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Infiniti LE Concept at the New York Auto Show
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Of all the automakers, Nissan-Renault has placed the biggest bet on electric vehicles. The partners have gone on record saying they intend to sell 1.5 million electric vehicles by 2016, and believe EVs will have a 10 percent market share by 2020.
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Acura RLX Concept makes world debut in New York
Friday, April 06, 2012
Acura says the debut of its RLX Concept brings a first look at a design and engineering direction for its all-new RLX flagship sedan, which arrives early next year.
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2013 Toyota Avalon makes world debut in New York
Friday, April 06, 2012
Toyota revealed the new 2013 Avalon premium mid-size sedan today at the 2012 New York International Auto Show. The new Avalon is re-conceived for the premium mid-size sedan segment with a progressive and emotionally styled exterior design.
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Chevy reinvents Impala for 2014
Thursday, April 05, 2012
Chevy's flagship sedan and one of its most venerated nameplates gets a redesign for 2014: the all-new Impala features new styling, new interior, new technologies and a driving experience GM promises will be "exhilarating."
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Mercedes unveils new 2013 GL-Class
Thursday, April 05, 2012
Mercedes debuted its all-new 2013 GL-Class to press at the New York Auto Show this week, complete with 179,000 word of press material. Here's the condensed version:
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The return of the snake: Viper's back for 2013
Thursday, April 05, 2012
Our roads (and bank accounts) will never be the same -- the 2013 Dodge Viper slithered into the New York Auto Show this week. The fifth generation of two-seat supercar offers SRT and SRT GTS models with new interior and exterior designs.
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New 2013 Ram 1500 debuts in New York
Thursday, April 05, 2012
The new 2013 Ram 1500 will appear at the New York Auto Show this week, and on display to the public starting April 6, with new fuel-saving features and first-in-segment technologies.
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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe debuts at New York Auto Show
Wednesday, April 04, 2012
Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. today introduced the all-new 5-passenger 2013 Santa Fe in a Canadian debut during a small press conference at the Vancouver International Auto Show. The Canadian unveiling was held in conjunction with the global debut of not only the 5-passenger model, but also a three-row 7-passenger long wheelbase version at the New York International Auto Show.
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All-New 2013 Nissan Altima unveiled at the New York International Auto Show
Wednesday, April 04, 2012
When it comes to the innovations and advanced technology behind the ground-up, totally new 2013 Nissan Altima design, some things might be considered evolutionary. Take the body, the engines, transmission, suspension, steering, seats, the instrument panel, navigation system, music connection, armrest, windshield wipers, and tire pressure monitoring system.
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Buick unveils 2013 Enclave
Wednesday, April 04, 2012
Buick introduced its 2013 Enclave SUV to press at the New York Auto Show this week in advance of its public debut on April 6.
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Nissan unveils taxi of tomorrow
Tuesday, April 03, 2012
Nissan debuts its 2014 Nissan NV200 Taxi -- Manhattan's Taxi of Tomorrow -- to the press this week at the New York Auto Show, which opens to the public April 6.
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2012 Vancouver International Auto Show: what to see
Wednesday, April 04, 2012
The Vancouver International Auto Show returns to a grandiose, refurbished BC Place Stadium after a one-year absence. The 92nd annual Vancouver show opened its doors to eager tire-kickers at noon on Tuesday, April 3, 2012. The doors will remain open for consumers and the curious until Sunday, April 8th, 2012.
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2013 MKZ represents the future of Lincoln
Tuesday, April 03, 2012
The second-generation Lincoln MKZ for 2013 debuts this week at the New York Auto Show, as the first Lincoln created by a dedicated team in its new Lincoln Design Studio.
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Yukon and Sierra celebrate centennial with Heritage editions
Friday, March 30, 2012
GMC will bring the 2012 Yukon, Yukon XL and Sierra Heritage Editions to the New York Auto Show in April, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the GMC brand -- which appeared for the first time at the 1912 New York Auto Show.
