2013
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The GMC Acadia has been on the market for five years, and at long last, GM has an updated version coming for the new model year. Now, GMC has revealed the refreshed 2013 Acadia at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. Up front the Acadia gains a new three-bar grille and LED daytime running lights with a more upright front-end design. New taillights and a new rear spoiler complement the wrap-around rear glass. New 18-inch and 19-inch wheels will be available. GMC has upgraded the interior with soft-touch materials and SLT models feature aluminum accents on the center console, doors, and dashboard...
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Cadillac's Super Bowl Ad Most Watched In U.S. History: VideoAccording to data compiled by Kantar Media, Cadillac's "Go To Green Hell" Super Bowl spot was the most-watched in U.S. history.
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2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe debuts at 2012 Chicago auto showWe’ve known about a sporty coupe version of the award-winning Hyundai Elantra for a while now, with even some spy shots of the car appearing last November. Hyundai has now taken the wraps off its two-door Elantra, with the car making its official world debut this week at the 2012 Chicago Auto...
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2013 Hyundai Elantra GT Preview: 2012 Chicago Auto ShowA sporty coupe wasn’t the only new Elantra variant Hyundai had planned for this week’s 2012 Chicago Auto Show. The South Korean automaker has also used the event to unveil its new 2013 Elantra GT, a practical five-door hatch version of the award-winning Elantra sedan. The new 2013...
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2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Convertible Drops Top In ChicagoThe 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Convertible packs a 650-horsepower supercharged 5.8-liter V-8 and has a confirmed top speed in excess of 200 mph.
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2013 Acura RDX Debuts At The 2012 Chicago Auto ShowJust a month ago, the 2013 Acura RDX Concept was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show. Today, ahead of its official debut at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show, Acura has lifted the veil on the production version. As you might expect, it is very similar to the concept. As the second generation of Acura's...
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At January's 2012 Detroit Auto Show, Acura showed off a thinly-veiled sedan concept dubbed the ILX Concept. Now, just a month later, it's revealing the production version of the ILX compact sedan at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. Based on the Civic, the new ILX is Acura's competitor for cars like the Buick Verano and the Audi A3--cars meant to appeal to first-time luxury-car buyers. With a swept-back front end design and a side character line that kicks up right before the rear door handles, the exterior of the ILX is attractive. While the Acura shield grille is featured up front, it isn't...
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2013 Nissan 370Z Preview: 2012 Chicago Auto ShowNissan's 370Z coupe and convertible receive a mild update for the 2013 model year, and the updates are on display at this year's Chicago auto show. A new front fascia features LED daytime running lights. Nissan has ditched the controversial "fangs" on the front end for a cleaner overall appearance...
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2013 Cadillac ATS Tuned For 'Performance Sound': VideoGM's engineers have gone to great lengths to ensure that the new Cadillac ATS sedan sounds like a sport sedan should.
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Prices Increasing On Most 2013 Ford Mustang ModelsFord is increasing prices on GT and Boss 302 models for 2013, but holding prices steady on V-6 equipped models.
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Super Bowl Ads: Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 R-Spec To The RescueIn Hyundai's latest Super Bowl ad, its revised Genesis Coupe proves it's good at more than just accelerating, braking and cornering.
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Lexus’ First Super Bowl Ad Unleashes The ‘Beast': VideoFollowing the success of last year’s Star Wars-themed Super Bowl ad from Volkswagen, it seems every automaker looking to capture the attention of American car shoppers is ramping up their efforts for this year’s event. One of these is Lexus, which is running its first-ever Super Bowl ad...
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Toyota will show its 2013 Land Cruiser at the upcoming Chicago Auto Show, and inventory should hit dealers by month end.
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2013 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG Spy ShotsUPDATE: The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG has been revealed. Click here for all the info and photos. These are the latest spy shots of the upcoming 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG luxury convertible. Sporting less camo than we've ever seen before, the details of the car's body are becoming much clearer...
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First 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG In U.S. Up For AuctionUPDATE: The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG has been revealed. Click here for all the info and photos. At the 6th annual Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance taking place in Florida on February 25, a number of high profile cars, both new and old, will go under the hammer at the event’s live...
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Super Bowl Ads: Cadillac Goes To (Green) Hell, Honda Takes A Day OffIn the latest batch of Super Bowl ads, Cadillac throws down against BMW while Honda spoofs the movie classic "Ferris Bueller's Day Off."
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2013 Lexus GS Range Gets TRD TreatmentThe company responsible for much of Toyota’s motorsports efforts as well as its official performance upgrades, Toyota Racing Developments (TRD), has recently been expanding its portfolio to include some Lexus models. Last year we saw a number of TRD-branded parts offered for the Lexus IS F...
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DriveSRT To Tease The 2013 Dodge ViperIf the Drive SRT Facebook page gets 10,000 "Likes" before February 1, the folks at SRT promise to give us a look at the new Viper.
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Rhys Millen was born into racing awesomeness, grew up in it, and continues to live it nearly every day. So what's new in the Millen repertoire? How about rally car golf, courtesy of his alliance with Hyundai. The Veloster rally car might not seem like the ideal golf cart at first (though there is plenty of room for beer) but this video will quickly convince you otherwise. After seeing it, we can't think of any other way to play. Pre-emptive donations for bail and legal counsel are appreciated.
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2013 Ford Fusion NASCAR Sprint Cup Race Car UnveiledEven if you're not a NASCAR fan, you've probably noticed that the race cars haven't looked like the cars they're ostensibly based on for a long time. That's changing, just a bit, with Ford's 2013 Fusion the first to bring brand identity back into the series. "We wanted Fusion to be the car that...
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2013 Ford Fusion NASCAR Sprint Cup Images LeakedThe NASCAR Sprint Cup version of the 2013 Ford Fusion is due to make its official debut this afternoon, but SpeedTV has decided it would release these official images of the car a bit early. Stay tuned for all of the official details on the Sprint Cup Fusion at the actual debut time, 2 p.m. EST. In...
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We Take A Close Look At The Lincoln MKZ Concept: VideoLincoln is set to preview its redesigned 2013 MKZ with a striking concept at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show in January.
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2013 Cadillac ATS Makes Its Way From The Nurburgring To Detroit: VideoIn the latest episode covering the development of the new 2013 Cadillac ATS, we see the sedan finally leaving its Nurburgring testing ground in Germany and head back to the U.S. for a debut at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. ATS: The Journey Chapter 4 takes us behind the scenes of Cadillac's reveal...
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2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Prototype Sells For $300,000A one-off 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 prototype used during the development of the upcoming 650-horsepower muscle car has sold at auction over the weekend for a staggering $300,000. As we first reported last week, this particular Shelby GT500 can’t be titled and licensed for street use...
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