Production of the 2016 Acura ILX Begins

At its core, the 2016 Acura ILX will always be a fancy version of the Honda Civic, but Acura has gone to great lengths in the latest model year to put as much distance as possible between the economy-minded Honda and Acura’s entry-level sedan. Acura has left no stone unturned in updating the 2016 ILX, and the most important change may have been moving production to Honda’s plant in Marysville, OH, which began rolling the new ILX off the line earlier...

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Video: Nick Offerman Welcomes Us to a New Season of NASCAR

The best commercial in this year’s Super Bowl won’t even take place during the game, but don’t worry, it will most certainly have cars. NBC Sports has released its advertisement ushering in the 2015 NASCAR season, and it does so with the unwavering Americanism of Nick Offerman – meat connoisseur, wood craftsman extraordinaire and Ron Swanson.In “America, It’s Time For A Gut Check,” Offerman brings his usual comedy and machismo with one-liners like “Sure everybody at NASCAR gets a trophy/As long as they win the f***ing race” and “Where men and women...

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Kia Teases New Concept For 2015 Chicago Auto Show

Rumors about an all-wheel-drive Kia Soul have been circulating for years now, but it looks like the model could be on the verge of appearing. Kia has just released a teaser of a new all-wheel-drive concept vehicle it will be debuting at the Chicago Auto Show, and it’s not hard to see that this is some sort of Soul-based product.The most intriguing part of this concept vehicle is that it will use an electric AWD (e-AWD) system. Now, we’re not sure...

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2015 Lexus ES

The 2015 Lexus ES 350 and ES 330h hybrid are based on the Toyota Avalon architecture (rather than, a few years ago, the Camry), and with a major redesign a couple of model years ago they gained more engaging road manners, a more interesting shape, improved technology features, and a new hybrid model that actually ends up giving the...from The Car Connection http://ift.tt/1tpQq9Gvia IF...

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BMW Exec Confirms "High Demand" For M7

A full-blown M-version of the BMW 7 Series has long been in the cards as far as certain Bimmer aficionados are concerned, with every new generation of the model having been expected by some to feature such a model as a range-topper. Talks about the possibility of an M7 usually increase when a 7 Series generation is approaching the end of its life-cycle, so with the 2017 model being right around the corner, speculation is at a high level once again....

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2015 Nissan Sentra

Nissan has taken aim right at the middle of the compact-sedan market with the current Sentra. It's a competitive landscape where value is important and competition is tough. And with many of the Sentra's rivals now offering new technologies and features that were only available on luxury cars a few years ago, the Sentra gets what we'd...from The Car Connection http://ift.tt/1tpQpT1via IF...

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2015 Toyota Corolla

Basic, trouble-free, and relatively comfortable transportation, without the frills, has been the focus of the Toyota Corolla for decades. But that all changed a bit a couple years ago, when Toyota added some more technology and flair to the Corolla, arguably breaking free of biases that have long pegged the Corolla the blandest of the...from The Car Connection http://ift.tt/1tpQsyevia IF...

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2015 Lexus GX

Following a format that was all the rage a decade ago -- the body-on-frame luxury SUV -- the 2015 Lexus GX 460 is the kind of 'tough-truck' luxury that's strictly a niche product today For the U.S. it's become an increasingly hard sell, as even while gas prices have kept down, Americans continue to gravitate to more road-bound...from The Car Connection http://ift.tt/1vqsyzhvia IF...

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Video: 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat vs. 2015 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

Many would have probably have thought of this as a highly unlikely feat when the 580-horsepower Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 was unveiled back in 2011, but not even four years later, the model has been outgunned by a Dodge. Actually, strike that, it has been completely obliterated by the most powerful production muscle car in history, the 707-horsepower Dodge Challenger Hellcat. Naturally, huge horsepower and torque numbers aren’t everything for some, so in order to put the record straight, Motor Trend’s Jonny Lieberman decided to pit the two cars against...

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Five Questions: U.S. Jaguar Land Rover CEO On Diesels, Brand, And Growth

Jaguar and Land Rover are together poised for quite the growth spurt. Both brands have been closely entwined since 2008, when they were sold by Ford Motor Co. to India’s Tata Motors, and given the opportunity to broaden their future portfolios with some significant investment in product development and engineering. Just over the past year...from The Car Connection http://ift.tt/1uKrvL0via IF...

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Lamborghini Aventador SV Brochure Leaks Online

It was only yesterday that our paparazzi spotted the upcoming Lamborghini Aventador SV completely undisguised, and the first details of the supercar emerged by means of a leaked fragment of the vehicle’s official brochure. Posted by the folks over at TeamSpeed Forums, what appears to be a photo of a brochure that’s usually sent to dealers reveals the color combinations the Aventador SV can be had in. Six exterior colors are available, including...

