Chicago Auto Show
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Conservative as it is, the 2013 RDX might also be the best-looking vehicle in Acura's lineup--that is, until the NSX returns. Wearing the Iron Beak grille in a completely non-ironic and non-ugly way, the new RDX blends simple shapes, restrained details, and good crossover proportions. These live images show that even poor display lighting at the Chicago Auto Show (thanks, Acura) can't get in the way of the fundamental successes in the RDX's design. That said, it's not precisely a head-turner, so those looking for flash and dramatic appeal will need to look elsewhere. Those with a taste for...
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2013 Acura ILX Live Photos: 2012 Chicago Auto Show
OK, so it looks a lot like a Civic with Acura's grille and some fancier folds, but Acura promises the ILX will deliver the luxury goods--at a bargain price. While that remains to be seen in our own testing, these photos should give you a better idea of what the new compact luxury sedan looks like...
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Dark Side Of Ram Turns Out To Be New Laramie Limited: Video
Ram's latest luxury pickup is the 2012 Laramie Limited, revealed at this week's Chicago Auto Show.
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1993 Ford Mustang Cobra R Live Gallery: 2012 Chicago Auto Show
Twenty years ago this month, Ford introduced the world to a department known as the Special Vehicle Team (SVT) by unleashing the 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra R. Today, it revealed the most powerful production convertible Mustang ever, the 2013 Shelby GT500 Convertible. As a way to commemorate 20 years...
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2013 Volkswagen Beetle TDI Live Photos: 2012 Chicago Auto Show
You had to look closely to see what made it special, but the white Beetle on Volkswagen's stand at the Chicago Auto Show had three chrome letters on the liftgate that gave it all away: TDI. That's VW's name for its diesel models, and the car on display was actually the first official U.S. showing...
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2013 Nissan 370Z Live Gallery: 2012 Chicago Auto Show
It may seem like just yesterday that the 370Z replaced the 350Z, but it's been three years--time for a mid-cycle refresh. For the 2013 370Z, it's a very, very mild one, as revealed today at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. The most noticeable changes are the removal of the controversial "fangs"--small...
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Earlier this morning GMC revealed the refreshed 2013 Acadia crossover. With a bold new grille up front, and a slightly altered rear-end, the large people mover is ready to take on the competition in an ever growing segment. Remember the GMC Sierra All Terrain Concept? Well the new grille is almost exactly ripped from that concept. The new look incorporates LED accent lighting in the headlights and wrap-around rear glass. Hey, GM had to do something with all the left-over stock from the old Saturn Outlook. The new Acadia Denali features integrated exhaust finishers and of course, loads of...
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2012 Kia Optima SX Limited Live Photos: 2012 Chicago Auto Show
Kia is introducing a new, high-end version of it's Optima sedan, dubbed the Optima SX Limited.
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Kia Track'ster Concept Live Photos: 2012 Chicago Auto Show
Kia's impressive Track'ster concept appears to be equal parts Kia Soul and WRC car.
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2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible Live Photos: 2012 Chicago Auto Show
Ford is launching the all-new 2013 Shelby GT500 convertible at this week's Chicago Auto Show
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Mazda Debuts 2012 MX-5 Special Edition At Chicago Auto Show
The 2012 Mazda MX-5 Special Edition power retractable hard top model debuts at this week's Chicago Auto Show.
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2013 Hyundai Elantra GT Live Photos: 2012 Chicago Auto Show
With the sporty and stylish Elantra Coupe on the stage, you might be wondering if the more practical 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT is getting any attention. If you're a hatch-head, after all, it's the one you're interested in. Though the Elantra's styling themes, introduced with the sedan, translate well...
