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2013 Porsche Boxster Unveiled With More Power and Efficiency

Porsche has officially taken the wraps off the all-new 2013 Porsche Boxster that will go on sale this summer. The 2013 Boxster gets an all-new body that doesn't steer too far from the current Boxster, which is not a bad thing. The new Boxster weighs less than the previous generation and rides on a longer wheelbase and a wider track....

2012 Fiat 500 Abarth Packs 160-HP and Starts at $22,000

The model that Fiat 500 fans have been waiting for is finally here, the 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth. Fiat has announced that the high-performance version of the 500 will start at $22,000 when it arrives in showrooms this spring. The 500 Abarth is powered by an all-new 1.4L MultiAir turbocharged engine that pumps out 160 horsepower and 170 lb-ft. of...

2013 Mazda CX-5 Tops the Class with 35 MPG Rating

Mazda has announced the fuel economy figures for the 2013 Mazda CX-5 compact crossover, which is headed to dealerships this spring. The front-wheel-drive, six-speed manual equipped CX-5 models are rated at 26 city/35 highway/29 combined mpg. When its equipped with the six-speed automatic transmission those numbers drop slightly to 26 city/32 highway/29 combined. The all-wheel-drive CX-5 gets 25 city/31 highway/28...

2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Starts at $61,845

BMW has announced the pricing for the 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5, which starts at $61,845. The 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 is powered by BMW's 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder engine, an electric drive system and an 8-speed automatic transmission for with a combined output of 335hp. It reaches 0-60 mph in 5.7 seconds. The ActiveHybrid 5 can operate in full-electric...

2012 Toyota Prius c to Start Below $19,000

Toyota has unveiled the fourth Prius model, the 2012 Prius c, today in Detroit. The Prius c is now the smallest Prius available and will start under $19,000 when it hits dealers this March. How small is it? It's about the same size as the Toyota Yaris and is 19-inches shorter than the Prius Liftback. The Prius c also...

Toyota NS4 Plug-in Hybrid Concept Could be the Next Prius

Toyota has unveiled what could be the Prius of the future with the NS4 Plug-in Hybrid Concept at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. According to Toyota, the "NS4 signifies Toyota's vision for future mobility with a focus on connectivity and the human interface." Toyota's engineers were tasked with designing a new mid-sized concept that could potentially be introduced by 2015....

2013 Honda Accord Coupe Concept Previews the All-New Accord

Honda has given us our first preview of the all-new 2013 Accord with the 2013 Honda Accord Coupe Concept that was unveiled today in Detroit. In typical Honda fashion, the Accord Coupe Concept is a thinly disguised version of the production version that is arriving this fall. The 2013 Accord will get three all-new powertrains, including a 181-hp 2.4L direct-injected...

2013 Buick Encore Adds a Small Crossover to Buick's Lineup

Buick has unveiled the newest addition to its lineup, the 2013 Encore small crossover. "Buick Encore is a great-looking, smart choice for those who want luxury crossover amenities in a more maneuverable and agile vehicle," said Tony DiSalle, U.S. vice president of Buick Marketing. "It represents a luxury alternative for a new audience of Buick customers, and delivers features and...

Lincoln MKZ Concept Introduces the New Lincoln

Lincoln has unveiled the new Lincoln MKZ Concept in Detroit, which according to the brand "signals a significant step in Lincoln's reinvention, providing a clear vision of its next-generation vehicles." "With the Lincoln MKZ Concept, we are not introducing a new car. We are essentially introducing a new brand," said Derrick Kuzak, Ford Motor Company group vice president for Global...

Audi Q3 Vail Concept Unveiled in Detroit, Audi Q3 Confirmed for North America

Audi has chosen to unveil the Q3 Vail concept in Detroit, which is a concept version of Audi's smallest crossover, the Q3 that is currently not sold in North America. With the unveiling of the Q3 Sail, Audi announced that it is bringing the Q3 to North America next year. The Q3 Vail gets its name from Colorado ski resort...

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