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Z28 revs Chevy's performance line

NEW YORK -- The sound system perched over the Chevrolet stand at the auto show here last week roared so loudly with music, mixed in with the sounds of revving engines and screeching tires, that earplugs were handed out to the hundreds of ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | April 1

Scion weighs a move to entry-lux

NEW YORK -- Toyota is weighing a major shift in positioning for its struggling Scion brand: moving upscale to target entry-level luxury models coming from European makes. The new lower-luxury niche includes Mini, the front-wheel- ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | April 1

GM's new product cycle: Fix problems now

NEW YORK -- General Motors' speedy revision of the slow-selling Chevrolet Malibu reflects the company's new determination to fix problems quickly when they arise, rather than letting them linger until the next scheduled change.
12:01 am U.S. ET | April 1

Cherokee moves upscale and over rocks

The 2014 Cherokee, the first Fiat-based Jeep, offers a long list of conveniences, such as automatic parking and an 8.4-inch center-stack screen, but it also has four-wheel drive available for off-roading Jeep loyalists. The ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | April 1

Some dazzled N.Y.; some blew their noses

As West Coast Editor Mark Rechtin considered the many crossovers and SUVs unveiled at the New York auto show, he encountered a design trait we're destined to see more of: Sleek, sloping hoods are being replaced with bulkier snouts ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | April 1

Jeep to sell new Cherokee in China

NEW YORK -- Jeep will sell the new Cherokee mid-sized SUV in China, Jeep CEO Mike Manley says. Jeep sells the Compass, Wrangler, Grand Cherokee and Patriot in China. All are imported. It did not sell the Cherokee's predecessor, the ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | April 1

Dodge: Bigger engine will boost Dart sales

NEW YORK -- Dodge brand chief Reid Bigland says the 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine coming this spring in the new Dodge Dart GT model will boost sales of the compact car -- and may become the dominant engine for the Dart. The 184-hp ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | April 1

Toyota ups '13 sales target, sees share loss for Camry

NEW YORK -- Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. has revised its 2013 sales objective upward. It now aims to sell "2.2 million-plus" vehicles in the United States, compared with 2.08 million units last year. Toyota had previously forecast ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | April 1

CLA gets film support

Mercedes-Benz USA has hired a hip young filmmaker to create a series of short videos starring the CLA compact sedan, which goes on sale this fall. Casey Neistat, 32, creator of the HBO series "The Neistat Brothers, ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | April 1

Low bar for Mercedes EV

The B-class Electric Drive five-door that debuted at the New York show will be a low-volume vehicle, said Mercedes-Benz USA CEO Steve Cannon. "We would be thrilled with selling 10,000 a year," he said. U.S. sales of the compact EV ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | April 1

Diaz: Keep it simple

Fred Diaz, CEO of Chrysler Group's Ram truck brand, says the 2013 Ram 1500 pickup's Uconnect infotainment system has been well received by buyers because it's not designed with early adopters in mind. Diaz's approach to making ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | April 1

Nissan sales chief Munoz aims for 10% U.S. share

NEW YORK -- Jose Munoz, who led Nissan's market leading team in Mexico, comes to the United States with a big sales bogey. His boss, Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn, wants the automaker to increase its share of the U.S. market to 10 ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | April 1

Toyota Highlander gets roomier

NEW YORK -- Toyota will launch a larger, redesigned Highlander crossover early next year, with the focus on providing more room for occupants. The 2014 Highlander will be nearly 3 inches longer and a half-inch wider than the ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | April 1

Diaz: Ram weighs mid-sized pickup

NEW YORK -- Chrysler Group is seriously considering a mid-sized pickup for the Ram brand. But an entry-level Chrysler 100 sedan is not a priority. Brand executives Fred Diaz and Saad Chehab discussed the two rumored vehicle ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | April 1

Scion tC channels FR-S for 2014 refresh

NEW YORK -- Toyota Motor Corp. revealed a refreshed version of its Scion tC coupe and special editions of the brand's other models Thursday at the New York auto show where Scion got its start.
The new ... 5:53 pm U.S. ET | March 28

Mitsubishi says new Mirage will get 40 mpg combined

NEW YORK -- Mitsubishi Motors North America says its new Mirage minicar will get 40 mpg in combined city and highway driving.
Mitsubishi estimates that the Mirage, which is roughly the size of a ... 2:06 pm U.S. ET | March 28 | UPDATED: 3/28/13 3:15 pm ET - adds more coverage

Subaru sees big fuel economy gains from 1st hybrid

Subaru says the hybrid version of its XV Crosstrek crossover, its first gasoline-electric production vehicle, will deliver an 11 percent jump in fuel economy over the nonhybrid variant.
The hybrid will ... 11:15 am U.S. ET | March 28 | UPDATED: 3/28/13 1:01 pm ET

BMW, Audi plan more diesel models for U.S.

