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Jaguar has issued a recall on certain versions of its 2013 XF sedan due to a problem that could see the affected cars’ fuel pumps shut down. The recall only affects those 2013 Jaguar XFs built from October 3, 2012, through October 12, 2012, of which just 13 examples are said to be in the country. This number is not surprising given the small window of manufacture for the affected models, not to mention the fact that the 2013 XF has only just been launched. According to Jaguar, the electronic module that controls the fuel pump on these models may malfunction, causing the fuel pumps to...
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Mercedes-Benz Highlights New E Class Features: VideoWant to learn more about the new Mercedes-Benz E Class models, but find yourself pressed for time? There’s no need to wade through an eighteen-page press release (written in German, translated into English) when we recapped all the relevant information for you last week. That’s still...
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Is Infiniti Planning A New Flagship Sedan?During yesterday’s surprise announcement that Infiniti would be changing the names of all its models to include either a Q or QX, the latter representing tall-riding crossovers and SUVs, the brand’s global president Johan de Nysschen explained the move was necessary to ensure customers...
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2013 Dodge Charger AWD Sport AnnouncedJust weeks after announcing a new Dodge Charger Daytona for the 2013 model year, the brand is back with another new 2013 Dodge Charger model, this one of particular interest to buyers in snow belt states. The 2013 Dodge Charger AWD Sport promises to serve up a healthy dose of performance...
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Off-Roading, Rolls-Royce Phantom Style: VideoThe least-expensive Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended Wheelbase sedan you can buy in the United States will run you $455,000, and that’s before you start checking the option boxes. Keep things simple, and most stretched Phantoms probably price in the half-million dollar range. That’s why you...
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2014 Maserati Quattroporte Mega Gallery And VideoOne of the most striking cars of next year, the 2014 Maserati Quattroporte, recently made its online debut, but at the time Maserati only gave us a handful of photos to lust over. Now, finally, the automaker has released a wave of new photos for the sixth-generation Quattroporte, providing us with...
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Mercedes-Benz's E Class traces a long and storied history through post-war Pontons and space race-era Fintails through to the W124, the first model properly called an E Class. Today, we get a new iteration of the E Class, and while it's not an entirely fresh start, it's an evolution. Updates for the 2014 model year include a new look and new driver assistance systems, as well as a new diesel engine. For now, the E Class Sedan and Wagon lead the way, with the Coupe and Cabrio models likely to follow. Styling Updates The first thing you'll notice is the disappearance of the Ponton-esque rear...
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2014 BMW M6 Gran Coupe RevealedThe M-enhanced version of BMW’s svelte 6-Series Gran Coupe has been one of the worst kept secrets of the year, with barely disguised prototypes, teasers and official comments all making it obvious a new M car was in the works. Now, BMW has finally revealed its new 2014 M6 Gran Coupe, ahead of...
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Jaguar Land Rover Expansion Includes New U.S. Winter Test FacilityLuxury manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover has had a busy year. In addition to debuting the eagerly-awaited F-Type roadster, the company has announced new design centers for the United States and China, signed a production deal with Chinese auto giant Chery, and laid the framework for a possible factory...
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2014 Mercedes-Benz E Class Images Leaked Ahead Of Detroit DebutUPDATE: The 2014 Mercedes-Benz E Class has been revealed. Click here for all the details. Next month, Mercedes-Benz will debut a facelifted version of its E Class range at the Detroit Auto Show. A teaser video released last month focused on the new car’s bold, single-unit headlights, which...
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Maserati Hopes To Triple Quattroporte Sales With New ModelMaserati has made little secret of its desire to boost sales almost 10-fold to 50,000 units annually by 2015, with the latest 2014 Quattroporte just the first of a handful of next-generation models the automaker hopes will woo buyers. The new Quattroporte goes on sale early next year and will be...
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Tesla Model S 60-kWh Variant Given 208 Mile Range Rating By EPAAside from their higher purchase prices, the biggest reason consumers shy away for electric vehicles as primary transportation seems to be their limited range. That begs a very real question of “how much range is enough for most drivers?” Those buying a 2013 Tesla Model S fitted with...
