| Thread of the Day: 2013 Buick Verano Turbo or 2013 Acura ILX 2.4 – With Poll |
Oct 12th, 2012 |
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Acura and Buick are the newest players in an entry-level segment Audi has occupied for years with the A3. Though the outgoing U.S.-spec Audi A3 does offer a turbocharged four-cylinder engine like the Buick Verano, it currently lacks the traditional sedan body style that’s key to increasing sales in this market. We’ve just finished evaluating [...]
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| Going Extreme: Chevrolet Malibu Turbo Experiences Hurricanes and Blizzards in Climatic Wind Tunnel |
Oct 12th, 2012 |
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Before the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Turbo reaches any dealership, engineers subject it to extreme conditions in a climatic wind tunnel that can simulate hurricanes, blizzards, and 140-degree heat. The facility allows engineers to test vehicles like the new Malibu Turbo in extreme climates year round without ever leaving Warren, Michigan. By replicating various conditions, the [...]
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| Consumer Reports Finds Issue with 2013 Lexus ES, GS, IS Emergency Trunk Releases |
Oct 12th, 2012 |
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Lexus may want to rethink the emergency trunk releases in a few of its sedans after a test performed by Consumer Reports ended with a four-year-old snapping the handle off and (very briefly) becoming trapped inside. Consumer Reports says that it was performing an impromptu emergency trunk release test when the problem occurred. Testing director Jake Fisher’s [...]
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| We Hear: Bugatti Galibier Sedan Delayed Again – With Poll |
Oct 12th, 2012 |
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Will they or won’t they? The gestation period for the Bugatti Galibier sedan hasn’t been easy, with the sedan the subject of multiple delays. According to the staff at Autocar the Galibier may be delayed yet again, as Bugatti works to determine what its customers want in a four-door super sedan. The Galibier was first [...]
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| Jay Leno Drives Lexus LFA Spyder, Talks Next-Gen Z Car in New Videos |
Oct 12th, 2012 |
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Jay Leno recently spent some time in Japan, and he took his Jay Leno’s Garage camera crew with him to film his exploits. In the latest videos, Leno drives one-off sports cars, consults on the next-gen Z car’s design, and gets drifting lessons from Japan’s drift king Keiichi Tsuchiya. In one video, Leno drives the [...]
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| Surprising Spark: GM Increasing Chevrolet Spark Imports Due to Strong Sales Launch |
Oct 12th, 2012 |
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The 2013 Chevrolet Spark has had a more successful launch in the U.S. than expected, with 6313 units sold since it went on sale in limited markets in July. General Motors is increasing imports of the South Korean-built minicar to meet demand, reports Automotive News. Keeping in mind the Spark’s 2630 sales in August and [...]
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| MT Poll: Which 2013 Motor Trend Sport/Utility Contender Will Win SUOTY? |
Oct 12th, 2012 |
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Over the past two weeks WOT has released information about the contenders for the 2013 Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the Year. Here is a brief recap of the contenders in alphabetical order. Which do you think will become the 2013 Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the Year? 2013 Acura RDX – In a move on the [...]
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| Car buyers get platinum-plated cover - at no cost |
Oct 12th, 2012 |
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Buyers of used cars from ACF Car Finance Limited are to be given a year's free Maintenance and Breakdown Cover, based on RAC Warranty's platinum product.
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| Whiplash Injuries Following a Car Accident |
Oct 12th, 2012 |
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Whiplash can be the excruciatingly painful outcome of a car accident.
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| Volkswagen reports slow Sept. sales amid eurozone worries |
Oct 12th, 2012 |
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Volkswagen AG reported slower sales growth last month, reflecting weakness in the eurozone economies, but still managed a 6.5 percent increase in global car and light truck sales.Sales for the first ...
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