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Yamaha YZF-R1

Yamaha has made it known that the new YZF-R1 isn’t just your typical supersports bike. Heck, using the word “typical” might not even do it justice. The YZF-R1 is a god send of a supersports bike, the rare kind of machine that can justifiably say that it was born straight out of the MotoGP technology.The Japanese bike brand calls the YZF-R1 “the most MotoGP-inspired motorcycle ever.” I’m not going to argue with that because the bike certainly has...

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Jaguar XE named most beautiful car of 2014

There is no denying the fact that Jaguar is on a roll with Ian Callum at the helm of design. The F-Type is a sight for sore eyes and the Jaguar XE revealed late last year is also quite an attractive sedan. Now the XE has just picked up a coveted design award at the 30th Festival Automobile International in Paris. Adjudged the most beautiful car of 2014, the Jaguar XE faced stiff competition from the Mazda MX-5, Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate and the...

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Massive discounts on BMW 3 Series and 5 Series

BMW India hasn't had a very good year at the sales charts in India while Mercedes-Benz and Audi have soared way ahead. Demand for the 3 Series and 5 Series is quite low and faces stiff competition now from the C-and E-Class and the A4 and A6. BMW is yet to sell off stock of the two sedans manufactured in 2014 and so is offering discounts up to Rs 5 lakh.The entry-level 520d 5 Series is being offered with a cash discount of Rs 5 lakh. The more powerful...

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Video: Mercedes-AMG Mocks Porsche In New "Dreamcar" Commercial

While mudslinging is not only legal but actually pretty common in the U.S. and some other countries, it is lawbreaking in most of the world. In order to somewhat get around that, Mercedes-AMG decided to mock the Porsche 911 and its fans in a "relatively" subtle matter in its latest commercial. Starring the Mercedes-AMG GT, a small boy and the ghostly shape of a Porsche 911, the ad is clearly made to poke fun at the rear-engined sports car and all the fans who grew up wanting one — or have one.Part of a worldwide launch campaign rolling under the...

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NHTSA Officially Issues Recall of Slingshot Three-Wheeler

We knew it was coming and it was only a matter of time before the bottom fell off of Polaris Industries’ “stop sale, stop ride” order on the three-wheeled Slingshot. Turns out, it didn’t even take a month for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to take action.A week after Polaris issued an order to its dealerships to stop selling the Slingshot and to owners to stop riding them, the NHTSA announced the recall after it was determined...

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McLaren-Honda MP4-30 Formula 1 Car

Much like Ferrari, the oldest surviving and the most successful team in the history of Formula One, McLaren started as a race-car manufacturer long before it began making road cars. Founded in 1963 as Bruce McLaren Motor Racing, the team joined F1 as a works entry in 1966. It has since competed in every single season of the series as of 2014, winning eight constructor’s championships and no fewer than 182 wins. Statistically, McLaren is second...

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Nick Offerman Gives You Every Reason You Need To Watch NASCAR In Two Minutes

Whether you already love NASCAR (or racing in general) or you think it’s a giant waste of time, we challenge you to spend two minutes with Nick Offerman—better known to some as Parks & Recreation’s Ron Swanson—and not come away convinced. A selection of some of Offerman’s reasons (delivered here without...from MotorAuthority http://ift.tt/1A8glHfvia IF...

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How Do You Remove The Roof Of A Pagani Zonda? Very, Very Carefully: Video

You definitely don’t want to get caught out in a rain storm in your Pagani Zonda 760 Roadster, because it will be filled with pools of water long before the top is out of its storage place in the nose and back on top of the car. But what is involved in taking it off? Quite a lot. Here’s the step-by-step: Protect the snorkel with a...from MotorAuthority http://ift.tt/1BANjLOvia IF...

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Mazda MX-5

With a history that began in 1989, the Mazda MX-5 is one of the best-sold convertibles on the market. In its 21 years of history, the MX-5 saw three different generations, numerous design updates, and even more engine changes. However, the most impressive update has been announced for the fourth generation that is set to debut on September 3rd, 2014.The Mazda MX-5 will remain a rear-wheel drive compact sports coupe with exterior design inspired...

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Video: The 2014 JK-Experience Is What Jeeps Were Made For

Follow a group of dedicated Jeep Wrangler enthusiasts through some of the harshest terrain in the Pacific Northwest.Video: The 2014 JK-Experience Is What Jeeps Were Made For originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 30 January 2015 14:30 EST.read more from Top Speed http://ift.tt/1CIDZJBvia IF...

