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Porsche is set to ramp up the already potent power output, crushing in-gear performance and overall economy of the 911 Turbo through the adoption of a new tri-turbo system for its existing 3.8-litre, horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine. The firm plans to replace the twin-turbo set-up of today’s 911 Turbo with a complex triple-turbo induction process similar to that employed by BMW M’s new

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BMW has just revealed the first pictures and information about recently updated 2013 BMW X6 Sports Activity Coupe, which features a number of minor upgrades and is now also offering an M Performance package that provides some additional. For starters, the X6 receives minor touch-ups to its front fascia that brings its version of BMW’s signature kidney grille more in line with the mugs on the

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Honda Fit B-Spec Racing Suspension Kit Available February, For $2,800 you'll get coil-over shocks, camber bolts, braided stainless brake lines, an air filter, front and rear race springs, a cat-back exhaust, front brake pads and an A/C delete belt. HPD General Manager Marc Sours said, “A cornerstone of our grassroots motorsports marketing initiative has been to establish a connection between

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Jeep’s currently showing two specially-prepared 2012 Grand Cherokees – one painted black, the other a dark red – at the Houston and Washington D.C. shows, respectively. Both vehicles are billed as concepts, but Jeep notes the package is “production intent,” and “could be in showrooms this spring.” Seeing as both packages aren’t that extravagant – and the Jeep brand’s recent fascination with

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Toyota issued a release detailing their plan to run two of their hybrid contenders in the Le Mans for the first time in more than a decade. Further details about the factory program were also revealed, including confirmation of a two-car attack at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and its debut at the Six Hours of Spa FIA World Endurance Championship race in May. The all-new LMP1 contender, built at

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The 2012 Golf R land at dealers, Volkswagen Launches Golf R App For iPad. Loaded with info R Golf and Golf history, this application is intended to provide users with all the videos, photos, and specifications of the technology they need to know the model and its lineage. Called "Golf R Forever," the application was developed "with the community of enthusiasts in mind," according to Volkswagen

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Two weeks ago, Ford has been released its 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup contender at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, and it is in the form of the all new Ford Fusion. NASCAR is looking for a manufacturer to identify between new cars and the fans, that is why this year's Fusion is a little more unique than its predecessor. NASCAR officials have worked closely with each of the

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Apparently the German luxury cars BMW is looking for ways to incorporate that particular touch-sensitive smart fabric into future models. With this concept a driver can say, change the volume on their radios by gently touching their car seats. Of course automakers are looking for better ways to take advantage of the technology, hoping to do away with buttons and controls now scattered our

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The 2012 Grand-Am Continental Tire Sports Car Championship season will be on January 27, 2012 at Daytona International Speedway.Last year, KIA Motor America's Motorsports programs reached a new high and the team won the drivers in the 2011 Street Tuner (ST). Now they look forward to 2012 with new driver pairings for both the number-10 and number-12 Infinity Audio Forte Koups. In 2012 Grand-Am

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You can’t question the popularity of the 2012 Ford Explorer. Even though the big seven-seater now shares a car-based platform with its corporate siblings rather than the truckish body-on-frame construction of its predecessors, customers are gobbling up the big crossover in droves. Its sleek appearance, powerful V6 engine and optional tech-toys galore mean Ford is seeing sales numbers that now

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2012 Jaguar XKR S It's a warm Sunday morning in Malibu, California, and we're gathered on the grounds of a quaint little winery with manicured lawns, water fountains, and stucco white buildings. Suddenly, the peaceful moment ends as the deep growl from a supercharged V-8 fills the air and a matte black beast creeps toward us. Like a crazed celebrity being admitted into a ritzy rehab center,

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2011 Chrysler 300c AWD The Chrysler 300 caused quite a stir when it was reintroduced for the 2005 model year. Wearing jaw-dropping sheet metal, the 300 pretty much carried the Chrysler division on its shoulders as the most interesting product in their lineup. Six model years without any significant changes is a long period for a car, so the 300’s new skin for 2011 is most welcome. However,

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2013 Chevrolet Spark The Chevrolet Spark is already a familiar sight in Europe, Asia, Australia, and South America, as the subcompact hatch has been on sale outside our borders for a while now. After what seems like years of teasing, the tiny Chevy is finally about to wash up on our shores, and details for the U.S.-spec model have finally been revealed. Set to hit Chevy showrooms the middle of

