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Top 12 consumer car debuts at 2012 U.S. auto shows

The 2012 calendar year brought a lot of excitement in the automotive industry. Sales numbers show a gradual recovery, and pending federal fuel-efficiency requirements have fueled a slew of mainstream green technologies that don't dampen driving dynamics. Among the glitz of auto shows, some of our most memorable reveals from the year include such high-profile machines as the 2013 SRT Viper and Acura NSX concept.

Kia teases Chicago-bound Cross GT concept

Kia has revealed a sneek peek of its Cross GT Concept ahead of its unveiling at the Chicago auto show. The carmaker has said that the Cross GT Concept "hints at the future of Kia's design language in the form of a premium Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV) that is larger than the new 2014 Sorento." Although the render provides only a limited view, the front end features slim, swept back lamps that flank Kia's signature grille. A jutting chin and coupe-esque roofline add the requisite crossover mashup elements.

BMW 5 Series Touring (2010 / 2011) leaks

First leaked images of the 2010 / 2011 BMW 5-Series Touring It was November last year when BMW officially revealed the 2010 BMW 5 Series and the first cars are due to hit the roads around now. But what we don’t have yet – as is usual – is the estate or performance version. But we can now sort the 5 Series Estate, with the reveal this morning of the first official pictures of the 2011 BMW 5 Series Touring.