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2013 Audi TT RS Plus

2013 Audi TT RS Plus unveiled, will debut in Geneva

What’s even more powerful, even faster and ever more dynamic than the Audi TT RS? The Audi TT RS Plus. So what’s the story? The Audi TT RS Plus is powered a 2.5 liter 5-cylinder turbo engine pumping out 360-hp an increase of 20-hp and a maximum torque of 343 lb-ft. Mated to a manual 6-speed [...]

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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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Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon Teaser

Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon to debut in Geneva

While we won’t be getting it in the United States, General Motors has just released a picture of the Chevrolet Cruze station wagon that will debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show next month. The station wagon variant will be joining the sedan and the hatchback (another trim we wish we got in the U.S. [...]

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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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Kia Track'ster Concept

Kia Track’ster Concept unveiled, hints at aggressive looking 250-hp Soul

After teasing us during the month of February, Kia has finally taken the wraps off of the new Track’ster Concept at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. “The idea was to make the Track’ster tough looking, like a bulldog,” said Tom Kearns, chief designer for KMA. “But the car had to be approachable as well. We [...]

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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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2013 Mazda CX-5 price starts at $20,695

Mazda has finally announced pricing on its new 2013 CX-5 5-passenger compact crossover, which is currently on its way to dealerships with the company’s first full suite of SkyActiv technologies. Prices start at $20,695 for the base model with a SkyActiv-MT 6-speed manual transmission. it comes standard with Sport trim, 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels wrapped [...]

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Mini Highgate Cooper Convertible

Mini Highgate Cooper Convertible special-edition debuts

The Cooper Convertible Highgate is Mini’s latest Special Edition model that was recently debuted, scheduled for launch this spring. Four different options are available for power, all of which can be paired to either a six-speed manual, or a six-speed automatic. The petrol versions of the motor produce 120hp or 181 hp, the diesels are [...]

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