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Jun
13th

2013 BMW X1

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2013 BMW X1
2013 BMW X1
The 2013 BMW X1 is not an all-new model (it’s been out elsewhere since 2009), but it is brand-new to the U.S. market.

New For 2013

The X1 is not an all-new model (it’s been out elsewhere since 2009), but it is brand-new to the U.S. market. It’s smaller than an X3, and it’s the least expensive BMW you can buy, undercutting the 1-series coupe by a couple hundred dollars.



Jun
13th

2013 BMW Z4

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2013 BMW Z4
2013 BMW Z4
All 2013 BMW Z4 models now have power seats and dual-zone automatic A/C. The 35i gets sport seats. The 35is adds BMW Assist and a premium audio system.

New For 2013

The Z4 gets additional standard equipment for 2013. All models now have power seats and dual-zone automatic A/C. The 35i gets sport seats. The 35is adds BMW Assist and a premium audio system.



Jun
13th

2013 BMW 6-Series

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2013 BMW 6-Series
2013 BMW 6-Series
The 2013 BMW 6-series fills out its lineup. The four-door Gran Coupe is now here, in six-cylinder (640i) and V-8 (650i) form. All three body styles can be had with all-wheel drive.

New For 2013

The latest 6-series debuted for 2012, and this year BMW fills out the lineup. The four-door Gran Coupe is now here, in six-cylinder (640i) and V-8 (650i) form. All three body styles can be had with all-wheel drive. In addition to the M Sport package, there is now an honest-to-goodness M6 coupe and convertible (but—not yet—an M6 Gran Coupe). The M6 borrows its powertrain from the M5.



Jun
13th

2013 BMW X3

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2013 BMW X3
2013 BMW X3
The 2013 BMW X3 is now larger and looks more like an X5 inside and out. For 2013, the base 28i model traded its normally aspirated 240-hp six for an equally potent, but more economical, 2.0-liter turbo four.

New For 2013

Originally launched in 2004, the X3 underwent its first major redesign two years ago. The X3 is now larger and looks more like an X5 inside and out. For 2013, the base 28i model traded its normally aspirated 240-hp six for an equally potent, but more economical, 2.0-liter turbo four; the 35i retains its 300-hp turbo six. Both models use an eight-speed automatic transmission.



Jun
13th

2013 BMW 5-Series

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2013 BMW 5-Series
2013 BMW 5-Series
The 2013 BMW 5-series has taken some knocks for its diminished steering feel, but the chassis deftly combines a plush ride and superior handling.

New For 2013

The big news is the return of the M5. It rolled into dealerships this past summer with a turbo V-8 in place of the previous V-10. Despite losing two cylinders, the M5 makes more power: 560 hp. Buyers choose a manual transmission or a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. Also new is the ActiveHybrid 5. Unfortunately, its six-cylinder hybrid powertrain has no real fuel economy advantage over the (much cheaper) 528i.



Jun
13th

2013 Buick Enclave

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2013 Buick Enclave
2013 Buick Enclave
The 2013 Buick Enclave styling has been tweaked to good effect. Inside, you’ll find a new dash and more upscale finishes.

New For 2013

The Enclave’s styling has been tweaked for 2013 to good effect. Inside, you’ll find a new dash and more upscale finishes. An industry-first front center air bag helps keep front-seat occupants in place in a side-impact collision. Also new on the safety front are Side Blind Zone Alert and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (both optional). The backup camera is now standard.

Overview

There was a time when the Buick Estate Wagon was a go-to car for well-heeled families looking for a big, comfortable cruiser to carry the whole crew and their stuff. Those wagons are gone, but the needs they met still exist. Today, our big family cars are often crossovers, and Buick’s Enclave stands ready to serve. Conservatively handsome, like the clothes worn by its owners, the Enclave’s look has been tastefully updated for 2013. Although it’s based on the same platform as the GMC Acadia and the Chevrolet Traverse, the Buick is distinctive inside and out. The sole powertrain offering is GM’s 3.6-liter V-6 with a six-speed automatic transmission. Its 288 hp and 270 lb-ft of torque are stout enough to move the hefty (4724 pounds) Enclave without laboring and can tow up to 4500 pounds. Fuel economy is not bad at 17/24 mpg with front-wheel drive; opting for all-wheel drive lowers it to 16/22 mpg. Unlike some three-row crossovers, the Enclave’s third-row seats can accommodate the occasional adult or lanky teen. Luggage space behind them, however, is fairly limited. As you might expect from a Buick, the Enclave rides quietly and comfortably—new dampers aid the latter. The interior is nicely finished, and plenty of luxury options are available. The Enclave is not at all retro, but its character and capabilities are classic Buick.

