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Another year is upon us and that means another 12 months of auto show fun, plus all the new model and concept unveilings that come with it. First off the ranks is the annual Detroit Auto Show, or North American International Auto Show as it’s officially known, and while the industrial city’s streets are typically cold during this time of year, things will be very hot inside the halls of the Cobo Center once press days commence come January 9. Once again, the High Gear Media team will be on hand in Detroit to bring you all the breaking news, plus live photos and video footage, and...
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Reiter Engineering Launches 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo LP600+ GT3 RacerOver the years Germany’s Reiter Engineering has released a series of Lamborghini Gallardo-based GT3 racers that have competed in numerous race series around the world, including in the Gallardo’s own Blancpain Super Trofeo one-make competition. The cars have been quite successful to say...
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2012 Dodge Charger Redline: Mopar Performance Outpowers SRT?Just when we thought Dodge had reached about as deeply as it could into its Mopar-muscle retro-performance catalog, it’s pulling out all the stops at the upcoming Detroit auto show with the introduction of a new 2012 Dodge Charger Redline that finds some retro inspiration from 1970—plus a...
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2012 Cadillac SRX: DrivenThe 2012 Cadillac SRX seems at least in one respect to be going against the grain. As a number of luxury vehicles have had engines downsized—and even the BMW 5-Series is going four-cylinder, for instance—Cadillac has instead swapped a larger engine, with slightly worse gas mileage, into its SRX...
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2012 Chrysler 300 Luxury Series PreviewChrysler has expanded its 300 sedan lineup with a new model targeted at blue bloods with a green conscience. The new model is the 2012 Chrysler 300 Luxury Series, one the automaker touts as its most luxurious and fuel-efficient flagship ever. Starting with the luxury, the special 300 sedan gets...
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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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We'll likely look back on 2011 as the year that the app truly entered our automobiles, becoming integrated with our Bluetooth-connected smartphones and, in some cases, fully integrated with vehicle infotainment systems.
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Santa Gets Ford Evos-Inspired Sleigh Just In Time For ChristmasIn the spirit of the season Ford has decided to conceptualize an eco-friendly sleigh for Santa Claus to use on his present-dropping run this Christmas Eve. We say eco-friendly because the sleigh is powered by Ford’s new 1.0-litre EcoBoost gasoline engine, which according to the automaker...
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Cadillac Announces Touring Package For 2012 CTSCadillac has announced a content-rich Touring Package option for buyers of 3.0-liter and 3.6-liter V-6 CTS models.
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2012 Tesla Model S: Full Pricing, Specs ReleasedTesla's most incredible effort yet, the 17-inch touchscreen-equipped, 300-mile, all-electric, luxurious, and very stylishly penned Model S, has just hit the web with its full specs and pricing. And it's a surprisingly good deal. If, of course, it lives up to its promise. While Tesla pulls typical...
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Audi A1 Quattro: Limited Edition AwesomeTalk of an Audi A1 quattro has been circling the Internet's most feverish tubes for well over a year now, heated up by the unveiling of the Audi A1 clubsport quattro concept at the Wörthersee Tour in May. Today, Audi has stripped back the sheet from its latest creation: the A1 quattro. Looking...
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Saab Files For Bankruptcy: OfficialIt’s official. Saab, along with its Saab Powertrain and Saab Tools subsidiaries, has filed for bankruptcy with a Swedish court this morning. Following previous owner GM’s recommitment over the weekend to block any deal for the purchase of Saab, Chinese firm Youngman has finally thrown...
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The production version of last year’s teasing Aveo RS Concept, the new 2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS has been revealed today ahead of its debut next month at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. The aggressive looking hatchback is the latest addition in GM’s new small car onslaught and the good news is that this particular hot hatch has the performance to match its looks. Under the hood sits the same 138 horsepower and 148 pound-feet of torque 1.4-liter turbo four already found in the Sonic lineup, and this is matched to a standard six-speed manual transmission (a six-speed auto is optional)...
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Corvette Z06 eBay Buyer Thwarted Despite Winning Bid, But Is Dealer Wrong?In what has become an all too common scenario, yet another eBay sports car buyer has met with a dealer's refusal to sell a car bought in a no-reserve auction. The matter is more complex than it might seem--or than some might make it out to be--and we have the inside story, from both the buyer and...
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The 24 Best Car Pictures Of 2011We've always disliked the word "snapshot." A picture isn't an instant in time. It's the tail end of a lot of talent and preparation, a good measure of luck, and a little bit of magic. It can raise pulses and change minds. It even can turn some awkward-looking rides from the real world into mythic...
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Grand Theft Auto 3: 10 Year Anniversary Edition: Full ReviewTen years might as well be ten aeons in the game industry, such is the pace with which technology progresses. It takes a rare title to transcend the huge developments in graphics, game engines and hardware that a decade brings. We're pleased to confirm to you that Grand Theft Auto III, 10 Year...
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Gran Turismo 5 Christmas Downloads Landing December 20thWe've not stopped enjoying the spoils of the last Gran Turismo 5 downloadable content yet, but the team at Polyphony Digital have prepared another one, just in time for Christmas. The Gran Turismo Blog (via GTPlanet) has revealed full details of the update 2.02, due December 20th. The best news is...
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With the arrival of the new Boxster S Black Edition in showrooms this year, Porsche’s entry-level convertible range is now complete and due to be replaced by a brand new model in the coming year, the 981-series. These latest spy shots reveal a nearly completed prototype, which was spotted near Porsche's headquarters in Germany. We can clearly see the new bumper designs for the new Boxster, including the integrated daytime running lights similar to those featured on the 2012 Porsche 911. There’s also more LED detailing found in the tail-lamps, which give off a stylized effect...
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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 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 Bentley Continental GT V8 Preview: 2012 Detroit Auto ShowThe covers have come off Bentley’s new V-8 powered Continental GT ahead of the luxurious two-door’s world debut scheduled for next month’s 2012 Detroit Auto Show. As we’ve known for some time the big Bentley coupe and its GTC convertible sibling are to receive a new V-8...
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2013 Audi A3 Spy ShotsAudi has pushed back the arrival of its next-generation A3 by one year as it tackles the development of several other models such as the recently facelifted A4 and A5 ranges. Originally slated to arrive at the end of this year, the next A3 will now hit the market around the end of next year as a...
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2013 BMW 6-Series Gran CoupeThe 2012 BMW 6-Series is a significant improvement on the previous model, in aesthetics, performance, and features. Today, a new model joins the 6-Series lineup: the Gran Coupe. A four-door take on the 6-Series theme, the new Gran Coupe was previewed at the 2010 Beijing Auto Show, and confirmed for...
Nelson Ireson