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The eagerly-awaited new 2013 Dodge Dart compact sedan will start arriving at dealerships in June. But the first volley of Darts won't include every model. The model with the highest gas mileage will be known as the Dart Aero, and it should go on sale sometime between July and September. At a Dart drive event two weeks ago, the company revealed a handful of details about the Dart Aero--though not full details on its projected EPA fuel-efficiency ratings. READ MORE: 2013 Dodge Dart -- Full Review It will feature the smallest of the car's three engine options, a 1.4-liter turbo four, along with...
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2013 Acura ILX Hybrid: DrivenThough it has wandered through a handful of brand identities and images over the past decade, Acura continues to reinvent itself. This time, the next new thing is a hybrid using Acura's first ever implementation of Honda's familiar hybrid system (on a modified Civic platform) in the 2013 ILX. Entry...
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2013 Dodge Dart Compact Sedan Priced From $16,790Dodge has priced its new Dart compact sedan from under $17,000, including destination charge.
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2013 Toyota RX 450h Hybrid And GS 450h Hybrid Prices AnnouncedToyota has released new or updated pricing on the 2013 RX 450h hybrid crossover and the 2013 GS 450h hybrid sedan.
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2013 Nissan Altima Promises Up To 38 MPG Highway Fuel EconomyThe 2013 Nissan Altima appears as if it will raise the bar for midsize sedan style and fuel efficiency.
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2013 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid Bows At 2012 New York Auto ShowToyota made a vow to build every one of its vehicle lines in hybrid form, and it's adding another model to the growing hybrid list at this year's 2012 New York Auto Show with the introduction of the 2013 Lexus ES 300h. The first Lexus ES hybrid seems to share much with the latest Toyota Camry...
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The Mazda Takeri Concept sedan will make its North American debut this week at the 2012 New York Auto Show. But this is a slightly different Takeri than we saw at the Geneva Motor Show. For the first time, Mazda will show its new SKYACTIV-D clean diesel powertrain in a concept car. The Takeri Concept features Mazda's new "KODO - Soul Of Motion" design, and previews the next-generation 2013 Mazda6 mid-size sedan. With a five-point grille and flared front fenders, the Takeri stresses aerodynamics while still looking aggressive. Its 20-inch alloy wheels fill the wheel wells and feature satin...
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2012 Coda Sedan Production Starts; 88-Mile Range, 73 MPGe EfficiencyWhile the company didn't make its self-imposed deadline for first customer deliveries in February, Coda Automotive has a different reason to celebrate today. At 10:25 am Pacific time, the first production 2012 Coda Sedan electric car is set to drive off the assembly line at its plant in Benicia...
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2012 Tesla Model S Electric Sedan: Industry Analyst Weighs InAfter a flurry of press events last October that included rides in 2012 Tesla Model S prototypes, Tesla Motors went mostly silent until it unveiled its Model X crossover last month. But the electric crossover won't generate any cash for the Silicon Valley startup carmaker over the next year or two...
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2012 Fisker Karma: Brief Drive ReportWell, after three years of asking, we've finally had a chance to drive the 2012 Fisker Karma. And we can confirm that the extended-range electric luxury sport sedan is, in fact, a real car. It's got drop-dead styling, unique interior furnishings, and a good ride that's aided by the fact that it's...
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2013 Ford Fusion: High-MPG Engines, Hybrid, Plug-In (Video)Now that we're back from the Detroit Auto Show, we can say with confidence that the two most important cars of the show were the 2013 Ford Fusion and the 2013 Dodge Dart. The 2013 Fusion in particular got rave reviews for its styling--which blended elements of Audi A7 and even a hint of...
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2013 Dodge Dart Compact Sedan: Video From Detroit Auto ShowWe brought you the actual unveiling of the 2013 Dodge Dart, complete with flashy graphics, loud music, and the car emerging in a welter of spotlights. Now, we can bring you a slightly calmer walkaround and summary of Chrysler's most important new car on video, as a complement to the full Dodge Dart...
