Chicago Auto Show
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The Dodge Durango soldiers on into the 2020 model year with two new appearance packages for the high-performance SRT model.
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2020 GMC Sierra 1500 Harley-Davidson extends motorcycle brand's look beyond Ford
Tuscany Motor Co. is introducing a 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 Harley-Davidson pickup, the first time the motorcycle brand moves beyond Ford.
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2021 Cadillac Escalade teased with curved OLED screen, Super Cruise
We're now less than two months away from the redesigned Escalade's reveal.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Ford F-150 Raptor and Mustang could get a 7.3-liter V-8 heavy-duty heart
Gas is cheap and the power wars are in full swing still. The latest engine to enter the arena is Ford's forthcoming 7.3-liter V-8. On Monday, Ford announced the naturally aspirated V-8 is destined for the 2020 F-Series Super Duty lineup. However, it can fit in a few other interesting vehicles. At...
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Mopar-modified 2019 Ram 2500 Heavy Duty rolls into Chicago Auto Show
Aspiring owners of the redesigned 2019 Ram 2500 Heavy Duty already have a bevy of customization options to choose from thanks to the folks at Mopar. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' parts and accessories division has prepared more than 170 items for the new pickup truck and previewed some of them on...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2019 Lexus NX F Sport Black Line Special Edition is monochromatic luxury
Lexus has treated its NX crossover to a special edition package that was revealed on Thursday at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show. The Lexus NX F Sport Black Line Special Edition is, bluntly, luxury produced in black and white. Despite its mouthful of a name, buyers aren't bound to all-black everything...
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Alfa Romeo's 4C Spider soldiers on into the 2020 model year with a new special edition dubbed the Italia. Unveiled on Thursday at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show, the 4C Spider Italia is exclusive to North America and only 15 examples will be built. All of them will feature an exclusive coat of paint called Misano Blue Metallic, plus a piano black finish for the front intake surrounds and rear diffuser. Inside, there will be various “4C Spider Italia” logos and a numbered plaque in the center console. No mechanical changes will be made, meaning the carbon fiber sports car will continue...
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The Mazda Miata and Acura NSX debuted 30 years ago to take on the sports car establishment
In a twist of fate, the 1989 Chicago Auto Show marked the debuts of the production version of the Mazda Miata and the concept of the Acura NS-X, both with a mission to take on more established sports cars. Inspired by British sports cars of the 1950s through the 1970s, the Miata launched that year...
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2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata 30th Anniversary Edition celebrates 30 years of spritely fun
This year, the beloved Mazda MX-5 Miata turns 30, and to mark the Japanese roadster's birthday Mazda has introduced the 2019 MX-5 Miata 30th Anniversary Edition. The debut took place on Thursday at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show, which was fitting considering it was at the same show back in 1989 that...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2020 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road is a small crossover scrapper that only Toyota could make
Back when it was a new thing and the Backstreet Boys were still (mostly) minors, the Toyota RAV4 was a plucky off-roader with potential from an automaker that had a good pedigree for making small 'utes with spunk. Then success, popularity, and age took its toll on the RAV4 (and the Backstreet Boys)...
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2019 VW Jetta GLI arrives with GTI and Golf R hand-me-downs
Volkswagen launched a new generation of the Jetta compact sedan for 2019 but the version we're most interested in is only making its appearance now. We're talking about the new Jetta GLI sport sedan, which was unveiled Thursday at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show. The Jetta GLI is essentially the GTI...
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2020 Subaru Legacy debuts at 2019 Chicago Auto Show
Subaru's Legacy has never truly stood out in the mid-size sedan segment but that doesn't stop it from being a solid option, especially if you're in the northern states where the car's standard all-wheel drive can be a boon. Subaru has now redesigned the Legacy, with the covers having come off the...
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It's not only American brands offering full-size off-roaders these days. Having already joined the fun with a Tundra pickup packed with off-road goodies engineered under the TRD Pro banner, Toyota is now giving the Sequoia SUV the same treatment. Making its debut on Thursday at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show, the 2020 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro with its seating for seven makes it possible for even big families to head off-road. Key to the vehicle's off-road chops is the custom suspension with TRD-tuned Fox shock absorbers, which are designed to become firmer the more they are compressed to resist...
