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MINI showcased its new John Cooper Works Concept at the 2014 North American International Auto Show and, from what we saw, it’s a car very worthy of the JCW badge. The JCW comes with a Bright Highways Grey finish that resembles brushed aluminum, bold Chili Red accents and striping, and 18-inch John Cooper Works light alloy wheels that are striking in person.

Lexus officially unveiled the 2015 Lexus RC F Coupe at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show and the top-of-the-line performance coupe looks impressive. With a design inspired by the Lexus LFA supercar, a stacked quad exhaust, wide fender flares, and an aggressive front end with a giant spindle grille, it’s clearly not meant to be subtle.

Volvo teased the Concept XC Coupé a couple times before it was finally revealed at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The two-door, four-seater Volvo Concept XC Coupé has a strong connection with its sibling, the Volvo Concept Coupé.

Audi unveiled its new Allroad Shooting Brake crossover concept at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit and, though it’s still officially considered a concept vehicle, it seems positioned to become the next version of the Audi TT.

During the recent 2014 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), I had the opportunity take BMW’s new i3 electric vehicle for a spin, and thought I’d share some of my experiences here. For starters, the BMW i3 looks like no other vehicle on the road.

Lexus’s most powerful V8 performance car ever, the RC F Coupe, will be appearing at the 2014 NAIAS show in Detroit with design inspired by the Lexus LFA supercar and sporting a giant spindle grille and 5.0-liter V8 engine.

Volkswagen will be unveiling the latest Golf R at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. With an estimated 290 horsepower, the Golf R is the most powerful Golf ever to be available in North America.

Dodge will be revealing the 2014 Dodge Dart Blacktop at the upcoming North American International Auto Show in Detroit and they have shared a few details before the official unveiling. The Blacktop package is based on the 2014 Dart SXT model with the Rallye Appearance Group but adds unique interior and exterior details.

Subura’s all-new 2015 WRX STI is confirmed to debut at the 2014 NAIAS in Detroit and, from what we’ve already seen, it looks to be a great car in the legacy of the WRX. With just a few days before that reveal, a batch of allegedly official photos have leaked of the WRX STI sporting a large rear fin and tearing up a mountain road like it’s been bred to do. 

If you’re looking to get a new BMW M3 or M4 when they’re available later this year, but aren’t satisfied with the stock options for color and fittings, then you’ll want to participate in BMW’s Individual Program, which allows you to choose from exclusive paint colors, upholstery, headliners, and the interior trim.

Audi has unveiled the first official details of the next generation Audi TT, but we’re not going to see the changes to the front end, powertrain, or any new rear spoiler. Instead, the German automaker has revealed the TT’s newly designed interior, with a slimline instrument panel, an “Audi virtual cockpit,” and a new MMI interface.

Elio Motors will be showing off their first production vehicle, a three-wheel car that is expected to sell for just $6,800, at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Founded by engineering executive Paul Elio in 2008, Elio Motors is targeting people who might not otherwise shop for a new car.

The Volkswagen Jetta GLI was first introduced in 1984 and was essentially a VW GTI wrapped in a Jetta body. It included the GTI’s fuel-injected, 90 horsepower engine, 5-speed manual transmission, and sport suspension. The vehicle was distinguished from the standard Jetta with wide body-side moldings, black trim between the rear taillights, and GLI badging.

While the 2014 NAIAS show in Detroit is just days away, Nissan is teasing us with a new concept car which could serve as the foundation for its future direction in sport sedans. The partial image doesn’t show too much, other than the ongoing use of Nissan’s trademark “V” front-end along with a deep hood scoop that continues the line, and sporty modern LED headlamps.

The 100th Anniversary Editions of the Dodge Charger and Challenger were announced just a few weeks ago. In this video, Jenna Kirkpatrick, the Dodge Brand Manager, reviews some of the unique details in these two cars which commemorate Dodge’s first production vehicles made in 1914.