| Thread of the Day: Would You Buy a Three-Cylinder Car Like the 2014 Ford Fiesta? |
Nov 19th, 2012 |
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Today, Ford officially announced the availability of the 1.0-liter EcoBoost three-cylinder engine as an option in the 2014 Fiesta. With preliminary output ratings of 123 hp and 148 lb-ft of torque, the turbocharged three-cylinder represents a gain of 3 hp and a significant 36 lb-ft of torque over the current 1.6-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder, which [...]
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| Sporty Luxury Sedan or Hot Rod: 2013 BMW Alpina B7 Tested on Latest Ignition |
Nov 19th, 2012 |
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While the current BMW 7 Series has been on the streets for a few years now, the Alpina B7 may be the most complete version of the car. On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago takes the 2013 BMW Alpina B7 to the test track and some backroads to see if the expensive four-door remains [...]
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| Volvo V60 Diesel Plug-In Hybrid Production Increasing up to 6000 Units a Year |
Nov 19th, 2012 |
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Before the Volvo V60 diesel plug-in hybrid reached European dealerships the 1000-unit batch was sold out, but the automaker is hoping to better balance supply with demand in the 2014 model year. Production of 2014 Volvo V60 diesel plug-in hybrids has started, and is expected to increase to 4000-6000 units. Even so, don’t expect to [...]
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| Spied: Camouflaged 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Convertible Spotted Testing |
Nov 19th, 2012 |
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While the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan and E63 AMG sedan have been spotted with varying degrees of camouflage – today we can share new spy shots of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class convertible as well as a Mercedes teaser video of what appears to be the headlights of the new E-Class. Like the 2014 E-Class sedan, [...]
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| Ford Bats a Triple: 2014 Ford Fiesta to be Powered by 123-HP 1.0L EcoBoost I-3 |
Nov 19th, 2012 |
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Another key player in Ford’s game plan to offer EcoBoost technology on 90 percent of its nameplates by 2013 is the new 1.0-liter direct-injected turbo three-cylinder, which has now been confirmed for sale as an up-market option in the 2014 North American Fiesta. Already on sale in Europe (it’s confirmed there for the Focus, C-Max, [...]
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| 36-MPG 2014 Audi A8 Among Four New Audi Diesel Models Coming to L.A. Show |
Nov 19th, 2012 |
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Many believed 2014 would prove to be the year of the diesel in the U.S. market, with models expected from BMW, Audi, Mazda, and even Chevrolet, bringing torquey, fuel-efficient variants of models that the rest of the world have enjoyed for years. Today, Audi has officially announced the TDI diesel models coming to the U.S. [...]
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| Lewis Hamilton Wins First Austin Formula One Race |
Nov 19th, 2012 |
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Some wondered if the track would ever be completed, and if Formula One racing would finally return to the U.S. But the Circuit of the Americas track outside of Austin, Texas was indeed completed, and despite Sebastian Vettel earning the pole position for the start of the race, Lewis Hamilton emerged as the ultimate victor. [...]
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| 2013 Honda Crosstour First Look |
Nov 19th, 2012 |
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Perhaps the most remarkable thing about the 2013 Honda Crosstour production model is that there's so little distinction to be made between it and the concept version that debuted at the 2012 ...
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| Ford to introduce Fiesta with 1-liter 3-cylinder EcoBoost engine |
Nov 19th, 2012 |
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Dearborn - Ford Motor Co. will introduce its award-winning 1-liter, three-cylinder EcoBoost engine in its 2014 Fiesta subcompact, the automaker announced Monday.The engine-car combination will target ...
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| Honda still wants 25 U.S. sales gain in 2012 after Sandy impact |
Nov 19th, 2012 |
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Honda Motor Co.'s U.S. rebound will continue through 2012's final months, helping the carmaker boost deliveries about 25 percent this year even after Hurricane Sandy reduced October gains, ...
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