Mazda Miniature SUV in the Works

Mazda Miniature SUV in the Works
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Mazda has been having some financial troubles recently and need something new to help them recover. The company hopes that this savior is a mini sized CX-5 (shown above) SUV offering. A miniature CX-5 is now under development, a Mazda insider told car advice, and is looking to capitalize on the current boom in small… Continue Reading...

Dartz Prombron Black Dragon Headed to China, Priced at $7 Million

Dartz Prombron Black Dragon Headed to China, Priced at $7 Million
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If a special vehicles automaker wanted to build a bespoke automobile specifically for China’s wealthiest, it would adorn the automobile with every imaginable luxury appointment and would dedicate its masterpiece after the Year of the Dragon. In Chinese culture, the dragon represents power, prosperity, and good fortune. Earlier this year, Rolls Royce took this opportunity… Continue Reading...

Tesla Says Newer Models Less Prone to “Bricking”

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Tesla Says Newer Models Less Prone to “Bricking”
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Tesla has been weathering a storm of questions regarding its Tesla Roadsters ‘bricking’. Earlier today, the company posted an entry in its blog explaining the situation, and claiming that newer models can last significantly longer without being plugged in. The blog post titled “Plug It In” reminds Tesla Roadster owners to plug in their vehicles… Continue Reading...

VW Tiguan Commercial Ridin’ Dirty

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There isn’t much a parent wouldn’t do to ensure their child is in the safest scenario possible. So much so that if it’s something that they can control, they’ll find a way to control it. This commercial from Volkswagen is a testament to that, as a mother opts to take her daughter’s boyfriend’s riced out… Continue Reading...

BMW X5M Faster on Track Than M3, Video Proof

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The corkscrew at Laguna Seca is one of the most noticeable landmarks in the world to any automotive enthusiast. So BMW got clever with the famous turn with a new marketing video for its X5M, proving that it can even best its M3 counterpart on the track. The video starts out as your standard on-track… Continue Reading...

Jeep Becomes First Domestic Brand with 2 Million Facebook Fans

Jeep Becomes First Domestic Brand with 2 Million Facebook Fans
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Jeep is celebrating its 2 million Facebook fans milestone as the first domestic automotive brand to reach the figure. Addressing the achievement, Jeep Brand President and CEO Mike Manley said, “On behalf of the entire Jeep brand team, I would like to extend a personal ‘thank you’ to our consumers– and literally millions of fans– for… Continue Reading...

2013 Acura RDX Pricing Will Start at $34,320

2013 Acura RDX Pricing Will Start at $34,320
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The all-new 2013 RDX crossover SUV from Acura will hit dealerships in early Spring and will start with a base price of $34,320. A fully packed RDX with AWD and Technology Package will sell for $39,420. The new RDX is powered by a 3.5L V6 engine with 33-hp more than its predecessor for a new… Continue Reading...

Lamborghini ‘MLC’ Tipped as Name of Lambo SUV

Lamborghini ‘MLC’ Tipped as Name of Lambo SUV
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Leaked photos and believable rumors of a Beijing Motor Show debut for Lambo’s upcoming SUV and now this: a name. According to at least one report, the successor to the LM002 will be called the MLC – or at least the concept will wear that badge. Based on the same platform as the Porsche Cayenne… Continue Reading...

2013 Audi Q7 Spy Photos Don’t Show the Biggest Change

2013 Audi Q7 Spy Photos Don’t Show the Biggest Change
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The redesigned Audi Q7 will drop in 2013, and has been out testing its internal systems, as can be seen in our spy photos. The second generation Q7 will exhibit some serious weight loss, about 880 lbs., a byproduct of new lightweight aluminum construction. The supercharged 3.0L V6 would be the obvious choice for the base engine… Continue Reading...

2013 Nissan Pathfinder Concept Goes Cold Weather Testing – Video

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The next-generation Nissan Pathfinder will be built on a car-based unibody setup, but the Japanese automaker wants to ensure that its off-road performance is still ruggedly good. In full testing camouflage, Nissan took its 2013 Pathfinder Concept on a road trip to make sure it could endure over 1,500 miles of extreme cold weather testing…. Continue Reading...

Jeep Wrangler Mountain Special Edition Announced: Geneva Motor Show Preview

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Jeep Wrangler Mountain Special Edition Announced: Geneva Motor Show Preview
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Jeep Europe announced yet another special edition vehicle that will be making its way to the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. The Wrangler Mountain special edition will make its debut out in Switzerland and according to Jeep Europe is designed to “stand out.” The special edition Wrangler features decals on the hood, a Mineral Gray front… Continue Reading...

Mazda CX-5 is Truffula Tree Certified in Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax – Video

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Mazda has found a clever way of co-branding with a Hollywood blockbuster this year, teaming up with the children’s themed, Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax. While Acura has teamed up with the new Avengers movie, the Mazda CX-5’s appearance in The Lorax is not only more believable, but will surely have kids asking their parents why they… Continue Reading...

