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• Kia Thinks New CUB Concept is a Four-Door Coupe
• 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Dealer Brochure Lists Changes, Numbers and Other Details
• Jeep Says All-New 2014 Cherokee Sets New Standards [92 Photos & Videos]
• This is Beyond Strange Even for Mother Russia, and Yes, It's NSFW
• Oh, Kia: Sportage Wears a Wonder Woman Costume
• Hyundai Debuts 2014 Equus, Which it Says, is the Number One Shopped Premium Luxury Sedan
• Infiniti Unveils the 2014 QX60 Hybrid at the New York Auto Show
• Lexus Official Confirms Production Version of LF-LC Sports Concept
• New Infiniti Q50 Priced from $36,450 – Goes On Sale This Summer
• SRT Debuts New 2014 Viper TA in New York – Releases Track Video
• Bentley Chooses NYC for Formal North American Debut of New Flying Spur and Updated Mulsanne
• New 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid Burns 24 Percent Less Fuel than V6 for $3,000 More
• Mercedes-Benz B-Class Comes to U.S., But Only as an Electric Vehicle
• Bigger and Lighter 2014 Acura MDX Bows in New York [40 Photos & Video]
• Check Out the 2014 Dodge Durango in 31 Non-Teaser Photos
• 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Revealed, Hails the Return of the Track-Focused Z/28 with 7.0-liter V8
• Watch the 2014 Camaro Live-Stream Reveal Here at 12:45 PM EST - First Photos of Z/28 and SS
• 425HP Vauxhall VXR8 Tourer Is the Brand’s Most Powerful Estate Ever
• BMW USA Launches M Performance Kit for the 335i from 2012 Onward
• Fresh Teaser Shots of 2014 Dodge Durango SUV [Updated]
• Kia Optima Gets Subtle Nip and Tuck for 2014 Model-Year
• It’s Got Track'ster Soul: Kia Unveils Second Generation of its Compact “Urban Utility Vehicle”
• America, This is Your All-New 2015 VW Golf and Golf GTI!
• Toyota Officially Unwraps All-New 2014 Highlander Crossover with Up to 8-Seats

Kia Thinks New CUB Concept is a Four-Door Coupe Posted: 27 Mar 2013 07:49 PM PDT Automakers often leave us scratching our heads with the things they claim in their press announcements and presentations. By definition, the term four-door coupe is a misnomer because technically, you can have both, but let's say for the sake of conversation, we accept it for what it stands in today's automotive world – a sedan with a coupe-like profile and roofline. Looking at these freshly released pictures of Kia's brand-new CUB Concept that debuts at this week's Seoul Motor Show (March 28 to April 7), how would you best describe its body style? If you answered a five-door hatchback, Kia will kindly disagree with you, as according to the Koreans, the CUB is a "compact four-door coupe". Read more »

2014 Chevrolet Camaro Dealer Brochure Lists Changes, Numbers and Other Details Posted: 27 Mar 2013 06:49 PM PDT It's still too early to evaluate and form a final opinion on the public's reaction the styling changes made to America's most popular coupe, especially since few people have actually seen the car in person. However, from what we've read on a number of forums and sites including our own comments section, the initial reaction on the 2014 Camaro is lukewarm. Besides the cosmetic modifications made to Camaro's front and rear end, and the addition of the 7.0-liter V8-powered, track-focused Z/28, the new model year shuffles up the range, adding some new features while discarding others. Read more »

Jeep Says All-New 2014 Cherokee Sets New Standards [92 Photos & Videos] Posted: 27 Mar 2013 05:43 PM PDT Today, we finally got our hands on official information for the 2014 Jeep Cherokee, which says that their latest offering "raises the bar with legendary benchmark capability, world-class on-road dynamics, fuel economy up to 31 mpg, revolutionary Jeep design with world-class craftsmanship inside and out, and an array of advanced safety and technology features." We like the air of optimism with which Jeep officially debuts their new crossover, and after reading the bits further down in the press release, we began to suspect that there might be substance behind the bold claims. Read more »

This is Beyond Strange Even for Mother Russia, and Yes, It's NSFW Posted: 27 Mar 2013 05:10 PM PDT Perhaps you didn't pay too much attention to the NSFW tag in the title so let's say it again: this video is Not Suitable For Work and you're probably better off if you avoid watching it in the presence of your wife or better half, unless she's used to you surfing online for Russian brides… Why, we hear some of you ask? Well, because it entails a young, and admittedly beautifully shaped woman in her birthday (…or bachelor, if you prefer) party suit riding on the boot of a moving Mercedes-Benz E-Class saloon as it drives through the streets of a Russian city. Read more »

Oh, Kia: Sportage Wears a Wonder Woman Costume Posted: 27 Mar 2013 04:34 PM PDT While we don't doubt that it's for a good cause, the dressing up of Kia's vehicles in automotive costumes inspired by the superheroes of DC Comics' Justice League, is kind of getting out of hand. Read more »

