Just looking at the all-new Nissan Juke, it’s easy to see that this is a very different kind of crossover. With bold styling, a turbocharged direct-injected engine, and a torque vectoring all-wheel drive system, it stands out from the bland models that fill this segment. [click to continue…]
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Following in the footsteps of once truckish SUVs like the Ford Explorer and Jeep Grand Cherokee, the newly unveiled 2011 Dodge Durango promises to balance car-like comfort with rugged capabilities. [click to continue…]
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Considering that the Chevrolet Cruze isn’t even on sale and it’s already winning awards, it makes sense that GM is feeling pretty good about its new compact sedan. In fact, GM is so confident that the automaker wants Chevy dealers to have Civics and Corollas available for customers to compare against the Cruze. [click to continue…]
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Automotive fans that love Top Gear on the BBC are eagerly anticipating Top Gear USA on the History Channel. While many purists doubt that that show will be able to hold its own against the British original, there’s still hope that the chemistry of the hosts and the production quality will make for an exciting show for motor heads nonetheless.
Some footage of the upcoming show has already been released, but the History Channel just gave us another taste of one of what’s to come. In this sneak peak, several Lamborghinis, including the Superleggera, Balboni and SuperVeloce, are put to the test in Top Gear USA’s version of the running of the bulls. Check it out below. [click to continue…]
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The Chevrolet Cruze hasn’t even hit showrooms yet, but it’s already racking up awards. Most recently, the compact Cruze was voted one of the Top 10 Back to School Cars for 2010, signaling that this car is truly ahead of the curve. [click to continue…]
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The completely redesigned 2011 Ford Explorer is a far cry from the SUV we’ve seen in past years. Not only has the platform been changed to deliver a more car-like ride, but new engines and new materials used inside the Explorer are intended to reduce the SUV’s environmental impact. [click to continue…]
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Toyota’s venerable Tacoma pickup will be getting a modest refresh for 2011. But more importantly, the task of producing the latest model will lead to more jobs at Toyota’s San Antonio-based plant. [click to continue…]
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To launch the Fiat brand in the United States once again, Chrysler is preparing small showrooms ranging from 2,500 to 3,000 square feet – enough to house just a few cars. The first “big” new product will be the Fiat 500 minicar. [click to continue…]
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It may seem like overkill for Ram to develop a pickup truck designed specifically for boaters, campers, fishing enthusiasts and hunters. But Chrysler’s research suggests that the majority of full-size pickup buyers are actually avid hunters, fishers and campers already. So, behold the 2011 Ram Outdoorsman. [click to continue…]
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All automakers are finding new ways to increase their fleet-wide fuel economy averages. Hyundai not only intends to boost its fuel economy average, but wants to lead the entire industry in MPG by 2025. This is a bold objective considering that the automaker is just now launching its first hybrid vehicle. [click to continue…]
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