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Ram truck gets new V6, eight-speed transmission

The Ram pickup scheduled to be introduced in April will offer both the Pentastar 3.6-liter V6 and an eight-speed transmission, according to a Chrysler Group filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The voluntary annual filing--which appeared Tuesday on the automaker's corporate Web site, chryslergroupllc.com--laid out many new features of the upcoming version of the automaker's top-selling vehicle. The new eight-speed transmission "reduces fuel consumption by up to 12 percent over our current five-speed transmissions," such as the one now in the Ram, the filing said.

Autoweek Best of the Best semifinalists announced

Ten cars and 10 trucks are in the running for honors as the 2013 Autoweek Best of the Best. Semifinalists will undergo further evaluation by our editors, who will judge the vehicles based on drivetrain, ride quality, handling, exterior, interior design and fun factor. The winner will be announced in the January 7, 2013 issue.

Ford Fiesta Sport package announced

Ford Fiesta Sport - a sport package with teeth for the new Ford Fiesta Sadly, the Ford Fiesta Sport is not a performance package. But, unlike almost every other ‘Sport’ version from car makers on the market, it is not just a cosmetic job either. It genuinely offers something more sporty, and adds a few additional features that will make life a little more fun for those of us who enjoy spirited driving.