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Our future cars article section is the new-car showroom of tomorrow. The links to articles on the following pages give you what you need to decide whether to buy today, or wait for what's on the horizon.

Learn about scores of new cars, trucks, and SUVs going on sale in the coming months and years. These articles include news, pictures, analysis, prices, and specifications on 2011, 2012, and even 2013 models.

Here's a preview of our look into the future:

2011 Cars

The all-new replacement for the slow-selling Kia Amanti is Euro-stylish and promises better performance and fuel economy. Factor in Kia’s high features-for-dollar M.O., and the Cadenza could be a strong rival to Buick LaCrosse, Ford Taurus, and Toyota Avalon.

Read about the 2011 Kia Cadenza and other 2011 models, such as the Chevrolet Spark and Ford Fiesta, here.

2012 Tesla Model S

2012 Cars

An electric vehicle for the masses? Not quite, but this $50,000 Tesla sedan from Silicon Valley is a practical battery-powered midsize car that's also sleek, fast and luxurious.

It may seem like a ways off, but we have some preliminary inside info about what's on tap for model-year 2012, such as the Carbon E7 and Mitsubishi i MiEV. Check back for updates about these future cars.

2013 Lamborghini Estoque

2013 Cars

Though the details are hazy this early in the game, CG's resident future-car expert, Chris Poole, digs deep to provide you with insightful articles about what's coming up for model-year 2013.

The highlights include a possible 2-door roadster from Volkswagen based on the Bluesport Concept and a redesigned BMW 3-Series. Stay tuned for more.

For more inside information on hundreds of new cars of today and tomorrow, check out:

• Consumer Guide New Car Reviews and Prices: Road test results, photos, specifications, and prices for hundreds of new cars, trucks, minivans, and SUVs from the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide.
• Fuel-economy leaders: The EPA admits its fuel economy numbers are estimates. Ours are real. Here are the fuel-economy leaders as determined in Consumer Guide tests.
• Vehicle Class Buying Guides: Pick a vehicle category--compact cars, SUVs, premium midsize cars or one of a dozen others--and get Consumer Guide car-shopping advice specific to that class.
• How To Buy a Fuel-Efficient Car: Whether it's a hybrid or a conventional car with great mileage the goal is the same. Find out how to buy a fuel-efficient car.
• Auto Shows: Can't get to your local auto show? Consumer Guide covers all the big shows and tells you what you need to know to make the best choice in a new car.