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2013 Acura RDX Debuts At The 2012 Chicago Auto Show

admin — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:46:00 +0000

Just a month ago, the 2013 Acura RDX Concept was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show. Today, ahead of its official debut at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show, Acura has lifted the veil on the production version. As you might expect, it is very similar to the concept. As the second generation of Acura’s compact five-passenger crossover, the RDX carries…

INDYCAR Initiates New Rules For 2012

admin — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0000

After being introduced as IZOD IndyCar Series president of competition and race director in January, Beaux Barfield said his goal was to reformat the 2012 rulebook for ease of use, particularly with a new Dallara DW12 chassis and participation from three engine manufacturers, Chevrolet, Honda and Lotus arriving for the 2012 season. “A rulebook is…

F1 Testing Begins At Jerez

admin — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0000

They’ve revealed the new cars for the 2012 season and now’s the time for the Formula One circus to show how they work in the real world of testing. Formal practice began today at Jerez de la Frontera in Spain, with a total of 12 drivers taking to the circuit in both morning and afternoon sessions. By the end of the day – and all testing times are…

2013 Acura ILX Preview: 2012 Chicago Auto Show

admin — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:31:00 +0000

At January’s 2012 Detroit Auto Show, Acura showed off a thinly-veiled sedan concept dubbed the ILX Concept. Now, just a month later, it’s revealing the production version of the ILX compact sedan at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. Based on the Civic, the new ILX is Acura’s competitor for cars like the Buick Verano and the Audi A3–cars meant to appeal…

2014 BMW i8 Spy Shots

admin — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:00:00 +0000

Looking much more production ready in these latest shots from winter testing, the 2014 BMW i8 sport hybrid coupe nonetheless retains a great deal of its conceptual design. Though the sweeping expanses of structural glass have gone, as they must for safety, the flying buttress rear roof pillars remain, and a small air inlet nested in the flared…

Vertu Constellation Quest Is The Ferrari Of Smartphones

admin — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:00:00 +0000

For most of us (of a certain generation, at least), a smartphone is a tool that helps us get from place to place, reminds us of appointments, gives us a convenient way to stay on top of e-mail and amuses us while we’re waiting to do something else. Some, however, view smartphones in the way we view automobiles. A Toyota Camry might get you…

Honda Honors The NSX, Past And Future: Video

admin — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:15:00 +0000

Honda’s original NSX (sold as the Acura NSX in North America) was designed to be a practical supercar, one you could drive to work on Monday through Friday, yet fully enjoy on weekend track days. Early models boasted a relatively modest 270 horsepower from Honda’s 3.0-liter V-6, while later models got a 3.2-liter V-6 good for 290…

2013 Nissan 370Z Preview: 2012 Chicago Auto Show

admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:00:00 +0000

Nissan’s 370Z coupe and convertible receive a mild update for the 2013 model year, and the updates are on display at this year’s Chicago auto show. A new front fascia features LED daytime running lights. Nissan has ditched the controversial “fangs” on the front end for a cleaner overall appearance. At the back, a red center reflector replaces the…

Explore The Dark Side Of Ram: Video

admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:45:00 +0000

We have absolutely no idea what a snorkeling super model, wearing a night-vision-equipped swim mask and armed with a seriously oversized dive knife, has to do with a new model of Ram pickup. Then again, does it matter? Intrigue sells books and movies, and so does sex appeal. Following in the footsteps of the wildly successful Fiat 500 Abarth ad…

Buick Announces Drivetrain Changes For 2012 Regal GS, 2013 Regal

admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:00:00 +0000

Buick’s Regal GS sedan has won praise from consumers and automotive media alike. It’s an entertaining-but-comfortable sporty sedan that handles far better than anything in Buick’s recent lineup, and even the asking price is a bargain compared to competitive products from Japan or Europe. The Achilles heel of the Regal GS, until…