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Kia GT and Provo Concepts Rumored for Production

Last week at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, Kia unveiled its new Cee’d and Pro_cee’d GT models, showing its focus on sportier, performance-focused models. That appears to just be the beginning, as the Korean automaker looks to bring new coupe models to market based on its GT and Provo concepts.

Filed under: Concept Cars Coupes Featured Articles Kia Korean Sports Cars
Tags: gt, gt concept, Kia, kia coupes, kia gt, kia gt concept, kia provo, kia provo concept, provo, provo concept

By Jason Siu Mar 12 2013

2013 Buick Enclave Awarded NHTSA Five Star Safety Rating

The 2013 Buick Enclave has received a five-star overall vehicle rating for safety from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Filed under: American Buick Crossovers Family Sedans Featured Articles Luxury Cars Safety Sedans SUVs
Tags: Buick, buick enclave, new car assessment program, NHTSA, safety rating

By Jason Siu Mar 12 2013

Mercedes Planning Sub-Compact SUV with G-Class Looks

The iconic Mercedes-Benz G class is a bit expensive at $113,000, and certainly not thrifty when it comes to fuel, but Mercedes might have the answer for those looking for a G-Class in an affordable and fuel-friendly package.

Filed under: Compact Cars Crossovers Featured Articles German Mercedes-Benz Sub-Compact Cars SUVs
Tags: City G, ener-g-force, g-class, GLA, GLA Class, Mercedes, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz Ener-g force concept, mercedes-benz ener-g-force, mercedes-benz g-class

By Sami Haj-Assaad Mar 12 2013

2015 Audi A4 to Get TDI Option in America

When the next-generation Audi A4 sedan is introduced, the German automaker will for the first time offer a diesel variant for American consumers.

Filed under: Audi Diesel Cars Family Sedans Featured Articles German Luxury Cars Sedans
Tags: a4, a4 diesel, Audi, audi a4, audi a4 diesel, audi tdi, next generation a4, next generation audi a4

By Jason Siu Mar 12 2013

Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid a “Maybe” says CEO Krafcik

Hyundai may be looking to take on the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, with its own gasoline-electric version of the Santa Fe.

Filed under: Crossovers Featured Articles Hybrids Hyundai Korean SUVs
Tags: hybrid, Hybrid Crossovers, Hyundai, Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai Santa Fe long wheelbase, Hyundai Santa Fe Seven Seater, Nissan Pathfinder, toyota highlander, toyota highlander hybrid

By Sami Haj-Assaad Mar 12 2013

2013 Mercedes M-Class Latest in Armored Vehicle Lineup

Attention foreign diplomats, drug lords and anyone living in Bogotá, Colombia: your new ride is ready. Mercedes-Benz is introducing an armored version of its M-Class SUV, the latest addition to its Guard family of vehicles.

Filed under: Featured Articles Mercedes-Benz
Tags: armor, bluetec, diesel, luxury, M-Class, Mercedes-Benz, ML 500, ml350, panzer, protection, sport utility vehicle, suv, tank, World War II, WW2, WWII

By Craig Cole Mar 12 2013

2015 Volkswagen Golf Making US Debut at New York Auto Show

Volkswagen has confirmed that the 2015 Golf will make its US debut at the upcoming 2013 New York Auto Show in three flavors: en entry-level TSI model, a TDI Clean Diesel model and the sporty GTI.

Filed under: Auto Show News Coupes Diesel Cars Featured Articles German Hatchbacks Sports Cars Volkswagen
Tags: 2013 New York Auto Show, 2013 ny auto show, 2015 volkswagen golf, 2015 vw golf, golf, golf us debut, new york auto show, ny auto show, Volkswagen, volkswagen golf, volkswagen golf us debut

By Jason Siu Mar 12 2013

Ford, Chrysler Looking to Get Back in Small Pickup Market?

The Ford F-150, Chevy Silverado, Ram 1500 and Toyota Tundra have all seen updates in the past year, but what about smaller pickups which are seen as more affordable and fuel efficient? Well, they may be on the way back to relevance.

Filed under: American Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Featured Articles Ford GM GMC Japanese Nissan Toyota Trucks
Tags: Chevrolet Colorado, Dodge Dakota, ford ranger, gmc canyon, nissan frontier, pickup trucks, Pickups, small pickups, small trucks, toyota tacoma

By Sami Haj-Assaad Mar 12 2013

Five-Point Inspection: 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

This Week’s Five-Point Inspection takes a look at the soon-to-be-overhauled Mercedes-Benz E-Class, what we love about it and what we’d like to see changed. About to become redundant, there is a mid-cycle refresh coming for the 2014 model year which will put the current E-Class out to pasture. This doesn’t mean the E-Class is necessarily...

Filed under: 5 Point Inspection Featured Articles German Luxury Cars Mercedes-Benz
Tags: 2013 e-class, 5 point, benz, diesel, E 300, E 350, E 400, E 550, E 63, e-class, Five point, gasoline, hybrid, Luxury Cars, Mercedes, Mercedes-Benz, sedan, wagon, what is changing in the E-class, what's new in the e-class

By Mike Schlee Mar 12 2013

Ford Recalls 6,500 New Vehicles Over Child Safety Lock Defect

Families with 2013 Ford C-Max, Escape and Focus vehicles will be paying a visit to the nearest Ford service department as soon as possible, over a defective child safety door lock.