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The Indy Racing League's Dallara spec chassis is growing long in the tooth and tired in appearance, but it's due to be replaced by an all-new car unveiled today. Designed by a group of Indy execs, the Delta Wing's production will be outsourced to existing industry builders to produce a car that's thoroughly modern, promises better racing, and best of all, actually looks like the future. The future of land-speed racing, that is. Delta Wing Racing says it's good for 235-mph lapping with just half the fuel consumption of current cars. IndyCar has been one of the leading series in adopting...
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2010 Chicago Auto Show: Kia Ray Plug-In Hybrid ConceptThe latest plug-in hybrid concept from Kia reveals a sporty and futuristic look.
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2010 Chicago Auto Show: Honda Odyssey Concept Live PhotosThe 2011 Honda Odyssey won't be out in production form until this fall, but the concept unveiled today in Chicago shows off a sleek, engaging new look that is expected to flavor the final version. These live images give a better feel for the vehicle's proportions than the studio shots revealed...
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2010 Chicago Auto Show: 2011 Ford Edge Live PhotosThe 2011 Ford Edge packs a new powertrain range and cutting-edge MyTouch infotainment system into an updated but familiar skin. These live images show the updated look fresh from the floor of the Chicago Auto Show, but we'll have to wait until we get our hands on one to tell you about the...
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2010 Chicago Auto Show: Honda Odyssey ConceptThe completely restyled Odyssey concept offers a hint at the next-gen Odyssey.
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2010 Chicago Auto Show CoverageThe 2010 Chicago Auto Show as covered live by Motor Authority.
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Today at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show the all-new 2011 Ford Edge crossover made its debut, along with the new Edge Sport model. Both come packed with class-leading technology and a range of new powertrains, which should see them maintain the Edge's top-selling position in the mid-size crossover market. Maintaining the dramatic design and dynamic driving quality of the first-generation model, Ford engineers have focused on boosting the vehicle's fuel economy, reducing noise and vibration levels, and adding more quality materials and technology. One of the highlights is Ford's new MyFord Touch...
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2010 Chicago Auto Show Preview: Challenger Goes Fuchsia, Chrysler Shows Mobile TVChrysler's FLO TV and the Furious Fuchsia Challenger offer new features, looks.
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2010 Chicago Auto Show Preview: Kia Ray Plug-In Hybrid ConceptWith a stable full of fresh new production cars, Kia is planning a new design concept for the 2010 Chicago Auto Show, which kicks off next week. The Kia Ray plug-in hybrid concept offers a preview of how Kia will package its developing plug-in hybrid technology, and this second teaser gives us a...
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2010 Chicago Auto Show Preview: 2011 Ford Edge To Get Four-Cylinder EcoBoostThe EcoBoost four-cylinder will be the first four-banger for the Edge.
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2011 BMW Alpina B7 Sedan PreviewThe 2011 BMW Alpina B7 Sedan is the highest performing of the 7-Series line.
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V6-powered TSX joins Acura’s 2010 lineupAcura teased us back at February’s Chicago Auto Show with a new V6-powered version of its TSX sports sedan, and now the car is finally ready to go sale as part of the automaker’s updated 2010 lineup. The midsize sedan picks up Acura’s familiar 3.5L V6 from its TL and RL siblings...
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The 2010 Ford Taurus SHO launch event is currently underway, and driving impressions are still under wraps for a few days yet but Ford has seen fit to let our eyes feast on a new set of high-res photos of the forced-induction family sedan with a mean streak. The AWD, twin-turbo 365hp EcoBoost V6 Taurus SHO is set to return to the American market with a vengeance. Few cars can offer the feature set or performance that the big American sedan promises while maintaining a $45,175 price point. Despite Ford's mass-market positioning Lincoln, Mercury and even the Germans may get their toes stepped...
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Nissan prices Cube lineup, starts at $13,990, Krom from $19,360Nissan has announced base pricing for the all-new Cube minicar earlier this month, starting at $13,990. Now it has revealed pricing for the full line, including the special-edition Krom, which starts at $19,360. Four variants of the Cube will be sold, dubbed the Cube 1.8, Cube 1.8 S, Cube 1.8 SL...
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Hyundai shows off 460hp 4.6L supercharged Tau V8 at Chicago Auto ShowThe Equus large sedan just received a new dose of teasing ahead of its South Korean release later this month, and if it weren't for the 7-series rival's existence, the 4.6L supercharged Tau V8 on display in Chicago might not make much sense. Such a beefy engine would definitely enliven the Genesis...
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2009 Mazda MX-5 makes North American debut at Chicago Auto ShowFresh from its de facto split from Ford, Mazda is moving forward with the final touches on its 2009 lineup. Most of the 2009 U.S. range was revealed in mid-2008, but the MX-5 facelift has been kept secret. Today Mazda has let the new car out into the open, with full specs, photos and pricing. The...
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Lexus releases F-Sport Performance Accessories for GS and IS ConvertibleLexus announced at today’s Chicago Auto Show that it will expand its F-Sport Performance Accessories line to include parts for the GS sedan, IS AWD, and the all-new IS C convertible. Previously the performance range was only applicable for the IS 250 and IS 350 sedans but Lexus has always...
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2010 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 make debutThough big, heavy trucks may not offer the road-going safety their image projects, they do offer utility that no other vehicle can approach. That's especially true of the larger, commercially-sized trucks like the new 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500, unveiled today at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show. Key...
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Today General Motors revealed details on the upcoming Chevrolet-branded Autobots "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" movie. Making their debuts at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show are Bumblebee, a Camaro-based Autobot, Sideswipe (Corvette Stingray Concept) and Skids/Mudflap (Chevy Beat concept). The Corvette Stingray concept is at this point solely a design exercise, not foreshadowing a production vehicle, though talk of the upcoming C7 Corvette has been circulating for some time. The Beat concept filling the role of the twin Skids and Mudflap robots is already headed to production as the 2011...
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U.S.-spec Kia Forte debuts at Chicago Auto ShowKia’s new Forte sedan has been on sale in South Korea since August of last year but the car is just making its North American debut, launching today at the Chicago Auto Show. The Forte draws heavily on the styling of the recently revealed Kia Koup concept and features a new, edgier look...
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Ford revives performance sedan heritage with 2010 Taurus SHOFast factory versions of frumpy family sedans are nothing new - they've been around almost as long as the industry has - but few really capture the mind of the auto enthusiast like the Ford Taurus SHO (Super High Output) did during the 1990s. Perhaps because it was one of the few American takes on...
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Mazda MX-5 celebrates 20th Anniversary this weekJust a few weeks ago the first photos of the upcoming U.S. version of the 2009 Mazda MX-5 facelift broke cover ahead of its impending Chicago Auto Show debut. The reveal of the car in the U.S. is timely, since this week in 1989 saw the unveiling of the very first Miata at the very same auto show...
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Ford reveals 2010 Harley-Davidson F-150 ahead of Chicago Auto Show debutFord will use this week’s Chicago Auto Show to debut a new Harley-Davidson edition of its F-150 pickup truck. Coming in as a 2010 model, the special edition truck receives a new front fascia and grille along with an updated interior and model-specific ornamentation. The Harley-Davidson F-150...
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Subaru designs custom Impreza WRX STI for rally champ Travis PastranaSubaru may no longer be a competitor in the World Rally Championship (WRC) but the carmaker is still showing its support for rallying with the unveiling of a one-of-a-kind Impreza WRX STI. The special edition model has been designed for Subaru’s factory rally driver Travis Pastrana and it is...
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