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Next-Generation 2014 Kia Soul to Debut Early Next Year With an EV Version

Kia is expected to unveil the all-new 2014 Kia Soul early next year at either the Chicago or New York Auto Show. Autocar is reporting that the new Kia Soul will also be offered with an all-electric version, although no official details have been released. Kia is expected to unveil the all-new 2014 Kia Soul early next year at either...

Nissan Plans a New Cheaper 2013 Leaf EV

Nissan hopes to improve the Leaf's sales with a new cheaper version next year. Nissan hopes to improve the Leaf's sales with a new cheaper version next year. The new entry-level Leaf will be part of the updates for the 2013 Leaf, which is set to also get a facelift. Nissan Leaf sales are down this year with only 5,212...

VW Releases the Touareg X to Celebrate the Touareg's 10th Anniversary

It's been 10 years since the VW Touareg was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show and to celebrate the last 10 years VW is releasing the Touareg Edition X. It's been 10 years since the VW Touareg was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show and to celebrate the last 10 years VW is releasing the Touareg Edition X....

Kia Drops More Photos of the 2014 Kia Sorento

Kia has just released a new batch of photos of the refreshed Kia Sorento, which will show up in the U.S. as a 2014 model. Kia has just released a new batch of photos of the refreshed Kia Sorento, which will show up in the U.S. as a 2014 model. The refreshed Sorento gets new headlights with LED positioning lights,...

GM Testing New EcoHub App to Track EV Charging Costs

General Motors has announced that it is currently testing a new app called EcoHub that will give Chevy Volt drivers the ability to track how much it costs to charge their battery. General Motors has announced that it is currently testing a new app called EcoHub that will give Chevy Volt drivers the ability to track how much it costs...

2013 Dodge Dart Aero Gets 41 MPG HWY and Starts at $19,925

Chrysler has announced the pricing and details for the most fuel-efficient version of the 2013 Dodge Dart, the Dodge Dart Aero. Chrysler has announced the pricing and details for the most fuel-efficient version of the 2013 Dodge Dart, the Dodge Dart Aero. The 2013 Dodge Dart Aero starts at $19,925 and is powered by a 1.4L MultiAir turbocharged four-cylinder with...

Ford Pits the C-MAX Against the Prius in New Ads (Video)

Ford is drawing on the popularity of a classic 1970s character from a popular Italian animated children's series called "La Linea" to establish the C-MAX Hybrid and C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid. Ford is drawing on the popularity of a classic 1970s character from a popular Italian animated children's series called "La Linea" to establish the 2013 C-MAX Hybrid and C-MAX...

VW May Move Golf Production to Mexico

VW has built the past Golf models at its German plants in Wolfsburg and Zwickau, but VW may start producing the Golf at its Puebla, Mexico plant according to CEO Martin Winterkorn. VW is close to a decision regarding the production of the all-new Golf, which was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show, last month. VW has built the past...

Audi Kills Plans for the Quattro Coupe for New Evoque-Like Crossover

Instead of building the Quattro concept, it's now being reported that Audi may build a coupe-like crossover that would compete with the Range Rover Evoque. Two years ago Audi unveiled the Quattro concept, which was a coupe that was meant to celebrate the 30 years of Audi's quattro system. Shortly after rumors started to circulate that Audi was going to...

2013 Smart ForTwo Electric Drive Starts at $25,000

Smart has announced that it will bring in its third generation 2013 Smart ForTwo Electric Drive next spring starting at $25,000, making it the most affordable production electric vehicle in the U.S. Smart has announced that it will bring in its third generation 2013 Smart ForTwo Electric Drive next spring starting at $25,000, making it the most affordable production electric...

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