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</hgroup> July 09, 2013 Hi 'MCF - by Joe Lorio
Robust construction activity helped drive pickup sales higher -- up by 24% over last year -- which in turn helped propel overall auto sales beyond even the sunny expectations of industry watchers. The suddenly booming housing market is only the most obvious sign of increased economic activity. New-car buyers shrugged off a dip on Wall Street, and flocked to dealerships. Overall new vehicle sales jumped 9% compared with the previous June, reaching their most torrid pace of 2013, an annualized selling rate of nearly 16 million units. That number hasn’t been seen -- or even fantasized about -- since 2007. Better still for the auto industry, consumers are paying more for cars, as they gravitate toward feature-loaded models. Incentives, meanwhile, are down.JUNE 2013 SALES RESULTS, AND PERCENT CHANGE VERSUS JUNE 2012. See all photos
GENERAL MOTORS +7%
Although the new Silverado and Sierra did begin to reach dealers in June, GM for the most part was still selling the outgoing version of its pickups -- and it sold a lot them. GM claimed that while its retail business improved, its fleet sales declined.Buick -4%
Buick slipped again in June, despite the addition of the Encore to the lineup. Among continuing models, the Verano (+10%) and the Enclave (+14%) were up slightly, while the Regal (-41%) and the LaCrosse (-45%) fell hard.Cadillac +15%
The CTS is taking a big swoon as the car transitions to the new model. Luckily, the ATS and the XTS have more than filled the gap.Chevrolet +7%
Both cars and trucks were up this month at Chevrolet. The Silverado (+29%) again was in the number two spot among all nameplates, but the surprise was the Cruze (+73%), which soared to become the bestselling domestic passenger car, and number two among all passenger cars behind the Toyota Camry. Some of those sales may have come at the expense of the Malibu (-32%), however.GMC +5%
Aided by incentives, sales of the big Sierra rose by a third. That was the extent of the good news at GMC, as crossovers were basically flat and the big SUVs were down. <hr>FORD MOTOR COMPANY +13%
With its F-series -- and, to a much lesser extent, the Transit Connect van -- Ford is reaping the benefit of a rebounding construction sector. But the company’s passenger cars are doing pretty well too.Ford +14%
A big month for pickup trucks is going to be a big month for the F-series, and June was exactly that. Just over 68,000 were sold (+24%), although that was a little shy of May’s figure. At the opposite end of the size spectrum, the tiny Fiesta saw its sales double. In between them, the Escape again was the country’s bestselling SUV.Lincoln -1%
After posting a big sales increase last month, the MKZ just treaded water in June -- as did the division as a whole. <hr>See all photos
TOYOTA MOTOR SALES +10%
Toyota looked good on both the car and the truck side. Toyota’s biggest worry is Scion division.Toyota +12%
The Camry slightly outpaced the industry, easily retaining bestselling passenger car title. The new Avalon continues to sell at three times its previous pace. Of the trucks, the Tundra (+12%) and the Tacoma (+18%) both joined in the pickup party, while the RAV4 (+36%) was the hot seller among SUVs. Sitting out the good times were the 4Runner (-4%), the Venza (-32%), and the Yaris (-63%).Lexus +7%
The new ES (+50%) continues to be the major bright spot in the otherwise not-so-fresh Lexus lineup. The new IS just started arriving at the end of the month, not in time to help sales of that model, which were down by a quarter.Scion -25%
Scion flipped from positive to negative in June, with all models, including the FR-S, declining by double digits.CHRYSLER GROUP +8%
At Chrysler, June looked a lot like May, with Chrysler, Jeep, and Fiat essentially flat, and Dodge and Ram providing the growth.Chrysler +1%
At Chrysler, June looked a lot like May, with Chrysler, Jeep, and Fiat essentially flat, and Dodge and Ram providing the growth.Dodge +13%
