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The four-passenger Lincoln MKC is the brand's first small utility vehicle and includes many of the same features found on the Lincoln MKZ.

Tags: Lincoln, concept car, North American International Auto Show, Lincoln MKC Concept

The ELR is based on GM’s Converj concept and integrates GM’s Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV) technology into a Cadillac platform. GM said it plans to begin selling the vehicle in early 2014 in North America.

Tags: Cadillac, extended range electric vehicle, Cadillac CUE, 2014-MY, Cadillac ELR

The Atlas Concept features a mix of technologies designed to enhance fuel economy and the vehicle’s overall functionality.

Tags: concept car, Ford Motor Co., North American International Auto Show, Ford Atlas Concept

The 2014 Acura MDX Prototype debuted this week, providing a glimpse at the third-generation of the luxury SUV. When the 2014 MDX launches later this year, it will showcase a number of advanced safety technologies, including some designed to greatly improve driver visibility.

Tags: collision avoidance technology, Detroit Auto Show, Acura MDX, executive vehicles, Honda

Volkswagen said it developed the vehicle specifically for the U.S. and Canadian markets, and that if it goes into production, it would fit between the Tiguan and Touareg in VW’s lineup.

Tags: plug-in hybrid, Volkswagen, clean diesel, North American International Auto Show, Volkswagen CrossBlue

For the Jeep Grand Cherokee, major changes for 2014 include a new diesel engine, a new eight-speed transmission, a new high-end model, the “Summit,” and new connectivity features, such as a new 8.4-inch touchscreen display.

Tags: Jeep, Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2014-MY, EcoDiesel

Nissan is updating its Leaf electric vehicle for model-year 2013 with a number of enhancements, including improved aerodynamics, energy management, a wider range of regenerative braking, a new on-board charger, and a new, lower priced entry-level Leaf grade.

Tags: Nissan, electric vehicle, Nissan LEAF, 2013-MY

To help the new 2014 Silverado measure up to the rugged tasks expected of full-size pickups by commercial fleet customers, engineers chose high-strength steels for the backbone of the new trucks.

Tags: GM, aluminum, MY-2014 Silverado, high strength steel

Chrysler announced that its dealers can now "activate" a navigation system after the purchase of vehicles equipped with specific Uconnect systems.

Tags: navigation system, dealerships, Chrysler, Ram 1500, Fiat 500L, Uconnect

The Fiat 500e recharges in less than four hours with its Level 2 (240V) onboard charging module (OBCM).

Tags: Emissions, Fiat, Chrysler, electric vehicle, Fiat 500e

A high intensity discharge headlamp system (HID) now comes standard on the 2013 F-150 Platinum and Limited editions and is available as an option on the FX2, FX4, Raptor, Lariat and King Ranch models.

Tags: Ford F-150, 2013-MY, Headlights, Ford Motor Co., HID, OSRAM Automotive Lighting

The sedan comes in three trim levels at a starting MSRP of $20,880, not including destination charges and related fees.

Tags: Mazda, Mazda6, SKYACTIV, 2014-MY

According to WEX Inc., while gas hit its lowest price per gallon for 2012 on Dec. 20, a slight jump closed the year at the highest national average ever.

Tags: gas prices, Fuel Prices, Diesel Prices, WEX Index, WEX Inc.