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Nissan unveils the improved 2013 370Z at Chicago Auto Show
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
If it's February in Chicago, it's time for one thing - sports cars. Bringing a taste of hot performance to the Windy City winter, Nissan today debuted the revised 2013 Nissan 370Z on the floor of the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. The new Z, which is scheduled to go on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide next June, features a number of enhancements designed to keep the legendary sports car fresh and exciting. For 2013, the Nissan 370Z will once again be available in Coupe, and Roadster configurations.
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Nissan to debut the INVITATION concept at Geneva Motor Show
Monday, February 06, 2012
Nissan has revealed the first details of a head-turning hatchback concept which previews the company's next generation compact car, a mainstream B-segment contender to be sold alongside the Micra city car and innovative JUKE B-segment crossover.
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January 2012 Sales
Monday, February 06, 2012
While Honda had vowed to ring in the Year of the Dragon on a high note, they probably didn't expect such a monster start. Year-to-year sales were up 144% in January, helping put away the memories of a disastrous 2011.
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The Dukes of Hazard - General Lee
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
General Robert E. Lee was the man who led the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia during the American Civil War, but enough about him because by far the most famous General of that surname was the modified 60s Dodge Charger driven by Bo & Luke Duke in the hit television series, The Dukes of Hazzard (1979-1985).
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Road tripping to Detroit in a Volkswagen Routan (video)
Monday, February 06, 2012
When our photography and video crew cover an auto show, they've got a lot of gear to haul. Cargo space is a priority, but when you're hitting the road for an 11-hour trek from Montreal to Detroit with people on board, you also need room to stretch out and chillax.
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Next week on Auto123.com: 2012 BMW 3 Series Sedan first drive
Friday, February 03, 2012
Remember when all the new cars and trucks were introduced in the fall? That period is long behind us, as new or redesigned models are hitting the market at any given time of the year. As usual, we'll be there to give you all the latest info on them.
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Under pressure
Monday, February 06, 2012
After months of meticulous research, poring over the latest information on fuel efficiency, and technology that will keep you and your family safe - you've finally purchased that spanking new vehicle.
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Production of the 2012 Camaro ZL1 starts in Oshawa
Sunday, February 05, 2012
The Oshawa Assembly Plant today celebrated the start of regular production of the hotly-anticipated 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 in a ceremony with employees and invited guests.
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Top Ten World Car and World Performance Car Finalists Announced
Friday, February 03, 2012
The countdown has begun in preparation for the 2012 World Car Awards winners' press conference co-hosted by Bridgestone Corporation and the New York International Auto Show on Thursday, April 5, 2012. The 2012 World Car of the Year and the 2012 World Performance Car will be declared at this time.
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1959 Chevrolet Corvette by POGEA RACING
Saturday, February 04, 2012
This is how Eduard Pogea, head of POGEA RACING GmbH outlines the '59 model Corvette convertible modernised by his company on a customer's orders. And continues: "Within the space of only one year we developed, produced and adapted current technology to fit in an American Old timer. Our objective was to marry contemporary driving characteristics, a terrifically powerful engine, dependable brakes and a refined vehicle interior with classic bodywork."
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Jeep unveils a pair of Ferrari-themed Grand Cherokee SRT8s
Thursday, February 02, 2012
Custom-built versions of the high-performance Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 feature exclusive Rosso Corsa colored exteriors, red leather interiors and additional Ferrari looks pay tribute to the two Ferrari 'ambassadors'. Vehicles are the first two 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 models to be delivered in Europe where the introduction of the high-performance model of the Jeep flagship SUV will start in May. Both vehicles were prepared by Chrysler Group's Street and Racing Technology (SRT) design and engineering teams.
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Fisker's coming to Canada
Thursday, February 02, 2012
Fisker Automotive has added Canada to the list of countries in which the Fisker Karma, the world's first true Electric Vehicle with extended range (EVer(tm)), is available.
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Mopar celebrates its 75th anniversary by unveiling four custom vehicles
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
For its 75th anniversary, Mopar continues to work its magic. Today at its engineering lab in Center Line, Mich., Mopar revealed four custom vehicles, including the Mopar '12 300, Fiat 500 "Stinger," Mopar Jeep® Compass "True North" and Dodge Dart "GTS 210 Tribute." Mopar '12 will be available this summer straight from the factory, while components of the Fiat 500, Jeep Compass and Dodge Dart custom configurations will be available in the fall as stage kits or á la carte from the Mopar catalog.
