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Tag: Jalopnik

The Honda Crosstour is Gone
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The Honda Crosstour is Gone

Even Honda lays an egg every now and then. The Crosstour was one of them. The much-maligned crossover had it bad from the start and never really recovered both in reviews as well as sales. It was uninspiring, a stark contrast to things that the Japanese automaker has done in the last couple of years. We won't really miss it. We're just glad it didn't stick around for long enough to make it awkward when it left. (more…)
Jalopnik: Best Thing In the Automotive World, 2014
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Jalopnik: Best Thing In the Automotive World, 2014

As part of their "Question of the Day", Jalopnik asked what readers thought the best thing to happen in the automotive world was for 2014. The answers from the readers were pretty strong, but one thing that wasn't discussed enough was connectivity. I know it's not exciting. I know it doesn't represent the power of the SRT Hellcat, the return to glory for Cadillac, or even the dramatic drop in gas prices, but connectivity has made cars smarter than ever before. That's easy to say considering the progress that technology makes, but 2014 saw a sharp increase. We might carry smartphones in our pocket, but cars released in 2014 make it seem like we're inside out smartphones with all of the innovations around apps, internet access, and digital attachment to the cars. (more…)