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From minivans to muscle cars, the Dodge brand introduced an entire lineup of new R/T performance models at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show today. These include the Charger, Durango, Challenger, Grand Caravan and Journey models, all of which are now available in sporty R/T trim. Short for Road & Track, the R/T moniker has been appearing on Dodge models since the 1960s and has traditionally meant a higher level of dynamic capability--something Dodge would like its future customers to recognize. In addition to exterior design cues and sporty interiors, every Dodge R/T vehicle has unique handling...
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2011 Chicago Auto Show: 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8Dodge has introduced a new Charger sedan for 2011 but for the high-performance SRT8 version the automaker chose to go with a 2012 model year designation. That’s right, the new 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 has been revealed today, with the car going on display this week at the 2011 Chicago Auto...
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2011 Chicago Auto Show: 2011 Dodge Durango HeatMaking its debut today at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show is the all-new 2011 Dodge Durango Heat, a sporty trim level for the big SUV complete with a fuel efficient V-6 engine and aggressive body styling. In its most basic form, the Durango Heat comes with rear-wheel drive (all-wheel drive is an option)...
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2011 Chicago Auto Show: 2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLIThe built-for-North America 2011 Volkswagen Jetta has disappointed some, but the GLI should cure most of what ails it. Replacing the budget torsion-beam rear suspension with a proper fully independent rear-end setup and adding a range of standard equipment, plus VW's 200-horsepower, 2.0-liter turbo...
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2011 Geneva Motor Show Preview: Range Rover Autobiography Ultimate EditionLand Rover is set to unveil its most luxurious--and most expensive--Range Rover ever at next month’s 2011 Geneva Motor Show, the new Range Rover Autobiography Ultimate Edition. The Autobiography line of SUVs from Land Rover are essentially more upscale versions of the already luxurious...
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Report: BMW To Unveil Baby Roadster At 2011 Geneva Motor ShowWe’ve been reporting on news that BMW is planning to launch a new compact roadster model positioned below its current Z4 since as far back as 2006. Now, just a few weeks out from the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, BMW spokespeople have confirmed to Australian media that such a car will be on show in...
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Once a year, Americans celebrate their love of capitalism with a three-hour long festival of new television commercials. Conveniently broken up by a football game, the ad-fest usually features a bunch of high-concept spots by carmakers, since they're one of the few companies able to afford the $100,000-per-second advertising fee. By this time, you've no doubt seen and Facebooked Volkswagen's excellent ad for the 2012 Passat, starring a pint-sized Darth Vader. Also making waves is Chrysler's excellent spot for the 200, which is as much a commercial for Detroit and American pride as it is for...
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Video: All 2012 Buick Regals To Get Standard Touchscreen InterfaceThe launch event for the 2012 Buick Regal with eAssist is going on right now in Chicago, and our man Joel Feder is on the scene. The video below is the first footage of the eAssist Regal's hybrid information screen, part of the touchscreen interface that will be standard on all 2012 Regals. The...
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Suzuki Shows Off Motorized Sofa In ChicagoSuzuki is showing is lighter side at the Chicago Auto Show this year, with the unveiling of a motorized sofa. Spawned by the "Kizashi Kicks" ad campaign that takes aim at the Audi A4, the speedy seating arrangement is at least as cool as the Kizashi sedan. It's not nearly as quick, capable, or...
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2012 Shelby GT350 Convertible Images Leaked Ahead Of Chicago Auto ShowShelby American has a small surprise in store for the 2011 Chicago Auto Show, but unfortunately, the cat is already out of the bag thanks to a setup worker at the show. Images posted to a fan forum reveal the car--though only in a blurry, low-res way. We'll still be looking forward to the official...
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Ford Planning 'Groundbreaking' New Vehicle For Geneva Motor ShowAlongside a wide range of updated, new, or new-to-Europe cars and concepts at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, Ford is planning to reveal an all-new vehicle it calls "groundbreaking." The debut happens at 2:30 p.m. local time March 1 in Geneva. Ford of Europe Chairman and CEO Stephen T. Odell will host...
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2012 Acura TL Teased Ahead Of 2011 Chicago Auto Show, Live Webcast PlannedAcura announced last month that the 2012 Acura TL will debut in "newly refined" form at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show. Refined how? In styling and performance, according to Acura. Yesterday, we learned it will come with a live webcast of the reveal as well, allowing followers to see the refinement...
