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2012 Chicago Auto Show: Turbocharged Kia Track’ster concept
Posted from Consumer Reports News 9 days ago
Car Technology : Alternative fuel
Aimed at car enthusiasts, Kia unveiled a high-performance concept called the Track’ster based on the Soul wagon at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. The three-door Track’ster is powered by a 250-hp, 2.0-liter, turbocharged four-cylinder engine. It’s also matched with a six-speed manual... (original story)
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First drive: 2012 Fisker Karma luxury plug-in sedan
Posted from Consumer Reports News 9 days ago
Car Technology : Alternative fuel
Henrik Fisker and a small team from Fisker Automotive recently brought a Karma to our Connecticut auto-test facility. We only had a few hours with the $100,000 luxury sedan, but this first production vehicle from the California startup made an impression. The enthusiastic Fisker first led us on a ... (original story)
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Pricing: 2012 Toyota Prius C to start under $19,000
Posted from Consumer Reports News 9 days ago
Car Technology : Alternative fuel
Toyota announced pricing today for its new small Prius C. The smallest hybrid car is set to go on sale next month starting at $18,950, plus $760 for destination charges. The base model will have standard Bluetooth and iPod connectivity, nine air bags, active head restraints, brake assist, a tilt-... (original story)
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2012 Chicago Auto Show: 2013 Acura RDX
Posted from Consumer Reports News 9 days ago
Car Technology : Alternative fuel
The production 2013 Acura RDX debuts today at the Chicago Auto Show, right on the heels of the initial concept reveal last month in Detroit. The RDX coming to a dealership near you this spring closely resembles the original concept, with a hint of platformmate Honda CR-V. The RDX is slightly long... (original story)
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2012 Chicago Auto Show: 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT brings hatchback versatility
Posted from Consumer Reports News 9 days ago
Car Technology : Alternative fuel
At the Chicago Auto Show this week, Hyundai unveiled a stylish Elantra coupe and this five-door Elantra GT. Based on the i30 model in Europe, the GT will be powered by the 148-hp, 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine common to the range, and teamed with a choice of six-speed automatic or manual transmiss... (original story)
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NHTSA investigates door fires in 2007 Toyota RAV4 and Camry vehicles
Posted from Consumer Reports News 9 days ago
Car Technology : Alternative fuel
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is beginning to investigate consumer complaints of fires in the doors of 2007 Toyota Camry and RAV4 vehicles. According to NHTSA's Office of Defect Investigations, the federal safety agency has received six consumer complaints and other manufactur... (original story)
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2012 Chicago Auto Show: Nissan delivers the compact NV200 cargo van
Posted from Consumer Reports News 9 days ago
Car Technology : Alternative fuel
Following the introduction of its full-size NV cargo van, Nissan is broadening its van lineup with the compact NV200 unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show. Similar in size and mission to the Ford Transit Connect, the NV 200 has seating for two and a 1,500-lb. estimated maximum payload. The U.S. versi... (original story)
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2012 Chicago Auto Show: 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe
Posted from Consumer Reports News 9 days ago
Car Technology : Alternative fuel
Hyundai introduced its Elantra coupe today at the Chicago Auto Show, bringing a sporty-looking, two-door design to the line. The coupe will be powered by the same 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine as the Elantra sedan with an estimated 148 horsepower. The engine can be paired with either a six-speed ... (original story)
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2012 Chicago Auto Show: Production 2013 Acura ILX sedan unveiled
Posted from Consumer Reports News 9 days ago
Car Technology : Alternative fuel
Acura will take the wraps off the production version of its ILX compact sedan at the Chicago Auto Show today, and we present a sneak peek here before the doors open at the convention center. Based on the Honda Civic, the ILX looks much like the concept shown last month in Detroit. It will provide ... (original story)
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Recall: 2012 Nissan Versa for transmission shifting issues
Posted from Consumer Reports News 9 days ago
Car Technology : Alternative fuel
Nissan North America will recall its 2012 Nissan Versa cars according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Cars equipped with an automatic transmission can be shifted out of Park and into gear without requiring the driver to step on the vehicle's brake—a violation of federal... (original story)
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