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Since the demise of the well-loved Integra compact many years ago, Acura has had no compact four-door sedan. That's about to change, with the arrival of a production car based on the 2013 Acura ILX Concept shown today at the Detroit Auto Show.. It's a compact four-door near-luxury sedan with one model that has an added feature not seen before on any Acura: a mild-hybrid system to boost gas mileage. that powertrain, based on Honda's Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system, is very similar to the one used in the 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid. That's because the production car that will follow the ILX...
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2013 Dodge Dart Launch: Live Video From Detroit Auto ShowWe're just back from the live launch of the 2013 Dodge Dart, one of the most crucial--and well-attended--launch events of the Detroit Auto Show. And while it may fit right into Chrysler's marketing plans, we thought you'd like to see the actual unveiling--complete with flashy videos, loud music...
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2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid Debuts At Detroit Auto ShowWhile Volkswagen has been selling its large Touareg Hybrid sport-utility vehicle for a couple of years now, most VW buyers still have no idea the company offers hybrid vehicles. That's about to change, with the introduction of the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid at the Detroit Auto Show. The Jetta...
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2013 Ford Fusion: Full Details Of All-New Mid-Size Sedan At Detroit Auto ShowUnlike most cars, the current Ford Fusion is selling better now than it has at any time during its eight-year model run. That's a great lead-in for Ford, which is launching the all-new 2013 Ford Fusion at the Detroit Auto Show. With a sleeker design, a choice of three four-cylinder engines, plus...
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2013 Dodge Dart Video & Photos Leak Before Detroit Auto ShowBefore its unveiling, coming at 8:45 am this Monday, Chrysler trickled out photos of the exterior and dashboard of its new 2013 Dodge Dart compact sedan. But now both a video and more photos have leaked out onto those crazy Interwebz, showing every angle of the first product developed by the...
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2012 Fisker Karma Electric Car: Quick Drive Review [Video]Price increases be damned, the 2012 Fisker Karma is finally here, and first examples are about to arrive in customers' driveways. Earlier in the week we posted our video driving impressions of the new four-door extended-range electric car from startup Fisker Automotive. Now it's time to expand on...
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Acura will launch a new compact sedan, a replacement for the RDX crossover and a design concept for the next NSX at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show
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Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid, Electric Concept At Detroit Auto ShowVolkswagen is on a roll in the States these days, with sales of its redesigned Jetta sedan and its all-new mid-size 2012 Passat surging. The only mass-market German automaker intends to keep the momentum going at next month's Detroit Auto Show. It will unveil a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid and show...
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2013 Dodge Dart: More Teaser Photos, Now The Instrument PanelOne week ago, we got the first teaser photos of the 2013 Dodge Dart, the all-new compact sedan that will replace the unloved and obsolete Dodge Caliber hatchback. Now, we've got more. Chrysler has released two more photos, in this case of the instrument cluster and touchscreen center stack in the...
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2012 Fisker Karma Electric Car First Drive Impressions: VideoAfter what feels like forever, the 2012 Fisker Karma electric car is finally about to go on sale. Last month, we showed you how to order a Fisker Karma. Now, we've been able to slide behind the wheel of a new 2012 Fisker Karma EcoSport to bring you some quick first-drive impressions of the car's...
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Why The 2013 Dodge Dart Sedan HAS To Get 40 MPG HighwayIt's a magic number, 40 mpg, a nice big round figure to tout in big print every time gasoline prices go up. Most makers have at least one car that achieves 40 mpg, but for the new 2013 Dodge Dart, it's not an option--there has to be one model of the Dart that's rated by the EPA at 40 mpg or better...
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2012 Buick Lacrosse With eAssist: Mild Hybrid Weekend DriveWe drove the prototype, and liked it. Now we've driven the real thing. We still like it. In this case, "it" is the 2012 Buick Lacrosse with eAssist, the only four-cylinder model that Buick offers in its Lacrosse large luxury sedan. While large Buicks aren't known for their gas mileage, this one is...
John Voelcker