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2012 Acura TL: Video and Live Photos from the Chicago Auto Show

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 07:41 PM PST

In an attempt to win back buyers that were turned off by the fourth generation TL's controversial looks, Acura revealed a mid-cycle refresh for the 2012 model year version of the car at the Chicago Auto Show. We've already brought you the key details in our previous post (see here), but now we have a fresh batch of photos and a walkaround video of...


Shelby Introduces Limited Edition 2012 Shelby GT350, Adds Convertible Option for the First Time Since 1970

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 06:04 PM PST

At the 2011 Chicago Auto Show, Shelby unveiled the limited edition 2012 Shelby GT350, which enters the new model year with two fresh color options and, for the first time since 1970, a convertible body style. Based on the Ford Mustang GT, the Shelby GT350 comes with three engine choices, including a base version with a naturally aspirated 430HP V8...


The Audi A8 Says, "Long Live the T-Shifter!"

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 04:31 PM PST

When Hyundai launched the i30 small car on the Australian market, it marked the end of not only the Excel/Accent lineage down under but also the end of the automatic T-shifter. The Accent, a subcompact design available in either a four door sedan or five door hatchback body style, was the last car sold here to feature the venerable (if archaic)...


Ram Introduces New 1500 Tradesman at Chicago Show

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 04:14 PM PST

Chrysler's Ram division introduced the a new Tradesman option package for the 2011 Ram 1500 at the Chicago Auto Show. Based on the ST trim level, the new variant comes with the 390HP 5.7-liter HEMI V8 and five-speed automatic transmission, accompanied by a more comprehensive standard equipment list. The Tradesman packages includes the Class IV...


What Grinds My Gears about the Recent Developments in Toyota's Unintended Acceleration-Saga

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 03:34 PM PST

A few things happened in the past 24 hours that grind my gears on the subject of Toyota Motor Corp.'s "unintended acceleration" saga. The first thing that ticked me off were some smart-ass headlines for the findings of NHTSA-NASA study from the same sources that were bashing the Japanese company with Daily Mirror-like titles a little over a year...


500HP Hyundai Veloster Rally Car Makes its Way to the Chicago Auto Show

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 02:31 PM PST

Hyundai and Rhys Millen Racing (RMR) go back a long way and their partnership has been further cemented at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show with the unveiling of the Veloster rally car which is powered by a specially tuned four-cylinder turbocharged engine capable of 500-horsepower and 600 lb.-ft. of torque. A production version 2012 Veloster...


Hit the Slopes in Style with Audi Carbon Ski

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 12:58 PM PST

If you're looking to add some style to your winter-time outdoor activities, you may want to take a look at these cool skis from Audi. Initially designed and developed as a concept study at the Audi Concept Design Munich, the Carbon Ski is now heading for production with the Ingolstadt-based automaker estimating that it could be available for sale...


VIDEO: Slow Motion Drifting Captured with Remote Control Helicopter

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 12:00 PM PST

Following yesterday's video of the RC drifters at the 2010 Korea RC Street Drift challenge, we now bring you some real-life-size drifting action through this film that was shot by a company called DK Video Productions in Koropi, Greece. The cool thing about this video is that it was recorded with a Canon 550d camera strapped on a TREX 700N remote...


Live Photos and First Video of Chevy's Steroid Packed Camaro ZL1

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 11:31 AM PST

The Camaro that all Chevy fans were waiting for made its way to the Windy City today for its world premiere. It may not carry the more widely recognized Z28 name-tag as Chevrolet chose to resurrect the less known ZL1 moniker from the 1969 model, but then again, this is a different beast. Lurking behind that angry looking fascia is 6.2-liter V8...


Super-Lux Range Rover Autobiography Ultimate Edition heads to Geneva Motor Show

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 10:50 AM PST

At next month's Geneva Salon, Land Rover will display the new Range Rover Autobiography Ultimate Edition, which is claimed be the firm's most luxurious model ever. The highlight of the limited edition model are the two stand-alone rear seats, which are clad in specially selected natural leather and separated by an additional console...