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Booty, beats, and Block: the Monster World Rally 2011 Fiesta RS WRC makes its debut with a party. What else would you expect from the flat-brimmed icon? Crazy energy-drink inspired graphics and grandiose claims, of course. Those are present, too. Along with the new Fiesta RS WRC car, Block has unveiled his schedule, which includes Gymkhana Four and Gymkhana Grid, a stop at Goodwood, and several Rally America and WRC events. Three "top secret projects" are also teased toward the end of the video. What does Block have in store for 2011? We'll have to wait and see, but Block says it's going to...
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2011 Chicago Auto Show: 2011 Toyota MatrixThe 2011 Toyota Matrix will be on display at the Chicago Auto Show this week, featuring a range of small updates and the same familiar Matrix face we've all come to know. Though it may underwhelm showgoers, the 2011 Matrix adds a new set of standard wheels and small interior redesigns for the...
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2012 Infiniti M Hybrid Nets 32 MPGInfiniti made some pretty bold claims when it unveiled the 2012 M Hybrid at the Los Angeles Auto Show last year. The breakdown was something like this: Lots of horsepower, lots of performance, not a lot of fuel consumed in the process. Well, the numbers are in, and it turns out that Infiniti wasn't...
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2011 Chicago Auto Show: 2011 Mazda MX-5 Special EditionMazda's MX-5 Miata recently got some (rare) bad press from EVO's Chris Harris, but that's not nearly enough to put a crimp in the 900,000-unit model run's style. To celebrate the milestone delivery reached earlier this month, a new Special Edition of the car is on show in Chicago this week. Only...
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Mercedes-Benz Celebrates 30 Years Of Supplemental RestraintThe airbag is one of the single most significant inventions in the field of passive safety that the automotive world has seen. Patented in 1953 by American inventor John W. Hetrick and introduced into passenger cars in the United States in the mid seventies, it has been responsible for saving...
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Second-Gen Aussie Ford Territory SUV Makes DebutFord Australia has taken the wraps off the second-generation of its Territory SUV, which is set to go on sale in the land down under later this year. Based on the rear-wheel drive Falcon sedan platform, the Territory comes as standard as a rear-driver but has all-wheel drive as an option. Featuring...
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We know Chevrolet is showing off two cars at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show, and one is likely based on the Chevrolet Camaro platform. We're guessing that the long-awaited 2012 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 will bow, but anything could happen. Although all rumors and signs point in that direction, instead of the Z28, we could see a rear-wheel drive sedan. Or perhaps something else. For full coverage, check back here shortly after the reveal happens at 9:15 Central time on Wednesday. [Motor Authority]
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2011 Chicago Auto Show: 2012 Buick Regal With eAssistWe first saw GM’s new-generation of ‘eAssist’ mild-hybrid technology in the 2012 Buick LaCrosse, where it is equipped as a standard feature on the base four-cylinder LaCrosse. Today GM is announcing that the 2012 Buick Regal will also come with eAssist, though it will be offered...
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2012 Hyundai Genesis Facelift Set For 2011 Chicago Auto Show DebutThe 2011 Chicago Auto Show is just a day away now and in its lead up we have news that a facelifted version of the award-winning Hyundai Genesis sedan will be unveiled in The Windy City. The information was revealed by the automaker’s U.S. chief, John Krafcik, who said the facelifted 2012...
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Forbidden Fruit: 2012 Nissan GT-R EGOIST Mega-GalleryWhen the facelifted 2012 Nissan GT-R range rolled out late last year, not only were we treated with some new styling and a more powerful engine, but the introduction of two completely new models as well. These new models include the racing circuit dedicated "Club Track" edition and an...
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Super Bowl MVP Aaron Rodgers Wins 2011 Chevrolet Camaro ConvertibleWe’re sure there’s nothing quite like the thrill of winning the Super Bowl but for one player, in this case the MVP of yesterday’s game, Aaron Rodgers, GM has sweetened his experience just a little. Rodgers, of the winning Green Bay Packers, was presented with a brand new 2011...
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Video: Transformers 3 - Dark Of The Moon Second Trailer ReleasedFast Five--a.k.a. Fast and the Furious Five--wasn't the only big Hollywood title getting a showing as an ad during yesterday’s Super Bowl XLV. The third installment of the Transformers franchise, Transformers 3 - Dark Of The Moon was also previewed as a short snippet, revealing some...
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