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Toyota FT-Bh Concept

Toyota FT-Bh Concept avoids use of expensive materials, will debut in Geneva

Toyota has released a teaser of a new concept called the FT-Bh Concept. The concept is an “ultra-lightweight, full hybrid vehicle study, designed to achieve low emissions within an economically viable production framework.” Toyota wasn’t afraid to say that the process and the main concept behind the FT-Bh was to avoid the use of expensive [...]

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Tesla Model X Prototype

BREAKING: Tesla Model X revealed, will enter production in late 2013

Here is the moment all of you electric-car fans have been waiting for so far this year – Tesla Motors has just unveiled its new Model X crossover – “a vehicle it says blends the best of an SUV with the benefits of a minivan.” Based on the same vehicle platform as the Tesla Model [...]

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Smart ForTwo Sharpred

Smart ForTwo Sharpred unveiled, only 1,800 will be built

It’s time to meet the latest special edition from Daimler’s Smart brand. Known as the Smart ForTwo Sharpred, the special edition model is a real eye-catcher with a red and black paint scheme and is available as a coupe or convertible. The outside also features a front apron and rear trim panel that are grained [...]

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2013 Mitsubishi Outlander

2013 Mitsubishi Outlander shown, EV Outlander due later this year

What you’re looking at above is the first and only image of the new 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander. The redesigned model will be making its world debut at the 2012 Geneva Moor Show and will go on sale in Russia this summer followed by all of Europe, Japan, China and North America. Mitsubishi also confirmed that it [...]

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Umberto Palermo Design Vittoria Concept

Umberto Palermo Design Vittoria Concept is a sexy V8 hybrid

What you’re looking at here is a very sexy car – meet the Umberto Palermo Design Vittoria Concept. The concept recently made its debut a the 2012 Qatar Motor Show. The Umberto Palermo Design Vittoria Concept is a sleek and aggressive looking sports car that measures 4,750 mm long, 1,960 mm wide and 1,250 mm tall. It [...]

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2012 Toyota Prius C

2012 Toyota Prius C price starts at $18,950

Toyota has announced the pricing on new 2012 Prius C, which will be arriving at Toyota dealerships across the nation next month. The new compact 2012 Toyota Prius C offers buyers an urban-friendly hatchbacks that achieves an estimated EPA fuel-econmy rating of 53 mpg with prices starting at just $18,950 (not including delivery, processing and handling [...]

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Tesla Model X Prototype

Report: Tesla Model X to have ‘falcon’ style doors

The Tesla Model X will make its world debut at the SpaceX facility tomorrow – but before the covers come, we have some interesting bit of information for you. Word has it that the Tesla Model X will feature something called ‘Falcon’ doors. Check out more news on the Tesla Model X. What are falcon [...]

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2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe

2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe unveiled in Windy City

Joining the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show is yet another Elantra variant that many have been waiting for – meet the new 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe. “It offers many of the same attributes that made the sedan version a sales success, while broadening its market reach to youthful, sporty buyers [...]

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2013 Hyundai Elantra GT

2013 Hyundai Elantra GT hatches its back in Chicago

Hyundai is making big news at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show with additions to its new Elantra lineup. First up – the new 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT hatchback. The 5-door Elantra hatch offers more functionality for an active lifestyle and ‘European driving dynamics’ since it is based on the new i30 model specifically designed for [...]

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2013 Acura ILX 2.4L

2013 Acura ILX production model debuts in Chicago

At the 2012 Chicago Auto Show, the 2013 Acura ILX is making its production debut as the base model in the brand’s lineup. Acura says that the primary target customers for the ILX are Generation Y- successful 20 and 30-somethings moving into the luxury car ranks “First-time luxury buyers tend to place a high value [...]

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