2012 Chrysler 200 Convertible

After a complete overhaul last year and a new name (it used to be the Sebring), the Chrysler 200 heads into 2012 with no significant changes.IntroductionAn uphill battle is generally not a recipe for victory, and the 2012 Chrysler 200 sedan has one on its hands, since it competes with some excellent midsize four-doors. Chrysler's thorough overhaul last year brought major improvements, particularly in regard to handling, interior quality, power...

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2013 Cadillac ATS Sedan

The 2013 Cadillac ATS is an all-new model.IntroductionIf you can't remember any small Cadillac sedans of the past, consider yourself lucky, as neither the Opel Omega-based Catera or Chevy Cavalier-based Cimarron offer particularly fond memories. Fortunately, all that matters now is the fact that the 2013 Cadillac ATS stands as an impressive entry in a class full of overachieving sport sedans.It's no secret that the Cadillac folks have...

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2012 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL65 AMG

What's New for 2012After significant updates last year, the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class carries into 2012 unchanged.IntroductionTrivia question: What is the most expensive new Mercedes-Benz on sale this year? If you answered the gullwing SLS supercar, you'd be wrong. Starting a good $26,000 north of the flashiest Benz is the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG, the ultra-luxury grand touring coupe with a mind-blowing twin-turbo V12 under the hood. Maybe...

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What's New for 2013For 2013, the Audi Q7 receives a slight power increase for diesel-powered models and a minor shuffling of features.IntroductionThe market for luxury SUVs is crowded, and every manufacturer is trying hard to differentiate its vehicle from the rest. In typical Audi fashion, the 2013 Q7 is notable for its engaging driving dynamics, elegantly understated interior, cutting-edge electronics and the all-weather assurance...

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2012 Ford Focus Electric (Electric 1-speed Direct Drive)

Charging Into the LeadWithout question an electric vehicle's range, or lack thereof, is its defining characteristic. Everyone frets over it, and the very real phenomenon of range anxiety often scares potential EV customers away.But range anxiety isn't really about range at all. The worry is really about how long it takes to recharge the car after the batteries are out of juice. Cut back on the time an EV spends leashed to a power cord and the...

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