The increase in Dodge volume is mostly due to the Dart far outselling the previous Caliber. In June, the Dart got a hand from the Durango (+39%), while the Avenger (-19%) was a drag on results.Jeep +0%
Jeep’s overall figure is deceptive because all continuing models were up by double digits, but those gains were wiped out by the loss of Liberty sales. The Liberty’s replacement, the new Cherokee, won’t be in dealerships for another couple months.See all photos
Ram +23%
The big Ram has become a fixture on the top ten nameplates list. This month it’s number seven.Fiat +1%
Fiat 500 sales appear stuck at the 4000-unit mark, at least until the 500L arrives. <hr>AMERICAN HONDA +10%
Honda sales chief John Mendel boasted that the Fit, CR-V, Odyssey, and Pilot all had their best performance of the year in June. That was more than enough to allow Honda to pick up a bit of market share, despite Acura’s foot-dragging.Honda +13%
In addition to the aforementioned models, all of which were up by double digits, the Ridgeline increased by a third, the Accord added 10%, and the Civic inched up 8%. Among Honda’s laggards were the Insight (-22%), the Crosstour (-19%), and the CR-Z (-4%).Acura -10%
The new RDX (+30%) was up again, as was the ILX (+39%). The RLX almost doubled its previous month’s volume, but still amounted to only 499 cars. The MDX fell back (-25%) during this changeover month to the new model, and both volume sedans, the TL and the TSX, were down by more than a third. <hr>See all photos
HYUNDAI - KIA +0%
The Korean nameplates have struggled to beat their year-ago numbers, but don’t feel too badly for them. Hyundai’s figure was still another sales record.Hyundai +2%
The Elantra (+26%) and the new Santa Fe (+14%) were the lone Hyundai models to outpace their 2012 sales, but that was enough to keep Hyundai in the black.Kia -2%
In its second month, the Cadenza added 1001 units to Kia’s total, helping the Rio (+14%), Soul (+11%), and Optima (-9%) fight the weakness of the SUVs, the Sedona, and the Forte. <hr>See all photos
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA +13%
The Nissan roller coaster continued its climb in June, although Infiniti did not come along for the ride.Nissan +16%
After a much-publicized price cut, the Leaf leapt, with sales jumping to four times last year’s levels and nearly reaching those of Chevy’s Volt (which itself was up 53%). The new Pathfinder was another big mover for Nissan, tripling its prior volume. See also the Altima (+23%) and the Rogue (+41%). On the downslope we find the Quest (-46%), the Cube (-38%), and the Titan (-44%), the latter apparently is impervious even to a booming pickup market.Infiniti -13%
The formerly hot JX turned southward, if only slightly, joining the rest of the Infiniti lineup in the minus column. The G replacement needs to get here, stat.VOLKSWAGEN GROUP +1%
Volkswagen the brand suffered another small decline but Volkswagen the Group nonetheless managed to make a bit of headway. Credit a still-hot Audi, and burgeoning Porsche.Volkswagen -3%
The Beetle is battling (+30%) but the Passat (+6%) and Jetta (+9%) are just holding their own. Meanwhile, the Golf (-36%) is starting to look like a model in the last year of its cycle, while the Eos (-40%), the CC (-35%), and the Routan (-85%) just look old.Audi +8%
A3 sales have pretty much ended but otherwise there were no big swings among Audi cars. The big movers were the SUVs: the Q5 (+26%) and the Q7 (+78%). See all photos
Porsche +23%
Hear the purists rejoice as the new Cayman outsold the slumping Panamera in June. Ah, but then look over the Cayenne (+77%), and see what is by far the bestselling Porsche.Bentley -9%Lamborghini +7% <hr>SUBARU +42%
The hottest brand throughout the recession is the hottest brand in the recovery. The XV Crosstrek is looking more and more like a good idea; it combined with the new Forester (with assistance from the Outback, Legacy, and Impreza) to give Subaru the biggest June-over-June sales increase of any brand. <hr>BMW GROUP +21%
The BMW Group enjoyed a surge in June, keeping it ahead of Daimler-Benz, as the BMW division beat Mercedes-Benz.BMW +25%
