2014
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A year ago, when Acura first announced that its RL flagship sedan was to be replaced by a new model called the RLX, the Japanese automaker rolled out a thinly-veiled concept version of the new RLX that was powered by an advanced hybrid system similar to the drivetrain destined for the new NSX sports car. Called Sport Hybrid Super Handling All-Wheel Drive, or Sport Hybrid SH-AWD for short, the new hybrid drivetrain was promised to be offered in the RLX first, and then in the NSX. Acura has now revealed its RLX fitted with Sport Hybrid SH-AWD at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show. DON'T MISS...
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2014 SRT Viper Gets Anodized Carbon Special Edition Package
Special edition models are a large part of the Viper’s legacy. Reinforcing this tradition, SRT has decided to launch a new special edition version of its Viper supercar: Introducing the "2014 SRT Viper GTS Anodized Carbon Special Edition Package". DON'T MISS: 2015 Jaguar F-Type Coupe Preview...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2014 Jeep Wrangler Willys Wheeler Edition Goes Back To The Beginning
The latest special-edition Jeep Wrangler recalls the classic Willys models of the late 1940s and 1950s.
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2014 MINI Cooper Revealed
The MINI Cooper has been completely redesigned for the 2014 model year, offering a brand new platform, three- and four-cylinder engines, and advanced safety and convenience tech.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2014 Chrysler 300S Preview: 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show
The 2014 Chrysler 300S benefits from some special touches, including a Beats by Dr. Dre sound system developed specifically for it by Dr. Dre and Jimmy lovine.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2014 Buick Regal Gets Standard Turbo, Better Fuel Economy
Just as it did in the 1980s, Buick is using turbocharging to make the Regal better.
Stephen Edelstein -
John Hennessey is a man who makes fast cars faster. His HPE-tuned stable includes a wide range of vehicles from ultra exotics like the Ferrari 458 to rowdy domestics like the Ford Raptor. Now that Chevrolet has brought a brand-new Corvette out to play, it only makes sense that Hennessey gets his hands dirty under the hood of that machine as well. The HPE500 upgrade is available for the new Stingray, and it brings the power output up to, you guessed it, 500 horsepower. It's not always just about more power, however, as John Hennessey proves that sometimes its good to take a moment to stop and...
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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series Attacks The Nordschleife: Video
Having spent some more time behind the wheel of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series on track recently (stay tuned for our write-up), we can vouch for the no-B.S. credentials of the car when pushed hard. Here, it's pushed beyond hard, well into crazy territory, on the Nürburgring...
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2014 Fiat 500 ‘1957 Edition’ To Debut At L.A. Auto Show
Fiat is celebrating its original 1957 ‘Nuova’ Cinquecento with a special edition 500 that goes on sale in 2014.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2014 Hyundai Genesis Gets A Few Updates Before New Model’s Arrival
The Hyundai Genesis sedan first hit the market in 2009 and almost immediately established itself as a credible option in the mid-size luxury segment, even managing to take out the prestigious North American Car of the Year award in its first year. It was well-built, came with plenty of luxury...
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Special Linda Vaughn-Inspired Camaros Go Up For Auction
Two special custom Chevrolet Camaros will do their bit for charity in January following an appearance at the recent SEMA show in Las Vegas. Designed by Jack 'Doc' Watson and inspired by Linda Vaughn, proceeds from each LV-1 Camaro sold at auction will go towards The International Kids Alliance...
Antony Ingram -
2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG, Porsche Cayman: Motor Authority's Best Cars To Buy 2014
Fast, stylish, compact, reasonably priced, and incredibly fun, the 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG is Motor Authority's Best Performance/Luxury Car To Buy 2014. But it was an exceptionally close race. So close, in fact, that the CLA45 AMG didn't score an outright win. The 2014 Porsche Cayman is also...
