Just a few days before the official debut at the Detroit Auto Show, Buick has decided it was time to uncover the 2012 Verano.

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In any body variation - sedan, coupe or sport wagon, the Cadillac CTS-V models are powered by a 6.2 liter supercharged V-8 engine that delivers a total of 556 HP and 551 lb.-ft. of torque. Impressive numbers for a Cadillac, no?

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Alain Prost, widely regarded as one of the fiercest Formula One drivers in history and the most heated rival of the late, great Ayrton Senna, is still hacking up race tracks in France these days, albeit on a much different terrain.

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The iconic HUMMER offering for Europe will be enhanced with the introduction of a new, exclusive, all-black HUMMER H3 which combines stunning style and excellent value with extras worth ? 5.000,- fitted as standard. Just 50 examples will be offered and will go on sale by the end of this year.

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Complaints of torque steer aside, the Mazdaspeed3 has proved a highly likeable part of the long-term fleet. Staffers enjoy the Mazda's power response, its excellent steering, and the flexible cabin. This is a great car to drive on a twisty road. However, many are still unsure of the Speed version of the Mazda3 as a viable daily driver, pointing out the interior noise, rough ride, clutch engagement like an "on/off switch," and minor interior gripes.

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When the tachometer in the new Infiniti M35h (called Nissan Fuga Hybrid in Japan) fell while we were cruising along at 40 mph, we couldn't help but do a double take. But as the needle hit zero and the car continued to hum along, we realized there were no gremlins in the system. The engine had simply cut out and we were driving in electric-only mode.

Download First Drive: 2012 Infiniti M35h Japanese Spec

The Acura RDX was designed to be among the sportiest in its segment, and except for a couple issues, the driving experience of the 2011 model is engaging as with our 2007 RDX long-termer. And that long-termer didn't benefit from the changes Acura made for the 2010 model year.

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The watch and jewellery company THOMAS SABO headquartered in Lauf an der Pregnitz will become a partner of Mercedes-Benz in the DTM. 30 year-old Briton Gary Paffett, DTM champion in 2005, will enter his eighth DTM season at the wheel of the THOMAS SABO AMG Mercedes C-Class in 2011.

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A BMW 5 Series sedan in Los Angeles is about as common as a publicly intoxicated David Hasselhoff — therein lies the appeal of driving the 2006 BMW 550i. It doesn't draw the attention of the typical performance car, let alone that of an inebriated Knight Rider.

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Beginning this year, Mercedes-Benz will become patron of The Open Championship, a tournament with roots dating back to 1860. As a result of this move, Mercedes-Benz is now represented at three of the four major golf tournaments as the exclusive automotive partner. The announcement was made by Mercedes-Benz at the Dubai Desert Classic, a golf tournament on the European Tour at which the brand with the star is represented as a partner.

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The 2007 Honda CR-V will never inflame the sort of passion that sends you out to the driveway in your pajamas at 2 a.m. just for a gawk or a little g-sampling blast up and down a desolate two-laner. It just wasn't built for that. It's not part of the portfolio.

Download Full Test: 2007 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD With Navigation

Have you ever considered the possibility that on those 100 degree days when you are stuck in traffic that your car might overheat or when you’re in a -20 degree blizzard that your car might also run into trouble? Luckily, if you’re driving a Mercedes, you don’t have to worry about such trivial things like weather. Mercedes’ new testing facility at the Sindelfingen site is specifically designed to run prototypes through a myriad of weather conditions.

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The latest member of the Prius family, the Prius v, which we featured in a couple of weeks ago, is just the first new addition to the growing Prius lineup. Destined to land in U.S. showrooms soon, the v is a larger, five-seat Prius with tweaked handling and bigger brakes. Last month, we revealed the Prius Coupe concept, a two-door that promises to put "fun to drive" and "hybrid" on the same page for the first time. Expected a Couple launch date in 2015.

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Lewis Hamilton won the Canadian Grand Prix giving McLaren 2 consecutive 1-2 finishes, propelling them upwards in the constructor's tally for the current Formula One season...

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