Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Editor
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Fresh from its 'preview' in concept form at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, the 2012 Honda Civic has finally been revealed, making its debut today at the 2011 New York Auto Show. It also offers the...
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Buick And GMC Brands Get New IntelliLink Vehicle Connectivity FeatureGM is introducing a new connectivity feature dubbed IntelliLink in its Buick and GMC line of cars for 2012, which is essentially designed to connect to a driver’s smartphone or other portable device and then control it using the vehicle’s touchscreen display or in some cases through...
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Mazda Minagi Concept: 2011 New York Auto Show Live PhotosWe first say the Minagi back at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show but the cool looking crossover concept has appeared again, this time at the 2011 New York Auto Show, along with the confirmation that it is a preview of a new compact crossover in the works dubbed the Mazda CX-5. The new CX-5 will serve as...
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2012 Volvo S60 R-Design And XC60 R-Design Get Power Bump: 2011 New York Auto ShowThe 2012 Volvo S60 R-Design sedan and XC60 R-Design crossover will get a bump in power and torque when they go on sale late this summer. The announcement was made at the debut of Volvo’s 2012 model range at this week’s 2011 New York Auto Show, along with pricing info for the two cars...
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2013 Ford Taurus SHO: 2011 New York Auto Show Live PhotosFast factory versions of frumpy family sedans are nothing new--they've been around almost as long as the industry has--but few really capture the mind of the auto enthusiast like the Ford Taurus SHO (Super High Output) did during the 1990s. Perhaps because it was one of the few American takes on...
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2013 Ford Taurus: 2011 New York Auto ShowJoining the updated Taurus SHO on Ford’s stands at this week’s 2011 New York Auto Show is a completely revised 2013 Ford Taurus lineup, one that’s greener, drives better, packed with more technology and is arguably much more stylish. The biggest news is the introduction of a...
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The new, second-generation Porsche Cayenne SUV has been on sale for just under a year now but like any model from the legendary sports car brand, special editions and uprated models are always in... -
Volkswagen Updates ‘Black Betty’ Beetle Super Bowl Ad: VideoRemember the funny ad run by Volkswagen for its new Beetle during Super Bowl XLV, the one with the actual six-legged Beetle scampering through the forest and pushing all of the other bugs out of its way. Well, it’s back, this time with a full reveal of the new 2012 Volkswagen Beetle at the...
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2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8: 2011 New York Auto ShowThe brand new 2011 Chrysler 300 sedan has come and gone so now it’s finally time for the model we’ve all been waiting for, the high-performance 300 SRT8, which goes on display this week at the 2011 New York Auto Show. As previously reported, Chrysler is skipping the 2011 model year for...
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2011 Jeep Wrangler Mojave : 2011 New York Auto ShowJust this month Jeep took the wraps off three off-road enhanced Wrangler models for the annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah. Now, following this week’s 2011 New York Auto Show, we can add one more toughened-up Wrangler to the list, the brand new 2011 Jeep Wrangler Mojave. And the best...
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Suzuki Kizashi Apex Concept: 2011 New York Auto ShowIt was exactly a year ago that Suzuki introduced the new ‘Sport’ variant of its very capable Kizashi mid-size sedan. Contrary to the buzz leading up to the car’s unveiling, Suzuki chose not to add any more power to its Kizashi Sport but rather focus on accessories such as polished...
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Suzuki Kizashi EcoCharge Hybrid Concept: 2011 New York Auto ShowJoining the turbocharged Kizashi Apex Concept on stage at this week’s 2011 New York Auto Show is a greener version of the popular Kizashi mid-size sedan, the EcoCharge gasoline-electric hybrid concept. Possibly previewing a future production Kizashi hybrid, for now Suzuki is also stating that...
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Ford’s reintroduced for 2010 Taurus SHO was already a very capable sedan, coming with 365 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque and a 0-60 mph time of around 6.0 seconds. In fact, the...
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First Audi R8 GT Delivered To CustomerDeliveries of Audi’s stunning 560 horsepower R8 GT supercar have officially begun, with the first of 333 limited edition hard-top models being handed over to a customer from the UK. The particular example was a Phantom Black R8 GT, which was delivered to the customer at the Audi Forum in...
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Volkswagen Beetle Convertible And Beetle R Coming Next Year: ReportThe wraps have only just come off the brand new 2012 Volkswagen Beetle but already there’s word that the convertible version and a new high-performance model from Volkswagen’s R division are set for a debut next year. Most likely coming in as 2013 models, the new Beetle Convertible and...
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2012 Cadillac CTS: 2011 New York Auto ShowThe 2012 Cadillac CTS comes onto the market late this summer with a few subtle changes to keep it fresh against the competition. Look too fast and you’ll barely notice the changes but delve a little deeper you'll see that the latest CTS range gets a new grille and a refined Cadillac Wreath...
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2013 Infiniti JX Crossover Teased Ahead Of 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance DebutWe first heard about the possibility of a new model from Infiniti dubbed the JX last August when it was revealed the premium Nissan division had trademarked the JX name. Now, on the eve of the 2011 New York Auto Show, Infiniti has released a new teaser of an upcoming luxury crossover that will be...
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Volvo Concept Universe Previews Next-Gen S80 Sedan: 2011 Shanghai Auto ShowVolvo’s new owner Geely is keen to reposition the Swedish automaker as a ‘Tier 1’ luxury brand able to compete with the likes of BMW and Mercedes-Benz, though such a task is much easier said than done. Acura is one such company that’s often stated reaching Tier 1 status as...
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Audi has already given us a preview of its next-generation 2013 A3, as well as a future electrified e-tron variant using the shell of the current model. Now the automaker has combined these two... -
Subaru XV Concept: 2011 Shanghai Auto ShowMaking its debut today at the 2011 Shanghai Auto Show is the all-new Subaru XV concept, a compact crossover based on the same underpinnings as the upcoming 2012 Subaru Impreza. You may recall that Subaru already sells an XV variant of the current Impreza in select markets and it looks as though a...
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2013 Chevrolet Malibu: 2011 New York Auto ShowThe 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, the first global version of the popular mid-size Chevy, has finally been revealed, first at the 2011 Shanghai Auto Show and just a day later at the 2011 New York Auto Show. That’s right, the new Malibu will be a truly global model, sold in nearly 100 countries in...
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2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended Wheelbase: 2011 Shanghai Auto ShowWhen it comes to a Rolls-Royce, the seat of choice is not the one behind the steering wheel but rather the one behind that. Rolls-Royces are designed to be driven in, not driven, so of course you would want the maximum amount of legroom for yourself and other passengers. Not surprisingly then, even...
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Mercedes-Benz Concept A-Class: 2011 Shanghai Auto ShowThe latest Concept A-Class from Mercedes-Benz is the clearest indication yet as to what the automaker’s next-generation A-Class will look like, and the good news is that the production version of this one is likely to hit U.S. shores. Revealed today at the 2011 Shanghai Auto Show, and again...
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2012 Volkswagen Beetle: 2011 New York Auto ShowAfter more than a decade a replacement for the ‘New Beetle’ has finally arrived, making its world debut initially at the 2011 Shanghai Auto Show and then again at the 2011 New York Auto Show just a couple of days later. The latest car drops its New tag and is just called the Beetle, or...
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