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Lexus will officially unveil its all-new 2014 IS sedan at next month’s Detroit Auto Show, but the automaker has allowed a few high-profile media outlets to sample its wares in advance. Jay Leno received a ticket to Japan, where he had the opportunity to drive the 2014 Lexus IS 350 at Fuji Motor Speedway. Lexus’ chief engineer for the IS, Fu Yama, was on hand to field questions about the car. In typical Japanese form, he was careful not to reveal too much about the new IS models prior to their debut. We know that four models are planned, including the IS 250, the IS 300h, the IS...
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2014 Chevrolet SS Teased In New ImagesUPDATE: The 2014 Chevrolet SS has been revealed. Click here for all the details. Last Thursday Chevrolet revealed its new SS-based race car that will compete in the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup season. While the race car hints at the look of the new 2014 Chevrolet SS, the limitations of the stock car...
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All U.S. 2014 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMGs To Have All-Wheel Drive?A facelifted version of the Mercedes-Benz E Class is set to make its debut next month at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show, and that means a new version of the E63 AMG performance variant too. While we’ve previously told you the new E63 AMG would offer the option of all-wheel drive as part of...
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Four-Cylinder Diesels Coming To Mercedes E Class, ML ModelsThe Mercedes-Benz name has long been associated with diesel power in the United States, so the concept of an oil-burning E Class is nothing new. What is new-ish, however, is the planned diesel engine downsizing from six cylinders to four. Mercedes-Benz has previously sold four-cylinder diesels in...
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2014 Maserati Quattroporte Full Specs RevealedThe 2014 Maserati Quattroporte, the sixth generation of the iconic Italian sedan, will be making its official world debut at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show in January, however, Maserati has already let some media test the car, where new details about its final specifications were divulged. As...
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2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG Teased In New Photos And VideoThe 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA Class will be making its debut in January, and, just like the A Class on which it’s based, the new four-door coupe will be spawning a high-performance AMG version. That version, which will be called the CLA45 AMG, has been previewed today in these latest photos and...
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Next year a brand new generation of the Mercedes-Benz S Class will be launched. The new car, the W222 series, will be the sixth generation of the S Class, but the tradition of large flagship sedans from Mercedes-Benz dates back much farther than just six generations. In fact, it goes all the way back to the early 1900s, a time when the Mercedes brand wasn't even in existence. Since then, however, the reputation of the brand for offering high-end vehicles with an emphasis on luxury, comfort and safety has been firmly established. It could be said that the S Class’ roots stretch right...
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TMG Sport 650 Concept Live Photos From 2012 Essen Motor ShowAlready renowned for building some of the most capable race cars on the planet, Toyota Motorsport GmbH, the company behind Toyota’s former F1 program and current hybrid Le Mans prototypes, has set itself a new challenge: to build a car that’s not only fast, but comfortable too. It was...
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2013 Honda Civic PreviewAutomotive critics, it seems, are a hard bunch to please. We look at things in a different light than most consumers, paying careful attention to details like the material used to cover a dashboard, or the quality of plastic used throughout the interior. While we’re quick to pan a car...
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2014 Mazda6 Diesel Confirmed For U.S., Will Also Race In Grand-AmAt this week’s 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show, Mazda finally confirmed that its redesigned 2014 Mazda6 will be offered with a diesel engine. The new Mazda6 goes on sale in January, initially with just a SkyActiv-G 2.5-liter gas engine. The diesel will arrive in the second half of 2013. The...
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2014 Acura RLX Live Photos: 2012 Los Angeles Auto ShowAcura’s aging RL is finally set to be renewed, and in its place will be the new 2014 Acura RLX, which goes on sale next spring. The car made its official world debut this week at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show, and like a true flagship sedan it’s the most powerful, spacious, and...
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Tesla Reprices The 2013 Model S SedanLast week we told you that Tesla would be announcing a price increase on its 2013 Model S sedan, for all orders taken on or after January 1, 2013. At the time, the electric car builder also indicated that changes would be coming to the Model S’ list of standard equipment and option packages...
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