2013
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Toyota will show a new plug-in hybrid concept called the NS4 at the Detroit Auto Show, and the concept is said to take Toyota in a sportier design direction.
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2013 Buick Encore New Teaser: 2012 Detroit Auto ShowThe Detroit Auto Show is suiting up to be a rather interesting affair, with the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL Class, the 2013 Dodge Dart, a possible appearance by the 2013 SRT Viper, and the Acura NSX concept among others. Add to that list the 2013 Buick Encore, teased yet again ahead of its official...
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2013 Ford Fusion To Offer Lane Keeping SystemFord will launch an available Lane Keeping System, usually reserved for luxury cars, on its new 2013 Fusion sedan.
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Topless 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Coming To Detroit: ReportFord will reportedly show a convertible version of its 2013 Mustang Shelby GT500 at the Detroit Auto Show.
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Toyota's GT 86 Honors Its Ancestor: VideoHonoring one's ancestors is key to Japanese culture, and a new video shows the Toyota GT 86 on track with Toyota's very first sports car, the Sports 800.
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Subaru Bringing Pair Of BRZ Concepts To 2012 Tokyo Auto SalonThe 2012 Tokyo Auto Salon is just around the corner and in the lead up to the annual Japanese tuner event comes details of Subaru’s plans for the show, which as we’re sure many of you may have guessed will be heavily focused on the new 2013 Subaru BRZ. Subaru, in fact, will bring two...
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The new 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class has been paired with Dutch supermodel Lara Stone in the latest campaign being run by fashion brand Calvin Klein. Dubbed “Icons of Style”, the campaign has kicked off with the unveiling of this striking image captured by photographer Alex Prager. It features both beauties and takes its inspiration from the classic film noir titles of the 1950s. As Prager puts it, “A beautiful woman stands alone in the desert, suitcases in hand. Yet in this 21st century update on classic Film Noir, the blonde is her own getaway driver, outpacing a tornado in...
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Lexus Prices The All-New 2013 GS 350Lexus has upped the content of its all-new GS 350, but has held the price at 2011 model year levels.
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Cadillac Tunes The 2013 ATS On The Nürburgring Nordschleife: VideoCadillac has used the Nürburgring Nordschleife to refine the handing of the upcoming 2013 ATS sedan.
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2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Mega-Gallery And VideoBy now you’ve probably read everything there is to know about the new 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (if not, click here), but here’s a new mega-gallery and collection of videos to ogle. The new model is the sixth-generation of Mercedes’ luxurious grand tourer and convertible, which...
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2013 Mazda CX-5: The Challenge Of Designing A New PlatformBeing a carmaker is, in theory, quite easy. You build cars, sell as many of them as possible and ensure your outgoings are as low as possible. One of those outgoings is research and development, which can cost hundreds of millions of dollars, so when a manufacturer develops a new platform, they had...
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Mazda CX-5 Platform To Spawn Next-Gen Mazda6 And Mazda3For years Mazda and Ford shared everything from vehicle platforms and engines to even design teams. However, the two parted ways in the later parts of 2008 though the legacy of the partnership would continue for a few more years to come. Fast forward to today and Mazda is on the verge of launching...
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The 2013 Cadillac ATS has been an open secret for a while, and now, with its development nearing completion and a Detroit Auto Show debut just weeks away, more information is beginning to come to light. GM just broke news of the ATS powertrain lineup, and it's becoming clear that the new ATS will come in a wide range of performance flavors. When the ATS hits the market next fall it will offer a choice of three different engines: a new 2.5-liter in-line four-cylinder, a 3.6-liter V-6, and a new-generation 2.0-liter turbocharged (2.0T) Ecotec four. It's expected that all three engines will be...
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2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Preview: 2012 Detroit Auto ShowOn the heels of a major leak, the new 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550 has gone official, with full specs and details of the new R231, the sixth generation of the SL Class. Powered in SL550 form by a twin-turbo 4.6-liter V-8 engine rated at 429 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque, it's a significant...
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2013 Dodge Dart Interior Teased Ahead Of 2012 Detroit Auto ShowThe 2013 Dodge Dart made waves with its first set of teasers last week--and with its name, a throwback to the 1970s that left some questioning whether it was a wise choice. Whatever your take on the name, however, the images show the 2013 Dart is shaping up to be a bit of a looker, particularly for...
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2013 Nissan Altima Spy ShotsNissan is planning a redesign for its aging Altima sedan, a car that remains a top-seller in the affordable mid-size sedan segment despite receiving relatively few updates since the launch of the current generation back in 2007. The new Altima, a prototype of which was spotted recently by one of...
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2013 Scion FR-S Goes Drifting: VideoThe upcoming Subieyota trio of cars (BRZ, GT 86, and FR-S) is an intriguing as-yet-unknown in the world of affordable, relatively light sports cars. Nearly taking the place of Honda's now-defunct S2000 on paper, aside from being 40 or so horsepower short, the car looks destined to become the next...
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This Is (Almost) What The Subaru BRZ Sounds Like: VideoA new video from Subaru lets us hear the BRZ's boxer-four engine winding out. At least it would if it wasn't bogged down by a techno-music soundtrack.
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The new 2013 Dodge Dart subcompact set to debut next month at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show is a crucial model in the Fiat-Chrysler empire, as the car’s fuel efficiency will likely see Fiat reach the final of three goals that allow the Italian auto giant to increase its stake in Chrysler without paying any cash. This final goal is the production of a 40 mpg vehicle in the U.S., a fuel efficiency rating the Dart is expected to earn by the end of the month, according to Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne. If successful, Fiat will receive an additional 5 percent of Chrysler, lifting its...
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2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500: New 5.8-Liter Engine PhotoThe 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 was unveiled at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show last month, and we were there to cover it. What isn't widely known, however, is that the car on the show floor didn't have the new 5.8-liter, 650-horsepower engine under the hood. It still had the previous 5.4-liter...
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Cadillac Cue To Be First Infotainment System With Standard HD RadioCadillac will offer HD Radio standard in its new CUE infotainment system.
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Ford Racing Reveals Mustang Boss 302SX ConceptAt last week's PRI Show in Orlando, Ford showed a concept Mustang designed to slot in between the Boss 302 S and 302R racers.
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Muscle Cars Turn Into Supercars For 2013: VideoNow that we've had our turkey and the dust has settled from the Los Angeles Auto Show, it's time to reflect. While the pony car wars have been reignited for the past few years, it wasn't until now that these beasts began to reach supercar levels. In L.A., Ford revealed the 2013 Mustang model line...
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Ford Racing Unveils 2013 Cobra Jet MustangToday, Ford Racing unveiled the 2013 Cobra Jet Mustang at the Performance Racing Industry show in Orlando, Florida. This is the latest in Ford Racing’s Cobra Jet lineage, which began with the drag racing special’s victorious introduction at the NHRA Winternationals back in 1968. The...
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