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Detroit 2012: GM Announces 2013 Cadillac ATS

Published on February 2, 2012 in Hot Car - Upcoming. 0 Comments Tags: 2013, 3, 3-Series, 5, 5-Series, ATS, BMW, Cadillac, CTS, GM, sedan, Series, Sport, sports.

Cadillac’s CTS sedan, coupe and wagon range, as well as their enhanced V counterparts, have brought Cadillac up to BMW’s level. The CTS-V has even bested cars well above its pay grade. While the CTS was created to contend with BMW’s 5-Series sedan, Cadillac needed to do something about BMW’s volume-seller: The 3-Series. Enter the Cadillac ATS, announced at this year’s Detroit auto show. Combining rear-wheel drive, a sporting demeanor and an inviting interior, BMW just may have a fight on its hands. Continue reading to see plenty of pictures and my breakdown of the upcoming 2013 Cadillac ATS.

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Detroit 2012: Ford Announces 2013 Fusion

Published on January 10, 2012 in Hot Car - Upcoming and Vehicle Redesign. 1 Comment Tags: 2013, Accord, Altima, BLIS, BMW, Camry, EcoBoost, Energi, Ford, Fusion, Honda, Hybrid, Hyundai, In, Lincoln, My, MyFord, Nissan, Plug, Plug-in, PlugIn, S, SE, SES, Sonata, SYNC, Titanium, Touch, Toyota.

Ford’s Fusion, which debuted in the 2006 model year, was a big milestone for Ford. It marked the beginning of a turnaround for Ford’s car division, which lost its way after the much-lauded Taurus became a dinosaur in the mid-sized sedan market. Since the Taurus/Five Hundred had moved up to the full-size sedan market, a new mid-sized sedan was called for, especially one which would be competitive against offerings from Honda and Toyota. The Fusion has been a great success, especially since its 2010 refresh, and for 2013, Ford is pulling out all the stops with its redesign. Continue reading for details, pictures and Ford’s press release.

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LA Auto Show 2011: The 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302

Published on December 7, 2011 in Hot Car - Upcoming. 0 Comments Tags: 2013, 302, 5.0, 50, BMW, Boss, Ford, GT, GT500, Laguna, M3, Mustang, Seca, Shelby, SYNC, V8.

Introduced for the 2011 model year, the spiritual successor to the Boss 302 of the late 1960s and early 1970s combined speed and handling with Ford’s Mustang GT. The result was nothing short of amazing, with comparisons to BMW’s M3, among others. For the 2013 model year, Ford is cranking the Boss 302 up another notch, mostly in its appearance. Read on for more details and Ford’s press release.

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LA Auto Show 2011: 2013 Ford Mustang

Published on December 1, 2011 in Hot Car - Upcoming. 0 Comments Tags: 2010, 2011, 2012, 5.0, 50, 500, Apps, Camaro, Chevrolet, Chevy, Ford, GM, GT, GT500, LCD, Mustang, Shelby, SYNC, Track, V6, V8.

So, I’ve already shown pictures and gone through the big changes for the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500, and now it’s time to delve into its more mass-market brother, the Mustang (and Mustang GT). With a refresh in 2010 and new engines for the 2011 model year, the Mustang isn’t due for another big redesign until 2015. Until then, a few minor modifications will have to suffice. Read on for pictures and details, as well as Ford’s press release.

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LA Auto Show 2011: Ford Announces 2013 Shelby GT500

Published on November 30, 2011 in Hot Car - Upcoming. 0 Comments Tags: 2012, 2013, 500, Bilstein, Brembo, Camaro, Chevrolet, Ford, GM, GT, GT500, Mustang, Shelby, Torsen, ZL1.

After the “Terminator” Cobra was discontinued when its platform was replaced for the 2005 model year, a gap was left in Ford’s Mustang lineup. Starting with model year 2007, Ford’s Special Vehicles Team (SVT) began building the Shelby GT500. Based on a Ford Mustang, but tweaked from hood to rear spoiler, the GT500 has held the spot of top factory Mustang. At the LA Auto Show this month, Ford pulled the wraps off of the 2013 Shelby GT500. Read on for the laundry list of tweaks Ford’s engineers made, as well as the official press release.

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2011 LA Auto Show: 2013 Ford Escape

Published on November 18, 2011 in Hot Car - Upcoming. 0 Comments Tags: 2013, auto, CR, CR-V, cross, crossover, CRV, Escape, Ford, free, gate, hands, handsfree, Honda, LA, lift, liftgate, over, show, small, SUV, V.

At the 2011 LA Auto Show this week, Ford revealed the 2013 Escape. Ford’s small SUV is all grown up, with a host of new engines and technology, wrapped up in all-new sheet metal. Read on for more details, pictures and a video of the optional hands-free liftgate.

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