Hyundai Debuts 2014 Equus, Which it Says, is the Number One Shopped Premium Luxury Sedan Posted: 27 Mar 2013 03:50 PM PDT Yes, you read right – the Hyundai Equus, which has just debuted in NYC in facelifted form, is the " number-one shopped premium luxury sedan, well ahead of Mercedes-Benz S-Class (really?), BMW 7-Series, Audi A8, Lexus LS, and Jaguar XJ according to industry shopping analysis by Compete," as stated in the Korean carmaker's press blurb. What that is supposed to mean, or whether it has anything to do with any aspect of reality, we don't know. However, what Hyundai is clearly trying to say - besides the marketing nonsense, is that the Equus has been significantly improved for 2014, in several important ways. Read more »

Infiniti Unveils the 2014 QX60 Hybrid at the New York Auto Show Posted: 27 Mar 2013 03:36 PM PDT Aside from the Q50 sedan, Infiniti also displayed the 2014 QX60 Hybrid at the New York Auto Show. The luxury crossover uses the same hybrid powertrain as the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid on which it is based and will add to Infiniti's range of hybrid models that include the Q50 and Q70 Hybrid (currently named M Hybrid). Read more »

Lexus Official Confirms Production Version of LF-LC Sports Concept Posted: 27 Mar 2013 03:22 PM PDT Lexus has stopped contemplating and has now given the green light (finally) for the development of a production version of the LF-LC Concept after the very warm reception it received in a number of motor shows around the world. The confirmation comes from Lexus' vice president-marketing Brian Smith, who broke the news to WardsAuto during a recent media event. Read more »

New Infiniti Q50 Priced from $36,450 – Goes On Sale This Summer Posted: 27 Mar 2013 02:31 PM PDT The Q50 is the first Infiniti model to bear a Q-badge and therefore, it has to be a solid car in all respects and one which is to herald good things for the brand's future. Now, on the occasion of the NY motor show, the premium Japanese automaker has revealed official pricing information for the premium sedan. Aimed directly at the BMW 3-Series, it starts at $36,450, and only comes with V6 power, in two flavors. Read more »

SRT Debuts New 2014 Viper TA in New York – Releases Track Video Posted: 27 Mar 2013 01:46 PM PDT Aiming to satisfy track enthusiasts with deep pockets, the Chrysler Group and its SRT arm formally presented the new limited edition 2014 Viper TA (for Time Attack) in Manhattan today. Only 33 examples of the TA will be built and sold from the third quarter this year, all finished in the special "TA Orange" exterior paint color developed exclusively for this model that is based on the entry-level Viper adding a bevy of performance goods to better its handling. Read more »

Bentley Chooses NYC for Formal North American Debut of New Flying Spur and Updated Mulsanne Posted: 27 Mar 2013 02:03 PM PDT The new Bentley Flying Spur is a welcome departure from what we were used to seeing in recent year, and it looks like a very modern interpretation, of one of their cars from the mid-1990s, especially from the back. It has now made its official North American debut, at the 2013 New York auto show, along with an updated version of the Mulsanne flagship. Read more »

New 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid Burns 24 Percent Less Fuel than V6 for $3,000 More Posted: 27 Mar 2013 01:00 PM PDT Nissan has unveiled the 2014 Pathfinder Hybrid at the New York Auto Show, powered by a 2.5-liter supercharged four-cylinder gasoline engine and an electric motor paired with a lithium-ion battery. The hybrid's 2.5-liter supercharged unit and the 15-kW (20-hp) electric motor together develop 250 horsepower and 243 lb-ft (329 Nm) of torque, nearly matching the 3.5-liter V6's 260 hp and 240 lb-ft (325 Nm). Read more »

Mercedes-Benz B-Class Comes to U.S., But Only as an Electric Vehicle Posted: 27 Mar 2013 12:21 PM PDT The 2013 New York International Auto Show hosted the world premiere of the Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive in final production trim. With a driving range of around 115 miles (200 km), the electric B-Class will first launch in the USA at the beginning of 2014 as the brand's first luxury electric car on the market. Read more »

Bigger and Lighter 2014 Acura MDX Bows in New York [40 Photos & Video] Posted: 27 Mar 2013 02:28 PM PDT Acura unveiled the all-new seven-passenger 2014 MDX luxury SUV at the New York Auto Show today. Riding on a completely new platform, the 2014 MDX promises increased fuel efficiency, better dynamics and a more versatile and luxurious cabin. Also, in a first for the MDX, the SUV will be offered in a front-wheel drive configuration. Read more »

Check Out the 2014 Dodge Durango in 31 Non-Teaser Photos Posted: 27 Mar 2013 11:40 AM PDT We're going to assume that like us, you've also had enough already with the teaser photos of the facelifted 2014 Dodge Durango, so here's the real deal in 31 pictures, courtesy of Autobild magazine and Carscoops tipster Raphael. So, what's new with Dodge's updated seven-seater SUV? Well, we could tell you to read our article on the presentation of the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee from the Detroit Auto Show and simply swap the brand and model names, and for the most part, you would have a pretty good picture of the changes made to the Durango. Read more »

