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Filed under: Spy Photos , Sedans/Saloons , Wagons/Estates , Geneva Motor Show , Crossovers/CUVs , Ford The next Ford Focus is being prepared in sedan and wagon formats, and the first mules have been caught. Judging from what we see here and what we've already...
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Filed under: Marketing/Advertising , Videos , Crossovers/CUVs , Acura Click above to see Acura's Wall Art commercial and the making of Perhaps along with the daring it has shown in its styling as of late, Acura has decided to flirt with bold commercial...
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Filed under: Trucks/Pickups , Recalls/TSBs , Safety , Crossovers/CUVs , Chrysler, LLC. , Dodge The 2008 and 2009 Dodge Ram and 2009 Dodge Journey are being recalled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, each for a different reason. The Ram's windshield wiper motor isn't adequately protected from water, so it could fail completely due to water intrusion. Initial numbers suggest 72,138 Rams are affected. The fix is a stop at the dealership to have some vented wiper motor housings installed. Some 16,852 Dodge Journeys that do not have the optional 115-volt auxiliary power outlet are also being recalled. The unused electrical connector for that optional component could potentially cause a fire. It's the second fire-related recall for the Journey, and akin to the unused connector issue that affected the Town & Country and Grand Caravan. Dealers will remove the fuse and reroute the wiring. Full info on both recalls is available after the jump. Gallery: In the...
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Filed under: Spy Photos , Minivans/MPVs , Euro , Crossovers/CUVs , Opel The Opel Meriva concept shown at last year's Geneva Motor Show had a nifty set of rear doors that employ that less-than-nifty epithet: suicide doors. According to all the spy shots that have surfaced, the production model won't exchange the concept's novelty for more sedate, rear-hinged doors at the rear. The latest prototype caught out has a fake set of door handles at the back of the rear door. However, there are shots of the sheetmetal from the inside , and you can plainly see the recessed hinge mounting areas at the rear of the panels. General Motors calls the arrangement FlexDoors, and evidently unlike other such setups, the rear doors will be able to open independently of one another (most such setups require that the front door be opened first). GM says the design will make the new Meriva safer and more convenient. Gallery: Opel Meriva Concept [Source: Carscoop ] Spy Shots: Opel Meriva mule caught...
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Filed under: New York Auto Show , Crossovers/CUVs , Mazda Click image above to enlarge In addition to U.S. premieres for its new Mazdaspeed3 and reworked CX-7, Mazda will have a global debut in the form of a "heavily revised" CX-9 at next month's New York Auto Show . For 2010, the three-row crossover will receive a riff on the controversial "smiley face" front graphic that has already been shown for 2010 on the Mazda3 , MX-5 Miata , and CX-7 . Judging by the supplied image, changes include a new front fascia integrating the aforementioned five-point grille, along with different lighting units and exterior mirrors. In addition to the exterior fettling, Mazda is promising new options and safety features, along with improved driving dynamics (already a CX-9 strong suit). We'll likely have to wait until press days to learn further specifics, but for now, check out Mazda's official NY preview press release after the jump . All Smiles: Updated 2010 Mazda CX-9 headed...
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Filed under: Concept Cars , China , Paris Motor Show , Crossovers/CUVs , Misc. Auto Shows SsangYong first unveiled its C200 concept crossover at the Paris Motor Show last autumn, and it will release a toned-down version that's nearly production-ready at next month's Seoul Motor Show. The financially battered Korean automaker says its less aggressively-styled C200 is similar in size to the Honda CRV and Toyota RAV4, a class of vehicle that's growing quickly in SsangYong's home market. The ItalDesign-penned CUV concept is powered by a new 175-horsepower, 2.0-liter diesel engine (torque figures have not yet been released), and four-wheel drive is expected to be available when the C200 reaches showrooms later this year. SsangYong also expects to show off a new diesel-hybrid version of its oddly styled Kyron, which it says will result in at least 30% better fuel efficiency and at least 50% fewer emissions. Details remain scarce on the powertrain, but SsangYong says the system...
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Filed under: Concept Cars , Geneva Motor Show , Euro , Tech , Crossovers/CUVs , Rumormill Click above for high-res image gallery of the Dacia Duster Concept Say "Duster" to most auto enthusiasts and you're likely to conjure up images of 1970's Plymouth Valiant-based muscle cars, or perhaps the P-bodied Chrysler buzzbins of the Eighties. What doesn't usually come to mind is the very first concept car from the Romanian low-cost transportation experts at Dacia. Initially shown at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this month , word from Autocar now suggests that a production version of the showcar is on the way. According to the UK publication, the Duster will hit the ground running at next year's Geneva show, and it will launch with a choice of four-cylinder gas and diesel engines, as well as available all-wheel drive. Interestingly, Autocar suggests that the production crossover will likely retain the concept's trick reconfigurable seats, including a passenger seat...
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Filed under: Concept Cars , New York Auto Show , Crossovers/CUVs , Acura Click above to enlarge The crew at Acura have released a single teaser of a new concept due to arrive at next month's New York Auto Show . The darkened overhead image doesn't show much, but the angular front and rear fenders, single set of door handles and sloping roofline gives us a glimpse of the BMW X6-fighting crossover spied in the past . Acura has confirmed plans to add an all new niche model into its line-up for 2010 as it continues to strive for Tier 1 status. If it's a four-door coupe-like CUV, some might question the logic, but with two crossover architectures already available, it might be a low-cost way of matching BMW model-for-model. Acura concept teased ahead of New York unveiling originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 16 Mar 2009 12:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | Email this | Comments
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