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Super Bowl XLIX: Toyota Reveals "How Great I Am" Inspiring Commercial

As usual, this year’s Super Bowl Sunday will be packed with commercials in what is traditionally the biggest event of the year in American television. With each 30-second ad selling for a whopping $4.5 million on average, you can guess that Toyota paid a hefty amount for the inclusion of the above 60-second spot, which will apparently be accompanied by another one during the big game on Sunday.Part of the "One Bold Choice Leads to Another" campaign for the 2015 Camry, the Toyota ad above features Paralympic medalist and Dancing with the Stars finalist...

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2015 Nissan Juke Nismo RSnow

Nissan has seemingly built the craziest version of its Juke crossover yet: the Juke Nismo RSnow. It features tank-like treads that replace the 18-inch wheels and sticky tires for blasting through snow drifts atop a frozen lake.2015 Nissan Juke Nismo RSnow originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 30 January 2015 12:30 EST.read more from Top Speed http://ift.tt/163CdWMvia IF...

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Volvo XC90

The XC90 is Volvo's largest crossover offering. It was introduced for 2003 and features three rows of seating, available all-wheel drive, and the sorts of luxuries and safety systems that Volvo is known for. Competitors include the BMW X5, the Mercedes-Benz M-Class, and Land Rover's LR4. For a more details on the various XC90 models, including...from The Car Connection http://ift.tt/XBBIyxvia IF...

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Lincoln MKX

The Lincoln MKX is a mid-size luxury crossover with room for five. It offers more infotainment and technology than some key rivals with high-prestige luxury badges. The MKX's design appeals to upper-class suburbanites who need all-weather usability in a roomy, comfortable car. See our 2014 Lincoln MKX review for more info, including specs and...from The Car Connection http://ift.tt/Xqge7Qvia IF...

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Lincoln MKT

The Lincoln MKT is a large crossover wagon that offers seating for up to seven and plenty of cargo room, all wrapped in what we like to call interesting sheetmetal. Within the Lincoln lineup, the MKT sits between the MKX mid-size crossover and the Navigator full-size SUV. See our 2014 Lincoln MKT review for pricing with options, specifications...from The Car Connection http://ift.tt/12TU1kHvia IF...

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Lincoln MKS

The Lincoln MKS is a large four-door sedan that's built on the same underpinnings as the Ford Taurus but packs a more luxurious interior and a high-tech feature set. See our 2014 Lincoln MKS page for more information, including pricing with options. You can also see the Lincoln MKS vs. its competitors. The MKS isn't as long overall as the old Town...from The Car Connection http://ift.tt/Xn5fGqvia IF...

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Lincoln Navigator

The Lincoln Navigator is a full-size luxury SUV that reigns over the Ford range; and It’s considered to be the originator of the large-size premium SUV market, while competing almost exclusively with the Cadillac Escalade. With a large V-8 engine and heavy body-on-frame construction, the Navigator has never in the past been considered very...from The Car Connection http://ift.tt/XGMYaOvia IF...

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GMC Sierra 1500

The GMC Sierra 1500 is one of the hallmark vehicles in the full-size pickup truck class. It's almost identical mechanically to the Chevy Silverado 1500, but unique features, design, and pricing help the Sierra stand out. GMC also offers very luxurious trim levels like Denali, and some unique technology, like an advanced all-wheel-drive system...from The Car Connection http://ift.tt/WN1nCAvia IF...

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Kia Optima

The Kia Optima is the South Korean automaker's four-door family sedan. Most recently revamped in 2011, the Optima is now one of the better-looking, better-equipped vehicles in its segment--though it's a tough crowd, with rivals like the Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, Ford Fusion, and Nissan Altima, as well as its cousin, the Hyundai Sonata. MORE...from The Car Connection http://ift.tt/YrjTQqvia IF...

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Cadillac CT2

It was 2012 when Cadillac launched the ATS, its first-ever compact sedan, in an attempt to enter a market dominated by the likes of the BMW 3 Series and Audi A4. But with the luxury brand set to expand even more by the end of the decade, it seems the ATS will remain the smallest vehicle of the Cadillac stable only until 2016, when the manufacture will reportedly introduce an even smaller sedan. Likely dubbed CT2, according to Cadillac’s new naming...

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Tesla Model X Update: Prototype Caught Testing On Video

Over the next few months, the spies will be getting more and more of the first Model X prototypes as they roll out of an expanded production line at Tesla Motors’ [NSDQ:TSLA] Fremont, California plant. In late 2015, the first production examples are expected to reach reservation holders. Today, a video of the Model X in testing has surfaced...from MotorAuthority http://ift.tt/1ihJd7Xvia IF...

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2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Packs 155 HP, 148 LB-FT: Report

We’ve known for a while now that the new sports roadster from Mazda would be lighter, stiffer, nicer, and a whole lot prettier than the car it replaces. Now we know—or think we know—the car’s power and torque ratings. According to driving.ca, via information provided during the international drive launch of the car, the...from MotorAuthority http://ift.tt/1CjJOibvia IF...

