Vehicle Research

Buick’s lineup will continue to expand in the coming year with two all-new models: the 250-horsepower (187 kW) Verano Turbo luxury sedan and the Encore luxury crossover.

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Earlier this month Hyundai revealed its all-new 2013-MY Hyundai Santa Fe, which will come in a five-passenger model, the Santa Fe Sport, and a long wheelbase (LWB) seven-passenger model called the Santa Fe.

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The Avalanche features an exclusive Midgate that opens to extend the cargo-area from 5-foot-3-inch-long length to 8 feet 2 inches. It is available in LS, LT and LTZ models, with 2WD and 4WD.

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Production of the Dart begins in the second quarter 2012 and will start arriving in U.S. dealer showrooms in June 2012.

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Available only in the Super Duty crew cab, the Platinum series model can be ordered as an F-250, F-350 or F-450 pickup and with the Ford-designed and Ford-built 6.7-liter Power Stroke diesel engine or the 6.2-liter V8 gas engine.

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Among the 2013 Ram 1500’s features are a new 3.6L Pentastar V-6 engine featuring 42% more horsepower, 13% more torque and at least 20% better fuel economy compared to the previous 3.7L V-6 powertrain, according to the company.

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