Chicago Auto Show
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The Chicago Auto Show's press (and social media) days are winding down, but there are still a few cars to enjoy before the doors open to the public. The 2013 Dodge Dart "GTS 210 Tribute" is one of them. Hotted up by Mopar in Stage 2 models, the GTS 210 gets a performance package including a re-tuned engine and high-flow intake and exhaust, the GTS 210 Tribute packs a 210-horse wallop, a rise of 26 from the standard Dart's output. Built to celebrate Mopar's 75th anniversary and preview the upcoming range of over 150 Mopar accessories available for the new Dart, the GTS 210 Tribute takes the...
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2013 Acura RDX Live Photos: 2012 Chicago Auto ShowConservative as it is, the 2013 RDX might also be the best-looking vehicle in Acura's lineup--that is, until the NSX returns. Wearing the Iron Beak grille in a completely non-ironic and non-ugly way, the new RDX blends simple shapes, restrained details, and good crossover proportions. These live...
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2013 Acura ILX Live Photos: 2012 Chicago Auto ShowOK, so it looks a lot like a Civic with Acura's grille and some fancier folds, but Acura promises the ILX will deliver the luxury goods--at a bargain price. While that remains to be seen in our own testing, these photos should give you a better idea of what the new compact luxury sedan looks like...
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Dark Side Of Ram Turns Out To Be New Laramie Limited: VideoRam's latest luxury pickup is the 2012 Laramie Limited, revealed at this week's Chicago Auto Show.
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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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It 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 bits of bodywork in the grille--that made the 370Z look angry to some, and the addition of LED daytime running lights. To some eyes, removing the fangs brings the 370Z closer to a resemblance with the 350Z, though it retains the hook-shaped headlights and taller hood. Whether evoking the 350Z is an...
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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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2012 Kia Optima SX Limited Live Photos: 2012 Chicago Auto ShowKia 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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With 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 to the hatch, some might find the Elantra GT a touch more plain-looking. We can't put our finger on why--the same core design features are present, plus a more dramatic front-end treatment--but the hatch doesn't look quite as sharp as the two- and four-door versions to our eyes. That's not to say...
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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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Kia Track'ster Concept: 2012 Chicago Auto ShowWith 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...
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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...
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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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The 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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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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Kia Track'ster Concept Teased Again Ahead Of Chicago Auto ShowKia is preparing to wow audiences at this month’s 2012 Chicago Auto Show with a new hot hatch concept based on its popular Soul. A second teaser for the new concept, which will go by the name Kia Track’ster, has been released today, revealing the rear end of the sporty three-door...
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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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