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Kia Cadenza

The Kia Cadenza is a large family sedan, a size up from the brand's Optima four-door. Its competitors include cars like the Ford Taurus, Toyota Avalon, and related Hyundai Azera. The Cadenza is now the second most expensive car in the Kia showroom, sitting just below the range-topping K900 luxury sedan. Known in its home market as the K7, the...from The Car Connection http://ift.tt/1pQe2SJvia IF...

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Video: Stunt Rider Forgets How To Disembark From a Wheelie, Crashes into Barricade

Today’s stunt-gone-wrong video comes to you by way of Jukin Video, which found this gem of a clip that best shows what it’s like to perform a stunt, only to have it backfire on you with some sprinklings of carelessness.The video starts off pretty good. The rider, in full racing garb, performs a series of wheelies on his bike, mixing in a few pirouettes in the process. The stunt ride looks impressive and the rider even feels confident enough to wave to the crowd. Nothing unusual, right?Well, things took a turn for the worse when the rider decides...

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Audi Rules Out Models Smaller Than A3 In U.S.

Anyone in the U.S. hoping for Audi to eventually bring over its A1 subcompact range is going to be disappointed, as the automaker has ruled out bringing over anything smaller than the A3 compact. This means we’re also going to miss out on the new Q1 subcompact crossover that’s currently in the works and due for a reveal in 2016. The...from MotorAuthority http://ift.tt/1uJdE7Nvia IF...

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First drive: 2015 Mazda MX-5

The lightweight roadster reaches its fourth generation, and it’s smaller and snappier than ever. Ollie Marriage reports from Top Gear Car News http://ift.tt/162Fu8Bvia IF...

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Kia Sportage

The Kia Sportage is a compact five-passenger crossover that slots into the South Korean automaker's lineup just below the mid-size Sorento. The Sportage was last fully revised for 2011, with updates arriving for 2014. The Sportage is in a family of compact Kia cars that includes the popular Soul hatchback as well as the Forte lineup of sedans...from The Car Connection http://ift.tt/1mKJgpavia IF...

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Kia Soul

The Kia Soul is a hatchback with a strong visual personality--one that's given it a leg up in establishing its new nameplate. While other boxy vehicles like the Nissan Cube and Scion xB have withered on the sales vine, the Soul has become one of Kia's most popular vehicles in the U.S.--and that's in part because of its kicky look. The Soul is also...from The Car Connection http://ift.tt/1tewKotvia IF...

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Video: 2015 Subaru STI Rally Car Has Fun On The Snow

It’s 2015, which means it’s a brand new season for rally racing across the globe! While that may include the high-dollar hijinks of Sébastien Ogier and the World Rally Championship, you and I can get our own taste of sideways-through-a-forest-with-the-throttle-pinned action with Rally America.Formally known as the SCCA ProRally Championship, Rally America is the premiere series for anyone in the U.S. looking to make a name in what many consider to be the most exciting sport in the world.One such individual is the current Rally America champion,...

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Toyota Prius V - Driven

The Prius has certainly made a name for itself in the nearly 15 years it’s been around. Toyota has sold tons of them all across the globe. As the market started wanting more, Toyota came out with this: the Prius V, which according to Toyota, stands for “versatility.” That truly is the case, seeing as the Prius V has a large SUV-like rear cargo area with seats that fold flat. Starting in 2012, the big-boy Prius made a solid case against the need...

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Kia Sorento

The Kia Sorento is a mid-size crossover that can seat up to five passengers. It has evolved from its earlier life as a traditional SUV to a more modern, car-like crossover, as has its platform mate, the Hyundai Santa Fe. The Sorento comes in several configurations, with optional all-wheel drive and the choice of four or six-cylinder engines. A new...from The Car Connection http://ift.tt/Yp2uI3via IF...

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Kia Forte

The Kia Forte line of compact cars has been in existence only since 2010. The first generation lasted a short four years, with a new and redesigned version launched in 2014. The Forte replaced Kia's earlier Spectra and Spectra 5 models in the lineup, creating a more attractive and competitive contender in the small economy car segment. Today's...from The Car Connection http://ift.tt/Yp2sjgvia IF...

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2015 BMW X6, Low Fatality Rate Cars, Tesla Model S Update: What’s New @ The Car Connection

From The Car Connection: 2015 BMW X6 xDrive35i: Quick Drive Is the BMW X6 a niche vehicle, with space and versatility compromised in favor of a more rakish roofline? Some will rush to that conclusion. But anyone who makes such claims is more than a little misguided—and they clearly haven’t crawled around inside the latest X6, let alone...from The Car Connection http://ift.tt/1vfiCzavia IF...

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