2014 Chevrolet Camaro Revealed, Hails the Return of the Track-Focused Z/28 with 7.0-liter V8 Posted: 27 Mar 2013 07:06 PM PDT This is it: the redesigned 2014 Chevrolet Camaro, which just received its world premiere today at the New York International Auto Show. The first facelift for the fifth generation of GM's long-running muscle car series since its market debut in 2009 not only introduces fresh styling cues but more importantly, it resurrects a historic nameplate from the past, the Z/28, which will supplement the ZL1, featuring a 7.0-liter V8. Read more »

Watch the 2014 Camaro Live-Stream Reveal Here at 12:45 PM EST - First Photos of Z/28 and SS Posted: 27 Mar 2013 10:02 AM PDT We received our first fuzzy taste of the cosmetic changes that General Motors has prepared for the first significant update to its successful (in North America) fifth-generation Chevrolet Camaro since its launch in 2009, during a television show on Tuesday, and it's now time to get an unobstructed view of the car at its world premiere in New York. If you follow the break, you will find an embedded video with a countdown clock that will begin to live-stream GM's presentation of the facelifted 2014 Camaro from the Jacobs Javits center at precisely 12:45 PM EST. Read more »

425HP Vauxhall VXR8 Tourer Is the Brand’s Most Powerful Estate Ever Posted: 27 Mar 2013 09:44 AM PDT Vauxhall has introduced the estate version of its VXR8 performance sedan to the UK market. With 431 PS (425 HP) from a 6.2 liter V8 engine, the VXR8 Tourer is the most powerful estate car in Vauxhall's 110-year history. The V8 engine is the same used by the VXR8 saloon and Maloo ute, with all three models being based on the soon-to-be replaced Holden Commodore. The eight-cylinder is mated to a six-speed manual gearbox or a six-speed automatic transmission. In either case, there's a mechanical limited slip differential offered as standard, as this is a rear-wheel drive car. Read more »

BMW USA Launches M Performance Kit for the 335i from 2012 Onward Posted: 27 Mar 2013 08:40 AM PDT BMW USA has just announced that they are now offering an M Performance Kit for the 335i and 335i xDrive sedan models, from the 2012 model year on. It is available through all authorized dealers, and includes upgrades to the car's chassis, aerodynamic and exhaust. The kit also adds M-badged trim pieces inside, and it does not affect the cars' warranty in any way. Read more »

Fresh Teaser Shots of 2014 Dodge Durango SUV [Updated] Posted: 27 Mar 2013 08:39 AM PDT The 2013 edition of the New York Auto Show may have just opened its doors to the press this morning, but we're still receiving teasers of brand new or redesigned models that will receive their world premieres over the next 48 hours at the Jacobs Javits center. One of the most teased models of the show is the facelifted 2014 Dodge Durango, of which we get to see a few more details through a new set of photos shot from different angles. Read more »

Kia Optima Gets Subtle Nip and Tuck for 2014 Model-Year Posted: 27 Mar 2013 08:12 AM PDT The Kia Optima has really made a name for itself, especially in the US, where it is viewed as a stylish and relatively affordable car – it is one of the main and most stable image boosters for the brand's Stateside affairs, in our view (along with the Soul and Forte). The 2013 New York motor show brings about a refreshed Optima, updated for the 2014 model-year. Read more »

It’s Got Track'ster Soul: Kia Unveils Second Generation of its Compact “Urban Utility Vehicle” Posted: 27 Mar 2013 11:47 AM PDT Like the late Frank Sinatra said "if you can make it there, you'll make it everywhere" – which is why Kia chose the Big Apple, a city it rightly names as the world's most iconic metropolis, to launch the second generation, 2014 Soul. Mind you, despite retaining the distinctive profile the new Soul is not a revamp of the current model that was launched in 2009 but an all-new car that rides on a new platform that's 28.7 stiffer than before. The second-generation Soul was designed by Kia's California studio, which drew inspiration from the Track'ster concept that was unveiled at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show, and engineered both in the US and Korea. Read more »

America, This is Your All-New 2015 VW Golf and Golf GTI! Posted: 27 Mar 2013 07:47 AM PDT The seventh-generation Volkswagen Golf and its GTI performance version are making their North American debut at the New York International Auto Show today. Set to hit U.S. dealerships early next year as a 2015 model, the new Golf will be available with three engines, just like the current sixth-generation model sold in the U.S. As you probably have already noticed, the US-spec Golf looks just like its European version, both inside and out, so we'll focus on technical aspects in this article. Read more »

Toyota Officially Unwraps All-New 2014 Highlander Crossover with Up to 8-Seats Posted: 27 Mar 2013 12:36 PM PDT The all-new third-generation 2014 Toyota Highlander was finally revealed today at the 2013 New York Auto Show. In his presentation speech, Toyota Group USA Vice President Bill Fay pointed out that the brand heard current owners of the mid-size crossover and made the appropriate changes for its replacement, which is slightly bigger and roomier, both for passengers and their luggage, features improved handling and a more premium interior. Read more »

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