The 3-series gained momentum in June (+63%) and the 6-series posted a big increase of its own (+120%). Factor in the additional volume from the X1, and you get a good month for the Bavarians.Mini +10%
The Countryman outpaced the other Minis but both were ahead of last year.Rolls-Royce +6% <hr>See all photos
DAIMLER-BENZ +7%
Mercedes-Benz was beaten by BMW in June, but it still holds the lead over its rival through the first half of the year.Mercedes-Benz +8%
The SUVs continue to the happiest story at Mercedes: GL (+25%), ML (+26%), GLK (+37%); and don’t forget the G-wagen, which sold 231 units versus 50 last June. The cars were more of a mixed bag, with C-class up (+17%) but E-class (-7%), S-class (-14%), and CLS (-22%) all down.Smart -23%
After popping in May, Smart dropped in June. <hr>MAZDA +13%
The new Mazda6 is now doing more than twice the volume of the old car. The Mazda2 and Mazda3, though, were both down -- the replacement for the latter was just recently revealed but isn’t yet in showrooms. <hr>VOLVO -6%
The XC60 jumped by half, and the S60 was flat. All other Volvos declined. <hr>MITSUBISHI -2%
The Outlander (+58%) and the Outlander Sport (+80%) made a valiant effort, but they couldn’t quite make up for the departure of the Eclipse, the Endeavor, and the Galant. <hr>See all photos
JAGUAR LAND ROVER +10%Jaguar +59%
The arrival of the F-type gave Jaguar a boost but all Jaguar models beat their year-ago totals.Land Rover -4%
Range Rover Sport inventories were down (-28%) with production of the old version ending. The big Rover (+23%) and the Evoque (+19%) saw the biggest increases.TOP 10 BESTSELLING NAMEPLATES IN JUNE
1. Ford F-series 68,009
2. Chevrolet Silverado 43,259
3. Toyota Camry 35,870
4. Chevrolet Cruze 32,871
5. Honda Accord 31,677
6. Honda Civic 29,724
7. Dodge Ram 29,644
8. Ford Escape 28,694
9. Nissan Altima 26,904
10. Honda CR-V 26,572
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</hgroup> July 09, 2013 Hi 'MCF - by Joe Lorio
Robust construction activity helped drive pickup sales higher -- up by 24% over last year -- which in turn helped propel overall auto sales beyond even the sunny expectations of industry watchers. The suddenly booming housing market is only the most obvious sign of increased economic activity. New-car buyers shrugged off a dip on Wall Street, and flocked to dealerships. Overall new vehicle sales jumped 9% compared with the previous June, reaching their most torrid pace of 2013, an annualized selling rate of nearly 16 million units. That number hasn’t been seen -- or even fantasized about -- since 2007. Better still for the auto industry, consumers are paying more for cars, as they gravitate toward feature-loaded models. Incentives, meanwhile, are down.JUNE 2013 SALES RESULTS, AND PERCENT CHANGE VERSUS JUNE 2012. See all photos
GENERAL MOTORS +7%
Although the new Silverado and Sierra did begin to reach dealers in June, GM for the most part was still selling the outgoing version of its pickups -- and it sold a lot them. GM claimed that while its retail business improved, its fleet sales declined.Buick -4%
Buick slipped again in June, despite the addition of the Encore to the lineup. Among continuing models, the Verano (+10%) and the Enclave (+14%) were up slightly, while the Regal (-41%) and the LaCrosse (-45%) fell hard.Cadillac +15%
The CTS is taking a big swoon as the car transitions to the new model. Luckily, the ATS and the XTS have more than filled the gap.Chevrolet +7%
Both cars and trucks were up this month at Chevrolet. The Silverado (+29%) again was in the number two spot among all nameplates, but the surprise was the Cruze (+73%), which soared to become the bestselling domestic passenger car, and number two among all passenger cars behind the Toyota Camry. Some of those sales may have come at the expense of the Malibu (-32%), however.GMC +5%
Aided by incentives, sales of the big Sierra rose by a third. That was the extent of the good news at GMC, as crossovers were basically flat and the big SUVs were down. <hr>FORD MOTOR COMPANY +13%
