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Chrysler's flagship sedan will receive a mild styling nip-and-tuck for the 2017 model year highlighted by a pair of styling packages for its interior and exterior. The Sport Appearance Packages are offered separately for both the interior and the exterior of the full-size four-door, which was last mildly updated for the 2015 model year after being redesigned for 2012. This latest styling group follows up on the recent 300 Alloy Edition. The Exterior Sport Appearance Package comes standard with the V-8 engine and is optional with the V-6. It adds a redesigned front fascia with integrated LED...
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2017 Volvo S90 priced from $47,945Volvo has announced pricing for its all-new S90 sedan that arrives in showrooms this summer. The Swedish automaker says it has officially opened the ordering banks today for the car, which will initially be available as either the T5 Momentum, at $47,945, or the T6 AWD Momentum, at $53,945. Those...
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2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible debuts in New York: Live photos and videoLook out performance fans as Chevrolet has just dropped the first photos and details on the 2017 Camaro ZL1 Convertible. The car was rolled out today at the 2016 New York Auto Show where the ZL1 coupe was shown for the first time just yesterday. The specifications of the ZL1 Convertible are...
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2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk ready to go off-road: Live photosJeep has revived its off road-oriented Trailhawk badge for the brand’s updated 2017 Grand Cherokee, which debuts today at the 2016 New York Auto Show. With a moniker last used on the 2014 Grand Cherokee (although also offered on the smaller Cherokee), the Trailhawk model appears to slot in...
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2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit revealed: Live photosShooting for the stars, Jeep’s rebooted, range-topping Grand Cherokee Summit boasts an updated look inside and out for 2017. It’s part of an updated Grand Cherokee range that’s on show this week at the 2016 New York Auto Show. ALSO SEE: 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk ready to...
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MINI Adds ALL4 All-Wheel Drive To New Clubman: Live photosMINI’s bigger, more premium second-generation Clubman that’s just gone on sale will offer the option of all-wheel drive starting this April. All-wheel drive, known as ALL4 in MINI-speak, will be offered on the entire range in the United States, which at present includes just the base...
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Mazda’s MX-5 Miata is the hot ticket right now. Following yesterday’s debut of the awesome RF version, the regular model, on sale since last year, has just been awarded the title of 2016 World Car of the Year. With its sporty handling and no-nonsense design the latest Miata is an impressive car, so we’re not surprised that the judges gave it the top gong. Other top contenders included the somewhat mundane Audi A4 and Mercedes-Benz GLC. CHECK OUT: 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF is a droptop fastback dandy: Live photos and video The judges praised the Miata for staying true to the...
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Lexus RX with third-row seats confirmedIts dealers have been clamoring for a crossover SUV with third-row seats for years, but now Lexus has finally confirmed one is coming. Speaking with Automotive News (subscription required), Lexus General Manager Jeff Bracken said a version of the mid-size RX with third-row seats would go on sale in...
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Genesis New York concept, Audi R8 Spyder, Mercedes-AMG C63 Cabrio: Car News HeadlinesHyundai’s new luxury brand Genesis rolled out a handsome sedan concept yesterday at the 2016 New York Auto Show. The concept previews technology and design themes for future Genesis models, specifically a BMW 3-Series-rivaling model to be called the G70. Audi’s second-generation R8...
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2017 Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid debuts in New York, goes on sale this fallMitsubishi first showed us the Outlander plug-in hybrid in 2012, but the vehicle has only now been confirmed for sale in the United States. Mitsubishi has consistently stated that the Outlander plug-in hybrid, officially an Outlander PHEV, would reach showrooms in the United States but was never...
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2017 Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid promises 22 miles electric range, 120 mpge: Live photos and videoAn improved hybrid system thanks largely to an upgraded battery has yielded big benefits for the most fuel-efficient, and the only plug-in, version of Toyota’s latest Prius. The 2017 Prius Prime, which debuted today at the 2016 New York Auto Show, takes over where last year’s Prius...
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2017 Jaguar F-Type SVR says 'ello to North America: Live photos and VideoIt's already made an entrance in other parts of the globe, but now the 2017 Jaguar F-Type SVR has made its North American debut. If you're interested in seeing this car early, you're going to need to get your butt to New York City. This week's New York Auto Show is providing the launching pad for...