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Volkswagen announces their new Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB)
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
This year, Volkswagen Group will be introducing the Modular Transverse Matrix - the German acronym is MQB - for the Volkswagen, Audi, SKODA and SEAT brands. The MQB strategy represents a turning point in the design and production of future automobiles with transverse-mounted engines. The Modular Transverse Matrix standardises many vehicle component parameters - across brands and vehicle classes. At the same time, it offers access to new technologies. The MQB extends from the A0 to the B segment. At the Volkswagen brand, for example, it covers the following models: Polo, Beetle, Golf, Scirocco, Jetta, Tiguan, Touran, Sharan, Passat and Volkswagen CC. In the future, all of these models could theoretically be produced on the same assembly line - despite their different wheelbases and track widths. It will be possible to produce MQB models of different brands together. The first new vehicles to be produced based on the MQB will be the successor to the Audi A3 and the next generation Golf.
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First Audi Terminal open its doors in Canada
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Groupe Park Avenue becomes the first Audi retailer in Canada to open a new Audi Terminal. This new state of the art facility incorporates all of the individual factors that contribute to the Audi terminal architecture.
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Ford, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi at 2012 CES
Monday, January 30, 2012
The 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) recently took place in Las Vegas. As the biggest event of the year for the technology industry, it brings together 2,700 exhibitors and more than 20,000 products.
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Tom Tom The Simpsons GPS Voices Expands With Mr. Burns and Marge
Monday, January 30, 2012
Springfield's Mr. Burns and Marge Simpson are the next to tell you where to go when TomTom releases these all-new character voices for their range of GPS navigation systems today. Each of the character voices have been developed in partnership with Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products, The Gracie Films Worldwide Brand Division and Locutio Voice Technologies. Mr. Burns and Marge Simpson join the voice of Homer Simpson, which has become the most downloaded character voice of all time, for TomTom GPS apps and personal navigation devices.
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2012 Lamborghini Aventador vs 2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R (video)
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
With their badass fighter plane looks, state-of-the-art components, high-tech electronic driving/riding aids and gobs of power, the Aventador (for drivers) and the ZX-10R (for riders) are some of today's most ridiculously impressive machines. These marvels of engineering are designed to ignite passion, deliver mind-boggling thrills and satisfy our deepest, wildest urges.
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2013 Cadillac ATS ready to poke BMW 3 Series
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
The re-birth of Cadillac has been a great success, but it has always had one gaping hole in its line-up. Where was the small and sporty entry-level Cadillac, which lined up against North America's best-selling premium vehicle, the BMW 3 Series?
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VIDEO: Detroit Auto Show compilation
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Another edition of the Detroit Auto Show is now behind us. Here's a recap of our video coverage of the event, from wild concepts (Acura NSX Concept, Lexus LF-LC Concept) to tantalizing production cars (2013 Cadillac ATS, 2012 Tesla Model S). Enjoy the show!
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VIDEO: Transportation solutions for the disabled at the Detroit Auto Show
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Life isn't easy when personal mobility requires the use of a wheelchair. Fortunately, many companies offer solutions for the disabled, and can adapt several types of vehicles to accommodate wheelchairs. Our man Kevin 'Crash' Corrigan takes a quick look at some of them, ranging from the Nissan NV to the Dodge Grand Caravan.
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VIDEO: 2013 Infiniti JX at the Montreal Auto Show
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Infiniti's new seven-passenger crossover made its Canadian debut at the Montreal Auto Show. The 2013 Infiniti JX will join the Japanese luxury brand's lineup, slotting between the EX35 and FX35/FX50 crossovers.
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Sweetie Girl Racing
Monday, January 30, 2012
For Anna He, president of Sweetie Girl Racing, the track is a level playing field. Typically, the automotive world has been considered "uncharted territory" by most women - and track days such as this that I, and about a dozen other women are here to participate in, are generally male-dominated events.
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2012 Ford Focus Electric fast on the draw
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Top speed is OK ... if you're a racecar. If you're an electric car, the speed that's more important is charging time. In this regard, the new 2012 Ford Focus Electric has some bragging rights.
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VIDEO: Media Frenzy in Detroit
Monday, January 23, 2012
The NAIAS has historically been a huge draw for the world's automotive media. The 2012 edition of the Big Show was no different. Our Multimedia crew experienced the frenzy and put together this short video.
