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Fri, 20 Apr 2012

Word broke this week that the next generation of the Ford Mustang, due in 2014, will have a design similar to the Evos concept shown at the 2011 Frankfurt motor show. It's a move away from the retro styling that the pony car has had since 2005.

Dodge revealed prices for the Dart, which is expected to go on sale in June. Prices range from $16,790 for the base SE model to $23,290 for the R/T. There's no official word about an SRT version, but check back with autoweek.com for more Dart information as we get it.

Russia welcomed its first Lamborghini dealership this week with a party for the Italian supercar manufacturer. Held in an underground art loft called the Collector Gallery, the event included a fashion show and a display of the company's latest, the LP700-4 Aventador.

Pricing isn't always what it seems with new cars. Ford said this week that its 2013 Escape will cost $200 less than the 2012 model, but the claims didn't add up. Check out the article for the full details.

Audi showed us the new RS Q3 prior to its debut at the Beijing motor show. It packs a 355-hp engine shared by the Audi TT RS. A production date hasn't been announced, but it could be as soon as 2013.Click here for full details.

The Ford Mustang celebrated its 48th birthday this week. The muscle car has seen its fair share of ups and downs, and with the sixth-generation car due in two years, it's fun to look back and see where it all came from. Check out the article for more information.

Concerned with kidnappings or terrorist attacks? Give Texas Armoring Corp. a call. This company is in the business of protecting lives. Check out the video, which features a specially equipped Land Rover Range Rover. Be sure to watch all the way to the end.

Mercedes-Benz revealed a concept that previews its upcoming CLA sedan just days ahead of its premiere in China at the Beijing motor show. Billed as the baby brother to the CLS, the CLA will offer seating for five in production trim, An AMG version will be offered with a turbocharged engine making up to 340 hp. See the article for full details.

In this week's Autoweek review notes, the editors took turns behind the wheel of the 2012 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sport Limited, the BMW X3 xDrive 28i, the 2012 Ford Focus Electric and the 2013 Ford Escape. It's the good, the bad and the ugly. Check out the articles for editors' thoughts on the vehicles.

Automotive enthusiasts do a lot of bench racing. Racers, designers and Autoweek editors are no exception when it comes to our lists. Check out Mario Andretti's favorite race cars and our favorite features in a car.

Despite concerns about the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix this weekend, the crown prince said the race will go on. Earlier this week, two Force India employees were involved in an incident with protestors and subsequently decided to leave practice early in an attempt to get to their hotel before dark. As the protests and race action heat up, so has the Internet chatter. The hacker group Anonymous allegedly took down the F1 site and independent F1-related sites down on Friday afternoon. Check autoweek.com/racing all weekend for updates and information.

Images of the Lamborghini SUV concept, called the Urus, were leaked early onto the Web. Earlier, Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann said that an SUV isn't viable until 2017. The official concept will be shown at the Beijing motor show on April 23. Check autoweek.com for all of the latest China auto show news.




By David Arnouts