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A retractable hardtop Miata may not have been a total surprise by the time the 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF pulled on to the stage at this week's 2016 New York Auto Show. After all, Mazda Europe leaked pictures of the car before the official introduction, and they were picked up by several outlets. However, Tuesday night’s reveal was surely unexpected as those early pictures suggested a possible Miata coupe. ALSO SEE: 2017 Nissan GT-R gets new look, 565 horsepower: Live photos and video New Mazda North America chief Masa Moro introduced himself and quickly made way for the power folding...
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2017 Hyundai Ioniq US specs confirmedHyundai this year will be the first major automaker with a vehicle offering hybrid, plug-in hybrid and pure electric options when its all-new 2017 Ioniq hits the market. The car has already been shown outside the United States but now it’s made its local debut, which took place today at the...
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2017 Toyota Corolla warms up for 50th anniversary victory lapToyota’s long victory lap for the Corolla this year began at the 2016 New York Auto Show with the debut of its 50th Anniversary Special Edition and sporty-ish XSE models. The Corolla hasn’t really been accused of getting many hearts racing over its 50-year history, but with more than 40...
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2017 Acura MDX debuts with new look, NSX-derived hybrid system: Live photos and videoAcura’s popular MDX has gained a new look inside and out for 2017, but the big news is what you can't see: a newly optional hybrid powertrain related to the setup used in the brand’s NSX supercar. Acura bills the vehicle the MDX Sport Hybrid, an obvious nod to its NSX cousin. The...
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Buick rolls out second Avista concept, downplays production: VideoBuick has had some recent hits in the world of concepts with cars like the Avenir and Avista. Though both are based on existing General Motors Company [NYSE:GM] platforms, respectively the rear-wheel-drive Omega and Alpha, Buick has downplayed the chances of either being built. Buick chief Duncan...
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2016 Mini John Cooper Works Convertible debuts in New YorkMini has revealed the performance-oriented John Cooper Works version of its redesigned convertible, and announced pricing for the rest of the convertible lineup. The base Mini Cooper convertible will run $26,800, the Cooper S will cost $30,450, and the John Cooper Works model will be priced at...
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Engine swaps into Smart ForTwos aren't all that uncommon, but there's a special kind of absurdity with this one's 1,500-horsepower, helicopter-sourced jet engine. Technically, Mike West's Smart car wasn't the recipient of an engine swap since it retains its stock unit for on-road driving. Instead, its passenger seat was swapped out in favor of the aforementioned jet engine. ALSO SEE: Ken Block's mechanic drives a Z06-rivaling '79 Firebird Trans Am: Video The engine is a tight fit since it appears to rub against the front of the dash, but it is fairly obvious that practicality wasn't the goal...
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2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 Cabriolet debuts in New York: Live photos and videoMercedes-AMG has applied its V-8 treatment to Mercedes-Benz's all-new C-Class Cabriolet to create the C63 Cabriolet. Making its world debut this week at the 2016 New York Auto Show, the handsome droptop offers a choice of engine tunes rated at 469 or 503 horsepower in the C63 and C63 S...
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2017 Mercedes-AMG E43 revealed at New York Auto Show: Live photos and videoSlotting in above the E300 in the all-new Mercedes-Benz E-Class range is the new, performance-oriented E43 from Mercedes-AMG. Technically referred to as the Mercedes-AMG E43, the car is powered by a twin-turbo 3.0-liter V-6 engine rated at 396 horsepower and 384 pound-feet of torque, the latter of...
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Audi R8 Spyder swoops into New York auto showThe open-top version of Audi’s second-generation R8 supercar made a surprise showing this week at the 2016 New York Auto Show. Like the coupe, the open-top R8, officially labeled an R8 Spyder, now offers a V-10 engine only. However, here it only offers one output at present: 540 horsepower...
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Jay Leno checks out an intricately-restored, 100-year-old fire truck: VideoOn the latest episode of Jay Leno's Garage, the consummate car enthusiast spends some time in what's definitely one of the most complex and intriguing vehicles featured on the show yet, a once-dilapidated 1915 American LaFrance fire truck that has been thoroughly re-imagined and reborn. Vehicle...
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2017 Acura NSX GT3 races into New York: Live photos and videoSharing the stage with an updated MDX at this week’s 2016 New York Auto Show is a new dedicated racing version of the NSX supercar. While the new NSX has been racing in Japan’s Super GT touring car series for a couple of years now, the race car unveiled in New York has been developed...
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