Wagons
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The long-awaited VF Holden Commodore rear-wheel-drive sedan has been revealed, previewing the look of the 2014 Chevrolet SS that’s set for its own debut this coming week. So far only the upmarket Calais V model has been revealed, though the shape of the car, the lights and most of the interior will be shared with the new Chevy SS. A base model plus sporty SS V and HSV variants will be unveiled shortly. THE 2014 CHEVROLET SS HAS BEEN REVEALED. CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE DETAILS. The new Commodore was unveiled overnight at Holden’s headquarters in Melbourne, Australia, with the...
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Is Audi Planning A More Powerful RS 6 Plus?In Audi-speak, its S models are somewhat of an equal blend of performance and luxury, while its RS models favor acceleration and handling above all else. Only the R designator (currently reserved for the Audi R8) sits above the RS models on Audi’s pyramid of performance, but a refreshed...
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2014 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Hits The Track: VideoYou saw the new 2014 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG make its debut recently at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show, in both sedan and wagon bodystyles, and with standard 4Matic and a new S-Model trim. But now see it take to a race track, where it finally has a chance to stretch its legs. This video shows both sedan...
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2014 Mercedes-Benz E Class Video PreviewFour body styles, plus some wicked AMG love, mean the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E Class is freshly revamped and ready to take on the luxury sedan competition. The E Class Sedan and Wagon both made their way onto the web before the holidays, while the Coupe and Cabriolet saw their debuts at the 2013...
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2013 Opel Insignia Sports Tourer Spy ShotsGeneral Motors’ European division Opel is preparing an updated version of its flagship Insignia range as part of the model’s mid-cycle update, and we now have more spy shots of the updated Insignia Sports Tourer wagon variant testing in the wild. The Insignia, in sedan trim, is the...
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Lexus Hints At New Generation Of IS SportCross WagonCould the latest 2014 Lexus IS spawn a new-generation of the SportCross? According to Lexus it may. The automaker recently posted an image of the original 2003 IS 300 SportCross on its Facebook page along with the message: “Do you remember the ‘02 IS 300 SportCross with its style...
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Following the recent reveal of its new 2014 E Class range, including the new Coupe and Cabriolet models, Mercedes-Benz has now taken the wraps off the model we’ve been dying to see, the 2014 E63 AMG high-performance sedan and wagon. The high level of anticipation was due to the aggressive new styling AMG promised to deliver on its new E63, and after a quick glance at these initial shots we’re glad to see the Affalterbach tuner has stayed true to its word. The latest E63 AMG features the most aggressive lines we’ve seen yet on one of its models, particularly the front section...
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2013 Acura TSX Sport Wagon Priced From $31,860If you're a fan of wagons, especially somewhat sporty and luxurious wagons, you're limited to a handful of choices here in the U.S. The 2013 Acura TSX Sport Wagon is one of those choices, and it's one of the most affordable as well. Pricing, announced today, starts the TSX Sport Wagon from $31,860...
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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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El Camino, Nomad Trademarks Just Routine Procedure, Says ChevyA few weeks back, we brought you news that General Motors had filed trademarks on the names “El Camino” and “Nomad,” both iconic vehicles from the Chevrolet brand’s past. That quickly led to speculation that General Motors was considering a revival for both products...
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2014 Mercedes-Benz E Class Sedan & Wagon PreviewMercedes-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...
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2014 Mercedes-Benz E Class Wagon Spy ShotsUPDATE: The 2014 Mercedes-Benz E Class has been revealed. Click here for all the details. Though it's soldiering on through the 2013 model year with few changes, the Mercedes-Benz E Class is expected to see a major mid-cycle refresh in the 2014 model year. The car spotted here, similarly...
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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 AMG’s transition towards a full all-wheel-drive lineup, a new report claims the E63 AMG will be offered exclusively with all-wheel drive in the U.S. market. Car and Driver reports that the new E63 AMG, which arrives as a 2014 model, will be offered exclusively with 4MATIC all-wheel drive in the...
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GM Renews El Camino And Nomad Trademarks, Hints At More HoldensWith an updated VF Holden Commodore sedan set to go on sale in the U.S. next year as the 2014 Chevrolet SS, there’s renewed interest in the possibility that the eventual ute version (a car-based pickup) will also make its way into local showrooms. A few years back General Motors showed off...
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2014 Audi RS 6 Avant revealedIf you see this behind you on the road, don't bother moving over. It'll get past. The kids in the back will even wave as it goes by. It's the 2014 Audi RS 6 Avant, and it's just gone official following a spate of leaked images earlier today. Rated at 560 horsepower courtesy of a twin-turbo...
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2014 BMW 5-Series Touring Spy ShotsWith the 5-Series sedan due for a mid-cycle update soon, it’s only natural its wagon sibling is also set to receive the same updates. These are the latest spy shots of a prototype for the updated wagon, a.k.a. the BMW 5-Series Touring, which, like the updated sedan, will be receiving...
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Audi Tests The Waters For RS 4’s U.S. Launch With Cars & Coffee AppearanceThe latest generation of the Audi RS 4 went on sale overseas earlier this year, but despite the legions of American fans hopeful to one day see it in showrooms, Audi has chosen not to import it. That may be about to change, as it appears the brand with the four rings has at least one example in the...
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Chris Harris Drives The Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG Shooting Brake: VideoWith Mercedes-Benz choosing not to offer its striking CLS Shooting Brake in the U.S., the next best way for American readers to enjoy the car is by watching this video review courtesy of Brit journo Chris Harris. He recently tested the potent AMG version, which like most of the Affalterbach...
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Buick’s mid-size Sport Wagon looks set for a revival courtesy of the Opel Insignia Sports Tourer sold overseas. Yes, the planned update for the Buick Regal looks to be much more significant than just the minor facelift we were expecting. A prototype for the Regal with a station wagon body has been spotted by one of our spy photographers as it was undergoing hot weather testing in California’s Death Valley recently. We know this is a Regal and not the aforementioned Insignia Sports Tourer, which, incidentally, is also due for an update, because of the familiar Regal wheel pattern...
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2014 Audi RS 6 Avant Spy VideoThe Audi RS 6, available in both sedan and Avant wagon bodystyles, is one of the most sought-after models for Audiphiles all over the world, but the last generation of the car was never offered in the U.S. The reason? Its twin-turbocharged V-10 engine was simply too expensive to comply with strict...
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Risk Of Injury In A New Volvo Drops 50 Percent Since 2000Safety sells cars, especially when shoppers are looking for a new family vehicle. No other automaker has done as much to market safety as Volvo, probably since safety has been a primary focus of the Swedish automaker for decades. Its latest internal review of accident data shows that the risk of...
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First Details Emerge On The Next-Gen Audi A4 (B9)Audi’s A4, in all its variants, is the company’s best-selling car worldwide. The current B8 version was debuted to the public at the 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show, with sales beginning in 2008. While the car gets a light refresh for the 2013 model year, it will soon be due for replacement...
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2014 Mazda Mazda6 Enters Production, New Wagon RevealedThe brand new 2014 Mazda Mazda6 makes its official world debut at the 2012 Moscow Auto Show taking place later this month, however, production of the car has already commenced this week at Mazda’s plant in Hofu, Japan. The very first example to roll off the line wasn’t the regular sedan...
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Jaguar Shows Off Its XF Sportbrake: VideoIt’s human nature to want what we’re told we can’t have. On this side of the pond, we’re blessed with the Cadillac CTS-V Sportwagon, a 556 horsepower grocery-getter than can put a surprising amount of sport sedans to shame, yet we lament that we won’t get the...
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