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Powered by the same 101-horsepower, 1.4-liter Multiair four-cylinder engine as the standard Fiat 500, the cloth-top convertible 500 Cabrio is nonetheless a special vehicle. The unique retractable cloth roof combines the open-air fun of a convertible with the space and convenience of a hatchback design. Because the power-operated top isn't a traditional lid-type design, it can be operated at speed--up to 50 mph for a full opening with the top tucked behind the rear-passenger head rests, and up to 60 mph it will open to the rear spoiler. For more on the 2012 500c, check out our preview here...
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2012 Jaguar XK Coupe And Convertible Facelift: 2011 New York Auto ShowJoining the facelifted XF range at this week’s 2011 New York Auto Show is the 2012 Jaguar XK range, which has also been updated for the latest model year. The new XK range, which consists of both Coupe and Convertible bodystyles, has evolved to take on an elegant new look, elements of which...
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2012 Mazda Mazda3 Goes SkyActiv; CX-5 Gets RealHere's the 2012 Mazda Mazda3, a mid-cycle refresh of the current compact sedan, joined on stage at the New York auto show by the production-bound Minagi concept crossover. The new Mazda3 is one of the first vehicles from the company to get SKYACTIV, the "umbrella" name for a suite of greener engine...
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2012 Jaguar XF Facelift: 2011 New York Auto ShowYou’ve seen the live shots of the 2012 Jaguar XFR. Now here’s all the crucial details plus info on the rest of the facelifted 2012 Jaguar XF range. Making its debut this week at the 2011 New York Auto Show, the latest XF range receives fresh styling, advanced new technologies and in...
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2012 Kia Soul Facelift: 2011 New York Auto ShowWe’re already seen the spy shots but now the facelifted version of Kia’s popular Soul hatchback has been revealed following its world debut this week at the 2011 New York Auto Show. The facelifted hatch, coming onto the market later this year as a 2012 model, improves on the...
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2012 Kia Rio Sedan: 2011 New York Auto ShowWe first saw the Hatchback version of the brand new 2012 Kia Rio debut last month at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show and now it’s the Sedan’s turn for the spotlight, with the compact four-door appearing in public for the first time at this week’s 2011 New York Auto Show. Set to go on...
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The redesigned 2012 Subaru Impreza Sedan and Hatchback made their respective debuts this week at the 2011 New York Auto Show and we have to admit that despite initial fears the design of the new small car isn’t all bad. The Impreza is also 30 percent more fuel efficient than the model it replaces, making the new 2012 range the most fuel efficient all-wheel drive car on the market. It’s also the roomiest Impreza ever, as well as being lighter and quicker than its predecessor. The wheelbase grows to 104.1 inches compared to 103.2 in the outgoing model. Vehicle length and width...
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2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8: 2011 New York Auto Show Live PhotosMore power, improved fuel economy and a trick suspension system means the new 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 will not only leave its predecessor in the dust, but possibly a few sedans wearing M or AMG badges too. The big bruiser made its world debut this week at the 2011 New York Auto Show and here are the...
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2012 Jaguar XFR: 2011 New York Auto Show Live PhotosThe face of the Jaguar XF just got even more attractive with the unveiling of the 2012 model, in XFR trim, at the 2011 New York Auto Show. Doing away with the bulbous look of the previous XF's lights, and cleaning up some of the lines elsewhere, the new XF is very bit as iconic and now, cleaner and...
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2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo S: 2011 New York Auto Show Live PhotosFamiliar lines present the acquired taste that is the Porsche Panamera, only this time it comes slightly tweaked in Turbo S form. At first glance, there's not much to distinguish this car from the Turbo, though a closer look reveals unique 20-inch wheels, a wider rear track width, unique lower-body...
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Scion FR-S: Live from the New York Auto ShowIt's been in gestation for...well, forever, it seems. But today at the 2011 New York Auto Show, the rear-drive, Subaru-powered Toyota sports coupe took another step toward production as the Scion FR-S Concept. Scion president Jack Hollis says FR-S could stand for "friggin' really sweet," but in...
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Video: Papercraft Audi A7 - Handmade, Not Good In The RainThe 2011 Audi A7 might be big but it isn't particularly heavy for its size. Weighing in at around 3,900 pounds it's around 300 pounds lighter than its rival the BMW 5-Series GT despite the Quattro drivetrain. You can thank the part aluminum construction for that. Still, it could be lighter. And...
