Jeep Grand Cherokee Special Edition Unveiled at Houston Auto Show

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Jeep Grand Cherokee Special Edition Unveiled at Houston Auto Show
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The Houston Auto Show isn’t known for big reveals, but that didn’t stop Jeep from unveiling a new Grand Cherokee special edition concept at the venue today. To name the new concept, Jeep is staging a contest, putting out the call to the public at http://www.jeep.com/en/2012/namemyride/ to put a badge on the back of this… Continue Reading...

Fiat/Chrysler Reveal Product Future, Dodge Avenger Lives

Fiat/Chrysler Reveal Product Future, Dodge Avenger Lives
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While past reports have suggested that the Dodge Avenger is dead, speculation has apparently been a bit premature. Chrysler/Fiat have plans for a number of new cars in the future including the introduction of new midsize sedans which will update the Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger for 2013. The new Avenger and 200 will be… Continue Reading...

Detroit Auto Show Gets Highest Attendance Since 2005

Detroit Auto Show Gets Highest Attendance Since 2005
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According to Perkins, NAIAS has an economic impact of some $400 million for the city of Detroit and South Eastern Michigan, more than the Super Bowl. Continue Reading...

Infiniti JX Named to “Smartest Family Cars of 2012” List by Parenting Magazine

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Infiniti JX Named to “Smartest Family Cars of 2012” List by Parenting Magazine
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In Parenting Magazine‘s first “Genius” issue, a new magazine committed to helping parents find ways to best help their children unlock their “genius” potential, the all-new Infiniti JX SUV was chosen as one of the “Smartest Family Cars Of 2012.” Editorial Director for the Parenting Group Ana Connery said, “By recognizing today’s smartest cars, Parenting… Continue Reading...

2nd Gen Porsche Cayenne Celebrates 100,000 Mark

2nd Gen Porsche Cayenne Celebrates 100,000 Mark
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The 100,000th second generation Porsche Cayenne was assembled today in Porsche’s Leipzig, Germany plant and marks steady and clear growth for the German automaker. The public and auto journalists alike had their doubts about the Cayenne when it was first brought to the North American market in 2003, but the luxury SUV has held its own… Continue Reading...

2014 BMW X5 Spied Again [Spy Photos]

2014 BMW X5 Spied Again [Spy Photos]
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Our spy photographers have seemingly followed the BMW X5, all the way from Germany earlier this week to a decidedly more wintry location for some extreme weather testing. Looking visibly smaller than its predecessor in these spy photos, its unlikely the new X5 will actually shrink in size, although it will most certainly lose some… Continue Reading...

Jeeps Sales Spike in Europe by 60 Percent

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Jeeps Sales Spike in Europe by 60 Percent
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In an industry which has recently seen generally negative news regarding sales figures, Jeep is bucking the trend. Global sales for this purely SUV brand are up by 41 per cent, while in the US, sales grew by 44 per cent. However, that is nothing when compared to the growth the brand has enjoyed in… Continue Reading...

2013 Lexus LX 570 Pricing Starts At $80,930

2013 Lexus LX 570 Pricing Starts At $80,930
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Lexus refreshed their LX 570 for the 2013 model year, and today they announced pricing for the luxury utility vehicle raising it 1.9-percent compared to last year’s model to $80,930. The new LX 570 features new, bold styling, interior upgrades, cutting-edge technology and remarkable off-road capabilities all wrapped in the luxurious package you’d expect from… Continue Reading...

Angry Cayenne Owner Stages Protest At China Porsche Dealer

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Angry Cayenne Owner Stages Protest At China Porsche Dealer
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China is the new land of opportunity as businessmen gain newfound wealth from its booming economy. However, some have learned the hard way that money cannot buy happiness. Last week, a Porsche owner was upset that his Cayenne SUV, worth a reported 2.7 million yuan, suffered a string of problems during the 2 months he… Continue Reading...

Tesla Model X to Debut February 9th

Tesla Model X to Debut February 9th
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After every auto show there’s normally a lull in new product news as media and PR folks alike decompress. That won’t be the case with this year’s Chicago Auto Show, however, with the reveal of electric car maker Tesla’s new crossover the day after the Chi-town press day. The reveal won’t be anywhere near Chicago… Continue Reading...

2013 Nissan Pathfinder to Get 3.5L V6, Debut at NY Auto Show

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2013 Nissan Pathfinder to Get 3.5L V6, Debut at NY Auto Show
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Nissan debuted its 2013 Pathfinder Concept at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show but didn’t disclose what would be powering the crossover – apart from the fact it would be a V6 engine. Motor Trend is now reporting that the 2013 Pathfinder will be powered by a 3.5L V6, perhaps identical to what the new JX35… Continue Reading...

