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Gas Prices To Soar Above $4 Per Gallon This Spring, Analysts Say

2012-02-06T21:42:00.001-05:00

“This year, analysts say, prices could cross the psychologically significant $4-per-gallon mark, adding as much as 60 cents per gallon to the current national average.”

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[Source: GreenCarReports via digg]

Model Comparison | 2013 Ford Fusion vs 2012 Toyota Camry

2012-01-30T15:32:00.000-05:00

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Press Release

“• New Ford Fusion is the first sedan to offer gasoline, hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains, each with expected top fuel economy, underscoring Ford's commitment to give customers the power of choice”

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2011 Ferrari 458 Italia vs. 2011 McLaren MP4-12C, 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS

2012-01-20T19:26:00.001-05:00

“Chariots of the Gods: Three exotics ready to take you to supercar paradise–fast.”

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[Source: caranddriver.com]

2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 vs 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca

2012-01-20T19:08:00.001-05:00

“Live and Independent: New Breed of Power Pony Meets the Last of the Old Guard.”

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[Source: motortrend.com]

Automobile | Sibling Rivalry: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport

2012-01-17T18:35:00.001-05:00

“Chevrolet knows damn well how to build a sports car. Evidence: the Corvette. Ever since the mid-1950s, it has defined the very idea of what an American sports car is. Attempts to create a second Chevrolet sports car, however, have been met with less success. Excepting the Chevelle SS and a handful of Camaros -- and maybe the Corvair Monza if we're being generous -- it's been rare to find a performance Chevy as inspired as the Corvette. The 2010 revival of the Camaro raised our hopes, until its sloppy handling and performance-numbing obesity torpedoed our expectations. The 2012 Camaro ZL1 changes all of that with huge power, sophisticated technology, and exceptional handling.”

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[Source: automobilemag.com]

Model Comparison | 2013 Ford Escape vs 2012 Honda CR-V

2012-01-16T15:23:00.000-05:00

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Press Release

“• Ford's newest sport utility vehicle (SUV) arrives next year, bringing clever technologies and features designed to make life easier, and fuel economy projected to top any vehicle of its kind on the market”

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Hyundai Elantra, Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Win 2012 North American Car and Truck of the Year

2012-01-10T12:06:00.000-05:00

“DETROIT, - The Hyundai Elantra is the 2012 North American Car of the Year and the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is the 2012 North American Truck of the Year.”

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[Source: northamericancaroftheyear.org]

Model Update | 2012 Honda CR-V vs 2011 Honda CR-V

2012-01-09T15:46:00.000-05:00

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Press Release

“LOS ANGELES– The all-new, the fourth-generation Honda CR-V debuted today at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The 2012 CR-V introduces an upscale styling direction, greater fuel efficiency, and added features and functionality. The CR-V will go on-sale at Honda dealerships nationwide on December 15th.”

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Electric Car Sales For 2011: Modest First-Year Numbers

2012-01-05T21:20:00.000-05:00

“Last year, the electric-car revolution became real. After a late-Nineties false start, much gnashing of teeth, and years of promises, carmakers delivered more than 17,000 plug-in vehicles in the U.S. market during 2011. December sales numbers are being announced today.”

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[Source: greencarreports.com via digg]

Top 10 Worst-Selling Vehicles of 2011

2012-01-05T21:12:00.001-05:00

“Where there are winners, there are inevitably losers. Last year was exceedingly kind to big pickups, sprawling family sedans and SUVs, but not every model came out of 2011 with big sales figures. We took the time to dig through the low-selling models of the past 12 months to find out which vehicles produced throughout the year were the biggest duds. Since we aren't interested in how few Lamborghini Aventador models rolled off of dealer lots in the U.S. in 2011, we kept the MSRP under $100,000.”

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[Source: autoblog.com]

Top 20 Best Sellers in 2011

2012-01-04T22:57:00.001-05:00

“If this were an auto race there would be no real surprise — the top three “podium” positions remain unchanged. The Ford F-150 continues as the most popular new vehicle in the US for the 35th straight year, and despite all Toyota’s woes, it managed to keep the Camry at the top as the best selling car, behind the Chevrolet Silverado.”

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[Source: roadandtrack.com]

Model Comparison | 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class vs 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet

2012-01-03T15:13:00.000-05:00

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Press Release

“MONTVALE, NJ – The all-new 2013 SL continues a tradition that began 60 years ago. For six decades the letters "SL" have been synonymous with a blend of sport, style and comfort – infused with groundbreaking innovation. For the first time, the SL is being produced almost entirely from aluminum and weighs as much as 308 pounds less than its predecessor. Its highly rigid all-aluminum bodyshell provides the basis for agile, sporty handling that has been taken to an entirely new level, coupled with outstanding bodyroll and ride characteristics. Even better driving dynamics come courtesy of the new direct injection engine, which is more powerful and economical than the outgoing generation. Other new features include the unique FrontBass system, which turns the luxury sports car into a concert hall – with the top down or up - and the highly efficient MAGIC VISION CONTROL. The 2013 SL550 will be available in U.S. showrooms this spring.”

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Model Comparison | 2013 Scion FR-S vs 2013 Subaru BRZ

2011-12-29T15:09:00.000-05:00

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“Los Angeles – Scion unveiled its 2013 FR-S compact rear-wheel drive sports car to a crowd of eager car enthusiasts. The high-performance coupe is the fifth model to join the Scion family and will go on sale in the spring of 2012.”