With its F-series -- and, to a much lesser extent, the Transit Connect van -- Ford is reaping the benefit of a rebounding construction sector. But the company’s passenger cars are doing pretty well too.Ford +14%
A big month for pickup trucks is going to be a big month for the F-series, and June was exactly that. Just over 68,000 were sold (+24%), although that was a little shy of May’s figure. At the opposite end of the size spectrum, the tiny Fiesta saw its sales double. In between them, the Escape again was the country’s bestselling SUV.Lincoln -1%
After posting a big sales increase last month, the MKZ just treaded water in June -- as did the division as a whole. <hr>See all photos
TOYOTA MOTOR SALES +10%
Toyota looked good on both the car and the truck side. Toyota’s biggest worry is Scion division.Toyota +12%
The Camry slightly outpaced the industry, easily retaining bestselling passenger car title. The new Avalon continues to sell at three times its previous pace. Of the trucks, the Tundra (+12%) and the Tacoma (+18%) both joined in the pickup party, while the RAV4 (+36%) was the hot seller among SUVs. Sitting out the good times were the 4Runner (-4%), the Venza (-32%), and the Yaris (-63%).Lexus +7%
The new ES (+50%) continues to be the major bright spot in the otherwise not-so-fresh Lexus lineup. The new IS just started arriving at the end of the month, not in time to help sales of that model, which were down by a quarter.Scion -25%
Scion flipped from positive to negative in June, with all models, including the FR-S, declining by double digits.CHRYSLER GROUP +8%
At Chrysler, June looked a lot like May, with Chrysler, Jeep, and Fiat essentially flat, and Dodge and Ram providing the growth.Chrysler +1%
At Chrysler, June looked a lot like May, with Chrysler, Jeep, and Fiat essentially flat, and Dodge and Ram providing the growth.Dodge +13%
The increase in Dodge volume is mostly due to the Dart far outselling the previous Caliber. In June, the Dart got a hand from the Durango (+39%), while the Avenger (-19%) was a drag on results.Jeep +0%
Jeep’s overall figure is deceptive because all continuing models were up by double digits, but those gains were wiped out by the loss of Liberty sales. The Liberty’s replacement, the new Cherokee, won’t be in dealerships for another couple months.See all photos
Ram +23%
The big Ram has become a fixture on the top ten nameplates list. This month it’s number seven.Fiat +1%
Fiat 500 sales appear stuck at the 4000-unit mark, at least until the 500L arrives. <hr>AMERICAN HONDA +10%
Honda sales chief John Mendel boasted that the Fit, CR-V, Odyssey, and Pilot all had their best performance of the year in June. That was more than enough to allow Honda to pick up a bit of market share, despite Acura’s foot-dragging.Honda +13%
In addition to the aforementioned models, all of which were up by double digits, the Ridgeline increased by a third, the Accord added 10%, and the Civic inched up 8%. Among Honda’s laggards were the Insight (-22%), the Crosstour (-19%), and the CR-Z (-4%).Acura -10%
The new RDX (+30%) was up again, as was the ILX (+39%). The RLX almost doubled its previous month’s volume, but still amounted to only 499 cars. The MDX fell back (-25%) during this changeover month to the new model, and both volume sedans, the TL and the TSX, were down by more than a third. <hr>See all photos
HYUNDAI - KIA +0%
The Korean nameplates have struggled to beat their year-ago numbers, but don’t feel too badly for them. Hyundai’s figure was still another sales record.Hyundai +2%
The Elantra (+26%) and the new Santa Fe (+14%) were the lone Hyundai models to outpace their 2012 sales, but that was enough to keep Hyundai in the black.Kia -2%
In its second month, the Cadenza added 1001 units to Kia’s total, helping the Rio (+14%), Soul (+11%), and Optima (-9%) fight the weakness of the SUVs, the Sedona, and the Forte. <hr>See all photos
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA +13%
The Nissan roller coaster continued its climb in June, although Infiniti did not come along for the ride.Nissan +16%
After a much-publicized price cut, the Leaf leapt, with sales jumping to four times last year’s levels and nearly reaching those of Chevy’s Volt (which itself was up 53%). The new Pathfinder was another big mover for Nissan, tripling its prior volume. See also the Altima (+23%) and the Rogue (+41%). On the downslope we find the Quest (-46%), the Cube (-38%), and the Titan (-44%), the latter apparently is impervious even to a booming pickup market.Infiniti -13%
The formerly hot JX turned southward, if only slightly, joining the rest of the Infiniti lineup in the minus column. The G replacement needs to get here, stat.VOLKSWAGEN GROUP +1%
Volkswagen the brand suffered another small decline but Volkswagen the Group nonetheless managed to make a bit of headway. Credit a still-hot Audi, and burgeoning Porsche.Volkswagen -3%
The Beetle is battling (+30%) but the Passat (+6%) and Jetta (+9%) are just holding their own. Meanwhile, the Golf (-36%) is starting to look like a model in the last year of its cycle, while the Eos (-40%), the CC (-35%), and the Routan (-85%) just look old.Audi +8%
A3 sales have pretty much ended but otherwise there were no big swings among Audi cars. The big movers were the SUVs: the Q5 (+26%) and the Q7 (+78%). See all photos
Porsche +23%
Hear the purists rejoice as the new Cayman outsold the slumping Panamera in June. Ah, but then look over the Cayenne (+77%), and see what is by far the bestselling Porsche.Bentley -9%Lamborghini +7% <hr>SUBARU +42%
The hottest brand throughout the recession is the hottest brand in the recovery. The XV Crosstrek is looking more and more like a good idea; it combined with the new Forester (with assistance from the Outback, Legacy, and Impreza) to give Subaru the biggest June-over-June sales increase of any brand. <hr>BMW GROUP +21%
The BMW Group enjoyed a surge in June, keeping it ahead of Daimler-Benz, as the BMW division beat Mercedes-Benz.BMW +25%
The 3-series gained momentum in June (+63%) and the 6-series posted a big increase of its own (+120%). Factor in the additional volume from the X1, and you get a good month for the Bavarians.Mini +10%
The Countryman outpaced the other Minis but both were ahead of last year.Rolls-Royce +6% <hr>See all photos
DAIMLER-BENZ +7%
Mercedes-Benz was beaten by BMW in June, but it still holds the lead over its rival through the first half of the year.Mercedes-Benz +8%
The SUVs continue to the happiest story at Mercedes: GL (+25%), ML (+26%), GLK (+37%); and don’t forget the G-wagen, which sold 231 units versus 50 last June. The cars were more of a mixed bag, with C-class up (+17%) but E-class (-7%), S-class (-14%), and CLS (-22%) all down.Smart -23%
After popping in May, Smart dropped in June. <hr>MAZDA +13%
The new Mazda6 is now doing more than twice the volume of the old car. The Mazda2 and Mazda3, though, were both down -- the replacement for the latter was just recently revealed but isn’t yet in showrooms. <hr>VOLVO -6%
The XC60 jumped by half, and the S60 was flat. All other Volvos declined. <hr>MITSUBISHI -2%
The Outlander (+58%) and the Outlander Sport (+80%) made a valiant effort, but they couldn’t quite make up for the departure of the Eclipse, the Endeavor, and the Galant. <hr>See all photos
JAGUAR LAND ROVER +10%Jaguar +59%
The arrival of the F-type gave Jaguar a boost but all Jaguar models beat their year-ago totals.Land Rover -4%
Range Rover Sport inventories were down (-28%) with production of the old version ending. The big Rover (+23%) and the Evoque (+19%) saw the biggest increases.TOP 10 BESTSELLING NAMEPLATES IN JUNE
1. Ford F-series 68,009
2. Chevrolet Silverado 43,259
3. Toyota Camry 35,870
4. Chevrolet Cruze 32,871
5. Honda Accord 31,677
6. Honda Civic 29,724
7. Dodge Ram 29,644
8. Ford Escape 28,694
9. Nissan Altima 26,904
10. Honda CR-V 26,572
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<abbr title="1370534220" class="timeago">1 month ago...</abbr>We're going to skip the joke – because this isn't one – and get straight to the punchline: If the forthcoming 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class looks like it will lead the segment in interiors, the 3.0-liter turbodiesel in the 2014 Audi A8 L TDI takes the head of the table when it comes to ...
