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Is U.S. market ready for Chevy’s minicar?

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With a starting price of $12,245, the Spark offers the pluses of affordability, maneuverability and fuel efficiency. The small car is especially suited for urban driving. [Read More]

SL roadster shows off fresh form for 2013

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The Mercedes-Benz tri-star gets even more polish for the 2013 model year with its fresh-design SL550 roadster. [Read More]

Carrera S gets big dose of refinement

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There are few nameplates in history that have survived as long, and have evolved as gracefully as Porsche’s 911. After about a half century in production, the 911 has stayed true to form, and the fresh-design 2013 model continues the automaker’s original mission. [Read More]

Hyundai introduces charismatic new coupes

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Sporty cars with design charisma, spirited performance, fuel efficiency and affordable price tags are a Hyundai specialty. A pair of new 2013 sport coupes — the Veloster Turbo and Elantra Coupe — reinforce the automaker’s prowess in these areas.
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GM to add 500 new I.T. jobs in Texas

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General Motors is hiring software developers, project managers, database experts, business analysts and other information technology professionals to staff the first of several new IT Innovation Centers in the United States, intended to drive breakthrough ideas into GM vehicles and business processes globally. [Read More]

Ford celebrates its 350 millionth vehicle

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Ford Motor Co. celebrated the company’s 350 millionth vehicle — a Ford Focus, which is the world’s best-selling car for the first half of 2012. [Read More]

Audi’s A8 L delivers ultra-luxury, elegance

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It isn’t a stretch to rank Audi’s new 2013 A8 L 3.0T long-wheelbase sedan as one of the top premium large sedans on the market. [Read More]