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DETROIT - Two super hero-themed vehicles at the auto show in Detroit are there for more than just their flashy looks.

DETROIT - Kia is making a move into the North American premium sedan market with the 2014 Cadenza, aiming for buyers looking for a car in the gap between mainstream and luxury.

DETROIT - Cirque du Soleil helped Infiniti unveil a sports sedan at the North American International Auto Show.

DETROIT - The Toyota Corolla is getting a facelift. But the jury is still out on how extreme its makeover should be. Toyota hinted at a new, edgier style for the staid compact at the Detroit auto show on Monday.

DETROIT - After scoring a hit with its CR-V compact SUV, Honda on Monday offered a glimpse at what the automaker's new, even smaller SUV might look like when it hits streets.

DETROIT - Cirque du Soleil helped Infiniti unveil a sports sedan Monday at the North American International Auto Show.

Importing the 2013 Chevrolet Trax into this country is a no-brainer for General Motors.

Expect to see more diesels, more hybrids and more power in a number of all-new offerings by various manufacturers this year. By all indications, 2013 is going to be busy, with lots of choices for consumers.

If you didn’t find a 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK 250 parked under your Christmas tree, there is no excuse for not picking one up yourself. Personal luxury cars such as the SLK are the ultimate gift to yourself — as long as one travels light.

QUESTION: I have a 2007 Ford Taurus with a 3.0-litre V-6 motor. My son has a friend who is a Ford guy who said that the 2007 Taurus had motors with defective oil pumps that can fail without warning.