Jeep Compass Black Look Concept Set to Debut: Geneva Motor Show Preview

Jeep Compass Black Look Concept Set to Debut: Geneva Motor Show Preview
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Heading to the upcoming 2012 Geneva Motor Show is a concept Jeep Compass that is “production-intent” according to Jeep Europe. Those familiar with Jeep products might find this Black Look concept Compass strangely similar to the 2012 Mopar Jeep Compass True North – save the different wheels and paint job. An all-new black exterior along… Continue Reading...

2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i Will Start at $37,995

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2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i Will Start at $37,995
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The 2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i with a 2.0L, four-cylinder turbocharged engine will hit US showrooms this April with an MSRP of $37,995 including a $895 destination and handling charge. The MSRP is the same as the outgoing 2012 xDrive28i with a six-cylinder. The new turbocharged four-cylinder is replacing the 3.0L straight-six with 240-hp. The smaller… Continue Reading...

2012 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Clean Diesel Named Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year

2012 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Clean Diesel Named Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year
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The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada announced the Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year today at the Toronto International Auto Show. Volkswagen‘s Touareg TDI Clean Diesel took the trophy over the BMW X3 and Dodge Journey. Manager of media relations for Volkswagen of Canada, Thomas Tetzlaff, said the award was a huge honor and that… Continue Reading...

Mazda CX-5 Compact Crossover to Receive Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)

Mazda CX-5 Compact Crossover to Receive Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
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In an ever continuing effort to provide more active safety technology to more cars, innovations once exclusive to premium and luxury vehicles are trickling down to family vehicles. Mazda will offer its new Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system for the new CX-5 compact crossover.  This new brake controller intervenes to prevent distracted drivers from… Continue Reading...

Hyundai’s Next Focus: Three-Row Crossovers, Not Trucks

Hyundai’s Next Focus: Three-Row Crossovers, Not Trucks
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Hyundai North America CEO John Krafcik reaffirmed, in an interview with Fox News, that the Korean automaker doesn’t intend to join the truck market but will look instead into the six and seven passenger crossover segment. With vehicles in over a dozen automotive segments, Hyundai is seeing success in both the pre- and post-family stages, but… Continue Reading...

Chevrolet Trailblazer Door Fires Under Investigation

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Chevrolet Trailblazer Door Fires Under Investigation
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309,000 Chevrolet Trailblazers are currently under investigation for possible fires on the driver’s side doors of the vehicles. The affected model years are 2006 and 2007, the fires seem to be caused by the driver’s side power window switch or related electrical parts. A dozen complaints have been filed with National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,… Continue Reading...

2013 Audi Q5 Winter Testing Spy Photos

2013 Audi Q5 Winter Testing Spy Photos
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Our spies caught the new Audi Q5 out for winter testing without the usual camo clothing you might expect from such spy photos. We’ve got to laugh a little at the German automaker for deciding to intentionally offer less-than-optimal fuel efficiency in the Q5s headed to North America. Their 2.0-liter TDI is actually more efficient than… Continue Reading...

GM Terrain Denali Trim Level to Join Crossover Lineup

GM Terrain Denali Trim Level to Join Crossover Lineup
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The Terrain crossover is one of GM’s hottest vehicles and now the American automaker will be expanding its small GMC crossover lineup to include a high-grade Denali trim level. The Terrain Denali will be introduced this year as a 2013 model after sales rose 37-percent last year to 83,179. It was the biggest rise out… Continue Reading...

Toyota Fire Hazard Investigation Opened by NHTSA Involving 830,000 Units

Toyota Fire Hazard Investigation Opened by NHTSA Involving 830,000 Units
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There has been a trend of high profile NHTSA investigations recently, the most notable being Toyota‘s unintended acceleration and GM‘s Chevy Volt fire hazard. Although both cases have closed, NHTSA has announced a new case involving 830,000 Toyota vehicles for possible fire hazards. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are investigating a possible fire hazard… Continue Reading...

Ford Recalling 2012 Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators for Faulty Head Restraints

Ford Recalling 2012 Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators for Faulty Head Restraints
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Ford says that the issue concerns insufficient welds on the support brackets, on the right and side, second row seat only, the other seats in these vehicles are not affected by the recall. Continue Reading...

Bentley SUV Rumored for Geneva Auto Show Debut

Bentley SUV Rumored for Geneva Auto Show Debut
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Although Bentley already confirmed its newest SUV will be coming to market, we still have no details on when the luxury automaker will release the specifics to the public. The newest update from Autoweek says that Bentley is scrambling to get together a working concept to debut at the 2012 Geneva Auto Show. The new… Continue Reading...

Video – 2013 GMC Acadia, Acadia Denali First Look: 2012 Chicago Auto Show

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As planned GMC unveiled its refreshed Acadia SUV at the Chicago Auto Show this week, but the GM truck division also prepared a surprise. In addition to the standard-trim truck, GMC showcased the top-trim Denali version, complete with 20-inch wheels, an upgraded interior and paint-matched body cladding to deliver a more luxurious look. For more… Continue Reading...