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The 2017 Power Wagon wasn’t the only new pickup Ram had on display at this week’s 2016 Chicago Auto Show. The Fiat Chrysler Automobiles [NYSE:FCAU] brand also rolled out this off-roader based on the 2500 Heavy Duty. It’s called the 2500 Off-Road and according to Ram it’s ideal for customers who need an off-road truck with three-quarter-ton pushing, pulling and hauling capability. ALSO SEE: 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Debuts At 2016 Chicago Auto Show: Live Photos Compared to the regular 2500 Heavy Duty, the 2500 Off-Road comes with a four-wheel-drive system complete with...
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Infiniti Launches Red Sport Performance Trim: Live PhotosInfiniti recently announced a new twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 engine whose first application is in the Q50 sedan. The engine, part of a new VR series, will eventually make its way across most of the Infiniti lineup, and in its most potent guise—at least for now—will be offered in a...
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2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Debuts At 2016 Chicago Auto Show: Live PhotosWhen Toyota overhauled its Tacoma last year, missing from the lineup was the awesome TRD Pro off-roader. This led to concerns that the vehicle wouldn’t be returning. It turns out it was only taking a little break as a new Tacoma TRD Pro has just rolled into the 2016 Chicago Auto Show. The...
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2017 Nissan Armada returns as rebadged PatrolAfter a brief hiatus, Nissan’s full-size Armada SUV is making a return. The latest generation was unveiled today at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show. It's set to go on sale later this year, as a 2017 model. Importantly, it’s no longer related to Nissan’s Titan workhorse, though it still...
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2017 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE Revealed With V-6 And V-8 Options: Live PhotosToday is the opening day of the 2016 Chicago Auto Show and one of the cars we saw unveiled is a new Chevrolet Camaro 1LE. The all-new, sixth-generation Camaro is already an impressive set of wheels straight out of the box. In fact, the car in its SS guise even took out our Best Car To Buy 2016...
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2017 Ram Power Wagon gets a newer, tougher faceIt may not have the speed of Ford Motor Company's [NYSE:F] F-150 Raptor, but the Ram Power Wagon is an impressive off-roader in its own right. And for the 2017 model year, Ram unveiled some upgrades for this big truck. The 2017 Ram Power Wagon, which debuted today at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show...
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Following the debut of the Chrysler 200 and 300 Alloy Edition models, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles [NYSE:FCAU] is launching a couple of metallic special editions of the Dodge Durango. The new Brass Monkey and Anodized Platinum appearance packages change things up a little for Dodge's big SUV and should be on sale soon, following this week's debut at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show. ALSO SEE: 2017 Ram Power Wagon Gets A Newer, Tougher Face Available on the 2016 Durango Limited, the Brass Monkey package includes 20-inch Burnished Bronze wheels that copy a finish available on Dodge's Charger and...
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Mercedes Brings Down Sprinter Van Price With Worker ModelIf you need a seriously big van for your business, Mercedes-Benz has an excellent option in the form of the Sprinter. But with a starting price up around $37,490, it’s a costly option, perhaps one too costly for those businesses just starting out. Mercedes brought out a more affordable option...
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Ford adds Sport Appearance Package to 2017 ExplorerAccording to Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F], the top buying consideration for SUV shoppers is exterior appearance. That's probably true, but it's a bit sad that a vehicle with UTILITY right in its name doesn't have its performance capabilities in that top spot. Regardless, it makes sense then that...
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This Week’s Top Photos: The 2016 Detroit Auto Show EditionThe 2016 Detroit Auto Show is now well and truly over, at least for the media, so here’s a look at some of the highlights. Starting things off is the 2017 Lincoln Continental, which goes on sale later this year as the replacement for the aging MKS. Though toned down from last year’s...
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2017 Ford F-150 Raptor SuperCrew rolls into DetroitFord Motor Company’s [NYSE:F] new F-150 Raptor performance pickup truck has been confirmed to go on sale this fall, as a 2017 model, and at the launch there will be both the standard two-door model as well as a four-door SuperCrew. It was at last year’s Detroit Auto Show that we first...
