Car News
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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 Hyundai Elantra GT is scheduled to hit showrooms this summer where it will compete with the likes of the Ford Focus, Mazda Mazda3, and the Volkswagen Golf. Hyundai is keen to stress that the Elantra GT shares much in common with its European cousin, the i30, and also boasts that it is the lightest...
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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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2013 Acura RDX Debuts At The 2012 Chicago Auto Show
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...
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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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Vertu Constellation Quest Is The Ferrari Of Smartphones
Premium cell phone maker Vertu is back with a smartphone tribute to the Ferrari 458 Italia.
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Honda Honors The NSX, Past And Future: Video
A new video from Honda honors the original NSX sport coupe, while teasing its 2015 replacement.
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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. At the back, a red center reflector replaces the previous black cover, which looked awkward when combined with certain exterior color options. Two new exterior colors are available: Magma Red and Midnight Blue. New 18-inch wheels are standard on the Coupe with revised 19-inch alloy wheels as part...
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Explore The Dark Side Of Ram: Video
Ram has something up its sleeve, and it's using sex to tease a new pickup variant coming soon.
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2013 ATS, Next-Gen Audi R8, Fisker Stops Nina: Car News Headlines
Fisker, the startup company behind the Karma hybrid luxury sedan and the upcoming Nina electric car, has been forced to stop work on its new plant because of failure to meet milestones required by the Department of Energy in its loan contract. The 2013 Cadillac ATS continues to impress with a new...
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Buick Announces Drivetrain Changes For 2012 Regal GS, 2013 Regal
Buick is adding an automatic transmission to Regal GS models, and 2013 Regal Base and Premium trims will get the eAssist mild hybrid system.
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2013 Cadillac ATS Tuned For 'Performance Sound': Video
GM's engineers have gone to great lengths to ensure that the new Cadillac ATS sedan sounds like a sport sedan should.
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AMG Boss Uninterested In High-Performance Diesels
While BMW M is staking new ground with the launch of its M Performance range, which will offer in some models a triple-turbocharger diesel engine churning out a massive 381 horsepower and 546 pound-feet of torque, its closest rival Mercedes-Benz AMG sees no need to develop an oil-burner of its own...
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Brother of Fiat chairman and Agnelli crown prince John Elkann, and the possible future boss of Ferrari, the ever-flamboyant Lapo Elkann has taken advantage of his family links yet again to create this one-off Ferrari 458 Italia finished in a military pattern--both inside and out. Elkann, as you may already know, is one of the biggest fans of Ferrari’s growing number of customization programs, having previously trimmed his cars with denim. Lately, he’s been inspired by camouflage patterns, which he’s used not only on this Ferrari 458 Italia but on a Jeep Grand Cherokee and...
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Fisker DOE Loans Blocked, Work Stopped On Project Nina Plant
Fisker was forced to stop work on its plant in Delaware and lay off 26 employees after the Department of Energy blocked access to federal loans due to what it claims are several contractual milestones that are yet to be met by the Californian startup. The information was confirmed to Bloomberg...
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Next Audi R8 To Keep Normally-Aspirated V-8 And V-10 Engines
Despite being unveiled as far back as 2006, the Audi R8 is still a highly sought after performance machine and one of the best super-sports cars on the planet. Understandably, Audi won’t want to muck around too much with the award-winning formula so for the next-generation of the car...
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Volkswagen GTI Convertible Set For Geneva Motor Show: Report
Volkswagen currently sells a convertible version of its Golf hatchback overseas and soon the compact drop-top may come in GTI performance flavor too. According to a new report, Volkswagen is set to unveil a new GTI Convertible (Cabriolet to our European readers) at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in...
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Bugatti Veyron Doing 220-Plus MPH Runs On Public Road: Video
It’s a sad fact that a vast majority of supercar owners will never take their million-dollar machinery to the extremes they were designed for. In fact, it’s quite common for many of these beauties to be locked away in garages, only to be driven a few hundred miles each year. While we...
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Race Fans: Viper Cup Returning For 2012
The previous Dodge Viper Cup is returning for 2012, now labeled the SRT Viper Cup.
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Ford is increasing prices on GT and Boss 302 models for 2013, but holding prices steady on V-6 equipped models.
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MINI And Prodrive Parting Company In WRC: Report
Sources close to BMW report that the German automaker will soon shift its MINI WRC program from Prodrive to X-Raid.
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Nissan Hopes You'll Accept Its Invitation
Nissan is launching a new B segment hatchback, called the Invitation, at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show.
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Red Bull Racing Reveals The 2012 RB8 Formula 1 Car: Video
Red Bull racing has revealed renderings and video of its all new RB8 F1 car.
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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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Top Gear USA Season Three Premiers On February 14
Top Gear USA returns for its third season on Tuesday, February 14. Expect more of the same antics from hosts Tanner Foust, Adam Ferrara and Rutledge Wood.
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