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Today is a big day in the Windy City for Hyundai, as two new versions of the Elantra have been unveiled. The sporty-looking Elantra Coupe in particular is drawing eyes. These live photos show it looks as good in person as it does in the polished official shots. The two-door version of the Elantra shares the sedan's bold front end, and similar side styling, but with a very fast and curvaceous coupe roof that tapers smoothly into a rear end with almost no deck. It's a successful interpretation of the same themes--proportions don't always translate well between sedans and coupes, but Hyundai has...
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Kia Track'ster Concept: 2012 Chicago Auto Show
With its Soul, Kia already has one of the most distinctive small-car designs on the market. But what if you were to chop a couple of doors, widen the body, install a turbocharged engine and all sorts of other upgrades? That seems to be exactly the idea behind Kia's Track'ster Concept at the 2012...
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2013 GMC Acadia First Look: 2012 Chicago Auto Show
The GMC Acadia has been on the market for five years, and at long last, GM has an updated version coming for the new model year. Now, GMC has revealed the refreshed 2013 Acadia at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. Up front the Acadia gains a new three-bar grille and LED daytime running lights with a more...
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2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe debuts at 2012 Chicago auto show
We’ve known about a sporty coupe version of the award-winning Hyundai Elantra for a while now, with even some spy shots of the car appearing last November. Hyundai has now taken the wraps off its two-door Elantra, with the car making its official world debut this week at the 2012 Chicago Auto...
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2013 Hyundai Elantra GT Preview: 2012 Chicago Auto Show
A sporty coupe wasn’t the only new Elantra variant Hyundai had planned for this week’s 2012 Chicago Auto Show. The South Korean automaker has also used the event to unveil its new 2013 Elantra GT, a practical five-door hatch version of the award-winning Elantra sedan. The new 2013...
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2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Convertible Drops Top In Chicago
The 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Convertible packs a 650-horsepower supercharged 5.8-liter V-8 and has a confirmed top speed in excess of 200 mph.
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Just a month ago, the 2013 Acura RDX Concept was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show. Today, ahead of its official debut at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show, Acura has lifted the veil on the production version. As you might expect, it is very similar to the concept. As the second generation of Acura's compact five-passenger crossover, the RDX carries forward its predecessor's basic size and demeanor, but with some important changes to powertrain, suspension, and design. The design changes aren't dramatic, however. In fact, there's nothing dramatic about the 2013 RDX; quite the opposite...
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2013 Acura ILX Preview: 2012 Chicago Auto Show
At January's 2012 Detroit Auto Show, Acura showed off a thinly-veiled sedan concept dubbed the ILX Concept. Now, just a month later, it's revealing the production version of the ILX compact sedan at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. Based on the Civic, the new ILX is Acura's competitor for cars like the...
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2013 Nissan 370Z Preview: 2012 Chicago Auto Show
Nissan's 370Z coupe and convertible receive a mild update for the 2013 model year, and the updates are on display at this year's Chicago auto show. A new front fascia features LED daytime running lights. Nissan has ditched the controversial "fangs" on the front end for a cleaner overall appearance...
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Kia Track'ster Concept Teased Again Ahead Of Chicago Auto Show
Kia is preparing to wow audiences at this month’s 2012 Chicago Auto Show with a new hot hatch concept based on its popular Soul. A second teaser for the new concept, which will go by the name Kia Track’ster, has been released today, revealing the rear end of the sporty three-door...
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Mazda Previews 2012 MX-5 Miata Special Edition For Chicago Auto Show
The Mazda MX-5 Miata is getting a bit long in the tooth, having been on the market, though with a few significant upgrades, for nearly seven years. To keep customers interested, the company has released a number of special-edition models. The latest is an appearance package for the PRHT (power...
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2013 Volkswagen Beetle TDI Preview: 2012 Chicago Auto Show
The 2012 Chicago Auto Show is just under a week away from its press day opening, but Volkswagen is heating up expectations with its new Beetle TDI. The oil-burning clean diesel Bug promises 29 mpg city and 39 mpg highway--all wrapped in the Beetle's new look. Following the 2.5-liter and Turbo...
Nelson Ireson