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8 questions with Acura Precision concept designer Michelle ChristensenOne of the highlights of the 2016 Detroit Auto Show was the Acura Precision Concept. A design study for future Acura sedans, the car debuts the company's new Precision Crafted Performance mantra and points to a more adventurous and stylish future for Honda's upscale brand. The car's aggressive...
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Last month a photo of what was supposedly a production-intent Ford GT surfaced on the Internet. Turns out, that photo was of a production-intent GT buck. As in, it wasn't a real car, just a design buck. That was then, this is now. Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] quietly placed a real working GT that is, for all intents purposes, ready for production in its booth at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show. To be more specific, a source told us this white-on-red example is supposedly the first VP1 prototype complete with production-ready design and equipment. We've reached out to Ford for comment and...
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2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class previewMercedes-Benz’s E-Class is described by the automaker as the “core” of its brand, and with the current model enjoying sales of almost 50,000 units last year in the United States alone it’s easy to understand why. Now there’s a new generation, one that’s more...
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2017 GMC Acadia Drops Weight, Ups The Power: Live PhotosGMC has pulled back the sheet on its all-new 2017 Acadia. The vehicle before you has slimmed down while upping its available power, and it's done that in an attempt to tackle the rest of the mid-size crossover competition out there. General Motors Company [NYSE:GM] engineers were able to scale down...
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2017 Lincoln Continental Lands At Detroit Auto Show: Live Photos And VideoSay goodbye to the MKS and hello to the all-new 2017 Lincoln Continental. The big, comfy cruiser is on show this week at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show and will be sailing into showrooms this fall. With its arrival, Lincoln finally gets a proper flagship, one that is forward looking and signaling of...
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2018 Lexus LC coupe bows with V-8 power, 10-speed autoIt was at the Detroit Auto Show back in 2012 that Lexus first stunned audiences with the original LF-LC concept. The sexy two-door proved such a hit that almost immediately after the reveal Lexus managers were already hinting at production. Now the production version of the LF-LC concept has been...
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VLF unveils Dodge Viper-based Force 1 supercar in DetroitThe Force 1 supercar designed by Henrik Fisker and developed together with VLF Automotive (formerly VL) has been unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show, and it turned out the car is based on a donor Dodge Viper. You’d be hard pressed to guess the two are related, though, thanks to the Force...
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How often can you say that Acura wowed the crowd with its styling? Sure, the 2017 NSX is a looker, but it's a supercar and we've seen it for so long now that it no longer inspires passion. At this week's Detroit Auto Show, Acura unveiled the Precision concept as an expression of the brand's DNA of "Precision Crafted Performance." Developed by Acura's California design studio, the Precision concept is a design study that Acura says will shape the direction of the brand's future products. If that is indeed the case, then the most important aspect is the new "Diamond Pentagon" grille. It...
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2017 Volvo S90 previewFollowing the successful launch of its XC90, which this week was named 2016 North American Truck/Utility of the Year, Volvo’s next major product offensive comes in the form of the 2017 S90 sedan, on show this week at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show. Capturing the beauty of the original...
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2017 Genesis G90 previewHyundai’s new Genesis luxury brand held its first press conference outside of Korea, at this week's 2016 Detroit Auto Show. The newly established brand has just one model at present, the Hyundai Equus-replacing G90, but it’s the flagship and it heralds what’s to come for the rest...
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Nissan shows off-road-oriented Titan Warrior conceptNissan has just released the Titan XD pickup, a heavy duty truck highlighted by a 5.0-liter Cummins turbodiesel engine. With the unveiling of the Titan Warrior concept here in Detroit, it's clear Nissan is already thinking of how to turn the Titan XD into a full-blown off-roader. The Warrior...
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2017 Infiniti Q60 Ups The Style And Power: Live Photos And VideoAfter teasing us a year ago with a concept that looked almost production ready, Infiniti has finally unveiled the new Q60 coupe that’s coming to showrooms later this year, as a 2017 model. It’s on show this week at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show where Infiniti is also presenting the new...
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2017 Honda Ridgeline Debuts At Detroit Auto Show: Live Photos And VideoThough Honda ended production of the original Ridgeline in 2014 without naming a successor, the automaker had no intention of killing off its mid-size pickup truck nameplate. It was only on a little break. Now the Ridgeline is back, and it’s on show this week at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show...
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