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2012 Acura TL SH AWD Even I'm not sure whether the title means to say that Acura should worry or if they should not. Clearly though, Honda and Acura have had lots to worry about in the last few years. Acura has seen its sales tumble regularly over the last 18 to 24 months, and I can understand why: Polarizing designs that fail to generate a conflicting or contrasting position can't be good –

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2001 Chevrolet Equinox 2LT A year ago I was less than kind to the likes of the Equinox. I'm not going to lie, I didn't like it. Anyone who knows me, knows the story. Maybe it was circumstance, maybe I was just having a bad week, or maybe Chevy really did have an unsatisfactory product. Whatever the case, I was left with a bitter taste in my mouth while the rest of the automotive community sang

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2012 Jaguar XKR S I'm staging my first run up a sparsely traversed two-lane, and I'm soaking with sweat thanks to the 102-degree heat in the 16-way adjustable bucket of a true British bomber -- the supercharged, 550-horsepower, rear-wheel-drive 2012 Jaguar XKR-S, to be precise. It's Jaguar's quickest, most powerful, aggressively clad two-door since the ultra-limited XJ220, and I'm preparing to

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Balance. That’s the word that springs to mind after some prolonged riding on the 2011 Honda Silver Wing. The scooter category seems so compartmentalized, but the Silver Wing is something that aims to transcend pigeon holes. And, depending on your point of view, that’s either a good thing or a bad thing. A lot of scooterists want specialization from their ride. They want a grocery getter. They

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2011 Scion tC Webster's Dictionary defines "Scion" as a "descendant (of a notable family), a son or a daughter. It seems a strangely traditionalist moniker for a brand aimed directly at a young and hip demographic, but given that Scion is a new branch off the patriarchal giant Toyota, perhaps it's fitting. Developed solely to attract twenty-something buyers into the fold, Scion's using

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2012 Infiniti M35h wasn’t sure what to expect when I first slid behind the wheel of the M35h, Infiniti’s newfangled, luxury-sport hybrid sedan. But within a few clicks, I had two big, first impressions: this thing is awfully pretty; this thing is awfully fast. M for Marvelous styling This third-generation M sedan, introduced for the 2011 model year, has a promising future for Infiniti.

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2011 subaru legacy Do you sometimes find yourself unconsciously taking special note to other vehicles on the road that share the same make or model as the one you are driving? One vehicle that I took special note to but thought I would not initially notice so much was the new 2011 Subaru Legacy.  For a full week I had the chance to drive around Subaru’s midsized sedan that likes to play it safe

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PROOF A LUXURY HATCHBACK CAN BE BEAUTIFUL 2012 Audi A7 The h-word, you see, is a dirty word to so many folks in the auto industry, even though it shouldn’t matter whether the sleek roofline is achieved with the rear glass that rises with the trunk lid or not. This new A7 is strikingly beautiful from any angle, and it turns heads wherever you drive. And the fact that the glass and trunk open as

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2011 Mercedes-Benz GL350 Large, luxury SUVs are so good at radiating wealth and consuming petroleum, we sometime forget about their other attributes. Take the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class for example. With its imposing looks and size, three rows of seating and the Mercedes-Benz star on the hood, you wouldn’t expect it to cost less than 70 grand — and it doesn’t. But the discussion shouldn’t end

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2012 Hyundai Accent SE Hyundai is once again shaking up the growing compact five-door wagon segment with the introduction of the much improved forth-generation Accent compact five-door wagon.  Available as a four-door sedan with a trunk, or a five-door wagon, I tested the more versatile and popular five-door SE and came away very impressed with the overall build quality, design, performance,

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2012 Honda Civic The new Ford Focus and Honda Civic went on sale at roughly the same time, aiming at roughly the same buyers -- but the two were designed with entirely different global philosophies. Thanks to One Ford, the Focus is largely interchangeable in Europe, Asia, and the U.S. Honda, meanwhile, has continued the split-design policy started with the previous-gen Civic. As such, the

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2012 Suzuki-V-Strom 650 According to Suzuki, changes to the 2012 V-Strom 650 were implemented at the behest of European customer focus groups. Nothing radical was inflicted, rather a host of evolutionary upgrades. During our two-day stint riding among the colorful fall foliage of the Blue Ridge Parkway I found the majority of changes beneficial and/or useful to the V-Strom rider. If you disagree

