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Chrysler is in a process of rejuvenating its product lineup, releasing new or updated versions of almost its entire lineup over the next couple of years. We’ve already seen significant new models like the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 200 and stylish Chrysler 300 sedan, but there are several other models in the pipeline, the design of which are being overseen by Chrysler’s senior vice president of product design Ralph Gilles. One distinction the new models will have over current Chrysler products is that they will be riding much lower, aiding fuel economy, handling...
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Report: 2012 Chevrolet Aveo Renamed 'Sonic'File this one under, "huh?" According to a report out today at GM Inside News, the next-gen Chevrolet Aveo will be renamed "Sonic" when it goes on sale next year. We expect the Cadillac BurgerKing and GMC JackInTheBox to follow in 2012. OK, so that's a bad joke, but so is the Chevy Sonic name...
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2011 Chrysler 300 PreviewAmerica’s love for big and brawny rear-wheel drive sedans is taking a new step with the introduction of the all-new 2011 Chrysler 300, which has been revealed today in full ahead of its sales launch early next year. The car has already been previewed in teaser form, as well as in previous spy...
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2012 Audi A6 PreviewThe new 2012 Audi A6 has been revealed in all its glory, showcasing a design that’s now become quite familiar as the new sedan is essentially a smaller version of its A8 sibling. However, there are a few unique elements to keep things interesting and as with any Audi, much of the excitement...
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Report: 2014 Lexus IS Will Ride On Stretched FT-86 PlatformThe current generation Lexus IS is only in the middle of its product life cycle, a lightly refreshed version having been introduced only a couple of months back, so it’s safe to say that the next-generation of the popular four-door is still some years away. According to a new report, the next...
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Video: Audi Releases Teaser For New A6, Confirms 2010 Production DateA new teaser video for the next-generation Audi A6 has hit the web via Audi TV, and though it reveals little about the car itself, it's another indication that Audi is still pressing to start production of the car by the end of the year. Earlier this month, in a special presentation outlining the...
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Jaguar has issued a recall on all 2010 and 2011 model year XJ sedans due to an issue with their windshield wipers. The problem poses no immediate threat to passengers and subsequently the recall is only scheduled to begin on December 13, though this may be pushed to an earlier date. According to Jaguar, the recall affects all 2010 and 2011 Jaguar XJ sedans manufactured from July 28, 2009 through to November 3 of this year. Essentially, the front windshield wiper arms’ spindle fixings were not torqued to the correct specification during manufacture. As a result, the securing nuts could...
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Saab Donating $50 With Every Test Drive Of The New 9-5The new 2011 Saab 9-5 shouldn’t have too many problems at getting customers through the door for a test drive but now the Swedish automaker has made an offer you simply can’t refuse. For every test drive of its new 9-5 sedan, Saab will be donating $50 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The...
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Pontiac G8 To Return As Sporty Chevrolet?Pontiac may be long gone but some enthusiasts have been clamoring for at least one of the brand’s cars to be rebadged and sold under another GM brand: the Australian-built Pontiac G8. Designed and constructed by GM's Holden subsidiary Down Under, the G8 had been rumored for re-branding as a...
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Video: Mercedes-Benz Identifies The Most Attractive Parts Of A CarMercedes-Benz has identified the key elements of a car that draws the most attention from onlookers. Using a simple idea of filming the eyes of onlookers, Mercedes-Benz designers have set up the Eye Catchers experiment. Watch the video below to see which elements of the new 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS...
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2010 Los Angeles Auto Show: 2010 Nissan Ellure Concept Live PhotosDespite the growing popularity of crossovers and hatchbacks the compact sedan is here to stay, well, according to Nissan it is. At this week’s 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show Nissan rolled out a new concept previewing the design of its future sedan models and from what we can tell it’s going...
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2010 Los Angeles Auto Show: 2011 Acura TSX Live PhotosThe 2011 Acura TSX is coming onto the market with only minimal changes, which is not surprising considering the current generation has only been on sale for a little over two years. The latest version of the car made its debut this week at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show and we’re glad to see...
