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Auto Body Gilroy News: 2-19-13

2014 Chevrolet SS Photos and Info: A 415-hp Real American Hero (Via Australia)

by Don Sherman

Ages from now, when we look back at 2008–2013 with 20/200 hindsight, we’ll likely deem GM’s quick-rinse bankruptcy a blessing. Case in point: the 2014 Chevrolet SS sedan arriving later this year. This car is an amalgam of a once-revered nameplate (SS) and one of the best cars developed by pre-Chapter 11 GM, the Pontiac G8. Without GM’s trip through the reorganization wringer, a rear-drive Chevy flagship might not have happened. READ MORE ››

Tesla test drive report had problems, Times editor writes | AutoNews

The New York Times auto critic who had a Tesla Model S stall during a test drive took imprecise notes that left him open to valid criticism, the paper’s public editor wrote. [Read More]

Acura pushes new car technologies in 2014 RLX | CNET

by Wayne Cunningham

The RLX, Acura’s new technology flagship, replaces the old RL model. (Credit: Wayne Cunningham/CNET)

For years Acura struggled with the fact that its biggest and best sedan was a far cry from the $100,000 luxury cruisers produced by the likes of Mercedes-Benz and Lexus. The 2014 RLX also does not punch in that uberweight class, but delivers a big luxury upgrade over its predecessor, the RL.

Although only slightly longer than the RL, the all new RLX comes in at almost 2 inches wider, and the cabin feels much roomier. Acura rightly compares the RLX to the Lexus GS, BMW 5 Series, and Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

More than just an upgrade to the RL, Acura uses the RLX to showcase technology such as four-wheel steering, LED headlights, direct injection, and connected features. Most of these features may not be entirely new, but they are new to Acura.
Acura sets new luxury standard for itself with 2014 RLX (pictures)