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Product Review: Lumens xenon lighting kit
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Xenon lights are those fancy-looking, often colorful lights you see on high-end cars going down the road. But they're far from merely cosmetic.
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Lady drivers? You bet!
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
We hear it every day: women can't park, women can't drive... Men and women know that this is a load of bull; men aren't better drivers. There are just as many bad guys behind the wheel as there are ladies, maybe more... What some of us may lack is a little bit of the knowledge. As we're out looking out for each other, a few of our contributors have put together some tips and tidbits that'll put the guys in their place should they ever dare to assume that we don't know about cars.
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What does the future hold?
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
At times, our Auto123.com crystal ball is about as foggy as Grand Banks off the island of Newfoundland. At other times, it's as clear as the ocean waters in the south-east Pacific, near Easter Island.
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VIDEO: Acura NSX Concept at Detroit Auto Show
Monday, January 23, 2012
NSX. Here are three letters that conjure up light-weight and high-performance. Acura repeatedly tried to revive the supercar over the last half-decade but every time had to back off. This time around, the essence of the NSX has been retained in this concept, with the added bonus of AWD.
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What is MPGe?
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
This month Ford proudly revealed that the new 2012 Ford Focus Electric will be the first all-electric five-seat vehicle to achieve a fuel efficiency rating of 100 MPGe. This sneaks it just ahead of Nissan LEAF, with a 99 MPGe rating, but a fair shot below the four-seat Mitsubishi i-MiEV, with its 112 MPGe rating.
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VIDEO: 2012 MINI John Cooper Works Roadster at Detroit Auto Show
Monday, January 23, 2012
The MINI Cooper Coupé has generated mixed reviews. As you may have guessed, they had nothing to do with the drive; the styling was and continues to be the culprit. MINI has "fixed" this issue with the introduction of the Roadster.
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VIDEO: 2012 Honda CR-V (with Jerry Chenkin) at the Montreal Auto Show
Monday, January 23, 2012
The CR-V is a pivotal player in Honda's arsenal. This compact crossover is one of the originators of this extremely competitive compact crossover segment. In a bid to remain current and up to date, Honda has redesigned its CR-V without revolutionizing it.
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Move over, Beetle: This Cayman S is the real ''people's car''
Sunday, January 22, 2012
As a thank you to its 2 million fans on Facebook, Porsche recently asked them to vote for their favourite Cayman S trim from a large selection of unique designs. Well, the results are in, and the historic 917 Design came out on top... complete with a picture of each and every one of those 2 million fans!
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100,000 Porsche Cayennes and 10th anniversary of Porsche's Leipzig plant
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Porsche has just written not one, but two pages in its history book today. The first is the 10th anniversary of the Leipzig plant, one of the most modern assembly plants in the world. The second is the production of the 100,000th current-generation Cayenne, which is being sent to meet its new owner in Brazil.
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Next week on Auto123.com: More show coverage!
Friday, January 20, 2012
The Detroit and Montreal auto shows may be behind us but that only means that Toronto, Geneva and New York lay ahead. Don't be thinking that the while the manufacturers are at shows that everything else is put on hold. This week alone, we've got two first drives coming your way and we're already booked well into April for more new model launches.
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A new addition to the Kia family
Friday, January 20, 2012
Unveiled at the 2011 New York International Auto Show, the 2012 Kia Rio sedan is now launching in Canada. Taking its place beside the Rio 5-door hatchback, the sedan reflects Kia's constant efforts to improve automotive design.
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New Lexus ad to air during Super Bowl XLVI
Sunday, January 22, 2012
To mark the arrival of a new series of models in 2012, Lexus is piggybacking on the popularity of the upcoming Super Bowl XLVI. On February 5th, the luxury automaker will air a new commercial during a major sporting event for the first time, hoping to reach an audience of around 50 million viewers.
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VIDEO: 2012 Bentley Continental GT V8 at Detroit Auto Show
Friday, January 20, 2012
The move towards more fuel-efficient powertrains is affecting everyone. Luxurious high-end brands are feeling the same crunch and Bentley has decided to do its part by offering a V8 engine in its very popular Continental for the first time.
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VIDEO: 2013 BMW M5 at Detroit Auto Show
Friday, January 20, 2012
Whenever BMW launches a new M-car, the automotive media and enthusiasts stand up and take notice. When it's a 560 hp M5, the world anxiously awaits pictures and specs. The new BMW M5 is a visual masterpiece and is a thrill to drive.