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Buying a new car can be a confusing and downright frightful experience, especially in these days of fluctuating fuel prices and financial uncertainty. Size and power are no longer the big draw cards for consumers, especially in the green car segment where electrics, hybrids and diesels are starting to become prevalent. Now more than ever consumers are turning to respected authorities on the new car market and one of the leaders is High Gear Media, whose network of sites provide some of the most informative and insightful automotive news and reviews on the web. And thus, to help consumers...
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2010 Los Angeles Auto Show: 2010 Nissan Ellure ConceptNissan is rolling out a new sedan concept at this week’s 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show, building on the automaker’s long tradition of sedan design that includes numerous generations of Maximas, Altimas and Sentras. The new concept is the Nissan Ellure, an expressive design that points the...
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2010 Los Angeles Auto Show: 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG Live PhotosWe've spied the next version of Mercedes-Benz's hottest four-door coupe several times already, but today the wait is over to see beneath the camo to the real thing. Mercedes-AMG has unveiled the 2012 CLS63 AMG live at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show. Despite hanging onto the "63" nomenclature like...
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2010 Los Angeles Auto Show: 2011 Toyota Corolla Live PhotosThe 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show is open to the press, and we've nailed down the first live photos of the 2011 Toyota Corolla. The Corolla is one of the most popular cars currently on sale in the U.S. The 2011 model is a facelift, with new front and rear bumpers, a lightly reskinned interior, and two...
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2010 Los Angeles Auto Show: 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMGBurbling turbo V-8 power, a sleek four-door coupe profile, and now, AMG badges. That's what's on deck this week for the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show in the form of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG, which is making its world debut. The 5.5-liter twin-turbo V-8 promises 518 horsepower and 516...
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2011 Acura TSX Gets Nav Upgrade, Higher MPG, Quieter InteriorIt's been just two years since the Acura TSX received a complete redesign, but that's not stopping Acura from giving it a pretty substantial refresh for 2011. In addition to all the expected mid-cycle improvements—which we'll get to—here's the big news: improved fuel economy (ratings...
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The 2011 Infiniti M has already won a slew of awards, from best premium-priced interior (Ward's Auto) to Top Safety Pick (IIHS). So even if it weren't a massively updated, improved, and refined version of Infiniti's already impressive M sedan, the 2011 Infiniti M56 would deserve our attention for the Best Car To Buy award. But it is all of those things--and when powered by the potent 420-horsepower and 417 pound-feet of torque supplied by the 5.6-liter V-8 engine, it's a beast in the performance category as well. Mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission with manual mode, rev-matched...
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MotorAuthority's Best Car To Buy 2011 Nominee: Hyundai EquusA Korean full-size luxury sedan? That's what most people ask themselves when they first hear of the 2011 Hyundai Equus. Then they start thinking about Hyundai, and its start in the U.S. But anyone familiar with the last several years of Hyundai proucts knows the carmaker has made unprecedented...
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Aston Martin Releases More Bespoke Rapide LuxeEver thought the Aston Martin Rapide was just not luxurious enough? No? We thought so, but apparently there are select clientele out there for whom the regular four-door coupe from Gaydon is just not special enough. In response, Aston Martin has released a new and exclusive derivative of the...
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Spy Shots: 2012 Hyundai Genesis FaceliftHyundai’s Genesis sedan has only been on sale for about two years and during that time it has already taken home the prestigious North American Car of the Year award. As successful as the original formula was, Hyundai is not resting on its laurels and is already planning an update to the car...
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2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur PreviewHot on the heels of the updated 2011 Bentley Continental GT comes a new and improved Continental Flying Spur sedan, which arrives on the market in March of next year as a 2012 model. For Bentley’s engineers at Crewe, improving on the already opulent Continental Flying Spur was always going to...
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Mercedes-Benz To Produce Shooting Break ConceptJust as the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe was previewed with the ConceptFASCINATION shooting brake at the Paris Motor Show back in 2008, so too was the 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS four-door coupe, which was previewed as a shooting brake at the 2010 Beijing Auto Show. But the long-tailed model is no...
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