Teased: 2013 Ford Escape configurator powers up, prices subject to change

Filed under: Car Buying , Crossover , Ford The configurator for the 2013 Ford Escape is live – or rather, a survey masquerading as a configurator. On the introductory page of small print, there are three crucial bits Ford wants you to know: that “the information on this site is for survey purposes only,” that “features and prices for the final 2013 Ford Escape will only become available when the vehicle goes on sale in 2012 and are subject to change,” and that “information on this site may change frequently, so don’t be surprised if things look different next time you visit.” Once you get past all that you can do a little bit of configurating, from the $22,470* base Escape to the $32,120* Titanium Escape with the 2.0-liter EcoBoost and all-wheel drive. Checking all five options boxes, the biggest price tag we could come up with was $36,595*, which got us treats like a full-leather interior, navigation and Class II trailer tow. Many have made comments on the styling of the new Escape, but we won’t be surprised if we see quite a few of these on the road.

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Official: Toyota reveals TS030 Hybrid endurance prototype

Filed under: Coupe , Toyota , Racing The Lord giveth, and the Lord taketh away. So, apparently, do the world’s automakers. At least, that is, when it comes to Le Mans .

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Volkswagen Up! GT reportedly approved for production

The three-cylinder power unit in the Volkswagen Up! GT will be treated to a turbocharger which will boost output to more than 73kW (100 PS / 98 hp).

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2012 Ford Edge Limited

2012 Ford Edge Limited Despite the missing two cylinders, the new EcoBoost engine still pulls like a strong and smooth V-6. Despite the missing two cylinders, the new EcoBoost engine still pulls like a strong and smooth V-6. There is little lag, and I doubt that most buyers would notice any difference in power delivery. However, they will probably notice the very un-V-6-like noises coming from the engine bay – it may pull like a V-6, but sounds like the four-cylinder it is

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Report: McLaren F1 successor to pack KERS into clean-sheet design

Filed under: Coupe , Hybrid , Performance , Technology , UK , MISC If you were impressed by the MP4-12C , well, you should be. It’s an otherworldly performance machine. But we ain’t seen nothing yet from McLaren Automotive , which is gearing up to launch an even more capable supercar.

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Report: Toyota getting help from Gazoo Racing to bring downsized turbo engines to market

Filed under: China , Europe , Technology , Toyota According to a report by TheDetroitBureau.com, Toyota is teaming up with Gazoo Razing (full name: Gazoo Racing Masters of N