2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 Breaks Cover at the Chicago Auto Show

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 10:17 AM PST

Dodge's rejuvenation under Fiat's umbrella continues at the Chicago Auto Show with the unveiling of the range-topping Charger SRT8. As with every SRT model, the highlight of the performance orientated version of the Charger is the new 6.4-liter HEMI V8 powerplant producing 465HP and 465 lb-ft (631 Nm) of torque. According to Dodge, the new engine...


2012 Acura TL Refreshment Brings Toned Down Shield-Grille and New 6-Speed Auto

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 09:34 AM PST

The facelifted Acura TL made its world premiere today at the Chicago Auto Show. The 2012 model year brings a fresh look for the front and rear ends of the mid-size sedan along with a new Sequential SportShift 6-speed automatic transmission and equipment upgrades. The first thing you'll notice on the 2012 Acura TL is of course the revamped front...


2012 Hyundai Genesis Sedan Facelift Gains 5.0 V8 R-Spec Variant with 429HP plus Updated GDI V6

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 08:59 AM PST

As Hyundai continues its ascent to the top, the South Korean automaker-that-could is getting bolder every day. This time the company entered new grounds at the Chicago Auto Show with the unveiling facelifted Genesis sedan that gets a new sporty variant for the for the 2012 model year. The new model sports the R-Spec moniker and comes with a new...


Chevy Rolls Out Bad Boy 2012 Camaro ZL1 with 550HP Supercharged V8

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 08:02 AM PST

The all-new, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 finally made its world premiere today at the Chicago Auto Show. Dubbed as the highest-performing model and the most technically sophisticated in the Camaro's 45-year-long history, the ZL1 is named after Chevy's all-aluminum racing engine from the late 1960s, which was installed into 69 regular-production 1969...


Nissan Esflow is a Small RWD Sports Coupe Concept that runs on Electricity and it will Debut in Geneva

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 07:22 AM PST

The time has come for Nissan to release its plans for the rapidly approaching Geneva Salon. For this year's edition of the show, the Japanese automaker has prepared an impressive sports coupe concept named the ESFLOW. It has most of the right ingredients to satisfy purists, including a rear-wheel drive layout, a 0 to 100km/h [62 mph] sprint time...


2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 with Supercharged V8 Poster Snagged at Chicago Show

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 06:40 AM PST

All those rumors about Chevrolet readying the Camaro ZL1 for a debut at the Chicago Auto Show turned out to be true as the guys from the Camaro5 forums snapped these pictures of GM's poster signs from the show floor. It won't be long before Chevrolet presentation starts, but you can get an idea of what to expect in the preliminary details posted...


VW Addresses Jetta Complaints with New GLI Model that gets 200HP and Euro Suspension

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 06:29 AM PST

When American buyers learned that the European market version of the Jetta came with better and more modern engines, improved materials and a four-link rear suspension system similar to that fitted to the Golf, they felt somewhat let down - even though these changes came with a hefty price increase for European consumers. Now, VW is trying to...


Suzuki to Preview Hot Hatchback in Geneva with Swift S-Concept

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 05:35 AM PST

Ever since Suzuki presented the latest generation of the Swift in the summer of 2010, we were wondering if the Japanese automaker had any plans to add a sportier version to its supermini's range. Well, it appears that Suzuki does have something in mind as the company will be exhibiting a new concept car named the SWIFT S-CONCEPT at the Geneva...


Dodge Unveils Sporty R/T Versions of Charger, Challenger, Journey, Durango and Grand Caravan

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 04:58 AM PST

The Chicago Auto Show is the stage for the world premiere of an entire lineup of new R/T performance models from Dodge. The brand's performance moniker, which stands for Road & Track and has been in use since the 1960s, has now been applied on the latest iterations of the Charger saloon, Challenger Coupe, Journey crossover, Durango SUV and the...


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