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<abbr title="1370458680" class="timeago">1 month ago...</abbr>Despite my best efforts to convince myself otherwise, I think I'm finally getting too old for this car. I remember the days when I would go ga-ga over the winged Subaru WRX STI sedan, my inner boy racer caring only about its turbo thrills and not taking into account things like price, packaging ...
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<abbr title="1370372280" class="timeago">1 month ago...</abbr>Sociedad Española de Automóviles de Turismo, otherwise known as Seat, started becoming a part of the Volkswagen universe of companies way back in June of 1983, and it has taken right up until its latest generation of models for all the benefits of the VW Group empire to come to ...
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First Drive: 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter [w/video]
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Quick Spin: 2013 Shelby GT350
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Quick Spin: 2013 Audi RS5 Cabriolet
<abbr title="1369853880" class="timeago">1 month ago...</abbr>The Audi RS5 is a bit of an odd duck in the brand's US lineup. At the moment it is one of only two RS models – the other being the TT RS – atop a pyramid of A and higher-performing S models. It is not, however, the brand's flagship performance model – not even close – that ...
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First Drive: 2014 Mercedes E-Class Coupe
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Review: 2013 BMW 135is Coupe
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First Drive: 2013 Ram 3500 HD
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First Drive: 2014 Bentley Flying Spur
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Review: 2013 Fiat 500 Turbo
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First Drive: 2013 Nissan Leaf [w/video]
<abbr title="1368719820" class="timeago">1 month ago...</abbr>If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It Look at the 2013 Nissan Leaf – even one parked next to a 2012 model – and you'll be hard-pressed to spot the differences. Changes and updates have been made, but you have to know the details to tell. It's sort of like listening to a hipster tell you ...
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Quick Spin: 2013 Lexus LS 600h L
<abbr title="1368646980" class="timeago">1 month ago...</abbr>I have spent the last seven days driving the Starfire Pearl (read: white) 2013 Lexus LS 600h L you see here. And after roughly 500 miles of errand-running, highway-cruising, commuting and people-schlepping, I can safely say this: I don't get it. The LS hybrid is a nice car. It's comfortable, has ...
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Review: 2013 Audi Allroad
<abbr title="1368633420" class="timeago">1 month ago...</abbr>Reincarnated With A Smaller And Less Passionate Soul Mention the name "Allroad" to most automotive enthusiasts, and it's likely to conjure up images of the Audi A6 Allroad Quattro, first introduced in 1999. That car-like alternative to a sport utility vehicle was based on the German automaker's ...
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Quick Spin: 1,682 miles in a 2014 Audi A8 L TDI - Part 1
<abbr title="1370534220" class="timeago">1 month ago...</abbr>We're going to skip the joke – because this isn't one – and get straight to the punchline: If the forthcoming 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class looks like it will lead the segment in interiors, the 3.0-liter turbodiesel in the 2014 Audi A8 L TDI takes the head of the table when it comes to ...
