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Jan09

2013 Mercedes-Benz SL Debut





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2013 Mercedes-Benz SL Debut

It's the eve of press days at the Detroit Auto Show, and Mercedes-Benz has kicked off the week in fine style with the premiere of its 2013 SL. While the 60-year-old franchise has periodically undergone radical revisions, the sixth-generation should look familiar to anyone who has seen the outgoing model, but that doesn't mean that Benz hasn't tugged and pulled the SL every which way. While the general form looks very similar to the fifth-generation roadster, there are subtle tweaks...

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Jan05

TOP 20 VEHICLE MODEL SALES FOR 2011 YTD





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TOP 20 VEHICLE MODEL SALES FOR 2011 YTD



TOP 20 VEHICLE MODEL SALES FOR 2011 YTD

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Dec30

Investors advise Proton to Sell Lotus





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Investors advise Proton to Sell Lotus

There's a lot of smoke going on over at Lotus, but we still have a while to wait before we get the first evidence of fire: the new Lotus Espirit and it's in-house V8 won't be here until 2013. On the other side of the world, there's a fair bit of smoke and fire happening at Malaysian automaker Proton, which owns Lotus.

The Malaysian government controls Proton and has been investigating a partnership for or sale of the company for a couple of years, but despite its efforts, it hasn't...

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May10

Subaru Tribeca SUV and Mazda6 mid-sized will be discontinued





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Subaru Tribeca SUV and Mazda6 mid-sized will be discontinued

The Subaru Tribeca SUV and Mazda6 mid-sized Japan will be discontinued as their manufacturers seek to improve the efficiency of U.S. assembly plants, a Japan newspaper says.

Subaru has decided to stop r&d of a next-generation Tribeca and end production after the current version, the Nikkan Kogyo business daily reported today.

Meanwhile, Mazda plans to stop making the Mazda6 at the Flat Rock, Mich., plant it operates as a joint venture with Ford Motor Co. Doing so may lead to...

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Apr27

Forbes 2011 Worst Cars on the Road list





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Forbes 2011 Worst Cars on the Road list

Forbes has released its 2011 Worst Cars on the Road list
To determine which cars get the dubious honor and which don't, Forbes compiles results from six studies by Consumer Reports including the Most Reliable Cars Report, Best and Worst Safety Performance Survey, Best and Worst Fuel Economy

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Mar14

Passengers on Back Seat Avoid Using Belts





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Passengers on Back Seat Avoid Using Belts

Present in all of the cars currently sold on the world's markets as a required safety feature, the seat belts for the rear seats rarely get used by those seated at the back of the cars. While this fact was generally known in the industry, a new study conducted by LeaseTrader.com shows the extent of the problem.

The trader questioned 1,000 men and 1,000 women from the US about the use of the rear seat belts, and found that about 80 percent of them do not wear a seat belt while...

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Dec20

2012 Ford C-Max demonstrates its hands-free liftgate





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2012 Ford C-Max demonstrates its hands-free liftgate

Ford is bringing the heat by fitting its C-Max with an innovative new hands-free power liftgate, which automatically opens when the driver waves their foot under the rear bumper. Yes, you need to have the vehicle's key fob within range, and we're honestly surprised that no one thought of this sooner (okay, so maybe BMW announced that it's coming to the 5 Series, but shouldn't the Honda Odyssey have this by now?) In any case, you can see how easy opening the 2012 C-Max's liftgate can...

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Oct15

Fortune Magazine(s) Top 10 luxury rides





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Fortune Magazine(s) Top 10 luxury rides

If you can stomach the price, this is a scary-fast, insanely competent (0 to 60 in 3.5 sec), sexy purebred that makes operatic engine sounds unlike any other. Oh yes, and former Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher was crucial to its development.

Purists can argue about the superiority of a mid-engine V-8 Ferrari like the F430 vs. the big front-engine V-12 599 GTB, but my money goes to the playfulness of the mid-engine car. For those who prefer German, the 911 in any guise is...

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May05

Jaguar targets L.A., New York and Miami for XJ sales





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Jaguar targets L.A., New York and Miami for XJ sales

Everyone is most certainly going hear about the new Jaguar XJ. Jaguar has targeted the three most entertainment-oriented cities in the United States - Los Angeles, New York and Miami. Jaguar believes it has the greatest chance of marketing its new model by using the most influential people in the entertainment world. Like an NBA Player marketing sneakers for kids, it will be a must have item!

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Apr30

2011 Hyundai Elantra, photo’s





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2011 Hyundai Elantra, photo’s

Hyundai is working on a brand new generation of its Elantra sedan that’s due to go on sale later this year as a 2011 model, but we can already get a look at the new car thanks to the unveiling of its South Korean cousin, the Avante, at the 2010 Busan Auto Show this week.With sportier and even more elegant lines than its predecessor, the new Elantra features a design shared with the 2011 Hyundai Sonata and dominated by a coupe-like profile with tapered back headlights

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