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That mysterious vehicle Mitsubishi was teasing recently has turned out to be the all-new 2013 Outlander crossover, which will make its official debut in just a few weeks at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. Revealed today, however, in this single image, the new Outlander takes on a brand new look that Mitsubishi states will be adopted across its future model range. The latest crossover will also offer significantly improved fuel economy over the current model thanks to a raft of technology including new four-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines, and eventually a plug-in hybrid. The regular engines...
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Chevrolet Cruze Wagon Preview: 2012 Geneva Motor ShowChevrolet has confirmed today that it will unveil a new wagon variant of its popular Cruze at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in March. The latest Cruze bodystyle complements the sedan and hatch versions, which have sold in excess of one million vehicles globally since the line was launched back in...
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1993 Ford Mustang Cobra R Live Gallery: 2012 Chicago Auto ShowTwenty years ago this month, Ford introduced the world to a department known as the Special Vehicle Team (SVT) by unleashing the 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra R. Today, it revealed the most powerful production convertible Mustang ever, the 2013 Shelby GT500 Convertible. As a way to commemorate 20 years...
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2013 Volkswagen Beetle TDI Live Photos: 2012 Chicago Auto ShowYou had to look closely to see what made it special, but the white Beetle on Volkswagen's stand at the Chicago Auto Show had three chrome letters on the liftgate that gave it all away: TDI. That's VW's name for its diesel models, and the car on display was actually the first official U.S. showing...
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2013 Nissan 370Z Live Gallery: 2012 Chicago Auto ShowIt may seem like just yesterday that the 370Z replaced the 350Z, but it's been three years--time for a mid-cycle refresh. For the 2013 370Z, it's a very, very mild one, as revealed today at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. The most noticeable changes are the removal of the controversial "fangs"--small...
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2013 GMC Acadia Live Photos: 2012 Chicago Auto ShowEarlier this morning GMC revealed the refreshed 2013 Acadia crossover. With a bold new grille up front, and a slightly altered rear-end, the large people mover is ready to take on the competition in an ever growing segment. Remember the GMC Sierra All Terrain Concept? Well the new grille is almost...
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Kia is introducing a new, high-end version of it's Optima sedan, dubbed the Optima SX Limited.
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Kia Track'ster Concept Live Photos: 2012 Chicago Auto ShowKia's impressive Track'ster concept appears to be equal parts Kia Soul and WRC car.
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2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible Live Photos: 2012 Chicago Auto ShowFord is launching the all-new 2013 Shelby GT500 convertible at this week's Chicago Auto Show
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Mazda Debuts 2012 MX-5 Special Edition At Chicago Auto ShowThe 2012 Mazda MX-5 Special Edition power retractable hard top model debuts at this week's Chicago Auto Show.
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2013 Hyundai Elantra GT Live Photos: 2012 Chicago Auto ShowWith the sporty and stylish Elantra Coupe on the stage, you might be wondering if the more practical 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT is getting any attention. If you're a hatch-head, after all, it's the one you're interested in. Though the Elantra's styling themes, introduced with the sedan, translate well...
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2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe Live Photos: 2012 Chicago Auto ShowToday is a big day in the Windy City for Hyundai, as two new versions of the Elantra have been unveiled. The sporty-looking Elantra Coupe in particular is drawing eyes. These live photos show it looks as good in person as it does in the polished official shots. The two-door version of the Elantra...
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With its Soul, Kia already has one of the most distinctive small-car designs on the market. But what if you were to chop a couple of doors, widen the body, install a turbocharged engine and all sorts of other upgrades? That seems to be exactly the idea behind Kia's Track'ster Concept at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show, and at first glance, we like the idea of a track-ready Soul--and one with a little more driving-enthusiast soul. The Track'ster, which was already teased earlier this week, not only gives a hint of what a two-door Soul would be like; it also hints that Kia could (and might) make a...
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2013 GMC Acadia First Look: 2012 Chicago Auto ShowThe 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...
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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...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
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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2013 Acura ILX Preview: 2012 Chicago Auto ShowAt 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...
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Nissan'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. At the back, a red center reflector replaces the previous black cover, which looked awkward when combined with certain exterior color options. Two new exterior colors are available: Magma Red and Midnight Blue. New 18-inch wheels are standard on the Coupe with revised 19-inch alloy wheels as part...
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Morgan To Debut 2013 Aero Coupe At Geneva Motor ShowMorgan will show a new Aero Coupe at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, and this version is heading into regular production.
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Mazda Previews 2012 MX-5 Miata Special Edition For Chicago Auto ShowThe Mazda MX-5 Miata is getting a bit long in the tooth, having been on the market, though with a few significant upgrades, for nearly seven years. To keep customers interested, the company has released a number of special-edition models. The latest is an appearance package for the PRHT (power...
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Infiniti Calls Its Mid-Engine Electric Concept The Emerg-EWe already know Infiniti is bringing a new sports car concept to March's 2012 Geneva Motor Show, and that it will come packing an advanced range-extended electric drivetrain. However, the automaker has today released the name of the concept car, which we can confirm will be called the Infiniti...
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2013 Fiat 500L Revealed Ahead Of 2012 Geneva Motor Show DebutThe fourth addition to the Fiat 500 lineup, the all-new 500L, has been revealed ahead of its official world debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in March. The “L” in 500L stands for “large” and while this is the biggest model in the Fiat 500 family it will still be one of the...
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Lamborghini SUV Confirmed: ReportWhispers, rumors, denials--the idea of a new Lamborghini SUV heading to production has run the gamut of online coverage. Earlier this week, we got a few dubious images from a magazine page touting a new concept version of a Lamborghini SUV coming to Beijing. Today, an Audi manager has confirmed the...
Nelson Ireson