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Mazda to debut Takeri concept with SkyActiv-D diesel engine in New York
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Mazda will unveil its Takeri concept vehicle at the New York Auto Show next month. Takeri, the third in its Kodo (Soul of Motion) design theme and second to fully embrace its SkyActiv technology, the Takeri is the first Mazda concept vehicle to feature a SkyActiv-D 2.2L clean diesel engine. It also uses i-stop, a stop-start system, and i-ELOOP, a regenerative braking system, to save fuel.
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Chevy returns to Goodwood with 60th anniversary Corvette
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Chevrolet's iconic sports car, the Corvette, will celebrate its 60th anniversary with a visit to the Goodwood Festival of Speed this summer, where Chevrolet is making its third consecutive appearance.
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Top 10 Geneva Auto Show Unveils
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Missed our complete coverage of the 2012 Geneva Motor Show? This top 10 showcasing the finest vehicles unveiled in Switzerland will surely give you an eyeful.
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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe: first images unveiled
Monday, March 12, 2012
The current-generation Hyundai Santa Fe has been around since the 2007 model year, and has stayed competitive throughout its product cycle. But the time has come for a redesign, and Hyundai has just released the first images of the 3rd-generation model that will be globally launched at the upcoming New York Auto Show.
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Nissan extends an INVITATION in Geneva
Thursday, March 08, 2012
INVITATION is a compact hatchback concept Nissan says previews its next-generation B-segment offering. The new production model is due in Europe starting next year.
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Ford Fiesta ST is ready for production
Wednesday, March 07, 2012
Ford's new Fiesta ST is ready to roll and debuting in Geneva. Slated for European delivery in 2013, the Fiesta ST features a 1.6-litre EcoBoost engine that offers 0-100 km/h acceleration times of less than seven seconds and a top speed of 220 km/h. Despite its smaller size (the last was a 2.0-litre), the turbocharged engine produces 180 hp, up 20 per cent.
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Nissan unveils Hi-Cross concept
Wednesday, March 07, 2012
Making its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show, the Nissan Hi-Cross crossover concept heralds a "possible new design direction" for the company. In other words, yes, this is where they're going.
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Toyota FT-Bh looks keen at Geneva show
Wednesday, March 07, 2012
Setting a new benchmark for impossible-to-remember nomenclature, Toyota unveiled the FT-Bh in Geneva, a small hybrid concept they say displays their next-gen "Keen Look" styling.
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VW unveils plus-in diesel Cross Coupé
Wednesday, March 07, 2012
Volkswagen is rolling out out another iteration of its Cross Coupé concept in Geneva, a handsome compact SUV that first appeared in Tokyo last fall with a hybrid powertrain that included a direct-injection gas engine. This version features a turbodiesel direct-injection engine and two electric motors, for combined fuel consumption according to NEDC of 1.8L/100km. Amazing, especially when you consider it has a top speed of 220 km/h.
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Audi unveils new A3
Tuesday, March 06, 2012
Audi's showing off a third-generation A3 in Geneva, featuring an efficient 1.6-litre TDI engine they say consumes a paltry 3.8 litres of diesel for every 100 km; alternative powertrains are in development, including hybrid and natural gas versions. Two TFSI choices, a 1.4L with 122 hp and a 1.8L with 180, will also be on offer. The 2.0L TDI and 1.4L TFSI will feature a six-speed manual, while the 1.8L gets a seven-speed S-tronic as standard.
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Infiniti EMERG-E concept electrifies the sports car
Tuesday, March 06, 2012
Infiniti unveiled the Emerg-E concept this week at the Geneva Motor Show, offering new technologies the PR folk promise will be adopted in the brand's "quest to build dramatic and sustainable high-performance cars." It's the brand's first high-performance, mid-ship sports car, and the first Infiniti developed in Europe.
