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Nissan Invitation Concept Revealed Ahead of Geneva Debut

Nissan has unveiled the Invitation concept, which is our first look at Nissan's next B-segment hatchback, which will launch in the UK in 2013. The Invitation concept is a preview of the next Nissan Note and according to Nissan the concept " is an energetic design, bringing fresh style, innovation and excitement to the mainstream market." François Bancon, Deputy Division General...

VIDEO: Chrysler's "It's Halftime in America" Spot Airs During the Super Bowl

Chrysler's "It's Halftime in America" commercial aired during tonight's 2012 Super Bowl. The commercial stars Clint Eastwood and seeks to draw a parallel between the game and the city of Detroit. "It's halftime. Both teams are in their locker room discussing what they can do to win this game in the second half. It's halftime in America, too. People are...

VIDEO: Chevy Silverado Survives the End of the World

Chevy has released its Super Bowl commercial that will air during the first quarter of Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday. The spot, named "2012", shows the Silverado navigating the devastation and destruction predicted to occur this year by the Mayan calendar. A group of friends, who are Silverado owners, makes its way to the designated meeting spot but notice one...

2012 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG Starts at $95,865

The all-new 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG will arrive in the U.S. next month with a starting price at $95,865. The 2012 ML63 AMG is powered by a 5.5L biturbo V8 engine with 518 horsepower and 516 lb-ft. of torque, which is 15-hp and 44 lb-ft. over its predecessor. The V8 is mated to a 7-speed transmission and a permanent all-wheel-drive...

2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Special Edition Debuts in Chicago

Next week Mazda is going to unveil a special edition version of the 2012 MX-5 Miata at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. The 2012 MX-5 Miata Special Edition features a black-only hard top, which is the first time a non-body-colored hard top is available in North America. It also gets two new exterior colors (Crystal White or Velocity Red), new...

2013 VW Beetle TDI Officially Unveiled Ahead of Chicago Debut

Following the release of the 2012 Beetle 2.5L and Turbo models, VW has now taken the wraps off the 2013 Beetle TDI with its 2.0L diesel engine. The 2013 Beetle TDI is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged, direct-injection clean diesel engine that makes 140 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque. The diesel engine can be mated to either a six-speed...

2012 Audi R8 GT Spyder Starts at $210,000, Only 50 Headed to the U.S.

Audi has announced the pricing for the limited-production 2012 Audi R8 GT Spyder, which starts at $210,000. The Audi R8 GT Spyder is an open-top version of the R8 GT and is powered by a 560 horsepower 5.2L V10. It reaches 0-60 mph in 3.8 seconds and has a top speed of 197 mph. The final weight of the R8 GT...

2013 Fiat 500L Unveiled Ahead of its Debut in Geneva

Fiat has decided to unveil the 2013 Fiat 500L ahead of its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month. The 500L is a larger version of the 500, with the L standing for "Large." Although the 500L is being labeled as a larger version of the small 500, the 500L shares its platform with the Fiat Punto. The...

Kia Track'ster Concept to Debut in Chicago

Kia has released a teaser photo of the Track'ster concept that it is going to debut at the Chicago Auto Show, next week. The Track'ster is a three-door hatchback, which was designed by Kia's design studio in California. The Track'ster concept is based on the Kia Soul, but places more emphasis on "performance," with its aggressive bodykit and lower profile. The...

VIDEO: The VW Beetle Inspires a Dog to Get in Shape in VW's Super Bowl Spot

Volkswagen has revealed the extended version of its new Super Bowl commerical. The extended 75-second spot "The Dog Strikes Back," features an overweight dog named Bolt who is inspired to whip himself into shape by the power and performance of the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. When Bolt is unable to fit through the doggie door to chase after the Beetle,...

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