Safety

Front, front center, side, and side curtain air bags; ABS; stability and traction control; a tire-pressure monitor; and a backup camera are standard. Side Blind Zone Alert and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert are optional. OnStar includes crash response and emergency assistance as part of the safe and sound package. A six-month subscription is included.

You'll like:

  • Comfortable ride
  • Quiet
  • Roomy

You won't like:

  • Limited cargo space behind third row
  • Rearward visibility
  • Difficult third-row access

Key Competitors For The 2013 Buick Enclave

  • Acura MDX
  • Ford Explorer
  • Ford Flex
  • Honda Pilot

Sum Up

A quiet, comfortable three-row crossover.



Jun
13th

2013 BMW 3-Series

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2013 BMW 3-Series
The 2013 BMW 3-series coupe and convertible will make their debut during 2013 and switch to a new 4-series designation, the better to justify their price premium.

New For 2013

The new 3-series sedan arrived in late 2011, and now comes the new wagon, all-wheel drive (for the sedan and wagon), and the first-ever 3-series hybrid, the ActiveHybrid 3. The new 3-series coupe and convertible will make their debut during 2013 and might switch to a new, 4-series designation, the better to justify their price premium.



Jun
13th

2013 Buick Regal

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2013 Buick Regal
2013 Buick Regal
Although it’s not yet Buick’s best-selling model, the 2013 Buick Regal has become the center of gravity for the brand. It sits at the heart of the lineup and has the widest range of variants.

New For 2013

The base 182-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine has been dropped. The formerly optional 2.4-liter with eAssist—a battery-powered electric motor that acts like a hybrid to improve fuel economy—is now the base powerplant. The turbocharged 220-hp, 2.0-liter four is the next step up. The GS, with a 270-hp version of the same turbo four, remains at the top and is now available with an automatic or a manual transmission.



Jun
13th

Dealers can offer free SiriusXM trial to service customers

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SiriusXM Radio is launching a program this summer that allows dealers to offer a complimentary two-month SiriusXM subscription to qualifying service customers.
Jun
13th

FRANCE: Renault makes 2m large LCVs in Batilly

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SoVAB, or Société des Véhicules Automobiles de Batilly, a wholly-owned Renault subsidiary located in Batilly, Meurthe-et-Moselle (France), has made 2m large commercial vehicles since 1980.
Jun
13th

GERMANY: Opel to assemble SKD Corsa in Belarus

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Opel will start assembling Corsas in Belarus in 2014 but the actual build work should be simple as the cars will come from Spain and Germany only as semi knocked down (SKD) kits.
Jun
13th

Chrysler recalling about 37,000 Ram trucks, 15,000 Darts

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Chrysler Group said it will recall about 37,000 pickup trucks on two separate issues, neither of which had led to any accidents or injuries.
Jun
13th

MG aiming high with new MG3

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News 13 Jun, 2013

The new MG3 will go on sale in September from less than £10,000

Jun
13th

AutoWeek – Latest Car News Feed 2013-06-13 10:44:15

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Hey, remember the Alfa Romeo 4C? Maybe the long lag between the two-seater's
Jun
13th

Porsche tests 2014 Le Mans car

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News 13 Jun, 2013

Porsche’s new LMP1 car set to take on Audi and Toyota at Le Mans in 2014

Jun
13th

Green car sales growth faces challenges despite enticements

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Dealers and analysts don't envision a huge leap in sales of hybrids and EVs any time soon despite still-high gasoline prices, a raft of price cuts and cheap lease deals on EVs.
Jun
13th

One Lap of the Web: Gourmet cheese, and#8216;Gorilla Glassand#8217; and the cost of car repair by state: Automotive goodness from all corners of the planet

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We spend a lot of time on the Internet -- pretty much whenever weand#8217;re not driving, writing about or working on cars.
Jun
13th

AutoWeek – Latest Car News Feed 2013-06-13 10:10:10

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Toyota Motor Corp.'s incoming chairman said he wants the sports car the company is developing with BMW to be a midsized vehicle comparable to the discontinued Supra.
Jun
13th

GM to make Opel Corsa in Belarus for Russia, other markets

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GM's Opel says it will begin kit production of its Corsa subcompact in Belarus for Russia and neighboring markets.
Jun
13th

Opel will build Corsa in Belarus for Russia, other markets

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Opel will begin kit production of its Corsa subcompact in Belarus for Russia and neighboring markets.
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