NEW YORK (Bloomberg) -- Audi and BMW are expanding their diesel lineups in the United States as consumers are drawn by the performance and as a way to counter rising gasoline prices.
BMW is introducing ... March 28, 2013 06:01 European CT

BMW, Audi prep more diesel models for U.S.

NEW YORK -- Volkswagen AG's Audi brand and BMW AG are expanding their diesel lineups in the United States as consumers are drawn by the performance and as a way to counter rising gasoline prices.
BMW ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | March 28

For redesigned Range Rover Sport, it's all about star appeal

NEW YORK (Bloomberg) -- Brand. Major brand.
That's how Tata Motors Ltd. wants luxury-car buyers to see its Land Rover SUV lineup.
For the unveiling of its Range ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | March 28

First wave of BMW i3 electrics will get range extenders

NEW YORK -- BMW of North America will equip its initial U.S. shipment of i3 electric cars with an optional gasoline engine to extend the vehicle's range, if needed, CEO Ludwig Willisch said.
With the ... 3:19 pm U.S. ET | March 28

Chevy revives Camaro Z/28 for track duty

NEW YORK -- Chevrolet surprised onlookers at the New York auto show today by unveiling a new Camaro Z/28, a built-for-the-racetrack performance coupe.
The car will have a small-block V-8 engine that ... 1:08 pm U.S. ET | March 27 | UPDATED: 3/27/13 1:55 pm ET - adds details

Hyundai Equus flagship refreshed for 2014

The refreshed 2014 Hyundai Equus debuted at the New York auto show on Wednesday. The flagship sedan is receiving upgrades in almost every area, including the interior, exterior, chassis and technology.
5:31 pm U.S. ET | March 27

Toyota Highlander gets bigger, roomier for 2014

NEW YORK -- Toyota Motor Corp. will launch sales of a larger, redesigned version of its Highlander crossover early next year, providing more room to occupants.
The 2014 Highlander will be nearly three ... 9:30 am U.S. ET | March 27 | UPDATED: 3/27/13 12:45 pm ET - adds production launch

Mercedes-Benz rolls out B-class EV

NEW YORK -- Mercedes-Benz, marking its first U.S. foray into electrified vehicles, today introduced the five-seat, five-door B-class Electric Drive at the New York auto show.
The 2014 battery electric ... 12:03 pm U.S. ET | March 27 | UPDATED: 3/27/13 5:53 pm ET - adds details

Acura adds longer wheelbase, roominess to MDX

NEW YORK -- While slightly narrower, the redesigned 2014 Acura MDX gains several inches of wheelbase and two inches of overall length to increase roominess.
Responding to Sun Belt dealers' requests, ... 12:00 pm U.S. ET | March 27 | UPDATED: 3/27/13 12:35 pm ET - adds detail on weight

Pathfinder launches Nissan's hybrid push

Nissan Motor Co. plans to create a portfolio of gasoline-electric hybrids starting late this summer with the 2014 Pathfinder Hybrid crossover.
Nissan, which only a few years ago relied on competitor ... 2:30 pm U.S. ET | March 27

Kia bares its new Soul in New York

NEW YORK -- The redesigned Soul introduced by Kia today at the New York auto show ... 10:55 am U.S. ET | March 27

'14 Jeep Cherokee brandishes better fuel economy, new off-road system

The 2014 Jeep Cherokee -- the first Jeep to be built from the wheels up with help from Fiat -- will deliver a 45 percent improvement in fuel economy and will be more capable of off-roading than the Jeep Liberty it replaces.
12:01 am U.S. ET | March 27

Volvo to re-enter wagon market with V60 in early '14

Volvo will return to the U.S. station wagon market in early 2014 after a two-year hiatus with the V60.
Volvo decided not to offer the compact V60 in the United States when the vehicle was redesigned ... 8:00 am U.S. ET | March 27

Audi's A3 sedan gets 4 engine options; 5-door to stay as plug-in

Audi said Tuesday that it will bring a range of A3 models to the United States, including gasoline and diesel versions of the new A3 sedan, as well as a high-performance S3 sedan and a plug-in hybrid version of the five-door A3.
7:36 pm U.S. ET | March 26 | UPDATED: 3/26/13 9:16 pm ET - details added

Redesigned Cadillac CTS boosts performance, size to take on BMW, Benz

NEW YORK -- The redesigned Cadillac CTS sedan shows that the brand is sticking with performance in its bid to get onto the shopping lists of import-minded buyers.
General Motors bills the 2014 CTS, ... 6:00 pm U.S. ET | March 26

2014 Range Rover Sport is lighter, more nimble

NEW YORK -- The Range Rover Sport, redesigned for 2014 and slimming down like the rest of the brand's lineup, is shifting to an aluminum architecture and gaining a third row of seats.
It is being ... 7:30 pm U.S. ET | March 26

GM freshens 2014 Regal with awd, more technology

General Motors Co. today ... 1:12 pm U.S. ET | March 26 | UPDATED: 3/26/13 3:05 pm ET

Jaguar to bring only 30 XKR-S GT sports cars to N.A.

