2013 NAIAS World Debuts (Tuesday)

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Jan. 15, 2013

Acura MDX

’14 Acura MDX prototype close depiction of next-generation CUV.
Audi RS 7

New 4.0L TFSI twin-turbo V-8 rated at 560 hp in Audi RS 7.
Cadillac ELR

Cadillac ELR extended-range EV marries luxury with technology.
Ford Atlas

Atlas concept pickup truck boasts fuel-saving technologies including new EcoBoost engine.
Kia Cadenza

Cadenza first of seven new or extensively redesigned Kia models for 2013.
Lexus IS

’14 Lexus IS, shown in F Sport trim, on sale mid-2013.
Nissan Versa Note

’14 Nissan Versa Note on sale in June.

Here are the key new models that made their world debuts during Tuesday's press preview at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

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May 22, 2013

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May 16, 2013

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May 16, 2013

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U.S. Senate Committee Probes Implications of Semi-Autonomous Cars

“Until cars assume complete responsibility for driving, the critical challenge is to design vehicles so that drivers clearly understand how the car works. Even small design changes can violate drivers’ expectations and confuse them.”...More

May 14, 2013

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OEM Cost Decisions to Determine Future of Connected Vehicles, USDOT’s LaHood Says

Most early connected-vehicle safety technologies making their way into volume vehicles, such as lane departure and forward collision alert, are bundled into expensive option packages....More

May 13, 2013

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Semi-Autonomous Cars Surest Bet in Five Years 1

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May 10, 2013

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Oz Experts Tout New Pedestrian-Safety Technologies

Researchers are developing the capability to assess and rate the new technologies’ effectiveness and promote their adoption and uptake in new cars....More

May 2, 2013

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10-Year Horizon Suspect, But Autonomous Vehicles Still Hold Promise

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May 24, 2013

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May Sales Should Return to Trend

A WardsAuto forecast calls for the month’s SAAR to return to 15.2 million light vehicles after slipping to 14.9 million in April....More

May 20, 2013

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Dynamics in Surging Large Pickup Segment Mostly Point to More Market Share

Supporting the production rise are large-pickup sales in the U.S., which could top 1.9 million in 2013 and shoot past 2 million next year....More

May 17, 2013

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North American Light-Vehicle Production Up 13.7% in April

Detroit Three output grew 11% in the month, compared with year-ago. Ford enjoyed the biggest gain, up 19.7%, with 263,553 cars and trucks....More

May 16, 2013

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WardsAuto AutomotiveCompass Global Update: May 2013

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May 13, 2013

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WardsAuto Outlook: Are We On Pace for a 15.5 Million Year?

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May 10, 2013

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Mix Shifts, But April U.S. Fuel Economy Remains at Record Level

For the second consecutive month, U.S. light vehicles attained record fuel efficiency even as sales continued to shift toward traditionally less-efficient segments....More

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2013 NAIAS World Debuts (Tuesday)

Acura MDX

Audi RS 7

Cadillac ELR

Ford Atlas

Kia Cadenza

Lexus IS