William Maley

Dodge revived the legendary Daytona name for 2013 with a special appearance package for the Charger R/T, finished exclusively in Blue Streak Pearl with a blacked-out hood, Daytona stripes, rear spoiler, and quad exhaust tips. The official press photos show the Charger Daytona in dramatic track and city settings, along with interior details including the Uconnect touchscreen, Daytona-embroidered leather seats with blue accent stitching, a numbered dash plaque, and the 5.7-liter HEMI V8 under the hood. Dodge unveiled this limited edition at the 2012 L.A. Auto Show.
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Toyota completely redesigned the Avalon for 2013, introducing a sportier and more driver-focused fifth-generation model with a coupe-like roofline, new projector headlights, and a thoroughly modernized interior. These first drive photos cover both the standard Avalon with its 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 and the Avalon Hybrid, captured in dark maroon and white at the press drive event. Interior shots reveal two trim levels — a beige leather setup and a darker charcoal cabin — along with close-up details of the LED headlights, alloy wheels, and V6 engine bay.
Read the 2013 Toyota Avalon and Avalon Hybrid First Drive Review

Photos from the Cheers & Gears Weekend Edition for November 24, 2012. <a href="https://www.cheersandgears.com/articles/news/industry/cheers-amp-gears-weekend-edition-november-24-2012-r1138/">Read the Weekend Edition</a>.

Honda's refreshed 2013 Civic EX-L Navi made its preview appearance at the LA Auto Show, bringing an updated front fascia, revised interior, and built-in navigation to address the criticisms leveled at the 2012 model. These two studio press images in silver show both the front and rear of the sedan, highlighting the updated mesh grille, panoramic sunroof, and multi-spoke alloy wheels that helped the ninth-generation Civic recover its reputation in a competitive compact class. Read the 2013 Honda Civic LA Auto Show Preview .

The 2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover was a compact five-door crossover offered with available all-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, and a choice of manual or automatic transmission. The 2013 model year marked Suzuki's final year selling passenger vehicles in the United States market, making this SX4 a historically notable entry-level crossover. Read the 2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover Review .

The 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid pairs a 2.4-liter Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder with an electric motor and lithium-polymer battery for an estimated 40 mpg highway, all wrapped in the Optima's striking European-influenced exterior. This white example features a beige leather interior, panoramic sunroof, touchscreen infotainment, and the Optima Hybrid's aerodynamic alloy wheels. Read the 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid Quick Drive Review .