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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.
 |  Mar 27, 6:13 PM

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You’d think it would be hard to miss the new 2014 SRT Viper Time Attack at the New York Auto Show. After all, it’s a bright orange American supercar. Perhaps it was the lack of a press conference or press release, or maybe it was the fact that it sat high on a pedestal and was out of reach; either way, it didn’t garner the attention it probably should have.

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 |  Mar 27, 4:24 PM

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The engine wizards at Mercedes AMG went completely bonkers with the new CLA 45 model, pumping out 177-hp per liter of displacement. That means that this turbocharged 2.0L engine is the most powerful four-cylinder engine available on the market.

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 |  Mar 27, 11:43 AM

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A sportier Jaguar limo has hit the New York Auto Show Floor, looking as dynamic and bad-ass as Jaguar intended. Continue Reading…

 |  Mar 27, 10:45 AM

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As part of an agreement with Grand-Am and IMSA, Germany’s impressive DTM racers will be lining up on the starting grid as soon as 2015. Continue Reading…

 |  Mar 26, 2:31 PM

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Our spy photographers have caught the facelifted 2014 Porsche Panamera going through some testing at the Nurburgring test track in Germany. Continue Reading…

 |  Mar 26, 10:45 AM

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The fate is still uncertain for the Ford Focus RS, which has been rumored for a 2015 debut in North America, and here we have the latest spy shots of what is likely Ford’s hot hatch, which will be sporting a new look, despite what is lurking under the hood. Continue Reading…

 |  Mar 26, 10:05 AM

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Winter: the perfect time to test crossovers, snow tires and convertibles, right? Well, maybe not that last one, but anyone who wants to buy a convertible, like this 2013 Mazda MX-5, should know how it fares in all four seasons, not just in drop-top temperatures.

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 |  Mar 25, 10:46 AM

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Want to get a closer look at the brand new high-performance Porsche 911? While we were lucky enough to see it at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, Americans can get up close and personal with the new GT3 at the 2013 New York Auto Show, starting later this week. Continue Reading…

 |  Mar 22, 9:01 AM

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Back in 2000, Lexus established its LS and GS models, but was sorely lacking a ‘foundation’ car to attract new customers, which is why it launched the first generation IS. Continue Reading…

 |  Mar 21, 11:19 AM

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After the purchase of any new car, an opportunity to rust-proof arises. Should you do it, or is it just a waste of money?
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 |  Mar 19, 8:56 PM

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Scion FR-S owners in search of more power may have rejoiced when they heard TRD was planning a supercharger for the car, but they’re not going to be so excited once they find out what it costs.

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 |  Mar 19, 11:01 AM

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We’ve recently spotted quite a few BMWs being tested in the snow, and it makes sense, the German company wants to make sure its vehicles can handle any climate. Which brings us to these spy photos of a BMW 4 Series convertible getting it on without a top, in the cold.

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 |  Mar 15, 1:15 PM

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Following its championship win last year, Team Cadillac is looking to repeat its success during this years Word Challenge series which will start next week.

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 |  Mar 15, 11:45 AM

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The need for an international driver’s permit made headlines recently when 18 automotive journalists and six $100,000 Mercedes E63 AMGs were detained by Spanish officials for failing to have the required documents.

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 |  Mar 14, 4:54 PM

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Along with a new name being announced today for the merged Grand-Am/ALMS series, sanctioning body IMSA has announced that a total of five classes will form the makeup of the racing organization. Continue Reading…

 |  Mar 14, 3:45 PM

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Any driver in cold weather will agree, taking off your gloves to pay for your gas is a pain, especially when the temperature dips below freezing. One Canadian gas company is helping drivers stay warm by providing a smartphone app that allows users to pay for gas with their mobile device. Continue Reading…

 |  Mar 14, 12:45 PM

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The latest generation of Porsche 911 (the 991) is quickly expanding in terms of trims and models. With the new GT3 being unveiled at Geneva last week proving to be the ultimate Porsche, today we bring something a little bit more relaxed: the 911 Targa.

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 |  Mar 14, 11:15 AM

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With the Toyota FT86 Open Concept unveiled last week, Scion FR-S chief engineer Tetsuya Tada explained that the cabrio was inevitable. However, in a new post by Toyota on a corporate blog, Tada isn’t quite done with his vehicle yet, and is looking forward to more FR-S based machines.

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 |  Mar 14, 10:28 AM

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Our Spy photographers have been getting one heck of a workout this week, and are delivering the goods every day. Today we see the beefed up BMW M4 Coupe.  Continue Reading…

 |  Mar 13, 2:31 PM

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Nitto Tires makes its presence known in the enthusiast community, interacting with motorsport fans and weekend warriors. However, the company now feels it’s time to break ground with consumers by offering more mainstream products. Working closely with its enthusiast base, Nitto has managed to deliver a pair of new tires, the first designed to be a solid replacement for your OEM all-seasons and the second to be your savior in the snow.

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 |  Mar 13, 1:01 PM

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Buick is using an aggressive new strategy when it comes to selling its new compact CUV, the Encore. With its small, city-friendly proportions, is the Buick Encore making the large SUV/Crossover extinct? Continue Reading…

 |  Mar 13, 12:31 PM

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Following an investigation of General Motors vehicles with a transmission flaw, federal safety administrators are considering recalling another 1 million vehicles due to faulty electronics.

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 |  Mar 13, 10:25 AM

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An undetermined number of Nissan Altimas, LEAFs, Pathfinders, Sentras, as well as the Infiniti JX35 built in 2013 are being recalled over a defect which can cause the airbag to not go off in the case of an accident. 

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 |  Mar 13, 9:45 AM

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Here we see a disguised NASCAR legend Jeff Gordon. Looking to save some cash, he walks into a used car dealership and gravitates towards a black Camaro out front. A helpful salesman comes out to greet him, and offers him a test drive. Little does he know what he’s in for.

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