Jaguar is revealing a top-shelf sports car at the New York auto show that promises to be nearly as rare as its feline namesake in North America -- only 25 for U.S. buyers and five more for Canadians.
1:54 pm U.S. ET | March 26

2014 Cadillac CTS emerges before New York auto show

Cadillac's plans to make a big splash at the New York auto show with the redesigned 2014 CTS sedan were jump-started Monday by the Internet as a number of photos of the car were posted online.
The new ... 9:23 am U.S. ET | March 26

Show to star a cavalcade of crossovers and SUVs

A parade of new and redesigned crossovers and SUVs will headline the New York auto show this week. The list includes the Jeep Cherokee, which replaces the Liberty, and new renditions of the Acura MDX, Toyota Highlander and Range ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | March 25

Buick revamps LaCrosse interior, adds more technology for 2014

Buick revealed the 2014 LaCrosse on Monday. The company's biggest sedan gets new interior design, more safety and technology features, and a mild exterior revamp.
The new LaCrosse will continue with ... 9:03 am U.S. ET | March 25 | UPDATED: 3/25/13 9:33 am ET - details added

A3 sedan is Audi's pitch to young luxury buyers

Audi's A3 sedan, which debuts on the eve of the New York auto show this week, will compete with the forthcoming Mercedes-Benz CLA for young luxury buyers. Journalists will get a preview of the A3 on Tuesday, March 26, in New York, ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | March 25

Viziv cues will pump up Subaru profile

TOKYO -- Subaru will gradually adopt the angular face of the Viziv concept crossover shown at the Geneva auto show across its lineup, the brand's global design chief says. Subaru's current front end, dominated by a hexagonal grille ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | March 25

Subaru to show hybrid XV Crosstrek in New York

TOKYO -- Subaru will unveil a hybrid version of its Subaru XV Crosstrek small crossover at next week's New York auto show.
The car will be the brand's first gasoline-electric vehicle and employs ... 9:00 am U.S. ET | March 20 | UPDATED: 3/21/13 10:05 pm ET

Subaru designs will embrace angular face of Viziv concept

TOKYO -- Subaru will gradually adopt the angular face of the Viziv concept crossover shown at the Geneva auto show across its lineup, the brand's global design chief says.
Subaru's current front end, ... 9:00 am U.S. ET | March 20

Chrysler video teases '14 Jeep Cherokee

DETROIT -- Chrysler Group has released a short video showing the upcoming 2014 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk traversing obstacles off-road in Texas before its official launch next week at the New York auto show.
2:10 pm U.S. ET | March 19

Redesigned 2014 Cadillac CTS to pack twin-turbo V-6

DETROIT -- The redesigned 2014 Cadillac CTS sedan that goes on sale this fall will have a 420-hp, twin-turbo 3.6-liter V-6 engine as an option, General Motors said Monday. The redesigned CTS will be unveiled next week at the New York ... 12:13 pm U.S. ET | March 18

2014 Range Rover Sport leaked online

It's getting harder and harder to keep the wraps on the redesigned Range Rover Sport.
In February images of the 2014 Range Rover were leaked in an internal document sent to Autoweek by a dealer.
10:26 am U.S. ET | March 14

Photo of new Range Rover Sport leaked online

An image of the new-generation Range Rover Sport appeared Wednesday on Facebook community page VMax 200. The page has since been removed.
Land Rover said on Monday that the premium large SUV would be ... March 14, 2013 06:01 European CT

Toyota plans N.Y. unveiling for 2014 Highlander

Toyota Motor Corp. plans to introduce the redesigned 2014 Highlander crossover at the New York Auto Show this month.
The third-generation Highlander is expected to feature styling cues similar to those ... 5:24 pm U.S. ET | March 13

'Dynamic' Range Rover Sport to debut in New York

LONDON -- The new Range Rover Sport premium large SUV will be unveiled March 26 on the eve of the New York auto show ahead of sales later this year, Land Rover said.
"It is Land Rover's most dynamic ... 9:57 am U.S. ET | March 12

'Dynamic' Range Rover Sport to debut in New York

LONDON -- The new Range Rover Sport premium large SUV will be unveiled March 26 on the eve of the New York auto show ahead of sales later this year, Land Rover said.
"It is Land Rover's most dynamic ... March 12, 2013 15:57 European CT

Infiniti will offer hybrid version of JX

NASHVILLE -- Infiniti will launch a hybrid version of its seven-passenger JX crossover this summer as a 2014 model. The new hybrid, which debuts this month at the New York auto show, will be called the QX60 Hybrid in accordance ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | March 11 | UPDATED: 3/26/13 1:02 pm ET