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2013 audi a3 interior spy photos Prototypes of the upcoming Audi A3 have been running around for a few months now—we posted some spy photos a while back—so why run pictures of what might be the exact same car again? Because this time, our spies were able to peek inside. The interior appears more upscale than that of the outgoing A3, if not quite as avant-garde as the guts of the A3 concept

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Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV II Mitsubishi only sells a handful of models in the U.S., but the automaker will have 15 vehicles in its booth at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. The biggest news will be an all-new Mirage model aimed at emerging markets and the Concept PX MiEV II plug-in hybrid showing off the automaker’s latest “green technology.” Mitsubishi Mirage Mitsubishi resurrected the Mirage name

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Suzuki will reveal three new concept vehicles at this month’s Tokyo motor show, which will illustrate the firm’s “small cars for a big future” theme. Vehicles include Suzuki’s vision of its next-generation small global car – Regina - a two-seat micro-mobility scooter - Q-concept - and an electric range-extender version of the Suzuki Swift, dubbed Swift EV hybrid. The Suzuki Regina concept tips

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2012 Dodge Super Bee It was a logical step. With a revitalized Charger SRT-8 out of the gate it was only a matter of time before Dodge unveiled a limited run Super Bee based on it. Much as the last iteration back in ‘09, when only 425 copies were sold, this one takes all the goodies from the SRT-8, namely the aggressive styling, big wheels, monster brakes, suspension and thumping 470

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Limited to just 2,000 vehicles worldwide, Volvo has announced that it’ll be showing off the new C70 Inscription Edition at this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show. The C70 Inscription Edition features a painted front grille, black 18-inch wheels, LED daytime running lights surrounded by chrome, while the interior gets Sovereign Hide upholstery, a leather dashboard and aluminum trim. The special

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Mitsubishi is looking to re-enter the sub-compact segment in the U.S. and will do so in the near future with an all-new global small car, which will officially be unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show in just a few weeks. Using a tiny 1.0-liter 3-cylinder engine and stop-start technology, as well as extensive weight savings, Mitsubishi believes the new Mirage will achieve a 70-mpg rating in Japan.

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Dodge and the Street and Racing Technology (SRT) division have divulged information on two new special-edition high-performance models. The 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee and Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 Yellow Jacket receive a host of visual changes to make the cars stand out from the crowd. Mechanically the two cars are unchanged, continuing to house a 6.4-liter Hemi V-8 that pumps out 470

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2012 Mini Cooper Coupe From every vantage, the 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe says, “Come at me, bro.” Designed like (or by) a backward-hat-wearing teenage thug, the smallish two-seat Mini Coupe burbles under idle, backfires under deceleration, tugs relentlessly at its steering wheel, and lift-throttle oversteers its way into your heart. It does the latter so much that we’d half expect it to wear out

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2012 Nissan NV Passenger Van If you’ve got such a large family that a minivan just won’t suffice, Nissan has an answer. For 2012, the company is launching a new version of its NV commercial van fitted with up to 12 seats. The NV3500 HD Passenger Van goes on sale in spring 2012. At 240.6 inches long and 84.0 inches tall, the NV3500 HD is a seriously sized van. For comparison, the Passenger Van

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2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Without a doubt, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class offers one of the largest spreads of any model range. From four-door, entry-level luxury sedan to tire-smoking premium sport coupe — and the space in-between — the C-Class has the market covered. While that may not be a tremendous surprise in itself, it is a surprise that all these variants are quite good. The new C250

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2012 Lexus CT200h Lexus has tried this before. Two years ago we examined the HS 250h, a Lexus-branded small sedan powered by a derivative of the Camry Hybrid’s drivetrain. It hasn’t done all that well in the marketplace. We suspect Lexus is going to have much better luck with the similarly conceived, but far differently executed 2012 Lexus CT200h. This time, the name avoids any awkwardly

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2012 Volvo C70 Volvo gave us a sneak peek at its roster for the Los Angeles Auto Show which will include the limited edition C70 Inscription, set to make its big debut. Only 500 units of the C70 Inscription designed for "convertible connoisseurs" will be shipped to North America per year. Created in keeping with Volvo’s new Designed Around You philosophy, the C70 Inscription boasts a black

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2012 Porsche Boxster S If you think you can't dress up a Porsche, think again. When I was told I was going to be handed the keys to a Porsche Boxster S Black Edition, I was intrigued to say the least. While the Boxster may still be considered the “poor man's Porsche”, it's still a Stuttgart offspring with some serious presence on the road, and this special edition roadster is no exception.

