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Chicago Auto Show Video: 2013 Ford Escape hands-free Power Tailgate Technology Demo

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Roman Mica
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CHICAGO – The 2013 Ford Escape  is all new and with the new small Crossover comes a new Ford technology from the European Ford C-Max.

The Escape’s hands-free Power Tailgate allows owners to open the car’s back hatch with a kick of the foot.

Instead of having to reach down and push a button on a key fob or manually open the tailgate (which can be an issues with a handful of groceries) the Escapes owner just kicks their foot under the back bumper. In this technology demonstration from the 2012 Chicago Auto Show a Ford executive demo states how the new tech works.

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Watch the debut of the new KIA Track’ster concept at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show

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Roman Mica
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CHICAGO – Making its debut at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show is the wild looking KIA Track’ster concept.

The KIA Track’ster concept car is a striking take on the popular KIA Soul. It is a concept only; however, shades of future KIA Souls may be hinted at; or, perhaps a look into the KIA crystal ball as to where their next styling direction may lead. We’re pretty sure that the 247 horsepower engine will not see the light of day in a Soul – but you never know.

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Watch the debut of the 2013 GMC Acadia at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show

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Roman Mica
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CHICAGO — The GMC Acadia and Acadia Denali get a real renovation externally and internally.

The 2013 GMC Acadia debuts at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show with a new nose, revised/softened sheet metal and a redesigned rear end. An industry first center airbag is new as is the Side Blind Zone Alert with Rear Cross Traffic Alert systems. New wheels, a standard rearview camera and a softer, more sophisticated interior are part of the redesign as well.

GMC’s seven or eight passenger Acadia was introduced in 2007 and this is the first significant update it has received. The front-wheel or all-wheel drive 2013 GMC Acadia will go on sale near the third quarter of 2012.

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Watch the debut of the 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe & GT at the Chicago Auto Show

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Roman Mica
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CHICAGO — Hyundai takes on the Honda Civic Coupe with the 2013 Elantra Coupe which made its debut at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. 

Sporting the same 148 horsepower 1.8-liter 4-cylinder that’s in the Elantra sedan – the 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe will have a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic bolted up to that engine. Efficiency numbers are an estimated at 29 mpg city and 40 mpg highway. Hyundai has stated that those numbers beat the current Civic Coupe by 11%.

Available in two trims, the base model GS will have an electronic push-button start, Bluetooth, electronic brake-force distribution system, six airbags, stability control, 16-inch wheels and traction control.

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Watch the debut of the 2013 Shelby GT500 Mustang convertible at the Chicago Auto Show

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Roman Mica
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CHICAGO — The 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 convertible has a supercharged 5.8-liter V8 that makes 650 horsepower.

The monster convertible 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 celebrates the 20th anniversary of Ford’s Special Vehicle Team. Ford engineers built the convertible GT500 to be just as sporty as the hardtop. With an astonishing 650 hp, not only is the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 one of the most powerful V8s on the planet, it’s destine to be one of the fastest Mustangs ever.

Ford announced that the 2013 Shelby GT500’s lap times at Sebring International Raceway are nearly 3½ seconds faster than the outgoing Shelby GT500. 

The 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 convertible gets a new Brembo brake system with an optional Track package with a transmission cooler, external engine oil cooler and rear differential. The Performance package will have Bilstein electronic adjustable dampers which were designed by Ford’s Special Vehicle Team.

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Video: 2012 Range Rover Sport vs Evoque Colorado snow-worthy Mashup Review

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Roman Mica
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The 2012 Range Rover Sport and RR Evoque are two of the most off-road worthy cars you can buy. But which one is better in the snow?

Or to be even more specific, which one is better in three feet of newly fallen Colorado powder?

We decided to find out in this snow-worthy review by driving both Range Rovers to Gold Hill, Colorado up Lick Skillet Road.

Lick Skillet  Road is one of the steepest country roads in America, and when it snows three feet the road not only gets slick but also very slippery. So which one of these two British cars is the best in the snow.

The old establish Range Rover or the up-stark newbie Evoque. Check out this video review to find out.

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Modern collectibles revealed: 1997-2002 Plymouth/Chrysler Prowler

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Andre Smirnov
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What vehicle do you think of when you hear the terms “Street Rod” or “Hot Rod”? Many will think of an older car that was modified with additional power, flashy paint, and other custom touches. How about a modern hot rod? Interpretations on this question would be all over the map. The term has been used while describing the Prowler and in many respects it fits. When a large car manufacturer thinks outside the box, the term “factory hot rod” seems appropriate.

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1 Chevy Sonic, 288 guitars, 55 pianos & 1,157 homemade instruments in crazy new OK Go music video

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Roman Mica
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What do you get when you combine 1 Chevy Sonic, 288 guitars, 55 pianos & 1,157 homemade, and the band OK Go?

You get this crazy music video hybrid that is part innovative new song and part Chevy Sonic commercial.

According to the video’s description:

“The video took 4 months of preparation and 4 days of shooting and recording. There are no ringers or stand-ins; Damian took stunt driving lessons. Each piano had the lowest octaves tuned to the same note so that they’d play the right note no matter where they were struck.“

Perhaps the best way to describe this odd hybrid of music and Chevy Sonic advertising is for you to click play below and watch the OK Go “Needing/Getting” music video below for yourselves.

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