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Coinciding with auto shows taking place in Los Angeles and Tokyo next week will be yet another event, China’s Guangzhou Auto Show, whose doors open on November 21. One of the main attractions pegged for the show will be an updated version of the Lexus CT 200h, which is expected to hit showrooms in the coming weeks, as a 2014 model. Out of Lexus’ current lineup, the CT 200h is the final model to receive the automaker’s spindle grille treatment, with this being the first major update to the car since its launch in 2010. Other exterior changes include newly designed alloy...
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2014 Chevy Corvette Stingray: Best Car To Buy 2014 Nominee
This is it--our final nominee for Motor Authority's Best Car To Buy 2014 award. Have we saved the best for last? Maybe. There's certainly no denying the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray's prowess. It's a beast of a car, and, in our experience, the best production American sports car in history...
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2014 MINI Cooper Teased In New Video
MINI is set to unveil its third-generation Cooper on November 18, the 107th anniversary of the birth of Sir Alec Issigonis, the designer of the original Mini. To get us excited, the automaker has released this new teaser video that provides several glimpses of the car. MINI is clearly excited about...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG: Best Car To Buy 2014 Nominee
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG is up for Motor Authority's Best Car To Buy 2014 award.
Nelson Ireson -
2014 Cadillac ELR Gets Saks Fifth Avenue Special Edition
While some are wondering what, exactly, the Cadillac ELR's competitive set might be, others are just wondering what colors they can get. For those wishing there were a "white diamond" ELR, you're in luck: Cadillac and Saks Fifth Avenue have teamed to offer a special-edition model in exactly that...
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Kia Cooks Up Some Soul At SEMA
The SEMA show floor experienced some extra sights and sound. No, it wasn't from the notes of an aggressive exhaust pipe or from the glow caused by oversized wheels. Instead, it was due to Kia trotting out a variety of customized 2014 Soul machines, which have been transformed into platforms that...
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Mid-engined perfection with Porsche power and tuning--the 2014 Cayman is the consummate sports car. Even the vaunted 911, as good as it has been and become, leaves something on the table when it comes to the sheer driving pleasure of the Cayman. That is, perhaps, surprising to some. The 911, after all, is the venerated Don to which all other Porsche models pay homage in one way or another. Observers have noted the Cayman, but for some intentional choices by Porsche, would be the better car outright. Whether or not you prefer the Cayman to the 911, however, it's easy to appreciate the neutral...
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Third Tesla Model S Fire: Still Not A Big Deal
A third Tesla Model S has caught fire, and while many pundits speculate as to the impact the news will have on Tesla Motors' [NSDQ:TSLA] stock, the future of electric cars, and the length of the current Solar Maximum cycle, we still don't think it's a big deal. Cars crash. Sometimes they catch...
Nelson Ireson -
2014 Jaguar F-Type: Best Car To Buy 2014 Nominee
When it comes to beautiful cars, Jaguar deserves credit for creating some of the best--though it has had its doldrums. Lately, however, the brand has been back on its game, from the XF to the XJ, and, now, the F-Type. The 2014 Jaguar F-Type is easily the most stunning roadster to hit the market...
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Meet The Mopar ’14 Challenger
Continuing its tradition of enhanced Chrysler Group vehicles, Mopar has rolled out a new one for the 2014 model year, the Mopar ’14 Challenger. The car made its debut today at the SEMA show taking place in Las Vegas, and will be available for order in March. Pricing will be announced closer...
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2014 Audi RS 7: Best Car To Buy 2014 Nominee
There are many luxurious sedans on the roads these days. There are even many very fast ones. There are a few that do both luxury and the performance exceedingly well. But none of them look as primally dashing, as sensually satisfying as the 2014 Audi RS 7. Of course, the RS 7 started with the...
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Trio Of Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Concepts: SEMA Live Gallery
Chevrolet is presenting an onslaught of performance cars at the 2013 SEMA show taking place in Las Vegas this week, with the headline act being a trio of Corvette Stingray concepts. Many of the Chevy concepts unveiled at SEMA, including these three Corvette Stingrays, have roots at the race track...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran