Fiat 500C to Start at $20,000, Configurator Live

U.S. pricing for the Fiat 500C has been announced, and the diminutive droptop will start at $20,000 for the base Pop model, or a hefty $4000 more than a 500 Pop three-door hatchback. (For reference, Smart puts a $3K premium on the convertible version of its Fortwo Passion.) The top-spec 500C Lounge, the only other [...]

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2013 Dodge Viper prototype takes to the snow

Although its launch won't come until late in 2012, Dodge has released this first "official" image of an early 2013 Dodge Viper pre-prototype blasting through less-than-ideal traction conditions -- the better to highlight news that stability control will finally be available, and standard, on the next generation of this completely redesigned iconic American supercar.

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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 4.22.11

Porsche to take on Camry, Accord with new base-model Panamera

2013 Porsche Panamera VIn the wake of the success of the entry-level 2011 Panamera V6, Porsche has decided to launch an even less expensive version of their four-door sports sedan. The new Panamera V (for "Value") will be priced at $34,995, just $3,000 more than a top-of-the-line Toyota Camry.

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2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 to start at $55,675*

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The Mercedes-Benz SLK roadster has received a substantial makeover for 2012, with reworked powertrains and more masculine sheetmetal. The SLK350's new 3.5-liter V6 helps back up that fresh dose of manliness with 302 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque, thanks to the addition of direct injection. Having driven the roadster, we found the upgrades help make the car more entertaining to drive, and now we can put a price tag on these refinements.

Mercedes-Benz has announced that the 2012 SLK350 will start at $55,675 (*including $875 in destination charges). That's a $1,500 increase over the 2011 model - a fair shake considering the updates. For comparison's sake, the folding hardtop SLK350 carries an MSRP that's $4,800 more than the Audi TTS Roadster and $950 more than the BMW Z4 sDrive35i. It does, however, continue to price out lower than the similarly powered Porsche Boxster S, which starts at $58,600. The SLK350 goes on sale on June 1.

If $55,675 is too rich or too powerful for your blood, you can opt to wait until February for the SLK250. Unfortunately, Mercedes hasn't announced pricing for the SLK250, but we do know that it will feature a 1.8-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 201 horsepower and 229 lb-ft of torque. Now, about that AMG...



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Callaway Supercharges Chevy Pickups and SUVs to Create SportTrucks

Callaway, known for building hotted-up Camaros and Corvettes, has assembled a package to be applied to Chevy’s trucks and sport-utes. Callaway will build a SportTruck from any Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500HD, Avalanche, Tahoe, or Suburban with a gas engine. The package is the same for each, and tops the engine with an Eaton TVS supercharger [...]

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Say goodbye to the Turkish Grand Prix [Motorsports]

Formula One’s European season will kick off at Istanbul Park this year on May 8, only to never return. The lack of attendance and an attempt at a price hike for 2012 has resulted in the organizers cancelling further races. Sebastian Vettel will have to find another circuit to run into his teammate at. Kind of a shame, because the track itself is really very good, even if the races were always a bit lacking in non-accident drama. More »

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Hyundai To Hunt The Prius

Hyundai updated its web-only “save the asterisks” video for the New York Auto Show, as it continues to highlight fuel economy as a key brand value. And the brand didn’t miss the opportunity to talk about future fuel-efficient products either, as InsideLine reports that Hyundai is promising two more vehicles rated at 40 MPG highway [...]

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