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Bentley enters SUV arena with the EXP 9 F Concept
Tuesday, March 06, 2012
Destined to polarize Bentley fans on a whole new level, the brand this week unveiled the EXP 9 F all-wheel-drive luxury SUV at the Geneva Motor Show. Complementing its Continental and Mulsanne lines, the EXP 9 F "could herald a third Bentley model line." Let's hope they change the name!
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Mercedes-Benz A-Class revealed at Geneva Auto Show
Tuesday, March 06, 2012
The smallest car in Mercedes-Benz's lineup of vehicles just got a makeover; a major makeover. Like the 2013 B-Class, the A is transformed from a high-roof hatchback to a low-slung, sporty little car.
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Exige S Roadster: Lotus unleashes beautiful beast
Tuesday, March 06, 2012
That breathy sound you're hearing is the collective sigh of Lotus fans and roadster lovers the world over. The Exige S Roadster will be the Brit's fastest roadster ever, with an eye-watering 0-100 km/h time of 4 seconds flat; 0-100 takes 8.5 seconds, and its top speed is 233 km/h, all thanks to a supercharged 3.5-litre V6, a six-speed manual shifter, and a feathery targeted weight of just under 1,100 kg.
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Lamborghini Aventador J: A windshield-less roadster unveiled in Geneva
Monday, March 05, 2012
At the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, Automobili Lamborghini is presenting the most uncompromising open super sports car of its entire history. The Lamborghini Aventador J is a force of nature on wheels - supremely powerful and supremely open. The Aventador J offers its pilot and co-pilot an utterly indescribable experience of power and dynamics. At the same time, the 515 kW / 700 hp two-seater is a first class technology showcase, combining innovative solutions and brand new materials and demonstrating Automobili Lamborghini's enormous expertise in carbon fiber technology.
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Volkswagen up!rising
Thursday, March 01, 2012
The up! family is welcoming a few new microcar into the fold, starting with the swiss up!. The versatile little machine is named in honour of the famous army knife and the host of the Geneva Motor Show.
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Hyundai reveals the i-oniq concept
Thursday, March 01, 2012
In the ramp up to the Geneva Motor Show, Hyundai released the very first image of its new concept car, the i-oniq, a sporty electric hatchback.
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2013 Buick Enclave Teased Ahead of New York Reveal
Thursday, March 01, 2012
The redesigned 2013 Buick Enclave will debut at the New York Auto Show on April 4, 2012. A rendering of the new luxury crossover's new cabin released today previews the changes to come, which include industry-exclusive safety technology and modern design updates. Full information will follow in the coming weeks.
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The Green Zone at the Toronto Auto Show (video)
Thursday, March 01, 2012
One of the Canadian International Auto Show's features is the ECO-Drive Showcase. In this display, we find a number of hybrids, plug-in hybrids, battery-electric cars and some cars with highly advanced conventional technologies.
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The new Ferrari F12berlinetta
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
With the F12berlinetta, the legendary Italian firm brings us a new generation of mouth-watering V12 machines. The quickest Ferrari in history was unveiled today in the run-up to the Geneva Auto Show.
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Jaguar XF Sportbrake revealed ahead of Geneva debut
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Pictures of the new Jaguar XF Sportbrake have hit the Internet a few days before the model's world premiere at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. Based on the XF sedan, the XF Sportbrake looks to become the most versatile Jaguar ever.
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The new Volkswagen Golf GTI Cabriolet
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
The latest member of the Golf family will make its official debut next week at the Geneva International Motor Show. This will be the very first GTI Cabriolet to join the ranks of the Golf, and the world-renowned GTI engine makes it the sportiest, most powerful model of its class.
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Magna Steyr MILA Coupic: A three-in-one concept car will be unveiled in Geneva
Saturday, March 03, 2012
Magna International Inc., the world's most diversified automotive supplier, has announced that its Magna Steyr operating unit will unveil the MILA Coupic concept study at the Geneva Motor Show 2012. The MILA Coupic is a design study which brings together three different vehicle concepts into one.
