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2013 Audi A4 and S4 Officially Unveiled

Audi has officially unveiled the revised 2013 A4 and S4 models, which will be available in the U.S. next June. The Audi A4 and S4 models get updates on the outside that include a revised hood and grille and redesigned bumpers. The headlights have also been restyled and the taillights feature a new design that mimics the headlights. Although Audi...

Ram 392 Quick Silver Pickup Packs 470-HP

Chrysler's Ram has unveiled the Ram 392 Quick Silver pickup that is going to be unveiled at SEMA next week. The Ram 392 Quick Silver is the perfect compliment to that Dodge Viper sitting in your garage, well at least according to Chrysler. The Ram 392 Quick Silver is based on the Ram R/T, but the 5.7L V8 has been...

Subaru BRZ to Pack More Power than the Toyota FT-86

Next month we will finally see the Toyota FT-86/ Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ rear wheel drive coupes, but more details are starting to surface now. According to sources that spoke with Autocar, the Subaru BRZ will pack more power than the Toyota version. How much more power? The Subaru BRZ is reportedly going to pack "less than 300 horsepower,"...

2012 Kia Rio Sedan Starts at $13,400

Last month Kia announced that the 2012 Kia Rio 5-door hatchback would start at $13,600, now we have the pricing for the sedan version of the Rio that starts at $13,400. The 2012 Rio sedan is available in three trims: LX, EX and SX. All are powered by a 1.6L horsepower four-cylinder engine that packs 138 horsepower and that gets...

2013 Lexus GS 350 F Sport: Lexus Adds a Little More Sport

Following the debut of the 2013 Lexus GS 350 at Pebble Beach and the hybrid GS 450h in Frankfurt, Lexus has unveiled the Lexus GS 350 F Sport ahead of its debut at SEMA. "The GS 350 with F SPORT Package will be a distinctive offering of luxury and excitement," said Mark Templin, Lexus group vice president and general manager....

2012 Range Rover Evoque is Motor Trend's SUV of the Year

Motor Trend has announced this year's winner of the SUV of the Year award, the 2012 Range Rover Evoque. According to Motor Trend, the "Evoque transcends conventional perceptions of a sport/utility vehicle; seamlessly combining sporty styling and agility, with off-road prowess and utility." This year the publication tested 10 SUV's, which on off-road capability and ruggedness on a three-mile course of...

VIDEO: 2013 Cadillac ATS "Welcome to Green Hell"

Two weeks ago GM dropped the first video of the new 2013 Cadillac ATS running laps on the Nürburgring. GM has now released the first chapter of their behind-the-scenes series at the famed German track. GM is serious about making the ATS competitive with its German competition, like the new BMW 3 Series. The video also gives you some new...

Nissan Juke-R Debuts in Spain

Earlier this month Nissan released information about a Juke that is powered by the GT-R's 3.8L twin-turbocharged V6. Now the world has been given its first official look at the Juke-R at a debut in Malaga, Spain. The Juke-R debuted as a surprise guest at a Nissan crossover media launch. According to Nissan the addition of the GT-R's engine has...

Mazda Takeri Concept Headed to Tokyo and Previews the Next Mazda6

Mazda has unveiled the Mazda Takeri next-generation midsize sedan concept car, which is set to debut at the Tokyo Motor Show on December 3rd. Last year Mazda unveiled the Shinari concept, which was our first look at Mazda's new design language, Kodo, which is Japanese for soul of motion. The new Takeri concept also uses the new design language and...

Honda to Debut 2012 CR-V and 2013 Fit EV in LA

The 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show is less than a month away. Honda has announced plans to unveil the all-new 2012 CR-V as well as the production version of the 2013 Honda Fit EV at the show. Honda gave us a preview of the 2012 CR-V with the CR-V concept earlier this year. According to Honda, the all-new CR-V will...

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