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The press days for the 2013 Detroit Auto Show are finally over but we’ve still got plenty of news coming your way, so buckle up and prepare for another onslaught of live photos, videos and... -
Shelby GT500 Super Snake with new wide-body kit debuts in DetroitJoining its custom Focus ST at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show this week was Shelby American’s new wide-body kit for the Ford Mustang, which the company previewed on its flagship GT500 Super Snake. Based on the one-off kit designed for the company’s stunning GT500 Cobra, which was built to...
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Updated Acura NSX Concept Live Photos: 2013 Detroit Auto ShowA new Acura NSX supercar is brewing, and though the concept versions we’ve seen don’t appear to resemble the original NSX in anyway, apart from also featuring a mid-engine layout and V-6 engine, the two cars do have some core commonality. Just like the original ‘New Sportscar...
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Shelby Goes Small With Custom Ford Focus ST: 2013 Detroit Auto ShowIt’s not quite the EcoBoosted Shelby we were expecting, but the legendary American tuner formed by the late Carroll Shelby has stayed true to its word, unveiling at this week’s 2013 Detroit Auto Show a new product powered by one of Ford’s fuel-efficient EcoBoost engines. That new...
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2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Live Photos And Video From DetroitAt the 2013 Detroit Auto Show this week, Jeep introduced the most significant update to its latest Grand Cherokee SUV since the model’s launch in 2009. The update included fresh new styling, a standard eight-speed automatic transmission and a new fuel-efficient ‘EcoDiesel’ model...
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2014 Maserati Quattroporte Live Photos And Video From DetroitThe 2014 Maserati Quattroporte, the sixth generation of the Italian flagship sedan, has finally made its world debut at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show, and we now have all the pretty live shots plus a video. The latest Maserati four-door is roomier, lighter and quicker than before, even in its base...
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Kia is following the path of its corporate cousin Hyundai by unveiling a new upmarket sedan complete with a powerful V-6, a leather-lined cabin and plenty of techno-wizardry. The new sedan is the...
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Acura Updates NSX Concept For 2013 Detroit Auto Show: VideoAcura has unveiled an updated version of its production-destined NSX concept, which not only gives us a better indication as to what the final version will look like but also the styling of its interior. You may recall that the previous NSX concept unveiled at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show only showed...
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2014 Lexus IS Live Photos From 2013 Detroit Auto Show DebutWith Lexus having already released images of its new 2014 IS range, and international media having already driven it, there’s not much else to reveal now that the car’s official public debut at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show has taken place. We can confirm that the latest IS will once again...
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Lamborghini Confirms American Super Trofeo Series, Official GT3 EntryLamborghini has officially announced its return to international motorsport, with the company’s CEO Stephan Winkelmann confirming this week plans to race the Gallardo in an FIA-sanctioned event. Winkelmann didn’t reveal which GT3 series Lamborghini will enter, or how many cars it plans...
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2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Live Photos And Video From DetroitJeep has introduced a substantial update for its 2014 Grand Cherokee, which sees the big SUV receive new styling, a fuel-efficient diesel option and an eight-speed automatic as standard across the board. The SRT8 is still part of the lineup but as the newest addition to the now standalone SRT...
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Lamborghini Sales Up 30 Percent In 2012Lamborghini sales grew an impressive 30 percent last year to end the period with 2,083 sales in total. That’s still off the pace of the company’s record result in 2008, where it sold a total of 2,430 vehicles. Nevertheless, it’s substantially higher than the 1,602 vehicles sold in...
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The 2014 Infiniti Q50, the replacement for the aging G37 Sedan, has finally made its debut at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show, and while we weren’t completely enamored after seeing the initial press... -
Volkswagen CrossBlue Concept Live Photos: 2013 Detroit Auto ShowVolkswagen has given a preview of a new model destined for production that it hopes will attract young families. The preview came in the form of a stylish new crossover concept that’s remarkably fuel efficient. Called the CrossBlue, the new concept was unveiled this week at the 2013 Detroit...
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2014 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Live Photos: 2013 Detroit Auto ShowMercedes-Benz’s updated E63 AMG has made its debut at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show and these are the first live images of the new brute. Looking every bit as menacing as its numbers would suggest, the new E63 AMG is now officially the fastest four-door in production. This is made possible due...
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2013 Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible: 2013 Detroit Auto ShowFirst photos of the convertible version of the 2013 Bentley GT Speed have hit the Web.
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BMW 4-Series Coupe Concept Official Details And Live PhotosThese are the first live images of the concept version of BMW’s replacement for the 3-Series Coupe, which once again confirm the new car will be called a 4-Series as well as reaffirming our belief that BMW can still design a stunning vehicle. Clearly the design of BMW’s new 4-Series...
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2014 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S Official Details And Live PhotosThe latest generation of the potent Porsche Cayenne Turbo S has been revealed, with the new model packing the same 550-horsepower twin-turbo V-8 as the Panamera Turbo S. This means you’ll be able to propel the big SUV from 0-60 mph in just 4.3 seconds and reach a top speed of 175 mph--0.1...
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Audi has finally confirmed that its new RS 5 Cabriolet will go on sale in the U.S., with the rapid drop-top making its North American debut today at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show before going on sale... -
C7 Corvette, BMW X5 Leak, Lincoln MKC, 2013 NACOTY: Car News HeadlinesIt’s all happening today in Detroit as the first press day for the city’s annual auto show gets underway. Already we’ve seen numerous new model and concept reveals, including the stunning new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, the Lincoln MKC compact crossover concept, the...
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2014 Chevy Corvette Stingray Live Photos From DetroitDirect from its debut just moments ago at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show, we have the first live photos of the stunning new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. Yes, we say Stringray as Chevy has decided to commemorate one of its most legendary models--the ’63 Sting Ray--with its latest...
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2014 Infiniti Q50 Debuts At The 2013 Detroit Auto ShowInfiniti is starting a new chapter in its relatively short life, with the new Q50 sedan the first model to be launched under the automaker’s bold new naming strategy. It’s also the first to be launched under the watchful eye of Audi veteran Johan de Nysschen, who was recently appointed...
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Fiat Unveils Racy 500 Design Concepts: 2013 Detroit Auto ShowFiat isn’t making a big deal of this week’s 2013 Detroit Auto Show but the Italian brand, now in control of Chrysler, hasn’t forgotten the show altogether. Fiat has unveiled two new design concepts in Detroit based on its sporty 500 Abarth and 500 Turbo models. The automaker says...
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Tuner Builds Corvette-Powered Fisker Karma With A Little Help From Bob LutzWhen he’s not busy consulting for General Motors or helping to get an electric car startup running, the inexorable Bob Lutz is doing all the really cool things we’ve often pondered but never actually got around to doing. Whether it’s mastering multiple languages, flying jet planes...
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