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Chevrolet touts 2012 Sonic's 40-mpg highway rating

September 15, 2011 - 3:16pm
With an EPA-rated 40 mpg on the highway, Chevrolet is calling its 2012 Sonic one of the most fuel-efficient small cars on the market.

Aston Martin unveils DBS Carbon Edition at Frankfurt auto show

September 15, 2011 - 1:59pm
Aston Martin revealed its new DBS Carbon Edition at the

Viper Club of America says the ACR still rules the 'Ring

September 15, 2011 - 1:30pm
The Dodge Viper has reclaimed its lap speed record for a production car at the Nürburgring, according to preliminary results from the Viper Club of America.

Subaru recalls 2011 Legacy, Outback models for moonroof fix

September 15, 2011 - 1:18pm
Subaru is recalling 69,590 copies of the 2011 Legacy and Outback because of a problem with the moonroof. The glass has been known to loosen and detach from the roof while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Jaguar C-X16 tops list of Autoweek Editors' Choice Awards for Frankfurt auto show

September 15, 2011 - 12:22pm
Of the 100-plus vehicles on display at the 2011 Frankfurt motor show, new cars from Jaguar,

Mercedes-Benz says the first B-class for the U.S. will be a curvy four-door

September 15, 2011 - 9:50am
Mercedes-Benz's all-new B-class will come to the United States in 2013 but in a more elegant body than the stock form shown on the Mercedes stand at the

A better future? Autoweek test-drives potential safety features

September 15, 2011 - 8:48am
Future technologies can be murky and uncertain propositions when it comes to driving safety. There are a lot of gray areas, with questions about what will work and what does a driver actually want when he or she gets behind the wheel.

2011 GMC Terrain SLT-2, an Autoweek Drivers Log Car Review

September 15, 2011 - 2:30am
EXECUTIVE EDITOR ROGER HART: This 2011 GMC Terrain SLT-2 is a nice little crossover/ute that is exactly the type of vehicle on a lot of friends' radars these days.

Study finds parents struggle with proper safety-seat use

September 14, 2011 - 10:00pm
Car crashes are the leading cause of death for kids ages three to 14, and a study released by New Safe Kids USA on Sept. 15--pegged to draw attention to National Child Passenger Safety Week, which starts on Sept.

2012 Scion xD to start at $16,075

September 14, 2011 - 2:05pm
Prices for the 2012 Scion xD will start at $16,075, Toyota said on Wednesday. For the standard five-speed manual, thatand#8217;s a $235 increase from final price of the 2011 model.

Hennessey upgrades the Ford Mustang Boss 302

August 31, 2011 - 2:07pm
The tuner guys at Hennessey Performance took the

2011 Volkswagen Jetta SEL, an Autoweek Drivers Log Car Review

August 31, 2011 - 9:42am
DIGITAL EDITOR ANDREW STOY: I was looking forward to getting my hands on this 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SEL.

Ford adapts Sync for fast German drivers

August 31, 2011 - 8:15am
Ford Motor Co. has adapted its Sync in-car connectivity system to cope with high speeds on German autobahns.

2013 Mazda CX-5, an Autoweek Flash Drive Car Review

August 31, 2011 - 7:51am
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Land Rover Defender concept revealed for Frankfurt motor show

August 30, 2011 - 5:00pm
The Defender is instantly recognizable the world over as an icon of military-inspired styling and off-road capability. Today,

Frankfurt motor show: Audi launches S-model offensive with four vehicles

August 30, 2011 - 4:00pm
Audi is set to build on its existing performance-car lineup with the introduction of four all-wheel-drive S models, all running the company's latest twin-turbocharged 4.

Ford Evos concept revealed for Frankfurt

August 30, 2011 - 4:00pm
Ford's Evos concept has four--that's right, four--gullwing doors, a plug-in hybrid powertrain and cloud technology that Sync-ophiles can only dream of.

Richard Petty Driving Experience says you can skip the clutch pedal

August 30, 2011 - 3:16pm
With manual transmissions being phased out of everything from Fords to Ferraris, it's no surprise that beginning on Thursday, the Richard Petty Driving Experience will no longer require the use of a clutch pedal to learn how to drive a stock car.

Toyota EV sets Nürburgring record for electrics

August 30, 2011 - 3:07pm
A lap of the Nürburgring in 7 minutes, 47.794 seconds is pretty impressive--and even more so when you find out that it was done with a 100 percent electric powertrain.

Ford Model A foundation makes funding push to get museum launched

August 30, 2011 - 3:04pm
More than 4 million copies of the Ford Model A were produced from 1927 through 1931. As the Model T's acclaimed successor, it evolved into nine different body styles.

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