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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee The online Urban Dictionary explains “hoonage” as: “Aggressively flogging a car, but in a manner that stops just short of reckless.” Not all of us are gifted enough to fully exploit a car and earn points while putting a car slideways at an intersection. Fear not, Jeep has you covered. Yes, my friends, the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 has been tailor-made for those of

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2012 Volvo C70 Sedan Volvo has announced that its racing partner, Polestar Performance, is getting ready to launch factory-warrantied software tuning kits for those that want to turn up the performance on their select Volvo cars. Available for 2008 and newer C30, C70, and S40 models equipped with the  T5 engine, the software kit increases airflow into combustion chambers and advances spark

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2012 Jaguar XF 22 Diesel The great American road trip is the quintessential American journey; driving coast-to- coast, and witnessing all the diversity and beautiful scenery our country has to offer. While for some, the ultimate vehicle for such a journey may be a luxo-barge or an SUV, the folks over at Jaguar think they have a suitable alternative. Jaguar has brought a 2012 XF 2.2 – a diesel—to

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Chrysler has spent much of 2011 releasing special-purpose versions of the Ram and its latest creation, the 2012 Ram 1500 Special Purpose serves a special purpose indeed. Among other things, this beefed up police-spec truck features an upgraded 220-amp alternator and an extra door support that allows departments to install ballistic material inside the doors. Powering the Ram 1500 Special

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2012 toyota corolla For 2012, Toyota’s Corolla will be getting slight upgrades to the L, LE and S models. The L model now gets color-matched side mirrors, power windows with driver’s auto-down, power door locks and remote keyless entry. The LE model will now get 16-inch wheels as standard, and steering wheel audio controls. The S model will get a double-stitch accent to its seats. In addition,

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A new range of performance models from Land Rover may be on the horizon, bringing a sub-brand to the British luxury SUV manufacturer. Land Rover execs are reportedly considering the possibility of developing the equivalent of the “R” sub-brand currently found in Jaguar, their sister company. Rumors are that a high-performance Evoque variant is being developed to join a fleet including the

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Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Speed Wheel While we were spending too many late nights playing our review copy of Forza Motorsport 4, Microsoft sent us its Wireless Speed Wheel. The black Xbox 360 controller is designed to be used for driving games and is meant to bridge the gap between a regular control pad and a full steering wheel rig. Getting started with the wheel is straightforward. To

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Moto Guzzi’s V7 Racer exudes speed in a ’60s Ace Cafe sorta way. Its throwback-themed appearance regularly provokes admiring comments from passersby who have a high regard for the café racer movement or just purely enjoy a classically themed, simple sporting motorcycle. The looks-the-part two-wheeler would be fast too, if we were living in that bygone era. But in this century, the 744cc,

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2012 Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty Modern Warfare Tonight marks the official launch of the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 video game title. In an act of perfect timing, Jeep’s now rolling out an all-out media blitz designed to show off the new 2012 Wrangler Modern Warfare 3 special edition. With MW3 nearly on store shelves, the special edition Jeep Wrangler we previously reported on is ready as

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Nissan PIVO 3 Despite a difficult year, the Tokyo Motor Show is back for 2011 with Nissan announcing a slew of new high-tech concepts that will be the focal point of the brand’s display. Of the three EVs, two we’ve already seen before (the Esflow and Townpod), while Tokyo will mark the world premiere of the new PIVO 3 concept EV, which is described as a “smart urban commuter EV of the near

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2013 Ford Mustang spied There’s undoubtedly no shortage of special-edition Ford Mustangs. Between the DUB Edition, Mustang Club of America package, Performance “Mayhem” package, and more offered on the V-6 model alone. And with the wildly awesome Boss 302 and Shelby GT500 range-toppers, there seems to be a Mustang for almost every niche. We say “almost” because based on these spy photos, it

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Subaru Advanced Tourer Concept Yes, Subaru says this slick wagon is the Advanced Tourer Concept, and that it will debut at next month’s Tokyo Motor Show. But could the sleek, muscular wagon give a peek at what’s to come for the next-generation Legacy and Outback? Perhaps. The Advanced Tourer Concept continues Subaru’s latest design language, which aims to inspire confidence by means of

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2012 Nissan GT-R Nissan keeps adding more to its flagship GT-R sports car to help keep competing alongside its rivals. A new update for the 2012 model year in Europe pegs the engine output at an impressive 542-hp, over the previous year’s 530-hp number. Billed as a 2012 model year car overseas, this improvement, along with a slew of others, is expected to debut on a US-spec version for 2013.

