Hatchbacks
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The current Mercedes-Benz B-Class has enjoyed reasonable success in most of the markets it has been launched in, selling over 120,000 units in its first year alone, but the next-generation model due in 2011 is expected to sell in even higher volumes and will be sold in the U.S. for the first time. There will also be several different versions of the upcoming 2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class, a whole family in fact. Mercedes-Benz is reportedly at least four models: the regular hatch, a crossover, a sporty coupe and new sedan. A high-performance AMG variant is also planned. Unfortunately, apart from...
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Volkswagen Prepping Golf GTI Excessive And Adidas Concepts
Earlier this week we brought you details of seven new customized Audi A1 hatchbacks that will be on display at the upcoming Wörthersee Tour 2010 and now we have the first details on two more specials that will be shown at the Austrian tuner-fest. The Volkswagen Golf GTI Excessive and Adidas...
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Report: Volkswagen Polo R In The Works
Back in March Volkswagen established a new division to handle development and sales for all future models designated under the company’s R performance label. While the division is still in its early stages, we’ve already seen the first of its fruits in the form of the recently revealed Golf R...
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Ford Teams With Funkmaster Flex For Custom 2011 Fiesta
The collaboration continues a long-standing relationship between Ford and Flex.
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Ford SYNC AppLink Voice Control Hates iPhone, Loves Blackberry, Android
Ford will debut AppLink, a new system for the Sync platform that allows voice control of Pandora and other apps.
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Video: Justin Timberlake Stars In New 2011 Audi A1 Promo
When he’s not touring the world or producing new albums, singer Justin Timberlake is out flogging Audis, so to speak. Timberlake is in fact the brand ambassador for Audi and his first major task under the new role is to help promote the A1 premium compact. The singer will play the leading role in...
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The entire BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo range will get the option of xDrive all-wheel drive.
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MINI John Cooper Works World Championship 50 Edition Confirmed for U.S.
The latest hot MINI JCW will be sold in America--but only 50 of them are coming.
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BMW Builds One Millionth 1-Series
When the BMW 1-Series was first unveiled back in 2004, many predicted the car to be a flop and something to be shunned by the brand’s faithful. Instead, the 1-Series has turned out to be a success story for BMW, with more than one million units built since launch. In fact, the BMW 1-Series has...
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Spy Shots: 2011 Suzuki Swift
The 2011 Suzuki Swift was caught in winter testing in these grainy spy shots.
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Report: Infiniti And Lexus Opt Out Of Apple-Bottom Hatch Race
Infiniti and Lexus aren't following Acura and BMW into the big-hatch market.
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Report: Still No Green Light For U.S. 2011 Volkswagen Golf R
VW's Steve Keyes said at the 2010 New York Auto Show that the ratio of the euro to the dollar was making it a tough sell.
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The 2011 Audi A3 and S3 models were unveiled for Europe by Audi today.
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Spy Shots: 2011 Chevrolet Aveo Hatchback
With the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo, General Motors is taking its small car destiny in its own hands, bringing its Honda Fit fighter home to America--at least in terms of design and production. Unlike the first-generation model, which was designed largely in South Korea, the new Aveo will be mostly...
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2010 New York Auto Show: Worst Performance/Luxury In Show
Motor Authority takes a look at the peformance and luxury cars we'd rather not own.
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2011 Mazda2 Interview With Design Director Derek Jenkins
Motor Authority interviews Mazda USA director of design Derek Jenkins.
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Spy Shots: 2012 Honda Fit Hybrid
The new Honda Fit is expected to get a hybrid version later this year.
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2011 Subaru Impreza WRX Adopts WideBody Design
The new 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX has been updated for the latest model year, picking up the same striking widebody design as the high-performance STI model along with a wider track and tires for enhanced grip. The new widebody design is standard on both the WRX sedan and hatchback, making both cars...
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The Fiat 500 will arrive in the U.S. in late 2010 or early 2011.
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Rendered: SAAB 9-1 Hatchback
With Lexus unveiling the new CT 200h and Infiniti bosses confirming plans for an all-electric compact car of their own, Saab is wary of becoming one of the only premium automakers without a model to compete in what’s quickly becoming a new frontier for the luxury marques: the premium compact...
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Spy Shots: Possible BMW 1-Series M Car
The all-new 2012 BMW 1-Series is set for launch next year and in the lead up to its reveal prototypes for the car have been spotted testing all around Europe. So far the only model seen testing has been the five-door 1-Series Hatchback, which due to its bigger proportions, could be sold in the U.S...
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Report: Mercedes Planning B-Class, Small SUV For U.S.
The new vehicles will be coming to the U.S. sometime after their European debut in late 2011.
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Entry-Level SAAB 9-1 Back On The Table
With Lexus unveiling the new CT 200h and Infiniti bosses confirming plans for an all-electric compact car of their own, Saab is wary of becoming one of the only premium automakers without a model to compete in what’s quickly becoming a new frontier for the luxury marques: the premium compact...
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2011 Audi A1 With S-Line Sports Package Debuts
The new 2011 Audi A1 has only just made its world debut but already we have details for the sporty S-Line package that will go with it. Designed and manufactured by Audi’s quattro GmbH division, the S-Line pack helps to improve the A1’s handling thanks to the addition of a stiffened...
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