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Mopar 80th: 2017 Dodge Challenger Limited Editions

Mopar (a contraction of the words MOtor and PARts) was born on August 1, 1937, as the name of a line of antifreeze products. Mopar has since evolved over 80 years to serve as the service, parts and customer-care brand of all FCA vehicles around the globe. Continue reading

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Top Ten Future Collectible Cars in 2017 Production

Ten vehicles in production by automakers stand out as the likeliest to grow in value and appeal as collectible cars to enthusiasts, claims Haggerty. Continue reading

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Chevrolet 2017 Colorado ZR2 Starts at $40,995

“We’re thrilled to be able to offer it for more than $2500 less than the next closest comparable vehicles.” Continue reading

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Ford to Bring Back Ranger Pickup to North America

Ford is bringing back the Ranger midsize pickup truck to its North American vehicle lineup in 2019 and a Bronco midsize SUV to its global vehicle portfolio in 2020. Continue reading

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Honda to Debut 2018 Odyssey Minivan at 2017 NAIAS

The 5th-generation 2018 Honda Odyssey has been “completely redesigned” with new powertrain technology, less quirky, more mainstream styling, as well as expanded safety and connectivity features. Continue reading

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Infiniti QX50 Concept to Debut at 2017 NAIAS

The mid-size Infiniti QX50 Concept is an outgrowth of the QX Sport Inspiration that appeared debuted last April in Beijing. Continue reading

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2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell Deliveries Start

California has approved a plan to develop up to 100 hydrogen refueling stations in the state during the next several years. This California initiative dovetails with some increased government support of hydrogen infrastructure development at the federal level, such as H2USA (http://h2usa.org/). Continue reading

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Freshened 2018 Chevrolet Traverse to Debut at NAIAS

Chevrolet will show what it calls an all-new 2018 Traverse with seating for up to eight passengers at the NAIAS in Detroit this January. Continue reading

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Toyota, Daihatsu Form Emerging Market Compact Car Company

Toyota is under intense competitive pressure from global automakers and is experimenting with a different organizational approach to getting mini cars to market. Honda, Maruti and Tata, among others come to mind here. However, this – potentially – could also change Toyota’s approach and cost basis to compact vehicles in established markets. Continue reading

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Alpine Opens Reservations for 1,955 Première Édition Cars

Starting today, Alpine is opening reservations for its ‘Première Édition’, a limited-edition version of its upcoming production car for €2,000. Continue reading

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Three New 2017 AMG GT Models on Sale

The new AMG Roadsters are said to make the AMG driving performance an even more intensive experience. In the entry-level model, the AMG GT Roadster, the AMG 4‑liter V8 biturbo unit produces an output of 350 kW (476 horsepower). Continue reading

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NiroBot for Facebook to Hype Kia Niro Hybrid

Messenger is allegedly used by more than 1 billion consumers monthly, and those accessing the NiroBot for Messenger will get vehicle information, interior and exterior galleries, multimedia product overviews, lots of hype and the ability to schedule a test drive of the first Kia vehicle to make use of an all-new, dedicated eco-car platform. Continue reading

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2017 Volvo V90 Cross Country, V60 Polestar Debut at LA

The V90 Cross Country completes the 90 Series line-up. Significant improvements have been made to both the S60 and V60 Polestars compared to the 2016 models, most notably a 362-horsepower version of Volvo’s Drive-E powertrain for the low volume specialty vehicles. Continue reading

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New/Old Jaguar XKSS Debuts in Los Angeles

Sometimes referred to as the world’s first supercar, the XKSS was originally made by Jaguar as a road-going conversion of the Le Mans-winning D-type, which was built from 1954-1956. In 1957, nine cars allocated for export to North America were lost in a fire at Jaguar’s Browns Lane factory in the British Midlands. Only 16 examples of XKSS were ultimately built. Continue reading

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FCA Launches New 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid

FCA today debuted the new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, a thus far unique offering in the segment. Pacifica Hybrid’s is rated at an estimated 30 miles of all-electric range, 530 miles of total range and 80 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) in city driving. Continue reading

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