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AutoGuide 2014 Utility Vehicle of the Year Award
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Last year AutoGuide crowned the Scion FR-S with our inaugural Car of the Year award. In the coming weeks we will be announcing our 2014 Car of the Year winner, but in the meantime it is time to introduce a new award; the AutoGuide.com Utility Vehicle of the Year.
Audi Sport Quattro Concept is a 700-HP Hybrid
What happens when too much isn’t enough? You end up with a concept car like the Audi Sport Quattro, a bright yellow, 700-horsepower denunciation of beige Toyota Camrys everywhere.
L.A. Auto Show Confirms Nine World Debuts
There will be at least nine global debuts in late November at this year’s L.A. Auto Show.
Vehicle Cost of Ownership Up Two Percent in 2013: Study
Driving is expensive, and it’s getting worse according to a new study released today by AAA suggesting annual cost of ownership increased two percent this year.
Five-Point Inspection: 2013 Chevrolet Traverse 2LT
This week’s Five-Point Inspection focuses on a large crossover from General Motors, the Chevrolet Traverse.
Imports Sweep Consumer Reports 2013 ‘Top Picks’
Consumer Reports announced its automotive Top Picks for 2013 today, a list that excluded all domestic automakers.
Aston Martin V8 Vantage S ‘SP10 Edition’ Gets Race Inspired Treatment, Available Stick-Shift
Inspired by its GT4 race car, Aston Martin has announced a special edition of the V8 Vantage S, which gains a stick shift for the first time.
Lexus LFA Roadster is a No Top Drop-Top: 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon
The Lexus LFA production has ended, but the rumors of a convertible variant remain strong.
Five-Point Inspection: 2013 Audi S5
Ditching the V8 this year for a supercharged six, Audi’s S5 sport coupe still delivers thrills, albeit in a slightly different way than before.
2013 Audi Q5 Hybrid EPA Estimate Released
EPA estimates for the 2013 Audi Q5 small crossover are available, but return rather disappointing results.
2013 RAM 1500, SRT Viper to Debut OnStar-Like Service
Newly introduced in the 2013 RAM 1500 pickup and SRT Viper, Chrysler will offer customers an OnStar-like service through its partnership with wireless company Sprint.
2013 Toyota Avalon will get Hybrid Option
For 2013 the Toyota Avalon gets a full redesign including a first-ever hybrid option that remained under speculation until a company spokesman confirmed it with us today.
Porsche Still Considering New Entry-Level Sports Car
Having flip-flopped the idea for years, Porsche continues to gauge consumer sentiment as it once again places a sub-Boxster, entry-level Porsche sports car back on the table. According to Porsche CEO Matthias Mueller, the idea remains actively discussed. Dubbed internally as the “550” project, only last month did Porsche hold a focus group to get…
Fiat, Chrysler Optimistic For 2013 With Alfa Romeo Launch, New Models
Sergio Marchionne, CEO of Fiat–Chrysler, is looking forward to 2013 for being a big year for the Italian-American brand. Marchionne is looking ahead to a collection of new Chrysler products, the reintroduction of Alfa Romeo back to America and have a chance to fully combine Fiat and Chrysler into one company. Fiat, who now owns…
Audi A4, S4, A4 Allroad Quattro For 2013 Revealed
Just as BMW has begun drumming up attention with the release of their new 3-series, Audi quickly answered back with their A4 update for the 2013 model year. Since the A4 is Audi’s best selling model, it is important to be evolutionary, rather than too revolutionary, in design. While Audi has made updates to every…
Alfa Romeo 4C Concept – Coming to North America in 2013 … We Hope: Frankfurt Auto Show 2011
Alfa Romeo debuted another version of its 4C sports car concept and announced it will be available worldwide, including North America. In 2013. That’s a year later than we previous thought. We had previously reported Alfa Romeo would offer the 4C in North America in 2012 with other models to follow in 2013.
Ram Badged Fiat Doblo For The U.S. in 2013
The Fiat and Chrysler product osmosis continues. Chrysler first revealed its plan for a Fiat collaborated small commercial van for the North American market back in November 2009. Finally, here it is. Tofas Turk Otomobil Fabrikasi, Fiat’s Turkish joint venture, announced that it will supply Ram with 190,000 units of the Fiat Doblo small panel…
2013 Lexus GS350: Driving Performance [Video]
Lexus has just released a promo clip for the all-new 2013 GS350, highlighting the car’s power and agility. With details provided on the new suspension setup as well as the 306-hp 3.5-liter V6, there are also plenty of stunning visuals. Recently unveiled at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, get full details on the new GS…
Hyundai Product Plan Includes 3 Series, Prius Rivals and More Upscale Veracruz
Hyundai is continuing to enter new product segments, including upscale niche markets, but will continue to update lower priced models over the next three years. Three vehicles the Korean automaker wants to launch sometime soon include a dedicated plug-in hybrid sedan (a Prius rival), a sporty sedan to compete with the BMW 3-Series and more…
Fiat To Expand North American Model Range With Abarth, Crossover
After a 27 year absence, Fiat has had a very successful launch in North America. Currently, the 500 is available in three trim levels, but the model range is set to expand next year with the introduction of the sporty Abarth version and an all-electric 500. Fiat will also launch a fifth vehicle in 2013, a…
Lexus GS Gains 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine
For over a decade now, Lexus has been the most popular luxury brand in the U.S, but the Toyota-owned company has struggled in the European market due to a lack of diesel engines. Lexus hopes to change this in the coming years as a diesel option becomes available for the next-gen GS model. Lexus will…
2013 Ford Shelby GT500 spied at the Nürburgring
With production beginning fairly soon on the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, Ford is getting ready to fight back, and is starting development on the 2012 Shelby GT500. The Shelby has recently undergone testing at the Nürburgring featuring a very large intercooler, leading us to believe the car has been given even more power. However, nothing is official as…
New Chevrolet Impala To Borrow Cadillac’s XTS Platform
General Motors has recently revealed plans of a shift in production for the next-generation Chevrolet Impala. The new Impala will soon be produced in the Detroit-Hamtramck plant, rather than the Oshawa, Canada facility that currently builds the car. The next Impala will be based on Cadillac’s upcoming XTS sedan meaning the Impala will grow in…
