. (Photos by Brady Holt) Most cars grow over time, as each redesign tries to add more spac... Reviews SUVs 2010 Subaru Forester Sat, 10 Oct 2009 11:28:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1017-DC-Car-Examiner~y2009m10d10-A-week-in-the-2010-Subaru-Forester-Day-8-how-big-is-it?cid=exrss-DC-Car-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1017-DC-Car-Examiner~y2009m10d8-A-week-in-the-2010-Subaru-Forester-Day-7-using-the-navigation-system?cid=exrss-DC-Car-Examiner The Subaru Forester's optional in-dash navigation system works well most of the time, but it's difficult to justify its $1,800 price tag. See more photos of the system in action in today's slideshow. (Photos by Brady Holt) Driving through an unfamil... Reviews SUVs 2010 Subaru Forester Thu, 08 Oct 2009 21:33:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1017-DC-Car-Examiner~y2009m10d8-A-week-in-the-2010-Subaru-Forester-Day-7-using-the-navigation-system?cid=exrss-DC-Car-Examiner