2012 Audi A6 Allroad Will Not be Coming to U.S. Market

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2012 Audi A6 Allroad Will Not be Coming to U.S. Market
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Well, it was nice while it lasted, but Audi has decided to drop the new 2012 Audi A6 Allroad from the U.S. market. The original Audi Allroad was introduced in 1999. Debuting at the 2012 Geneva Auto Show, the all-new A6 Allroad features an extra 2.3 inches of ground clearance than the standard A6, and… Continue Reading...

Bentley Takes Aim at Maybach’s Super Rich Clients

Bentley Takes Aim at Maybach’s Super Rich Clients
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In addition, Bentley Chief Executive Wolfgang Durheimer also talked of creating a “specific welcome zone inside our brand,” which includes inviting clients for VIP tours of the brand’s production facilities in Crewe, Cheshire, United Kingdom. Continue Reading...

2014 BMW X5 Spy Photos

2014 BMW X5 Spy Photos
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With a recent refresh BMW is already testing its next-generation X5 SUV – or Sports Activity Vehicle as they like to call it. Code named the F15, the new X5 will ride on a modified version of the current vehicle’s platform, although it is expected to undergo significant weight savings. The use of lighter materials… Continue Reading...

Infiniti EX37 Gets Vilner Treatment For Second Time

Infiniti EX37 Gets Vilner Treatment For Second Time
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Be warned, this is the most dangerous Infiniti ever built and it has nothing to do with safety ratings or recall notices. No, the real danger here is that once inside, you may never want to leave. In their second, and undeniably remarkable, redesign of the Infiniti EX37 interior, Bulgarian design studio Vilner has our… Continue Reading...

Nissan Xterra to Live on as a Proper Sport Utility

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Nissan Xterra to Live on as a Proper Sport Utility
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Given that the Pathfinder has traditionally been positioned as the more mainstream of the two vehicles (despite its higher price point), it logically makes sense to turn it into a three-row crossover, as that will likely broaden its appeal significantly. Continue Reading...

NHTSA Closes Honda Accord Hybrid, Kia Sorento Investigations

NHTSA Closes Honda Accord Hybrid, Kia Sorento Investigations
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that investigations of the Honda Accord Hybrid and the Kia Sorento have both ended. The NHTSA first looked into Accord Hybrid models after initial investigations linked unintended acceleration to a fatal accident. After a thorough investigation, the agency found no evidence of defect within the Accord Hybrid. No… Continue Reading...

Chrysler Reserves Diesel Engines For Large Vehicles

Chrysler Reserves Diesel Engines For Large Vehicles
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The fuel wars are heating up as automakers search for new ways to squeeze more mileage out of their cars. While some might take this chance to preach doom and gloom for future cars, Chrysler–Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne isn’t ready to call the Road Warrior just yet. Some companies are turning to electric vehicles, others… Continue Reading...

Ford Recalls 450,426 Minivans and SUVs for Brake Fluid Leaks, Weak Torque Converter Shafts

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Ford Recalls 450,426 Minivans and SUVs for Brake Fluid Leaks, Weak Torque Converter Shafts
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It seems this is the first major recall of the year, and it comes from the Ford Motor Company. Ford is recalling 450,426 vehicles consisting of three different models for two separate reasons which they announced all together this morning. 205,896 model year 2004-2005 Ford Freestars and Mercury Montereys are being brought in by Ford because of a… Continue Reading...

2013 Nissan Pathfinder Concept Video – First Look: 2012 Detroit Auto Show

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Taking a page out of Ford’s playbook, Nissan appears ready to follow suit in the move from SUVs to crossovers announcing that the 2013 Pathfinder will ride on a car-based unibody platform rather than a body-on-frame truck chassis. Over a year ago, Ford made a similar switch with its new Explorer. As a concept Nissan… Continue Reading...

2013 GMC Acadia To Debut At 2012 Chicago Auto Show

2013 GMC Acadia To Debut At 2012 Chicago Auto Show
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The 2012 Detroit Auto Show has just began, but it’s never too early to start talking about the next major American auto show, the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. GMC confirmed that the new 2013 Acadia will debut at the Chicago Auto Show next month, giving their truck division something new to get excited about. For… Continue Reading...

2013 Acura RDX Trades Turbo-Four for V6: 2012 Detroit Auto Show

2013 Acura RDX Trades Turbo-Four for V6: 2012 Detroit Auto Show
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If you have been a fan of the turbo-charged motor in the current Acura RDX, you may not like what you’re about to read. At the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit MI., Acura unveiled the 2013 RDX, which is to ditch its unique turbo-charged motor for a more conventional 3.5-liter V6 motor…. Continue Reading...

Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Provides “Range Generosity”: 2012 Detroit Auto Show

Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Provides “Range Generosity”: 2012 Detroit Auto Show
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The Volvo XC60 is getting a makeover for 2012, but not in the looks department. Aesthetically it will remain the same, but the power plant in the Volvo is getting quite an upgrade. There are many ways that Volvo is trying to improve fuel economy with this new hybrid system. The XC60 will be run by a… Continue Reading...