Nelson Ireson, Senior Editor
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The replacement for Dodge's compact car, most recently the Caliber, is here, and it bears a once-familiar name: Dart. Based on a combination of Alfa Romeo underpinning and Dodge style, the Dart will... -
2014 Ford Fiesta-Based Crossover Spy ShotsMINI's Countryman is currently alone in the tiny-crossover segment, but it won’t be for long as these images of a Ford Fiesta-based crossover foretells a coming production car. Riding high but exhibiting a similar rakish profile to the Fiesta hatchback, the new compact crossover from Ford is...
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Toyota Supra Hints, 2013 911 GT3 Spy Shots, Cayenne Diesel: Today's Car NewsIt's a cold morning in much of the country, but the news is hot today, with talk of a revived Toyota Supra based on the new GT 86, the first spy shots of the 2013 Porsche 911 GT3, and word that the Cayenne Diesel is coming to the U.S. in the second half of 2012. All of this and more can be found in...
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BMW M6, M6 Gran Coupe Rumors: Early-Mid 2012, 600 HPThe new 6-Series, both coupe and convertible, are very, very good grand touring cars. But another 200 or so horsepower, M Division suspension tuning, and some customization of the design inside and out could just make them brilliant--and according to the latest rumors, that could happen soon. We...
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GM's 100-Millionth Small Block Engine Is A 638-HP LS9It powers the ZR1, and it has powered about 99,999,999 other cars, too: it's GM's small block engine family, including V-8s and V-6s, and it's been in action since 1955. Yes, GM has built its 100-millionth small-block engine, and it's an LS9 6.2-liter supercharged V-8 good for 638 horsepower--443...
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2013 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Black Series Wagon Spy ShotsSo far shown only as a coupe, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Black Series is one vicious yet surprisingly compliant factory special; we know, as we recently spent a day thrashing one around Laguna Seca (more to come on that soon). Now, however, the boffins at AMG appear to be working on an Estate...
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After much speculation including most recently talks with Williams F1, Kimi Raikkonen has finally made it official: he's back in F1, with Lotus Renault GP.
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Best Car To Buy Awards, Tokyo Motor Show: Today's Car NewsThere are two key themes with today's news at High Gear Media: our Best Car To Buy awards and the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. For the best cars to buy for 2012 in the mainstream, green, and performance/luxury segments, you can find our top picks of the year at The Car Connection, Green Car Reports, and...
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2012 Best Car To Buy Winner: 2012 Porsche 911Picking a single winner out of a field of excellent cars is a tough task, particularly this year, with so many new or significantly improved cars in the luxury and performance realm. Value, style, performance, comfort, and practicality all weigh in, but ultimately, the question of which is truly...
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2012 Best Car To Buy Nominee: 2012 BMW 6-SeriesTop down, cruising through the hills and along the coast of Baja or in the coupe, dashing down Highway 1, the 2012 BMW 6-Series is an experience not quite like any other in the segment: fast, comfortable, stylish, and fun, yet unconcerned with the outer limits of extreme sportiness. In other words...
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2012 Best Car To Buy Nominee: 2012 Nissan GT-RThe 2012 Nissan GT-R gets some serious upgrades to performance, style, and options, and it's up for a 2012 Best Car To Buy award.
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2012 Best Car To Buy Nominee: 2012 Land Rover Range Rover EvoqueThe 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque went from all-new model to staff favorite very quickly, and now it's up for a 2012 Best Car To Buy award.
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Billed by Porsche as the best 911 yet, the 2012 model, or 991, is much like its predecessors, and yet much different.
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2012 Best Car To Buy Nominee: 2012 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG CoupeThe BMW M3 has long held the top spot on the affordable luxury sport coupe hierarchy, and for good reason. The latest M3, though not much like its predecessors, continues that heritage with tremendous performance and sharp handling. But it's no longer as solidly perched; rivals like the 2012...
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2012 Best Car To Buy Nominee: 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMGThe 2012 CLS 63 AMG's strengths overcome its weaknesses to make it a nominee for Motor Authority's 2012 Best Car To Buy award.
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2012 Best Car To Buy Nominee: 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302The 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 is a potent, track-ready car with a bargain price, retro-classic styling, and unique features. It's also a nominee for Motor Authority's 2012 Best Car To Buy award.
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2012 BMW 3-Series Sedans Priced From $35,795The 2012 BMW 3-Series sedans are out, and today, they've been priced. The 2012 328i starts from $35,795 including destination fees, and the 2012 335i starts from $43,295. These new prices represent rises of $320 and $370, respectively, but include more standard equipment, such as a 6.5-inch center...
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2012 Best Car To Buy Nominee: 2012 Audi A7The 2012 Audi A7 is a fine mash-up of luxury sedan and hatchback, with style few have managed to match in the segment. Combining practicality with performance and style with luxury, it's a nominee for our 2012 Best Car To Buy award.
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With its brilliant new underpinnings, the 991 Porsche 911 is an incredible sports car. It's also a great daily driver--if you can swing the purchase price. But what if you prefer convertibles?...
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2012 Best Car To Buy Nominee: 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG RoadsterThere's every reason to love the newest gullwing, the SLS AMG. But what about it's drop-top Roadster variant? Is it still just as much fun without the doors? In a word, yes. In fact, the SLS AMG Roadster may be even more fun, in a different way; where the gullwing hardtop is built for purposeful...
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BMW 5-Series M Division Diesel Rumors Heat UpAfter being "confirmed" earlier this year, rumors of BMW's 5-Series diesel with M Division tuning--but not M5 badges--are sprouting fresh roots. This time around, the talk comes with a name: M550dX. Astute observers of BMW's nomenclature will note that that's not how cars are named here in the U.S...
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Mercedes-Benz Details The 2012 ML 63 AMG: VideoFresh off its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG is the company's latest entry into the high-performance SUV fray. AMG's boss Ola Kallenius says it's a segment the company invented with the original ML AMG, and though BMW and Porsche have attacked it with a...
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Best Car To Buy, 2012 Porsche 911 Cabriolet, FT-86 Teased Again: Car News HeadlinesToday's pre-Turkey Day car news starts with our Best Car To Buy 2012 award, which we announced today. We'll be detailing the nominees over the coming week and announcing the winner on November 28. Stay tuned. Also on the docket is Porsche's new 2012 911 Cabriolet, which features an interesting and...
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Motor Authority To Name "Best Car To Buy" 2012For the second year, Motor Authority will award the Best Car To Buy title to our favorite vehicle of the 2012 model year. Being Motor Authority, we choose from the best new luxury and performance cars in the $50,000-and-over bracket. Our sister sites The Car Connection and Green Car Reports will...
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