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Automakers as diverse as Buick and Porsche showed off fuel-efficient new 2012 models at the New York Auto Show. Compare cars, read reviews and find deals at www.autotrader.com

Many of the new 2012 models at the New York Auto Show should be arriving in showrooms soon. Here are a few of our favorites. Compare cars, read reviews and find deals at www.autotrader.com

From the 2010 New York auto show, Cars.com’s Kelsey Mays takes a look at the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg.

FOR MORE AUTO SHOW VIDEOS & NEWS VISIT: www.kbb.com A promising contender for top honors in next-season’s great mileage-maxing derby, the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco combines a host of cost-effective fuel-saving features with some tasteful styling touches that are both functional and visually pleasing. While formal EPA numbers won’t be released until closer to its quarter-four on-sale date, Chevy says the most miserly version of its new front-drive compact is expected to net 40 mpg on the highway when fitted with the standard six-speed manual transmission.For buyers who want to add a bit more flash to their new 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, the Bowtie Boys created an optional dress-up combo group called the RS Appearance Package. Available on either the Cruze LT or top-line LTZ trim levels, it puts an even more pronounced but decidedly tasteful edge on the car’s already handsome lines.

Auto Observer Editor-in-Chief Michelle Krebs, Auto Observer Senior Analyst Jessica Caldwell, and Edmunds Inc. CEO Jeremy Anwyl discuss the state of the auto industry at the 2011 New York Auto Show.

Classic Game Room reviews BMW GROUP EFFICIENT DYNAMICS PINBALL for iPad, a free game available for download from the Apple App store. This free download game is basically an advert for BMW that demonstrates their “commitment” to sustainable energy and eco friendly cars… whatever, give me a 5 series with a V10. This CGR review of BMW Efficient Dynamics Pinball for iPad has touch screen gameplay that shows BMW Pinball game play in HD. Game language is in German or English.

Read more: www.greencarreports.com At the 2011 New York auto show, General Motors pulled the wraps off what it says is Chevrolet’s first global mid-size sedan, the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. And while the Malibu is a completely new car, with significant upgrades in safety and technology features, the true draw for those interested in making a green, informed, responsible choice is the new 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco. The Malibu Eco will be the first Chevrolet to get eAssist, a system that’s based on what GM had previously called a mild-hybrid system but is now calling “light electrification technology.” In any event, the Malibu Eco’s fuel economy ratings are stellar—and class-leading—at 26 mpg city, 38 highway. Visit High Gear Media sites today: Industry leading car reviews and shopping tools www.thecarconnection.com Luxury and performance cars: www.motorauthority.com Green and electric cars: www.greencarreports.com www.allcarselectric.com Family cars: www.familycarguide.com Cars and social media: www.socialcarnews.com

An overview of the all-new 2013 Chevy Malibu, which was revealed at the 2011 New York International Auto Show. The soon to be global vehicle features a sportier, Camaro-inspired exterior and a luxury, all-inclusive interior. The Malibu ECO will offer 38 MPG.

Chevrolet celebrated Earth Day at the 2011 New York Auto Show by introducing the all-new 2013 Chevrolet Malibu ECO, the most fuel-efficient midsize sedan in its 100-year history. It features eAssist™ “light electrification” technology, which is engineered to deliver an estimated 26 mpg in city driving and 38 mpg on the highway without compromising performance. ECO is based on the all-new, 2013 Malibu sedan, which will be sold in nearly 100 countries on six continents. Sales of the new Malibu begin with the ECO model in the United States in early 2012. The Malibu LS, LT and LTZ trim level offerings join the ECO in summer 2012. Pricing will be announced later. “The Chevrolet Malibu ECO is a smart choice for customers who want excellent fuel economy without the price premium of popular hybrid sedans,” said Rick Scheidt, vice president of Chevrolet marketing. “The Malibu ECO’s 38-mpg highway estimate is comparable with those hybrids.” Malibu’s eAssist system uses a state-of-the-art lithium-ion battery and an electric motor-generator to enable regenerative braking electric assist and start-stop functionality. It is efficiently sized, weighing only 65 pounds (29 kg). Chevrolet Malibu ECO also features an aerodynamic exterior - including underbody aero enhancements - and electronically controlled shutters in the lower grille that close at higher speeds to push more air over and around the vehicle. These enhancements increase aerodynamic efficiency to boost fuel economy. An ECO …

www.which.co.uk The BMW 1-series has been an enormous success for the German mark, but for 2012 the firm has updated it with some impressive tech and green credentials.