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Long Term Wrap Up: 2014 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

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Long Term Wrap Up: 2014 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring
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Time flies. It seems like just yesterday we picked up our long-term Mazda CX-5 with a little over 600 miles on the odometer. But it is now nearly half a year later, our three-month evaluation period turned into four months during which time we drove nearly 8,000 miles behind the wheel of the CX-5. Continue Reading...

Ask AutoGuide No. 23 – Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Audi A3 Sedan vs. Acura ILX

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Ask AutoGuide No. 23 – Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Audi A3 Sedan vs. Acura ILX
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Like Rolex watches, fine art or mega yachts, people aspire to own luxury automobiles. If they were both offered to you for free, chances are you’d pick a shiny new BMW 5 Series over a battle-scarred 1996 Plymouth Breeze every single time. Continue Reading...

Most Watched Videos of the Week: September 28 – October 5, 2013

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AutoGuide‘s compact crossover video comparison garnered plenty of attention this week, as we pitted eight of the market’s most popular crossovers against one another. Which one came out on top? Watch the video below, along with our other most popular videos of the week. Continue Reading...

2014 Mazda CX-5 Long-Term Introduction

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2014 Mazda CX-5 Long-Term Introduction
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After impressing us during a comparison test earlier in the year, we get our hands on a 2014 Mazda CX-5 for an extended test drive. Over the next three months we will put this vehicle through a barrage of tests and situations to see how well it stacks up during everyday life. The AutoGuide family... Continue Reading...

2014 Jetta SportWagen Previewed in Golf Variant

2014 Jetta SportWagen Previewed in Golf Variant
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Volkswagen brought an array of its Golf hatchbacks to the 2013 Geneva Motor Show this year, but what’s known as the Golf Variant in Europe  will make it to the U.S. as the 2014 Jetta SportWagen. Continue Reading...

Hyundai MPG Scandal Could Boost Honda Sales

Hyundai MPG Scandal Could Boost Honda Sales
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Left in the wake of Hyundai’s debunked fuel economy claims, brands that vowed to catch up are unexpectedly well-positioned.  As gas mileage lurches to the forefront of many driver’s minds, car buyers are considering which product will be the least thirsty. It’s an issue that easily put Hyundai atop many lists until recently when the... Continue Reading...

Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive isn’t Bieber’s New Car

Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive isn’t Bieber’s New Car
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Mercedes will integrate pure EVs into its compact line by 2014 and it previewed te product to come today at the Paris Motor Show in the B-Class Electric Drive. Continue Reading...

Toyota Struggles To Boost Prius C Capacity as Demand Grows

Toyota Struggles To Boost Prius C Capacity as Demand Grows
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Introduced for the Japanese market last December, the Toyota Prius C had only hit U.S. showrooms on March 12.  In only its first three days in the U.S. market, the Prius C sold 1,201 units, eclipsing the Chevrolet Volt and the Nissan Leaf’s complete February sales performance of 1,023  and 478 units respectively. However, demand for the... Continue Reading...

Nissan Builds New $2.0 Billion Manufacturing Complex in Mexico

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Nissan Builds New $2.0 Billion Manufacturing Complex in Mexico
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Of the major Japanese Automakers, Nissan Motors has been one of the least affected by natural disasters and the strengthening yen, effectively minimizing exposure to regional risks by erecting facilities overseas. Nissan has announced plans to build another manufacturing complex in Aguascalientes, Mexico, to expand North American production. An investment worth $2.0 billion USD, the... Continue Reading...

2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class and B-Class E-Cell Plus Concept: Frankfurt Auto Show 2011

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2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class and B-Class E-Cell Plus Concept: Frankfurt Auto Show 2011
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Mercedes-Benz unveiled its second-generation B-Class at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show along with a concept for an E-Cell version of the front-wheel drive compact sport tourer. The new B-Class is almost two inches shorter than the previous version yet has more leg room thanks to a lowered floor. The seats are also more upright but... Continue Reading...

All New Kia Forte to Debut Next Year

All New Kia Forte to Debut Next Year
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The 2013 Kia Forte will be an all-new model, following closely after the changes introduced in the 2011 Hyundai Elantra. Sharing the same platform as that car, look for an improved ride quality, plus the Forte is expected to get a new design closer in keeping with the larger Optima sedan. As for engines, look... Continue Reading...

Honda’s Fit Was The Best-Selling Car in Japan For 1st Half Of 2011

Honda’s Fit Was The Best-Selling Car in Japan For 1st Half Of 2011
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Honda’s best selling car in Japan for the first half of 2011 was the Fit compact, helped by the addition of a fuel-efficient hybrid model released in October. During the time period, 88,282 Fit cars were sold, interestingly sales figures dropped 2.1 percent compared to the same period last year because of disruptions caused by... Continue Reading...

Audi Q3 May Come To United States

Audi Q3 May Come To United States
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While Audi’s plans for the U.S. market originally did not include the compact Q3 crossover, but Audi is re-considering the decision to not import the car after seeing the segment expand with offerings like the MINI Countryman, BMW X1 and the Nissan Juke. While the Q5 starts at $35,200, Audi would likely have to price... Continue Reading...

Honda Fit, Mazda2 Headline New B-Spec Road Racing Series

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Honda Fit, Mazda2 Headline New B-Spec Road Racing Series
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The Honda Fit and Mazda 2 will headline a new racing class, known as B-Spec, that’s been designed as a new showroom stock racing series. The rule set is expected to be finalized within the next 60 days, and both the SCCA and NASA sanctioning bodies have expressed interested in adopting the class. Using OEM... Continue Reading...

40 MPG Subcompacts Not Such A Hit With Consumers

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40 MPG Subcompacts Not Such A Hit With Consumers
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For all the hype surrounding Ford‘s Fiesta subcompact, which is capable of hitting 40 mpg, it looks like subcompacts, especially those than can hit the vaunted number, aren’t selling all that well in the USA. Even though gas prices will almost certainly hit $3 a gallon, customers are still gravitating towards compact cars, according to... Continue Reading...

Honda Jazz Gets CVT, Facelift In Europe

Honda Jazz Gets CVT, Facelift In Europe
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Honda has given its European market Jazz (also known as the Fit to us North Americans) a mild refresh, and confirmed availability of the Jazz Hybrid that debuted at the 2010 Paris Auto Show. A front end re-style drops the drag co-efficient to 0.33, and the 1.2L and 1.4L powerplants get minor reductions in CO2... Continue Reading...

2012 Ford Focus To Start At $16,995

2012 Ford Focus To Start At $16,995
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Ford has announced pricing for the 2012 Focus, and the car is set to start in the upper end of the price bracket, with a base price of $16,995. The base S model in sedan with the 6-speed automatic will cost likely $17,995, as the 5-speed manual is standard. The upper end Titanium trim starts... Continue Reading...

Hyundai ix20 Picture Released Ahead Of Paris Auto Show Debut

Hyundai ix20 Picture Released Ahead Of Paris Auto Show Debut
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Hyundai‘s subcompact crossover, the ix20, will be revealed at this month’s Paris Auto Show media days, but the company has released a rendering of the car in advance of its launch. Based on the Kia Venga, the ix20 is an interesting blend of a crossover and small car, similar to a Ford Fiesta hatchback. With... Continue Reading...
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