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The AutoGuide News Blog is your source for breaking stories from the auto industry. Delivering news immediately, the AutoGuide Blog is constantly updated with the latest information, photos and video from manufacturers, auto shows, the aftermarket and professional racing.
 |  May 21, 2:20 PM

 

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Based on the Jeep Grand Cherokee and slated to be the brand’s volume seller, Maserati’s Levante SUV has remained more-or-less in the dark despite its crucial role for the brand.

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 |  May 21, 1:03 PM

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Sergio Marchionne has issued a written apology to the Italian American ONE VOICE Coalition for a comment he made during last January’s Detroit Auto Show.

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 |  May 21, 12:32 PM

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Elon Musk, Tesla’s ever enigmatic CEO, announced over Twitter that the company will likely repay its government debt by Wednesday, May 22. 

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 |  May 21, 11:32 AM

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Demand for an electric cargo van that can only travel up to 50 mph isn’t strong enough to justify full production.

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 |  May 21, 8:07 AM

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Ferrari is expected to unveil a hardcore version of its 458 Italia (above), likely the Scuderia version, at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show.

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 |  May 18, 10:02 AM

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The subjects of AutoGuide.com’s most recent track shootout were both popularly researched this week, as were a selection of Chrysler products. 

Both the Mazda and Ford hot hatches offer potent turbocharged engines that offer practical performance bargains. While the Mazdaspeed 3 has long been regarded the leader for turbocharged hatchbacks, Ford is offering a legitimate contender.

The Chrysler Town & Country was also a popularly searched vehicle. A practical family hauler with luxurious touches, buyers can opt to have the minivan with a Blu-ray player.

Dodge just announced two special edition packages for the 2013 Dart along with a new Rallye appearance package, which might explain its surge in popularity.

Finally, the ever-popular Jeep Wrangler rounded off this week’s list. In fact, the millionth Wrangler JK rolled off the line this week at Chrysler’s Toledo, Ohio plant.

Click the hot links below to go directly to each of the cars or enjoy some casual browsing in our new car shopping section or learn more about your own top picks in our Tips & Advice area.

2013 Dodge Dart

2013 Jeep Wrangler

2013 Chrysler Town & Country

2013 Ford Focus ST

2013 Mazda Mazdaspeed 3

 |  May 17, 1:32 PM

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Will a “14-year-old from Indonesia” one day be able to hack into self-driving cars? It might sound outlandish, but Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va., chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee asked on Wednesday.

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 |  May 17, 12:45 PM

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Jeep’s millionth Wrangler JK rolled off the line at the company’s Toledo, Ohio plant.

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 |  May 17, 11:32 AM

Top 10 Underrated Cars


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An ode to the underdog, AutoGuide.com has compiled a list of 10 cars that just don’t get the respect they deserve.

They fly under the radar for a variety of reasons. Some are meant to be that way, while others are haunted by a reputation too daunting to drop.

Whatever the reason, every car on this list is available today and worth a second look.

 |  May 17, 8:15 AM

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Audi’s high-performance cars will play an important role in both Audi and parent company Volkswagen’s growth goals.

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 |  May 16, 4:45 PM

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GMC debuted the standard cab version of its 2014 Sierra pickup today in a press release about the truck’s aerodynamics.

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 |  May 15, 1:01 PM

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Japanese automaker Subaru is recalling almost 5,400 model year 2013 Outback and Legacy vehicles because the steering column might disengage.

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 |  May 15, 11:36 AM

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Three Ohio drivers are suing Ford, saying the EcoBoot V6 engines powering their cars are defective.

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 |  May 15, 10:45 AM

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Rumors that Gran Turismo 6 will be available for the PlayStation 3 this holiday season have just been confirmed.

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 |  May 15, 10:32 AM

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Almost two and a half years after the Nissan Leaf went on sale, the little electric car can count 25,000 sales in the U.S.

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 |  May 15, 10:11 AM

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With leaks, scale models and interior photos, you might have already seen most of the 2014 Mercedes S-Class, but there’s one thing left: the official debut.

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 |  May 15, 9:15 AM

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BMW will offer its 2014 M5 with a facelift, and images of the car leaked through an updated version of the brand’s online car configurator. 

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 |  May 14, 12:14 PM

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General Motors announced today that it will begin selling a small cargo van based on heavily on Nissan’s NV200.

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 |  May 14, 11:32 AM

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Infiniti President Johan de Nysschen is counting an expanded crossover line among key aspects for the luxury brand’s global growth strategy. 

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 |  May 14, 9:32 AM

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British luxury brand Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is placing heavier emphasis on hot weather testing by opening a new facility in Dubai. 

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 |  May 14, 8:45 AM

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American taxi fleets will be allowed to buy electric cars from Chinese automaker Build Your Dreams (BYD) despite the brand’s choice not to offer at the consumer level.

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 |  May 10, 1:45 PM

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Mercedes’ 2014 S-Class is only a few days away from its official May 15 debut, but true form for the automotive industry, more information about the car leaked.

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 |  May 10, 12:32 PM

 

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A bill that would require vehicles under safety recalls to be grounded from rental fleet use is being introduced again by a group of senators.

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 |  May 10, 12:02 PM

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Volkswagen’s VR6 engine will continue into another generation despite past rumors that suggested otherwise.

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