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Mazda Unveils the 2014 Mazda6 in Moscow

Mazda has unveiled the all-new 2014 Mazda6 sedan at the Moscow Motor Show. Mazda has unveiled the all-new 2014 Mazda6 sedan at the Moscow Motor Show. The Mazda6 is the second new generation of Mazda models that adopts the full range of Mazda's new Skyactiv technology and KODO design language. The new Mazda6 was previewed by the Mazda Takeri concept that...

2013 Buick Encore Gets 28 MPG Combined Rating

Buick has announced that the 2013 Buick Encore crossover gets an EPA-estimated 25 mpg city, 33 mpg highway and a combined 28 mpg fuel economy with a standard six-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. Buick has announced that the 2013 Buick Encore crossover gets an EPA-estimated 25 mpg city, 33 mpg highway and a combined 28 mpg fuel economy with...

Lincoln to Arrive in China in 2014

Ford has set the goal of bringing its Lincoln luxury brand to China in the second half of 2014. Ford has set the goal of bringing its Lincoln luxury brand to China in the second half of 2014. Ford CEO Alan Mulally announced the plans as Ford is breaking ground on its third assembly plant in the city of Chongqing. "Introducing...

GM to Idle Chevy Volt Production for Four Weeks

General Motors is going to reportedly pause production of the Chevy Volt plug-in hybrid for four weeks starting next month. General Motors is going to reportedly pause production of the Chevy Volt plug-in hybrid for four weeks starting next month. According to the latest report, GM will close its Detroit-Hamtramck plant from Sept. 17 until Oct. 15. The plant currently...

2013 Ford Focus Electric Gives Us 10 Ways That EVs Will Mix Up Your Routine

After driving the 2013 Ford Focus Electric for five days we came away with this list of ten ways that electric vehicles could make or break your routine. Ford recently gave us the keys to a 2013 Ford Focus Electric in San Francisco, CA. Over the course of a long weekend we drove it all over the San Francisco bay...

Lexus Confirms Plans for a New 500-HP Hybrid Coupe Concept

Lexus has confirmed plans to bring a new hybrid coupe concept to the Australian Motor Show that kicks off in Sydney on October 19. Lexus has confirmed plans to bring a new hybrid coupe concept to the Australian Motor Show that kicks off in Sydney on October 19. The new concept is a further developed version of the LF-LC concept...

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Takes on Utah (Review)

2013 is a big year for Hyundai's crossover lineup, with the release of the all-new 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe. 2013 is a big year for Hyundai's crossover lineup, with the release of the all-new 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe. This time around the third-generation Hyundai Santa Fe is offered in two versions, the Santa Fe Sport and the longer-wheelbase Santa Fe....

2013 Porsche Carrera 4 and 4S Models Unveiled

Porsche has unveiled the all-wheel-drive 2013 911 Carrera 4 and 911 Carrera 4S models. Porsche has unveiled the all-wheel-drive 2013 911 Carrera 4 and 911 Carrera 4S models. The 911 Carrera 4 and 911 Carrera 4S get the latest version of the active, rear biased all-wheel-drive system PTM (Porsche Traction Management). The new all-wheel-drive 911 is being launched in four versions...

2013 Hyundai Veloster Gets Optional Michelin Pilot Super Sport Summer Tires

Hyundai has just announced that the 2013 Hyundai Veloster and Veloster Turbo are getting a new high performance summer tire option. Hyundai has just announced that the 2013 Hyundai Veloster and Veloster Turbo are getting a new high performance summer tire option. For those performance enthusiasts that want even more performance out of the Veloster, Hyundai has decided to offer...

GM Gives You a Closer Look at the 2013 Chevy Sonic RS (Video)

GM has just released two new videos that provide a closer look at the "performance-inspired" 2013 Chevy Sonic. GM has just released two new videos that provide a closer look at the "performance-inspired" 2013 Chevy Sonic. Just in case you missed the news, the 2013 Sonic RS is the most performance oriented model in the Sonic lineup. It's still powered...

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