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Nissan’s most affordable model in the U.S., the Versa Sedan, has been completely redesigned for the 2012 model year, gaining new technology, a more powerful yet fuel efficient engine and a very low pricetag. How low? The 2012 Nissan Versa Sedan, on show this week at the 2011 New York Auto Show, comes onto the market with a $10,990 starting price. For this, you get a five-seater sedan packing a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with 109 horsepower and 107 pound-feet of torque on tap. Transmission options include a conventional five-speed manual or an Xtronic CVT. This latter unit features a...
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2012 Hyundai Accent debuts at 2011 New York auto showA day after we brought you the first pics of the U.S.-spec Accent, the redesigned 2012 model has made its world debut, appearing at the 2011 New York auto show. The car is expected to revolutionize the subcompact class, with a more stylish design this time that borrows from the larger Elantra and...
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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8: 2011 New York Auto Show Live PhotosTake a look at the new 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8, and you might not need that testosterone injection. In addition to the stronger stance and racy details, it makes 465 horsepower from 6.4 liters and can get from zero to 60 in just 4.8 seconds, according to Jeep. Paddle-shifters are standard...
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2012 Honda Civic Priced From $15,605: 2011 New York Auto Show Live PhotosFresh from its 'preview' in concept form at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, the 2012 Honda Civic has finally been revealed, making its debut today at the 2011 New York Auto Show. It also offers the all-important 40 mpg in two trims--HF and Hybrid. In fact, the entire 2012 Civic lineup is more...
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2012 Volvo S60 R-Design And XC60 R-Design Get Power Bump: 2011 New York Auto ShowThe 2012 Volvo S60 R-Design sedan and XC60 R-Design crossover will get a bump in power and torque when they go on sale late this summer. The announcement was made at the debut of Volvo’s 2012 model range at this week’s 2011 New York Auto Show, along with pricing info for the two cars...
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2012 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S: Spy ShotsThe new, second-generation Porsche Cayenne SUV has been on sale for just under a year now but like any model from the legendary sports car brand, special editions and uprated models are always in the pipeline. One of these will be the sportier ‘S’ variant of the Cayenne Turbo, which has...
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Remember the funny ad run by Volkswagen for its new Beetle during Super Bowl XLV, the one with the actual six-legged Beetle scampering through the forest and pushing all of the other bugs out of its way. Well, it’s back, this time with a full reveal of the new 2012 Volkswagen Beetle at the end. Of course, the catchy ‘Black Betty’ tune is still there, as is the famous Beetle silhouette. Go ahead and click play, and then click here to read up on the all new Beetle, the car that is.
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2011 Chrysler 300S: Powered By Dr. DreWhile stock Chrysler 300 sedans ride with V-6 or HEMI power, and the new 2012 SRT8 storms along with 465 hp, there's only one new Chrysler powered by rap. At the 2011 New York auto show, Chrysler's peeling back the covers from its new 300S, which strips off the chrome and wood and layers in some...
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2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8: 2011 New York Auto ShowThe brand new 2011 Chrysler 300 sedan has come and gone so now it’s finally time for the model we’ve all been waiting for, the high-performance 300 SRT8, which goes on display this week at the 2011 New York Auto Show. As previously reported, Chrysler is skipping the 2011 model year for...
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2012 Audi A7: Available In May, S7 To FollowThe 2012 Audi A7 is coming to the U.S., and it's coming soon: May, in fact, for a starting price of $59,250. It will also be somewhat limited in availability, as Audi expects demand to outstrip supply for the near term at least. Translation: get your order in ASAP if you want one of these four-door...
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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8: 2011 New York Auto Show PreviewEver since the new Jeep Grand Cherokee was in development, we've been looking forward to the new 6.4-liter HEMI Grand Cherokee SRT8, and finally, it's here. The muscle-bound powerhouse SUV packs the latest of Chrysler's V-8 bounty under the hood, and the best of the ill-gotten Daimler remnants...
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First Audi R8 GT Delivered To CustomerDeliveries of Audi’s stunning 560 horsepower R8 GT supercar have officially begun, with the first of 333 limited edition hard-top models being handed over to a customer from the UK. The particular example was a Phantom Black R8 GT, which was delivered to the customer at the Audi Forum in...
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