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Weekly Auto Package: Cars.com content for Aug. 10

Reviews, photos, industry news and more. Everything you need to drive readers and advertisers to your weekly auto sections. Popular Cars.com content edited with space and readers' needs in mind. Also available paginated to your publication's specs.

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Restyled Mustangs catching up to performance variant; 2011 Shelby GT500 sees minor tweaks while rest of line gets updated

For 2011, Ford issued a mechanical overhaul of its popular Mustang: new engines, quieter interiors, better gas mileage. Officially called the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, the car caps a Mustang lineup that includes new V-6 and 5.0-liter V-8 drivetrains. Sizing it up.

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2011 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 profile image

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2011 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 front image

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2011 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 grille image

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2011 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 engine image

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2011 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 interior image

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Too hot? Too cold? Infiniti convertible is just right; G37 has the answer to every potential top-down problem

The Infiniti G37 convertible's performance makes you look for excuses to drive, and its comfort and features encourage you to drop the top when other convertibles might not. Top-down comfort. The biggest barrier to enjoying a convertible is the weather -- and not just rain, but also heat and cold. What Infiniti does to address this is fine-tune the climate-control system for top-down driving.

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2010 Infiniti G37 Convertible rear driver side image

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2010 Infiniti G37 Convertible interior top down image

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2010 Infiniti G37 Convertible front top down image

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2010 Infiniti G37 Convertible grille top down image

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Tuning in to MP3 player needs; Several options for integrating music player with new or old car

The economy is taking its toll on many industries these days, and although 2011 projected sales for MP3 players have dropped nearly 70 million units, according to market research company iSuppli, the industry will likely get a boost with the increasing number of MP3-player-compatible cars, as automakers are quickly expanding MP3-compatibility options. New-car options.

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iPod MP3 connected to car Ford Sync

iPod MP3 connected to car Ford Sync

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Ask Cars.com: HID lights offered on more moderately priced vehicles

Q: What is the cheapest car that comes with HID headlights? A: Finding an answer for you is tough to track down, but we're going to make an educated guess that it's the Mitsubishi Lancer GTS, which starts at $18,990. If any readers can find a car that beats those prices, please let us know and we'll share the information with everyone.

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Ask Cars.com: Almost 60 hybrids have heated seat option

Q: Which hybrids have heated leather seats? A: You have dozens of models to choose among, from the under-$25,000 Toyota Prius and Honda Civic Hybrid to the $100,000-plus Lexus LS 600h L and Tesla Roadster. We used the Cars.com Vehicle Recommender and inserted the parameters you specified -- hybrids with heated leather seats -- to generate a list of 57 different 2010 and 2011 models.

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2010 Honda Civic Hybrid interior heated seat image

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Ask Cars.com: Tucson edges midsized SUVs in value

Q: Which is a better value, the Chevrolet Equinox or Hyundai Tucson? A: In a recent fuel-efficient crossover faceoff involving the Equinox, Tucson and Honda CR-V, we looked at each crossover's overall value and gave the Tucson an edge, as explained: "Few will buy the $18,995 stick-shift Tucson, but even automatic models start a tick under $20,000.

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2010 Hyundai Tucscon front image

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Ask Cars.com: 2011 Mazda3 will look same as 2010

Q: Will the 2011 Mazda3 front look different from the 2010 Mazda3? A: Nope. The Mazda3 was redesigned for 2010, and automakers generally like to go at least three years before spending money on styling changes. © 2010, Cars.com.

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July 2010 year-to-date top 10 pickup truck sales

Top 10 pickup truck sales in July 2010.

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Santa Fe surprises and pleases mom; Storage, styling, handling make Hyundai crossover a family favorite

Sometimes a car is a complete surprise to me. Until I got the 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe to review, I'd never been in a Hyundai before. Driving the Santa Fe is plenty of fun, especially for the price. When it came down to it, the price was the most impressive thing about the Santa Fe. Exterior.

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Pedal alternative may be key to preventing accidents

While the technical issues involved in Toyota's sticky-pedal recalls are still being debated, one factor in many unintended acceleration incidents -- Toyota or otherwise -- is human error. Since the Toyota pedal incident, the Obama administration has mandated "smart pedals," which cut off the fuel supply and turn off acceleration if the brake pedal is pressed.

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Kicking Tires: GM 4,500 dealers strong; Redesigned spaces help salvage nearly 900 dealerships

GM announced it will conclude dealership closures and revamp nearly a third of its dealerships by the end of the year. Many Chevrolet, Buick-GMC and Cadillac storefronts are receiving substantial upgrades to align them better with each brand's new marketing strategy.

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