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Along with the highly-anticipated debut of the BRZ sports car, Subaru will also reveal a concept car at the Tokyo Auto Show, giving a strong hint as to the brand’s first hybrid vehicle. An evolution of the Hybrid Tourer Concept, the Advanced Tourer Concept will get a smaller 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine, using both direct-injection and turbocharging, paired with an electric motor. Energy will be

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Ford has revealed its future high performance US-specific five-door Fiesta with this Ford Fiesta ST concept, which will be shown at the Los Angeles motor show later this month. A three door ST variant for Europe was previously shown in Frankfurt. The hot Fiesta ST is powered by Ford’s 1.6-litre Ecoboost petrol engine, which is tuned to produce 178bhp and 177lb ft of torque. Power is transferred

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Lincoln MKS spy photo Our spy photographers have snapped two future American luxury sedans in testing: the Lincoln MKS and Cadillac XTS. Both cars are expected to debut within the next six months or so, and will be direct competitors once they go on sale. As seen here, the Lincoln MKS is an evolution of the current car, rather than an all-new model. The grille and taillights appear to have

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2011 Infiniti IPL G Coupe The Infiniti ‘G’ range is expanding into a proper premium product portfolio. A convertible model recently joined existing G37 coupe and sedan models, as did a G25 sedan with a smaller and more fuel-efficient engine. Intended for shoppers more concerned more with fuel mileage than all-out firepower, the G25’s smaller V6 develops 218 horsepower to the bigger unit’s 330.

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Initially introduced in Europe half a year ago to commemorate 40 years of M, the BMW M3 Competition Edition will soon be available in the United States in an extremely limited amount of only 40 coupes. The limited edition Competition coupe will only be available with a Frozen Silver exterior paint, M3 GTS 19-inch rims and finally complimented with dark chrome exterior trim pieces and dark

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2012 Honda Ridgeline Honda decided to give its Ridgeline a refresh for the 2012 model, and has announced pricing for the revamped pickup. The 2012 Ridgeline will be available in four different models: Ridgeline RT, the new Ridgeline Sport, Ridgeline RTS and Ridgeline RTL. The changes to the 2012 model include a new grille design, aerodynamic improvements, friction reduction measures in the

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As the seventh-generation VW Golf nears production, we’re getting a better idea of what to expect. The new car will be lighter, more efficient, and more agile than the current, sixth-generation Golf thanks to an entirely new architecture called MQB. That’s German for “Modularer Querbaukasten,” or modular transverse platform. It will be used throughout the VW Group, and the vast economies of

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Lincoln MKS spy photo Our spy photographers have snapped two future American luxury sedans in testing: the Lincoln MKS and Cadillac XTS. Both cars are expected to debut within the next six months or so, and will be direct competitors once they go on sale. As seen here, the Lincoln MKS is an evolution of the current car, rather than an all-new model. The grille and taillights appear to have

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2011 Dodge Charger RT AWD It seems that as of late I've been behind the wheels of some pretty manly vehicles. From the Porsche Boxster S Black Edition to the Chevy Camaro 2SS Convertible, the cars gracing my driveway have been testosterone packed. There's something about driving a vehicle that's perceived as masculine that makes a car that much more appealing (in my opinion). To some, it might

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The Renault-Nissan Alliance's second battery electric road car, after the Leaf, but will anyone warm to this electron-fuelled Megane saloon? The boss turned up for the launch of the Fluence ZE, a Megane with a battery. Actually it’s the ugly saloon version of Renault’s popular hatchback, which is further beaten with the ugly stick by stretching the body about five inches so that the

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The all-new 2011 BMW 335is, having performance attributes surpassing the 3 Series lineup, continues a tradition of the 3 series being a benchmark for its segment outside of the BMW M-Motorsport vehicles. The new 335is blends added sport styling in addition to better handing and more horsepower to the already excellent 3 Series equation. The 2011 BMW 335is, exclusively available for the North

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With only 80 Ferrari 599 SA Apertas roaming around the world, it’s one of the rarest and most unique Ferraris around. Despite its limited production, Ferrari tuner Novitec Rosso has announced a new tuning program for the SA Aperta that helps improve the exotic’s performance by 215-hp and 178 lb-ft of torque, giving it a total of 876-hp and 636 lb-ft of torque. All the power comes courtesy of a

