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2014 Volvo XC70: Minor Cosmetic Changes and More Nanny Systems [2013 Geneva Auto Show]

BestCarEver — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 01:41:03 +0000

Back in the early days of the crossover megatrend, many weren’t much more than regular sedans or station wagons with higher ground clearance. Thus, the Volvo V70, a face-lifted 850 wagon, became the XC Cross Country. Unpainted body cladding, a jacked-up suspension, and earthy color schemes set it apart from the more streamlined base model. The crossover market has since moved ahead, and many carmakers now create unique bodies for their pseudo off-roaders. A prime example of the new type of cros…

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Minding the Qs and QXs: Infiniti changes its car names for 2014

BestCarEver — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 19:19:27 +0000

Infiniti recently announced that it was changing its “nomenclature philosophy,” and with that pronouncement, all cars going forward will be named Q and SUVs will be named QX. And no, this isn’t April first.

For more than a decade, there has been a trend to shift car names to alphanumeric designations, thereby creating inoffensive names that can be used worldwide. By mirroring long-held German traditions, with a simple letter denoting the vehicle and number for the powertrain, automakers could avoid mi…

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2013 Honda CR-Z Updated for Europe with More Power, Changes Coming Here Soon [2012 Paris Auto Show]

BestCarEver — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 06:34:23 +0000

As the hybrid and plug-in hybrid wars have begun to heat up during the past year, it’s easy to forget Honda’s sporty and impractical CR-Z hybrid even exists. When the two-seat CR-Z was introduced to our market for 2011, we found it to be reasonably engaging to drive, albeit slow and a car that tried to satisfy both enthusiasts and hypermilers without total success. Apparently, consumers have had an equally lukewarm reaction to the little two-seater, snapping up roughly just 11,000 of them in 2011, a…

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Buick LaCrosse changes perceptions, yet misses claimed fuel economy goal

BestCarEver — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 18:03:27 +0000

The Buick LaCrosse goes a long way to changing perceptions of a brand known for producing cushy land barges for the senior set. It’s responsive and composed in a way its predecessors have never been.

We have published road tests on two LaCrosses since the sedan came out in 2009, and we just completed testing a third version, a LaCrosse with eAssist. This new base model has a mild hybrid system that uses electric power to supplement a traditional gasoline engine. It also employs a start-stop system that…

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Lang Aftermarket Insight: Big aftermarket changes to 2020 already determined

BestCarEver — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 03:48:26 +0000

“Big changes in the car and light truck aftermarket over the next eight years (2012 to 2020) have already largely been determ -More-

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Catch Up: Toyota Changes The Way It Develops Cars

BestCarEver — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:43:56 +0000

It isn’t a secret that the most-loved cars don’t come from the design-by-committee process. Most new product phenomenons are the result of a groundbreaking invention as well, not a by-the-numbers exercise. As far as design-by-committee, that is where Toyota has been for much of its recent history.
Producing cars with the goal of having no risks. Sometimes that results in a very successful product, such as the current 2013 Camry. But, it generally doesn’t do much for your company ov…

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2013 Ram 1500 Gets a Refresh and Fuel-Friendly Powertrain Changes [New York Auto Show]

BestCarEver — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 13:17:50 +0000

Ram has heavily upgraded its 1500 pickup line for 2013 with a new base V-6 engine, an available eight-speed transmission, fuel-economy-enhancing technology, and a freshened interior. The new truck’s added refinement was put on full display at the 2012 New York auto show.

Keep Reading: 2013 Ram 1500 – Official Photos and Info

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EXCLUSIVE LIVE PHOTOS: Charting The Changes Of VW For 2012 EVERYTHING YOU Need To Know

BestCarEver — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 20:12:28 +0000

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NASCAR – Kesolowski Wins Again At Bristol Despite Timing Changes – MWR Has Their Best Team Finish Ever

BestCarEver — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:12:44 +0000

Brad Kesolowski's #2 Miller Lite Dodge proved to be the fastest at Bristol as he takes his second career Checkered flag at this track
When Brad Kesolowski won the race in Bristol in August 2011 almost everyone you talked to about it said it was because of how he took advantage of the timing lines on pit road and that his car was not good enough for the win, myself included. So NASCAR made changes to the timing lines, and Kesolowski went out to prove that he could win even without that advantage,…

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Shelby SuperCars changes its name… still creating the impossible

BestCarEver — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:08:27 +0000

He builds super cars. He creates legends of the road and makes people dream of owning one of his creations. You would think with that intro we would be talking about Carroll Shelby… but no, these are the creations of Jerod Shelby of Shelby SuperCars. However, it has just become a little easier to tell [...]