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Model Comparison | 2013 BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe vs 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class

2011-12-13T15:27:00.000-05:00

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Press Release

“Introducing the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe – a new 4-door, 4+1 seat addition to the 6 Series line that successfully combines the stunning proportions, design and driving dynamics of the 6 Series Coupe with interior room and amenities for up to five passengers. Harmonious proportions, precise lines and sleekly contoured surfaces give the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe the unique ability to satisfy the driver who wants a luxurious and sporty coupe yet needs a car capable of carrying four adults in comfort and luxury. The BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe will be offered as three distinct models in the USA. The TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder powered 2013 BMW 640i Gran Coupe is the initial model and arrives early this summer. Later in the summer, the TwinPower Turbo V-8 powered 2013 BMW 650i Gran Coupe and the all-wheel drive 2013 BMW 650i xDrive Gran Coupe will join the range.”

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Comparison | 2013 Lexus GS vs 2012 Hyundai Genesis

2011-12-06T15:12:00.000-05:00

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Lexus is currently in the process of reinventing itself with the introduction of the new GS. The most prominent feature of the redesign is the "spindle grille" which is gradually becoming the corporate face of Lexus. Thankfully, the front end design has toned down from the concept with just enough edginess to keep it from drowning out in the luxury middle class. While Lexus focuses on chasing the coattails of the Mercedes E-Class and BMW 5 Series, it may be forgetting the relative newcomer to the luxury game, the Hyundai Genesis.

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Model Update | 2013 Toyota GT 86 vs 2009 Toyota FT-86 Concept

2011-11-28T15:39:00.000-05:00

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Press Release

“The anticipation is over: the new Toyota GT 86 sports car makes its world debut at the 2011 Tokyo motor show. The compact 2+2 model, one of the most keenly awaited new cars of the coming year, will go on sale in the UK in June 2012.”

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Model Comparison | 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs 2012 Lexus RX

2011-11-14T15:12:00.000-05:00

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“The all-new M-Class SUV makes its on-road debut in the U.S. this week. The 2012 M-Class represents the third generation of a highly successful Mercedes-Benz sport utility vehicle that began the industry trend toward SUVs with a more car-like ride.”

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2011-11-12T12:10:00.001-05:00

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Model Comparison| 2013 Audi A4 vs 2012 BMW 3 Series

2011-10-31T15:18:00.000-04:00

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Press Release

“A bestseller has become even more attractive: Audi has updated the A4 series. New solutions for efficiency, driving dynamics and infotainment, along with an even more attractive design, attest the "Vorsprung durch Technik" achieved by the A4 Sedan, the A4 Avant, the A4 allroad quattro and the S4.”

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Model Update | 2012 BMW 3 Series vs 2011 BMW 3 Series

2011-10-17T15:33:00.000-04:00

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Press Release

“Woodcliff Lake, NJ – October 14, 2011 11:15 am EDT ... With the announcement of the sixth generation BMW 3 Series Sedan, the benchmark by which all sport sedans are measured just got raised. The pioneering history of the 3 Series serves as inspiration for the new sports sedan, whose powerful styling represents a fresh interpretation and conscientious development of traditional BMW design cues. It will not only set new standards for performance and handling but also for luxury, technology and efficiency as well.”

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Model Update | 2012 Honda Civic vs 2012 Subaru Impreza

2011-10-12T15:05:00.000-04:00

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Model Comparison | 2012 BMW M5 vs 2012 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG

2011-10-10T15:48:00.000-04:00

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“Fifth generation of the world's most successful high-performance saloon in the premium segment of the executive class; new BMW M5 is an exceptionally dynamic high-performance sports car with four doors and five seats; consistent further development of the vehicle concept initiated in 1984 with the first-generation BMW M5; compelling track potential combines with the comprehensive practicality of a luxurious business saloon; groundbreaking character headlined by significantly improved efficiency, supreme long-distance comfort, and innovative driver assistance systems and infotainment functions.”

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Model Update | 2013 Ferrari 458 Spider vs 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia

2011-10-03T15:21:00.000-04:00

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Press Release

“Maranello, 23rd August 2011 – The new 458 Spider joins the 458 Italia, widening the range of Ferrari's mid-rear engined V8s and offering the same uncompromising technological solutions, handling and performance in a refined open-top configuration. It is equipped with a Ferrari patented, fully retractable hard top, a world first for a sports car with this lay-out.”

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Model Update | 2012 Honda Pilot vs 2011 Honda Pilot

2011-09-21T15:41:00.000-04:00

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“The Honda Pilot eight-passenger SUV receives a wide range of upgrades for 2012 with a sleeker front-end design, enhanced interior features and an EPA highway fuel economy rating of 25 mpg on two-wheel-drive models, an increase of 2 mpg compared to 2011 models.”

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Model Comparison | 2012 Toyota Camry vs 2011 Hyundai Sonata

2011-09-16T15:29:00.000-04:00

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“TORRANCE, Calif., August 23, 2011 - - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. today announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the all-new, seventh-generation Camry, America's best-selling car for nine years running and 13 of the past 14 years. The Camry remains an excellent value as all popular models receive either a price decrease or remain flat in comparison to last generation Camry models. The 2012 Camry and Camry Hybrid debut a bold, sophisticated new design with a more spacious interior, class-leading safety features, improved driving dynamics and an even quieter ride than before.”