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Buick duplicates toughest roads in the world for virtual testing

Buick is cloning real-world roads so they can be used to virtual test cars. Engineers use cameras and a laser to scan the road surface and to create a three-dimensional virtual copy. Buick has used this system to replicate the road leading to the Cerro del Cubilete shrine in Mexico.

2012 Fiat 500c cabriolet arrives with spring

The Fiat 500 two-door has been slowly filtering into dealerships for just a few weeks. Nonetheless, Chrysler is ready to serve up the convertible variant just in time for the warm weather. The 500c cabriolet makes its debut at the New York auto show.

Price set for four-cylinder Honda Crosstour

Honda on Friday announced pricing for the 2012 Honda Crosstour. The new base model of the crossover will have a four-cylinder for the first time and will carry a sticker price of $28,465, including an $810 destination charge. The upgraded EX-L Navi model will sticker for $33,615.