| Volkswagen Passat Performance Concept: Because Turbo [2013 Detroit Auto Show] |
Jan 11th, 2013 |
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Volkswagen’s foremost Detroit debutante is a concept version of its impending three-row crossover SUV, a vehicle based on the Passat and, like that sedan, designed for American mass consumption. For a more-focused audience—enthusiasts—VW will show this Passat Performance concept, a precursor to a sporty production model. READ MORE ››
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| Volkswagen Adds R-Line Trim to 2014 Tiguan and Touareg Models [2013 Detroit Auto Show] |
Jan 11th, 2013 |
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Volkswagen has gotten into the habit lately of adding a little visual zest to its lineup without piling on more ponies. Throughout the past year, VW has introduced the stylish R-Line trim to both its Beetle and its CC. At this year’s Detroit auto show, the brand is debuting the same treatment for the Tiguan [...]
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| The Continental: Kicking Off the Year in Detroit and Product Tidbits from Europe and Asia |
Jan 11th, 2013 |
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Each week, our German correspondent slices and dices the latest rumblings, news, and quick-hit driving impressions from the other side of the pond. His byline may say Jens Meiners, but we simply call him . . . the Continental. I skipped the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and decided to kick off 2013 with [...]
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| 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML350 RWD and 4MATIC Tested: Luxurious and More Fuel-Efficient |
Jan 11th, 2013 |
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Now in its third generation, the M-class has gone from the risky startup enterprise of 1997—new vehicle, new workforce, new U.S. assembly plant—to a solidly established luxury SUV with an increasingly firm grip on a market segment it helped to create. READ MORE ››
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| Refreshing or Revolting: 2014 Kia Forte Sedan |
Jan 11th, 2013 |
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The 2014 Kia Forte marks a much-needed update to the Korean automaker’s compact offering. While the 2010 Forte was a huge step up from the Spectra in terms of styling and quality, the competition quickly overtook it, making the compact a forgettable entry in the segment. Kia hopes to change all that with the 2014 [...]
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| Toyota Yaris to Aston Martin Vanquish: IAC Ready to Provide Vehicle Armor for All |
Jan 11th, 2013 |
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You wouldn’t recognize one if it was parked right next to you, and that’s the point. International Armoring Corporation has armored more than 8000 vehicles over the last decade, and instead of screaming for attention with over-the-top armored cars like the ludicrous Dartz Prombron or cars from Conquest Vehicles, IAC prefers its vehicles keep a [...]
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| Thread of the Day: Do All-Wheel-Drive Convertibles Make Sense? |
Jan 11th, 2013 |
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Convertibles are meant to be driven in fair weather, with most owners choosing the body style so they can enjoy the sunshine on leisurely drives. It stands to reason then, that such cars would rarely see use in rain or snow, making all-wheel drive a head-scratching option for a roofless vehicle. Nevertheless, BMW offers the [...]
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| Revealing the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette: Live Webcast, Exclusive Motor Trend Corvette Extras Coming |
Jan 11th, 2013 |
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After years of rumors, sketchy renderings, grainy spy photos, and heated discussions, the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette is just days away from making its world debut. Corvette fans will want to set aside some time on Saturday and Sunday as we prepare for the C7’s reveal with a special two-part feature on the Corvette’s history. Starting [...]
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| Next-Gen Nissan Murano Production Moving to Canton, Mississippi Plant in 2014 |
Jan 11th, 2013 |
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Shortly after revealing a Nissan Resonance crossover concept teaser illustration, the automaker has revealed where the next-gen midsize crossover will be produced. Sometime in 2014, production of the new Nissan Murano will move from Japan to the automaker’s assembly plant in Canton, Mississippi and not at its Smyrna, Tennessee location as earlier reports suggested. The [...]
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| 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Cabrio Costs $26,700, Includes Abarth Driving Experience |
Jan 11th, 2013 |
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While the 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Cabrio was unveiled at the 2012 Los Angeles auto show, pricing has been just been revealed at $26,700, including destination, making it $4000 more than the closed-roof 500 Abarth. A one-day Abarth Driving Experience at the Richard Petty Driving Experience is also included in the price of every 2013 [...]
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