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2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Despite being confirmed a Photoshop fake by Hyundai themselves to Jalopnik, we’re pretty confident that the production 2013 Hyundai Genesis will look very close to this render. We’ve already seen some spy shots here and here, which gives us reasons to believe that this Photoshop isn’t far off from the real thing. Nonetheless, if this is what we’re to expect from

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Volkswagen Tiguan The most successful SUV in the German market just got a whole lot cooler thanks to the addition of R-Line accessories to its model. Volkswagen’s Tiguan has enjoyed immense success, especially with its newly face lifted 2012 model, and now Volkswagen will be offering an interior R-Line accessory package and an exterior R-Line accessory package. Both packages are available for

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2012 Ford Focus Electric We’ve been hearing about it for several years, but as for an actual on-sale date and pricing for Ford‘s Focus Electric, mum’s pretty much been the word. That is, until now. On Wednesday, November 3rd, Ford Motor Company finally announced that the car will sticker for $39,995 in the U.S., which includes a $795 destination charge. That price puts it against the Chevy Volt

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2013 Volkswagen CC As the Volkswagen CC’s entry-level model creeps closer to the $30,000 mark, the German automaker is making sure the stylish sedan has refined looks to match the premium price. Enter the 2013 Volkswagen CC, the refreshed version of the surprisingly successful car that transported Mercedes-Benz’s CLS four-door coupe idea to a more affordable segment. Has the refreshed Volkswagen

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MW’s i3 and i8 concept cars will make their North American debuts next week in New York, where the automaker will lift the veil on the two cutting-edge, eco-friendly models. The diminutive BMW i3 and the athletic BMW i8, slated to hit dealerships in 2013 and 2014 respectively, offer a unique take on “being green” as they are the first electric and hybrid-electric vehicles to be made primarily

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2013 Lexus GS 350 F Sport Over the past few years, Lexus has tried to be more than just a maker of reliable but bland luxury vehicles. The Lexus IS F, CT 200h and LFA try to move the brand toward that sporty and aggressive strategy. While the previous-generation Lexus GS sport sedan had some F Sport options, Lexus has decided to anoint a complete F Sport Package to its redesigned 2013 Lexus GS

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2011 Jaguar XKR Ask any auto journalist and they'll admit to having a vehicular crush. No matter what, we all have our favourites. Of course, we're all told to be as unbiased as possible, but as human beings it's impossible for us not to feel more for one car over another – or one car over all the rest. While it's no secret that I'm having a bit of an affair with the MINI brand as a whole,

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2011 BMW 1M A no-fluff review for a no-fluff car? Sounds good, no? The BMW 1 Series M Coupé (let's call it the 1M) is so simple, focused and free of needless add-ons that it's made this writer want do something similar for his review. Premise? The go-fast gurus at BMW's in-house performance M division took the regular 1 Series and tweaked the stink out of it, adding significantly to the

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The 2013 Volkswagen CC adds new front and rear styling to better match VW’s new corporate look. That's the biggest takeaway we can see in Volkswagen's early release of information ahead of the car's debut at the 2011 L.A. Auto Show later this month. The four-door coupe’s new styling has a more serious expression with angular headlights, fog lights and grille, much like the recently redesigned

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2011 Toyota Highlander If you're looking for a three-row crossover, the 2011 Toyota Highlander is as sound a pick as you can get. It's affordable and it has a quiet, comfortable ride with a family-friendly interior. Even as newcomers like the Ford Explorer and Dodge Durango face off against the Highlander and the Honda Pilot, I still find the Highlander a capable underdog. If you opt for the V

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Ford Fiesta ST Concept For long one of the most beloved hot hatches in Europe, the Ford Fiesta ST Concept will be unveiled at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show. Recently at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Ford revealed a three-door ST concept, a sign that perhaps the hot-hatch sub-compact would not be offered in North America. This new five-door concept changes all that. North America’s first Ford

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2012 Porsche 911 Following on from it’s world premiere in Frankfurt earlier this year, the latest generation Porsche 911 (internally coded 991) is set for its U.S. debut at the LA Auto Show later this month. Despite boasting a longer wheelbase, the new model is some 100 lbs lighter than the old, thanks to extensive use of aluminum in its body structure. It’s also the first production car to

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Ford announced that its upcoming 2012 Focus Electric will be priced at $39,995 before the current $7500 federal EV tax credit and any additional regional incentives that may apply. That may seem like a lot of money for a Focus—even at the post-credit price—but at least pretty much every creature comfort available on gas-powered Focuses comes standard. That includes a Sony audio system, SYNC