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2013 Dodge Dart at the Toronto Auto Show (video)
Monday, February 27, 2012
The new 2013 Dodge Dart will be on sale this summer, with three powertrain choices, three transmissions and a slew of Mopar accessories. The compact Dart sedan will replace the Caliber in Dodge's lineup.
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Interview with Dianne Craig, Ford of Canada's new President and CEO (video)
Friday, February 24, 2012
Dianne Craig is no newcomer to Ford. She's been with the company since 1986 and she most recently held the title of General Manager for the Southeast Market Area in the United States. Now, as President and CEO of Ford of Canada, she steps into the top spot hoping to help maintain the growing interest and momentum behind the brand.
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The BMW Concept M135i to premiere at the Geneva Autoshow
Friday, February 24, 2012
BMW presents the concept study of a BMW M Performance automobile featuring a six-cylinder petrol engine - consistent further development of the new BMW 1 Series' dynamic characteristics - world premiere at the 2012 Geneva International Motor Show.
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Bentley Mulsanne Mulliner Driving Specification to be revealed in Geneva
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Bentley will unveil a highly distinctive and sporting interpretation of the Mulsanne at the Geneva Show next month. The new Mulsanne Mulliner Driving Specification blends a range of striking design features including unique 21-inch alloy wheels, Bentley Flying 'B' wing vents and Diamond Quilted leather trimmed cabin with driver-selectable, sports-tuned suspension and steering, underscoring the performance credentials of Bentley's 6.75 litre V8 ultra-luxury sports saloon.
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Toyota FT-Bh Concept: An ultra efficient supermini coming to Geneva
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Toyota's FT-Bh concept breaks new boundaries in small car efficiency. It's as spacious as an average five-door supermini, but produces about 50 per cent less CO2, and tipping the scales at under 800kg, its weighs less than a three-door Aygo.
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Maserati GranTurismo Sport to debut in Geneva
Monday, February 20, 2012
The new Maserati GranTurismo Sport that will premiere at the next Geneva Auto Show is characterised by increased performance and by an elegant overall restyling stressing its sporty nature.
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MINI uncovers the Clubvan Concept ahead of Geneva
Monday, February 20, 2012
Stand-out-from-the-crowd style can also be amazingly practical - and practicality surprisingly attractive. The MINI Clubvan Concept brings apparently conflicting profiles together into a single package, paving the way for an innovative vehicle concept without parallel in the premium small car segment.
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The Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto (video)
Monday, February 20, 2012
The Toronto Auto Show, or CIAS, opens its doors to the public this year from February 17th to the 26th at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Here's what the show is offering its visitors this year.
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The 2013 Volkswagen CC and the 2013 Jetta Hybrid arrive in Toronto
Friday, February 17, 2012
Volkswagen Canada presented a trio of new vehicles today at the Canadian International Autoshow in Toronto. It began with the unveiling of the new CC four-door coupé. The vehicle will go on sale this spring and features exciting new styling both front and rear. In profile, the look is sleek and elegant, with its sloping roofline giving the car a taught, muscular appearance.
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2013 Chevrolet Spark a city-made car debuts in Toronto
Friday, February 17, 2012
The 2013 Chevrolet Spark mini car makes its Canadian debut yesterday at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto. It's the only car in its segment to offer a seven-inch colour touch screen radio capable of displaying smart phone-based navigation, media and contacts for hands-free calling.
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2012 Toronto Auto Show: what to see
Friday, February 17, 2012
The Toronto Auto Show opens its doors to the public from February 17th to the 26th at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. If you're currently shopping for a new car or truck, an auto show is an excellent place to start your research. This year at the CIAS, there are many, many new models to look at and sit down in, and comparing a bunch of vehicles back to back is a piece of cake.
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