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2019 Cadillac XT5 Sport Edition subtly adds style
Cadillac XT5 buyers will soon be able to enhance the small crossover SUV's looks with a Sport Edition option introduced on Thursday at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show. Available in limited numbers for the 2019 model year, the XT5 Sport Edition can be ordered with the XT5's Luxury and Premium Luxury...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2020 Toyota Tacoma updated to maintain edge in mid-size segment
The Toyota Tacoma has been the best seller in the mid-size pickup truck segment for over a decade but new entrants have the potential to upset things. Toyota isn't resting on its laurels, however, which is why the automaker is bringing a round of updates for the 2020 model year. Set to debut on...
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Ford F-150 Harley-Davidson takes cues from America's hog
Ahead of the 2019 Chicago Auto Show, Harley Trucks debuted the Ford F-150 Harley-Davidson. Unlike the past, this is not an official Ford package, but instead, a third-party doing the upgrades. The latest F-150 Harley-Davidson takes a very different approach from the official Ford models from the...
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2019 Ram 1500's new split tailgate has the angle for you
The redesigned 2019 Ram 1500 is already one of the most versatile trucks on the market, but its functionality has been dialed up a notch thanks to the addition of the new Multifunction Tailgate. The split tailgate can be opened at multiple angles, offering users greater cargo-access flexibility...
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Yellow fever: 2019 Lexus LC 500 Inspiration Series set for Chicago Auto Show debut
Lexus will bring its 2019 LC 500 Inspiration Series to the Chicago Auto Show next week, and it marks the first time U.S. buyers will be able to buy the Flare Yellow color. It's also the third time a Lexus vehicle will wear the "Inspiration Series" badge. The first was a limited-edition LC 500...
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The 2020 Subaru Legacy will make its debut at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show, and it's climbing aboard the tablet-type touchscreen bandwagon. In fact, it will be the first time a mainstream automaker integrates a vertical touchscreen into a sedan. The Japanese brand teased the 2020 Legacy's interior on Thursday and the teaser shot shows a tablet-like touchscreen center stage. Subaru didn't supply any additional details on the interior, nor did it provide dimensions for the touchscreen. It appears mighty large, though, and seems to take on many functions for the driver and passenger. The climate...
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Next Ford Super Duty might offer Ram Power Wagon rival
Ram's Power Wagon may have some new competition inbound from Ford. Ford's president for global operations hinted Wednesday in Detroit that a new off-road Super Duty model is in the works that's based on the upcoming 2020 F-250, AutoGuide reported. It's not an F-150 Raptor but a "new version no...
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2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI spy shots
Volkswagen launched a new generation of the Jetta compact sedan for 2019 but the model we're most interested in seeing is yet to debut. We'll see it soon, though, as the debut is expected to take place next February at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show. The model we're talking about is the Jetta GLI, a...
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2020 Chevy Silverado 2500HD High Country: More bling, less butch
Chevrolet on Thursday revealed the second of five planned variants for its redesigned 2020 Silverado 2500 Heavy Duty pickup truck. This time it's the new Silverado 2500HD High Country, which represents the range-topper of the HD family. It follows Tuesday's first look reveal of the redesigned truck...
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2020 Chevrolet Silverado Heavy Duty is ready to get to work
Chevrolet on Tuesday unveiled the heavy-duty version of its redesigned Silverado full-size pickup truck that arrived in 1500 light-duty guise for 2019. The new Silverado Heavy Duty, shown here in 2500 guise, arrives for 2020 and makes its formal debut next February, most likely at the 2019 Chicago...
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2019 VW Arteon video preview
Volkswagen splits its mid-size sedan lineup two ways. For the mainstream consumer, there's the Passat. Kinda plain, but smart. For the buyer with a sense of style, VW offered the CC, and that now gives way to the 2019 Arteon, a car that poses a challenge to the Audi A5 Sportback. It's already on...
Kirk Bell