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2013 Mini Cooper spyshot We know two things two things about the next-gen Mini Cooper: one, that a new design should launch sometime around 2013, and that any changes made to its exterior will have to abide by the signature Mini look. It’s not surprising, then, that our friends at Motor Trend spotted a new Mini Cooper prototype testing, and that the product looks quite a lot like the current

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Turbo2 Concept As we previously reported, the Turbo2 Concept is based on a standard Mazda2, but adds an H&R coilover suspension, 17-inch alloy wheels from OZ Racing, 13-inch Brembo front brakes, and the turbocharged 2.3-liter I-4 ripped right out of the larger Mazdaspeed3. Overall, the look is clean. The graphics are understated, and the front splitter and rear diffuser actually don’t look out

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2011 VW Golf Bluemotion The Volkswagen Golf Bluemotion has been named the Green Vehicle of the Year at the 2011 ACFO awards. The Golf, a four-time ACFO Car of the Year winner was this year recognised for the excellent fuel economy of up to 74.3 mpg on a combined cycle, allowing its Bluemotion model to claim the green accolade.  Volkswagen’s lowest emission Golf variant, with a CO2 rating of

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FordFiesta ST five door concept Ford first showed off the Fiesta ST concept at the Frankfurt show earlier this year, touting the three-door concept as a go-fast version of the popular global subcompact. Now Ford has unveiled a five-door version of the Fiesta ST, which will go on display at the Los Angeles auto show later this month. The difference in number of doors is significant: Ford sells

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Mazda’s new Skyactiv technology will not become a sub-brand like Bluemotion or Econetic, the car maker’s European chief operating officer Phil Waring confirms, as the new low emission solutions begin to roll-out. "What BMW has done with Efficient Dynamics and what Mazda will do with SKkyactiv seems a more logical way to go," he said, speaking to headlineauto at the launch of the upgraded

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Let’s call this Camaro COCO for now, because it’s still a concept. We’d be surprised, though, if the COPO name isn’t revived soon to do battle in the NHRA Stock Eliminator classes with Dodge’s Challenger Drag Pak and the Ford Mustang Cobra Jet. For the uninitiated, COPO stands for Central Office Production Order. The acronym was most famously applied to special-order first-gen Camaros that came

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General Motors rolled into the desert in full force, bringing dozens of show cars and concepts to the 2011 SEMA Show. Chevrolet was the most prominently featured of all of GM’s brands, as the marque celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, the bowtie brand put up a neat display showing the progression and history of the small block V-8 engine in one corner of its booth.

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The Volkswagen CC will debut its updated styling for the 2012 at the LA Auto Show in just a few weeks time. The dark gray metallic beautifully compliments the CC’s refreshed facelift, receiving similar lines as the new Passat sedan, incorporating a new grill and lower fascia that is similar with VW’s corporate appearance. The CC will also feature new bi-xenon headlamps with LED daytime running

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Ford F-350 Super Duty by Superlift Suspensions Show me a car enthusiast who never played with Matchbox cars when they were a child and I’ll show you a liar. This Ford F-350 by Superlift Suspensions represents everything enthusiasts loved in their childhood toys, and makes it life sized. The Superlift Suspensions F-350 gets a loud Matchbox orange paint job, large black and yellow bumpers, and an

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5. Kia Rio 5-Door Antenna Retro Surf Kia focused on regional sports at this year’s SEMA show. Repping the West Coast is the Kia Rio 5-Door Antenna Retro Surf (my, is that a mouthful). The Rio5 Surf was designed for what Kia calls, “The original hipster,” surfers. As such, the Rio5 Surf features a West Coast take on the Rio. It gets a woody-themed exterior complete with a surfboard rack, and

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We’ve seen the Mansory Siracusa before, but this is the first time one of the wildly modified Ferraris has been on display in the U.S., garnering plenty of attention at the Pirelli tires booth at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Shown in a traditional red, it’s a perfect example of what the German exotic tuning firm is all about, mixing bold styling with some other features that are just excessive.

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2012 mercedes-benz b-class When the first Mercedes-Benz A- and B-class appeared on the market, the tall compacts offered great practicality but little in terms of material quality or driving enjoyment. Welcome, then, to the second-generation B-class. It's another high-roof hatchback, but this time it looks far less awkward, is larger, and rides on a new platform for which Mercedes has big plans.

