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    Hot wheels: Can’t-miss cars at the State Fair of Texas Auto Show

    Nic Phillips
    Oct 6, 2012 | 2:27 pm
    • VW Beetle done up Texas-style makes for a great photo op.
      Photo by Nicholas Phillips
    • 2013 RAM 1500 Laramie Longhorn
      Photo by Nicholas Phillips
    • 2013 Cadillac XTS
      Photo by Kevin McCauley
    • 2013 Ford F-Series trucks feature MyFord Touch with glove-compatible controls.
      Photo courtesy of Nicholas Phillips
    • Hyundai Elantra GT
      Photo by Nicholas Phillips
    • 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid
      Photo courtesy of Ford
    • 2013 Cadillac ATS
      Photo courtesy of General Motors
    • 2014 Chevrolet Impala
      Photo courtesy of General Motors
    • 2013 GMC Acadia
      Photo courtesy of General Motors
    • Hyundai Veloster Turbo
      Photo by Nicholas Phillips
    • 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk
      Photo by Nicholas Phillips
    • 2013 Jeep Wrangler Moab
      Photo courtesy of Chrysler
    • 2013 Lexus ES300h
      Photo by Nicholas Phillips
    • 2013 Lincoln MKZ
      Photo courtesy of Ford
    • 2013 Nissan Pathfinder
      Photo courtesy of Nissan
    • 2013 Scion FR-S
      Photo by Nicholas Phillips
    • 2013 Toyota Avalon
      Photo courtesy of Toyota

    With more than 3 million visitors a year, the State Fair of Texas Auto Show is the most attended in the country. And, because Texas is one of the most important car and truck markets in America, automakers bring out the new and shiny en masse to wow buyers.

    We are here to help you navigate the more than 300,000 square feet in two buildings — and an outdoor Texas truck zone. These are the highlights:

    Cadillac
    The stunning new full-size XTS and soon-to-be-released ATS sport sedan shine in the spotlight for Cadillac. The ATS is aimed squarely at BMW’s 3 Series and Audi’s A4, and early reports show it’s a serious competitor. Both XTS and ATS feature the “Cadillac User Experience” or CUE interactive system that brings “tablet-like control” to the in-car experience.

    Chevrolet
    The full-size Impala sedan was last redesigned in 2005. In 2013, it will debut in a whole new form as a 2014 model. Sharing its platform with the awesome Cadillac XTS, the design is decidedly more conservative than its Cadillac cousin and Ford Taurus rival but serves as a sign of how Chevrolet styling is evolving.

    Be sure to walk through the Chevy Heritage Center — located outside the Automobile Building in the Chevy truck display — for a look back at 100 years of Chevrolet.

    Ford
    The 2013 Fusion will be in dealerships this fall. With its Aston Martin good looks, four-cylinder lineup with EcoBoost performance, and economy and driving dynamics that rival German luxury carmakers, Fusion is a winner. The hybrid version delivers class-leading 47mpg efficiency without severely compromising its cargo volume or its fun-to-drive factor. Fusion is an American family car you want to own.

    2013 C-Max is also new and rivals Toyota’s Prius and Prius V hybrids with 47/47/47mpg economy and, much like Fusion, is fun to drive with steering feel and hybrid power that, frankly, feels like it has power to spare. See it before it hits dealerships.

    F-Series trucks show with a few improvements for 2013 — chief among them is the first application of Microsoft Sync with MyFord Touch. One of the best in-vehicle connectivity and entertainment systems, MyFord Touch for trucks features redundant controls — buttons and knobs — for climate and radio systems that are fully glove-handed compatible. Bravo, Ford!

    GMC
    Acadia and Acadia Denali are refreshed for 2013 with new front and rear styling and interior content improvements that aim to keep the eight-passenger crossover relevant. New grills, satin chrome details, wraparound rear glass, a new soft-touch dashboard with real aluminum trim, and an industry-first between-the-front-seats airbag highlight the appearance refinements. Denali’s suspension gets new dual-flow front dampers, which do make a big difference in delivering a suitably premium ride.

    Hyundai
    Veloster, the interesting little three-door with hatchback sporty coupe, finally gets the powertrain it deserves, with a turbo bringing horsepower up from 138 to 201. With a matte gray exterior available from the factory, Veloster Turbo looks cool and drives confidently. Plus it is value priced at around $24,000 well-equipped.

    Elantra GT is new to the show and surprises as a value-leading five-door the likes of VW’s Golf or Toyota’s Matrix. A great blend of features, interior volume, competitive powertrain and “America’s Best Warranty” make the GT a compelling alternative in the versatile compact-car scene.

    Jeep
    New special editions, sub brands really, make their debut at Jeep. Grand Cherokee is shown in “Trailhawk” form — the most off-road capable version of the most awarded SUV ever. It features Kevlar-reinforced Goodyear Silent Armor tires on Trailhawk-specific wheels, steel underbody rock rails, special interior trim and exterior graphics. This Jeep is something special.

