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

Top 10 Underrated Cars

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.

Tesla’s Model S electric luxury sedan was, by far, the most popularly researched car in AutoGuide.com’s new cars section this week.

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Performance cars were predominant in this week’s new cars section including products from the U.S., Korea and Japan.

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Utility vehicles meant for various walks of life were especially popular this week in AutoGuide.com’s new cars section.

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Affordability was the common thread through the most popularly researched cars in AutoGuide.com’s new cars section this week.

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Performance bargains were the most popular in AutoGuide.com’s new cars section this week. The top three were the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro, Ford Mustang and Mazda MX-5. 

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Honda’s hold on the mid-sized sedan market – the Accord – made it into this week’s list of the most researched new cars on AutoGuide.com, but only second place.

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It was impressive enough when the 2013 Range Rover debuted 700 lbs lighter than its predecessor, but the smaller and more agile Range Rover Sport tugs its belt even tighter to lose 800.

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Compact cars were the most researched cars in AutoGuide.com’s new cars section this week.

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American cars almost wept the list this week of the most popularly searched vehicles in AutoGuide.com’s new cars section.

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Imports were the most researched this week in AutoGuide.com’s new car buying section, with Toyota taking three of the spots.

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Subaru announced a recall today that affects about 47,419 vehicles, regarding issues with the key fob that can cause the vehicles to start when the key FOB is dropped. 

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All are imports but one among the most researched new cars in AutoGuide.com’s list this week. 
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Imports exclusively filled the most researched cars in AutoGuide’s new cars section this week

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Small  cars were the most popularly search in AutoGuide.com’s new cars section this week, but big-engined rear-wheel drive cars were well represented too.

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Nissan GT-R Track Edition

Trucks, tuner cars and even a diesel compact came out to the 2013 Chicago Auto Show this year.

While it wasn’t a worldwide debut, the Nissan GT-R Track Edition made its first U.S. appearance during the show. The car is limited to 150 units and features performance enhancements including better brake cooling, a stiffer suspension and a lighter curb weight thanks in part to losing its rear seats.

It keeps the same 545 hp output, but gets a carbon fiber rear wing and special RAYS wheels. Unfortunately for Nissan, it’s not really new so it can’t make the official “Top 10″ list. An honorable mention will have to do instead.

With that out of the way, click below to see AutoGuide.com’s picks for the top 10 cars this year in the Windy City.

An unusual mix made up AutoGuide.com’s list of most researched new cars this week.

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The Volkswagen Beetle GSR unveiled at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show is much more than a pretty face, its the fastest Beetle that VW has ever made.

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The wind, snow and ice might be blowing into Chicago in true February fashion, but it’s business as usual for Dodge at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show.

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Ford isn’t making such a big deal out of its booth at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to be excited about. Quite the opposite, actually.

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It’s a tribute to the 1970s era GSR and it’s the fastest production Volkswagen Beetle to date.

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AutoGuide.com’s new cars section saw a mix of browsers researching performance and practicality this week.

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Budget-minded cars were popular in AutoGuide.com’s new cars section this week ranging from crossovers to sub-compacts.

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