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Consider the 2013 Mazda2, the Ford Fiesta´s sportier sibling, albeit one that´s less refined. It´s no speed demon off the line, but it is reasonably responsive once you´ve accelerated. But Mazda has this car tuned right; it´s fun to toss around. You are limited somewhat by the tires, which give up some grip in return for fuel economy. Interior space is expansive given the car´s small dimensions, but overall ambience is a bit more spartan than the Fiesta´s. Base price: $14,720. (Courtesy Mazda/MCT)

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FILE - In this photo taken July 24, 2011, a setting sun is reflected in the front grill of a new Chrysler for sale at the Chrysler dealership in Springfield, Ill. Chrysler says its profit jumped to $1.7 billion in 2012 as sales rose 18 percent. Chrysler´s profit was nine times higher than the $183 million recorded in 2011. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman, File)

Chrysler now a rising star among automakers

In just three years, Chrysler has gone from government ward to rising star.

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG displayed at the Philadelphia Auto Show.

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Chrysler's plan for new cars and trucks

An Alfa Romeo sports car and a Jeep Grand Cherokee update are two of the splashier models Chrysler plans to roll out by 2015. The No. 3 U.S. automaker unveiled its list of upcoming cars and truck on Wednesday. Others include:

In this Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013 photo, Chevy trucks line the lot of a dealer in Murrysville, Pa. Ford, Chrysler and General Motors all reported double-digit gains for January as last year’s momentum in U.S. auto sales continued into 2013, according to reports Friday, Feb. 1, 2013. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)<br />

US-based automakers, Toyota report big sales gains

American consumers ignored tax increases and tromped through the winter chill to buy new cars and trucks at an unusually strong pace last month.

FILE - In this Oct. 29, 2012 file photo, a man inspects Honda vehicles displayed in front of Honda Motor Co. headquarters in Tokyo. Honda´s quarterly profit surged nearly 63 percent as production recovered after disruptions from natural disasters. The Japanese automaker reported a 77.4 billion yen (US$850 million) profit for the October-December period Thursday, as sales jumped nearly 25 percent to 2.4 trillion yen (US$26 billion). (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara, File)<br />

Honda profit surges, trims forecast on China

Honda's quarterly profit surged nearly 63 percent as production recovered after disruptions from natural disasters, but the Japanese automaker slightly lowered its full-year profit forecast because of sales losses in China.

Hyundai offers a turbocharged option for its sporty 2013 Veloster. (Courtesy of Hyundai/MCT)

Turbo adds pep to Hyundai Veloster's flash

I have always had a soft spot in my heart for the Honda CRX, a funky little car that was lightweight and had a perfect balance of horsepower and fuel economy. It epitomized Honda in the 1980s.

GM to invest $200M in Pontiac powertrain center

General Motors will add a wing to its engine and transmission development headquarters in Pontiac, Mich., with hopes of getting new technology into cars and trucks much faster.

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The 2013 Range Rover, which has been completely redesigned, can wade in up to 3 feet of water because engine air intakes are at hood level.

Redesigned Range Rover is better than ever

The completely redesigned 2013 Range Rover is, predictably enough, the best one ever. As such, it retains its off-road primacy among luxury SUVs. When it comes to slogging through mud and sand, fording streams and tap dancing up rocky inclines, the Range Rover is the upmarket king of the hill.