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Acura will present the MDX concept at the upcoming New York Auto Show. Scheduled to debut later this year, the 2007 Acura MDX will be the second generation of Acura's luxury SUV to be designed, developed and manufactured exclusively in North America. Later this year Acura will also introduce the RDX premium entry SUV, combining sport-utility function with sports sedan handling and performance. The new Acura Design Center is scheduled to open in the summer of 2007 in Torrance, California.

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Audi has released a teaser photo of the next-generation TT. Full details will be unveiled on April 6 with the car being shown to the public at the Paris Motor Show in September. Based on an all-new platform, the new car is likely to be available in three body styles: coupe, cabrio and a new hatchback version, as previewed by the Shooting Brake concept in Tokyo.

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Chrysler Group has announced the 2007 Chrysler 300 Long Wheelbase, to be be displayed at the upcoming New York International Auto Show. The new model is six inches longer than the current models, providing more than 46 inches of rear legroom, with optional personalized interior features. Available this fall, the lengthier Chrysler 300 is expected to attract sales from the livery/limousine industry, as well as retail customers.