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Quick Look: 2013 Ford C-MAX
2013 Ford C-MAX
C-MAX is the latest vehicle to join Ford’s North American lineup. Sold in several worldwide markets as the Grand C-MAX, this midsize car is similar in concept to the discontinued Kia Rondo. It’s a tall-body wagon that seats up to 5 passengers. What makes this vehicle unique is that it will only be sold as a gas/electric hybrid, in either standard or plug-in “Energi” guise.
Quick Look: 2013 Infiniti JX
2013 Infiniti JX
JX is this premium Japanese brand’s first 7-passenger crossover SUV. It fills the gap in Infiniti’s product line between the midsize 5-seat FX crossover and 7-seat premium-large QX56. The latter uses body-on-frame truck-type construction while the JX employs a car-type unibody design. JX borrows some elements of its basic design from the Nissan Altima, which is produced by Infiniti’s corporate parent.
Quick Look: 2013 Dodge Dart
“Dart” is an old name resurrected for a very modern new car. Last used by Dodge in the 1970s, it has now been applied to a front-wheel-drive compact sedan that replaces the slow-selling Caliber 4-door hatchback in Dodge showrooms.
Quick Look: 2013 Jeep Wranger
The 2013 Jeep Wrangler should see no major changes. For 2012, this off-road-ready SUV has 2 doors and seats 5.
Quick Look: 2013 Kia Rio
The 2013 Kia Rio should see few changes following its redesign for 2012. Kia’s subcompact car is available as a 4-door sedan and as a 4-door hatchback that’s called Rio 5.
Quick Look: 2013 Ferrari FF
The 2013 Ferrari FF should see no major changes following its introduction for the 2012 model year. For 2012, the Ferrari FF replaces the 612 Scaglietti as the brand’s flagship car. This 4-passenger, 2-door hatchback is Ferrari’s luxury grand touring car, and is the first production Ferrari with all-wheel drive.
Quick Look: 2013 Aston Martin Virage
The 2013 Aston Martin Virage should see no major changes following its introduction in 2011 as a 2012 model. For 2012, the Aston Martin Virage slots between the DB9 and the its more-sporting derivative, the DBS.
Quick Look: 2012 Maybach 62
2012 Maybach 62
Maybach is the ultra-luxury division of Mercedes-Benz. Wilhelm Maybach designed the first Mercedes in 1900 while an engineer with Daimler. Maybach left Daimler and, along with his son Karl, founded an engine manufacturer that supplied motors for Zeppelin airships before World War II. Maybach also built luxury cars from 1921 to 1940. Mercedes revived the Maybach name in 2001 to attract Bentley Mulsanne and Rolls-Royce Phantom customers who might consider a Mercedes-Benz too commonplace. These large sedans use engines and other components from the Mercedes S-Class.
Quick Look: 2012 Morgan 3 Wheeler
2012 Morgan 3 Wheeler
The 2012 Morgan 3 Wheeler revives the 3-wheel layout on which the company was founded. Morgan started building 3-wheeled cars in 1910.
Quick Look: 2011 Fisker Karma
2011 Fisker Karma
The 2011 Fisker Karma is a new gas/electric hybrid luxury car. Originally slated for introduction during the 2010 model year, this 4-door, rear-wheel-drive sedan is built in Finland and distributed by U.S.-based Fisker Automotive, Inc.
