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• 2014 MINI MY Pricing Brings Mild Hike to Two Models
  Mini has released pricing for every one of its 2014 model year vehicles, with the only changes being a $100 increase in price for the Countryman and Paceman.  At its low end, the Mini Hardtop carries an MSRP of $19,700, the same as it did in 2013. The base Mini Cooper retains its MSRP of...
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• Fiat 500 Turbo Cattiva is Headed for Production
  Unveiled at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show, the Fiat 500 Cattiva Concept is now confirmed for production.  “I can guarantee you it will happen. I just can’t tell you when,” said Fiat North America boss Jason Stoicevich said about 500 Cattiva production, in an interview with AutoBlog. The Cattiva is basically a style package for the...
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• BMW M6 Gran Coupe Priced from $116,150
  BMW has released pricing for the M6 Gran Coupe, which carries a starting MSRP of $116,150 including delivery, as well as a gas-guzzler tax estimated at $1,300. All that cash will get you a twin-turbo V8 good for 560 hp and 500 lb-ft of torque, which will push the car from 0-60 mph in only 4.1 seconds. While a...
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• Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra Ecotec3 V6 Rated at 18/24 MPG
  EPA fuel economy numbers for General Motor’s Ecotec3 V6 have been released, pegging the truck at 18 mpg city and 24 mpg highway equipped with two-wheel drive.  That puts the two-wheel drive version in line with the RAM 1500 HFE in terms of city mpg, although GM’s trucks still miss Chrysler’s offering by one mile...
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• Porsche 918 Spyder Testing in Extreme Heat Video
  Porsche is busy testing out its latest supercar, the 918 Spyder, and the brand has just released a video showing the car testing in some extreme heat conditions.  The 918 has been tested around the world in all sorts of conditions, and all of those prototypes are about to reach 1 million miles tested cumulatively....
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• Chrysler Changes Tack, Will Recall 2.7 Million Jeeps
  After two weeks of waiting, Chrysler has agreed to comply with a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) request to recall about 2.7-million Jeep SUVs.  When originally asked to conduct this recall, Chrysler told NHTSA that its own internal data did not show that an abnormal risk was apparent. The issue in question is potentially...
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• Mitsubishi Outlander Named Official Pikes Peak Safety Vehicle
  The 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander will be the official safety vehicle at this year’s 91st running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb which takes place on June 30, 2013. Joining the Outlander in the safety vehicle roster is the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, both of which have been customized to prepare for their duties. Mitsubishi will also serve...
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• 2015 Cadillac Escalade to hit Market in Spring 2014
  At a recent investor’s meeting, General Motors revealed that the next-generation Cadillac Escalade will hit the market in spring of 2014.  Cadillac has said that the new Escalade will stay true to its current form, putting power and presence as a priority over fuel economy, though the mpg numbers will almost certainly get better compared...
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• Suzuki Airbag Issues Under NHTSA Investigation
  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is beginning an investigation looking into malfunctioning airbag warning lights on 2006-2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara and 2007-2011 Suzuki SX4 vehicles. NHTSA has received 128 complaints regarding different asp ects of the airbag system. About half of the complaints allege that the airbag warning light comes and and stays on, while other complaints say that the...
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• 2014 Buick Lacrosse Priced from $34,060
  General Motors has released pricing for the 2014 Buick Lacrosse, giving it a price increase of about $500 over 2013 with a starting MSRP of $34,060 including a $925 destination charge. The base engine is a 2.4-liter four cylinder E-Assist mild hybrid that makes 182 hp and 172 lb-ft of torque, while there is a 3.6-liter...
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• 2014 BMW 4 Series Makes Video Debut
  Details on the BMW 4 Series were released last week, and now the German brand has released the first video that showcases the car.  The 4 Series will have two models at launch, the 428i and 435i. The 428i is powered by a 2.0-liter, turbo-four engine with 240 hp and 255 lb-ft of torque while the 435i...
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• Ford Truck Testing Now Performed by Robots
  To test high-impact situations that may be too taxing for human drivers, Ford has developed a robotic system for testing trucks and cargo vans.  “Some of the tests we do on our commercial trucks for North America are so strenuous that we limit the exposure time for human drivers,” says Dave Payne, manager, vehicle development operations. A...
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