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Quick Spin: 2013 Subaru WRX STI Special Edition
<abbr title="1370458680" class="timeago">1 month ago...</abbr>Despite my best efforts to convince myself otherwise, I think I'm finally getting too old for this car. I remember the days when I would go ga-ga over the winged Subaru WRX STI sedan, my inner boy racer caring only about its turbo thrills and not taking into account things like price, packaging ...
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Review: 2013 GMC Acadia Denali
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Quick Spin: 2013 Seat Leon SC
<abbr title="1370372280" class="timeago">1 month ago...</abbr>Sociedad Española de Automóviles de Turismo, otherwise known as Seat, started becoming a part of the Volkswagen universe of companies way back in June of 1983, and it has taken right up until its latest generation of models for all the benefits of the VW Group empire to come to ...
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First Drive: 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter [w/video]
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Review: 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT
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Quick Spin: 2013 Shelby GT350
<abbr title="1370026680" class="timeago">1 month ago...</abbr>Shelby is a name as synonymous with the Ford Mustang as marshmallows are with campfires. But unlike the short-lived sugary confection that is prepared on a stick, the late Carroll Shelby's name on the placard means added performance and exclusivity. Launched in 1965, the automaker's celebrated ...
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<abbr title="1370015820" class="timeago">1 month ago...</abbr>Refinement Rather Than Revolution Before we get into the meat and potatoes of the 2014 Acura MDX, let's pause for just a moment and talk about the current, still-sitting-at-dealerships 2013 model. It's a pretty good machine. Perhaps guilty only of falling to the backburners of our minds in ...
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Quick Spin: 2013 Audi RS5 Cabriolet
<abbr title="1369853880" class="timeago">1 month ago...</abbr>The Audi RS5 is a bit of an odd duck in the brand's US lineup. At the moment it is one of only two RS models – the other being the TT RS – atop a pyramid of A and higher-performing S models. It is not, however, the brand's flagship performance model – not even close – that ...
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First Drive: 2014 Mercedes E-Class Coupe
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<abbr title="1369756620" class="timeago">1 month ago...</abbr>BMW's Best 1 Series Gives Back What You Put In Every once in a while, I find myself, despite my solitary leanings and inherent modesty, working out in some kind of class setting. The tone and tenor of these classes ranges wildly – from the quiet, follow-the-leader variety, to those with a ...
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<abbr title="1369411020" class="timeago">1 month ago...</abbr>The Ultimate Crossover Having grown up in Michigan, I spent the entirety of my early adult life riding whatever powersport machine I could get my hands on, be it snowmobile, dirt bike, four-wheeler or personal watercraft. Pretty much, if it has an engine, I've ridden it. On Memorial Day weekends ...
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<abbr title="1369238220" class="timeago">1 month ago...</abbr>Tow It All There are no shiftier sands than those that underlie the heavy duty truck market. Ford, General Motors and Chrysler have been locked in the same interminable sniping match for years, each delighting in picking their competitors off with new, more powerful drivelines and ever loftier ...
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Quick Spin: 2013 Lexus LS 600h L
<abbr title="1368646980" class="timeago">1 month ago...</abbr>I have spent the last seven days driving the Starfire Pearl (read: white) 2013 Lexus LS 600h L you see here. And after roughly 500 miles of errand-running, highway-cruising, commuting and people-schlepping, I can safely say this: I don't get it. The LS hybrid is a nice car. It's comfortable, has ...
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Review: 2013 Audi Allroad
<abbr title="1368633420" class="timeago">1 month ago...</abbr>Reincarnated With A Smaller And Less Passionate Soul Mention the name "Allroad" to most automotive enthusiasts, and it's likely to conjure up images of the Audi A6 Allroad Quattro, first introduced in 1999. That car-like alternative to a sport utility vehicle was based on the German automaker's ...