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Was just checking out some pictures of the new Tesla Model S in the noteworthy CNNMoney article Inside the Tesla Model S, and I absolutely love the 3rd row of seating that turns the gorgeous Model S sedan into the coolest station wagon ever. Tesla isn’t just challenging conventional automakers on advanced powertrains and automotive manufacturing, but on virtually every element of automotive

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2012 Chrysler 300 The 2012 Chrysler 300’s roots come from the days when Daimler had stake in Chrysler. Today? It’s still among the best in its class. Yes, the 300 remains as alluring, striking, impressive, and value-rich as it was six years ago. Only now its V-6 model boasts an efficient and smart-shifting eight-speed automatic, and the SRT8 model corners as well as its 470 horsepower urges

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Mazda MX-5 Spyder Concept Mazda rolled out a Spyder version of its iconic MX-5 Miata at SEMA, and while it’s clear that this is only a concept, Mazda says some elements may be used in future production cars. The idea behind this Spyder is to turn a Miata into a lightweight racer that you can drive to the track on a sustainable fuel.   In the front, you immediately notice the Mazda “smile” is

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2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 CDI and C111 From the inventors of the modern automotive oil-burner comes its latest creation – the top 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK250, a diesel-powered, two-seater, convertible. We’ve known about the SLK250 for a few months now. But today is the day customers (in Europe) can walk into a Benz dealer, sign the paperwork for a convertible, and drive away with the wind

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2013 Volkswagen CC Volkswagen’s CC is certainly an attractive sedan, but as it ages, it doesn’t quite fit in with Volkswagen’s latest design language. A facelift might be the key to solve that problem — and that’s just what the updated 2013 CC, which debuts later this month at the 2011 Los Angeles auto show, receives. Although most of the curvaceous four-door’s exterior remains unchanged, both

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Chevrolet Sonic SEMA Although horsepower and muscle cars are the undisputed masters of the 2011 SEMA show, there’s room for others to shine – even subcompact cars! Case in point: General Motors revealed a couple of diverse and oh-so-lovely Chevy Sonics. A fuel-efficient racing machine, the Chevrolet Sonic Super 4 features several of GM’s Z-Spec accessories. We’re looking at a race-bred

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Peugeot has released the first images of its new B-segment car, which will replace the 207. The new 208 is a lower emission and lighter model than the car it replaces, and will be available from the spring of 2012 in both 3 and 5 door body styles. Focusing on refining its small car offering, the French car maker’s latest model features the newly introduced aesthetic features of the brand,

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Because the Rolls-Royce Ghost shares its 6.6-liter twin-turbocharged V-12 with the BMW 760 Li, the 2010 Ghost is being recalled for the same water pump issue that’s also affecting some 32,000 turbocharged V-8- and V-12-powered BMW models. The Problem: The circuit board for the auxiliary water pump in the turbocharged V-12 engine could potentially overheat. If that occurs, it could cause the

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We’ve seen sneak preview shots of Enjuku Racing’s Hyundai Genesis project, and now it’s sitting happily at the BC Racing booth showing off its supercharged LS1 engine swap. The swapped Genesis is sitting on a new set of white BC Racing  wheels sporting a perfectly aggressive fitment. The LS1 swap is clearly executed well, sporting a Chase Bays wiring harness and a fancy supercharger. The

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2011 Honda Civic Honda is nothing if not attentive to its customers. This, allied to bullet-proof build quality, metronomic reliability and ironclad residuals, explains why so many of them keep coming back for more. So it’s hardly surprising that it was to its customers that Honda turned first when hatching this new, ninth generation Civic. Five areas were identified for attention: the ‘

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2012 BMW X5 As a gal who's always been true to crossovers, I've often endured heavy sighs and a tinge of attitude from my husband — Mr. Driving Enthusiast — when I ask that we take my car out and about on the weekends. It's an area in which we've always differed. He wants to drive tiny cars that can zip around town and handle like they're on a racetrack. I want to ride in comfort while I look

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2012 Kia Rio B-Spec Kia is going sporty with its newest crop of cars for the Specialty Equipment Market Association show in Las Vegas. By sporty, don’t expect sports cars – instead, the automaker has crafted five custom cars based on athletic sports. We’ve already shown you Kia’s Retro Surf Rio 5-door, which put 17-inch three-piece gold wheels and brown paint on top of a standard Rio hatchback

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