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VIDEO: 2013 Mazda CX-5 at Detroit Auto Show
Friday, January 20, 2012
A star is born. With its technical know-how and brilliant design team, Mazda has created a very anticipated entry in the compact crossover segment. The CX-5 is the first vehicle from Mazda that incorporates all of its SKYACTIV technologies which brings, in part, class-leading fuel economy ratings.
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Porsche shelves new entry-level roadster
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Last July, we reported that Porsche was toying with the idea of resuscitating the legendary Porsche 550 made popular in the 1950s by the great James Dean.
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VIDEO: Nissan Pathfinder and e-NV200 concepts unveiled in Detroit
Thursday, January 19, 2012
The previous Pathfinder was one of the last real SUVs on the market. Like the Ford Explorer before it, it's now a CUV, being based on a unibody platform. A V6 engine and CVT transmission should be making their way into the production vehicle.
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VIDEO: Volkswagen E-Bugster concept unveiled in Detroit
Thursday, January 19, 2012
The latest Volkswagen Beetle lends itself well to all types of styling and technological exercises. This is especially true when the roof is chopped and the stance is improved. The E-Bugster is Volkswagen's latest electric car concept and we like it.
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VIDEO: 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class in Detroit
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Iconic cars such as the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class must evolve in such a way as to not alienate its own roots. Given that Mercedes-Benz has such a storied past, redesigning this car is a very difficult and delicate task.
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2012 Detroit Auto Show hits and misses
Friday, January 20, 2012
As any large and international auto show, Detroit 2012 featured a virtual smorgasbord of new production and concept vehicles to ponder.
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Mercedes-Benz serves up three Canadian premiers at the Montreal Auto Show
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
The all-new 2013 Mercedes-Benz B 200 bowed to the crowd for the very first time in North America this week. Mechanical innovations and a lower centre of gravity are just some of the upgrades the 2013 version benefits from. Only available in Canada, the B 200 sets a new standard in the compact segment with its spacious cabin, 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, ECO start/stop technology and enhanced safety features.
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Heels And Wheels new vehicle reviews
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
We are in the midst of the ramping up process of our new website for women, by women. As we get closer to the launch date, we will continue to bring you interesting stories and reviews on a weekly basis.
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Protect your iPhone with Nissan's Scratch Shield
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Nissan's Scratch Shield paint, developed in 2005 and already used on various Nissan and Infiniti vehicles, might just revolutionize the world of mobile phones as well. Prototypes are currently under testing and promise surprising protection for your newest iPhone.
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DETROIT: What to see and do
Monday, January 16, 2012
Auto123.com's Anthony Horng decided to walk the walk and dance the dance to find out what else there is to see and do at this year's Detroit Auto Show.
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VIDEO: 2013 Subaru BRZ at Detroit Auto Show
Monday, January 16, 2012
The Subaru BRZ has quickly become a legend in the automotive world despite the fact that only a handful of people have driven it. The ramp-up to the official launch of the car at this past year's Tokyo Auto Show has made it the most anticipated performance car of 2012.
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Car Buying Tips: At the Dealership
Monday, January 16, 2012
There's no denying it: women love to shop. Yet, for most of us, stepping into a car dealership is something we dread almost as much as going for a bikini wax.
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Ed Roth's Tweedy Pie
Monday, January 16, 2012
Tweedy Pie is considered one of history's most famous hot-rod T-Buckets, spawning over 11 million model kits and other assorted memorabilia. It features some of the earliest pinstriping examples by Ed "Big Daddy" Roth - a custom hot rod builder who achieved cult status in the California street racing scene of the 1960s.
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Fear of the fix: women and car repair
Monday, January 23, 2012
Dealing with car repairs leaves some women feeling lost, confused and frustrated. Many feel like they've been taken advantage of because they don't know much about the inner workings of a car engine. In recent years, though, there's been a move in the auto repair business to make sure women feel comfortable when they bring their car in for service.
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News & Events Multimedia
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If it's February in Chicago, it's time for one thing - sports cars. Bringing a taste of hot performance to the Windy City winter, Nissan today debuted the revised 2013 Nissan 370Z on the floor of the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. The new Z, which is scheduled to go on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide next June, features a number of enhancements designed to keep the legendary sports car fresh and exciting. For 2013, the Nissan 370Z will once again be available in Coupe, and Roadster configurations.
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