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2013 Campagna T-Rex 16S [w/video]
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Related Gallery2013 Campagna T-Rex 16S: First Drive
By Michael Harley
Vital Stats
<dl><dt class="engine">Engine:</dt><dd>1.6L I6</dd><dt class="power">Power:</dt><dd>160 HP / 129 LB-FT</dd><dt class="trans">Transmission:</dt><dd>7-Speed Seq.</dd><dt class="time">0-60 Time:</dt><dd>4.0 Seconds (est.)</dd><dt class="speed">Top Speed:</dt><dd>124 MPH (est.)</dd><dt class="drive">Drivetrain:</dt><dd>Rear-Wheel Drive</dd><dt class="weight">Curb Weight:</dt><dd>1.100 LBS (est.)</dd><dt class="seat">Seating:</dt><dd>2</dd><dt class="msrp">Base Price:</dt><dd>$61,999</dd><dt class="msrp">As-Tested Price:</dt><dd>$63,849</dd></dl>
Without a doubt, the three-wheel Campagna T-Rex 16S is one of the most fascinating vehicles I have ever driven.
"Drive it like a car, but act like you are on a motorcycle," were the words of wisdom bestowed upon me before the keys were handed over, and the advice couldn't have been more accurate. During the next four days, I zipped blissfully around town with the wind blowing through my hair as I watched the front wheels articulate over the pavement. I could smell the ocean as I drove down Pacific Coast Highway, and taste the dry brush of the Santa Monica Mountains as I toured the canyons.
I also took a bumble bee in the cheek, was nearly squashed by an inattentive driver in a Toyota Camry, cut off by a Ford F-150 and I was stared down by the law at every opportunity.
Apparently, that's the price of having the wind blow through your hair as you mount a low-slung, agile steed with a very unique three-wheel configuration.
2013 Campagna T-Rex 16S [w/video] First Drive - Autoblog
Click above link for complete review + more pic's
2013 Campagna T-Rex 16S [w/video]
<big>Canada's Prehistoric Predator Gets Longer Arms</big>
Related Gallery2013 Campagna T-Rex 16S: First Drive
By Michael Harley
Vital Stats
<dl><dt class="engine">Engine:</dt><dd>1.6L I6</dd><dt class="power">Power:</dt><dd>160 HP / 129 LB-FT</dd><dt class="trans">Transmission:</dt><dd>7-Speed Seq.</dd><dt class="time">0-60 Time:</dt><dd>4.0 Seconds (est.)</dd><dt class="speed">Top Speed:</dt><dd>124 MPH (est.)</dd><dt class="drive">Drivetrain:</dt><dd>Rear-Wheel Drive</dd><dt class="weight">Curb Weight:</dt><dd>1.100 LBS (est.)</dd><dt class="seat">Seating:</dt><dd>2</dd><dt class="msrp">Base Price:</dt><dd>$61,999</dd><dt class="msrp">As-Tested Price:</dt><dd>$63,849</dd></dl>
Without a doubt, the three-wheel Campagna T-Rex 16S is one of the most fascinating vehicles I have ever driven.
"Drive it like a car, but act like you are on a motorcycle," were the words of wisdom bestowed upon me before the keys were handed over, and the advice couldn't have been more accurate. During the next four days, I zipped blissfully around town with the wind blowing through my hair as I watched the front wheels articulate over the pavement. I could smell the ocean as I drove down Pacific Coast Highway, and taste the dry brush of the Santa Monica Mountains as I toured the canyons.
I also took a bumble bee in the cheek, was nearly squashed by an inattentive driver in a Toyota Camry, cut off by a Ford F-150 and I was stared down by the law at every opportunity.
Apparently, that's the price of having the wind blow through your hair as you mount a low-slung, agile steed with a very unique three-wheel configuration.
2013 Campagna T-Rex 16S [w/video] First Drive - Autoblog
Click above link for complete review + more pic's
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