    Wrangler is shown in “Moab” trim and includes the same tires as Trailhawk, Rubicon wheels, standard Trac-Lok rear differential, winch ready bumpers, rock rails, and unique graphics and trim that, of course, make it look super cool. Both will be seen in dealers this month.

    Lexus
    All new for 2013, the ES350 and ES300h bring the venerable ES up a level and could even drive some buyers to question why they’d step up to the flagship LS (that is, until the new LS makes its way to Texas). Dimensions have grown, lines have become more defined and driving dynamics have improved to a new level of sophistication for the once soft-shoe volume model. What impresses most is the interior, where a hand-stitched leather dash anchors a spectacularly redesigned interior that must be seen to be believed it’s in a Lexus.

    Lincoln
    Showing for the first time is the 2013 MKZ, the Lincoln version of the aforementioned Fusion. MKZ shares many of the same benefits as Fusion but with a completely different and polarizing new look for Lincoln. It’s worth checking out.

    Nissan
    Pathfinder is all new and launching in Texas at the motorshow. Leaving behind its truck roots and taking on a more car-like crossover form has shed some 500 pounds of weight and given way to a slippery unibody with class-leading fuel economy. A feature first shown on the Infiniti JX, EZ Flex seating allows access to the third row without having to remove a child seat in the second row. Once in the third row, passengers find class-exclusive reclining seats, best-in-class passenger volume, large side windows and an available panoramic moonroof — all of which goes a long way to bring the third class up a notch.

    RAM Trucks
    Throwing down the gauntlet in trucks, RAM, Chrysler’s truck only brand, brings the all-new 2013 RAM1500. Although styling is familiar, pretty much everything else is now designed to wow and buy. Eight-speed automatic transmission, active aerodynamics, thoroughly modern Pentastar 3.6L V6 engine, electronic power steering and a segment-first full-air suspension system add up to give the RAM1500 best-in-class fuel economy. Interior improvements match the rugged exterior, and technologies abound to make for the most exciting RAM ever.

    Scion
    The FR-S is the sport coupe designed as a back-to-basics halo car for the Scion brand. Now in full production and delivering to thrilled Texans across the state, this sexy little coupe that’s as track-hungry as it is street-friendly comes well-equipped for around $25,000.

    Toyota
    The 2013 Avalon makes its debut at the expansive Toyota booth with a slightly sexier exterior and a downright Lexus-like interior. The Avalon has moved upscale and is sure to impress families across the state. One of the first new models addressing “how Toyota lost its way,” the new Avalon sets a good tone for future Toyotas to come.

    Volkswagen
    High on record-breaking sales — August was the best sales month since 1972 — VW shows its Texas pride with a customized new Beetle complete with 100-gallon hat. It makes for the best photo opportunity of the show. Also check out the strong-selling, American market-focused Passat, the 2012 Motor Trend Car of the Year.

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    Dallas ranks as No. 1 city with smallest inflation problem in U.S.

    Amber Heckler
    Jun 16, 2025 | 11:43 am
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    Dallas' inflation has cooled off after it was last saddled with the highest inflation rate nationally in January 2024.

    Inflation has been one of the biggest hot-button issues in the country in 2025, but a new study says inflation not impacting Dallas nearly as much as it is other U.S. cities.

    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington ranked as the metro with the smallest inflation problem in the U.S. in WalletHub's new report, "Changes in Inflation by City."

    The report analyzed the impact of inflation across 23 major metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) using Consumer Price Index data from the latest month available and compared to data from two months prior. The analysis also factored in inflation data from last year to better track both short- and long-term inflation changes.

    Dallas saw only a 0.10 percent increase in its local inflation rate when compared to two months prior, and the rate is only 0.60 percent higher than it was this time last year.

    Dallas residents may be feeling the sting a lot less than they did in January 2024, when WalletHub said the city had the No. 1 highest inflation rate in the U.S. In April 2023, Dallas-Fort Worth had the 10th highest inflation rate nationwide.

    The study found Boston-Cambridge-Newton, Massachusetts-New Hampshire is the MSA that is currently being rattled by the highest inflation rate in the nation. The northeastern metro saw a 1.10 percent uptick in inflation when compared to two months ago, and it's 3 percent higher than it was a year ago.

    Inflation has continued to fluctuate throughout the year in different areas, but WalletHub said the national inflation rate has significantly lowered since it last hit a 40-year high during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    "The year-over-year inflation rate sits at 2.4 percent as of May 2025, which is still above the target rate of 2 percent," the report said. "Various factors, such as the war in Ukraine, labor shortages and recent tariffs, drive this higher than average inflation. Despite the country not meeting its target yet, the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates at the level set in December 2024."

    Elsewhere in Texas, Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land experienced the 13th highest inflation rate in the U.S., the report found. Inflation in the region increased 0.90 percent over the last two months, and it is currently 1.2 percent higher than it was one year ago.

    The top 10 metros where inflation has risen the most are:

    • No. 1 – Boston-Cambridge-Newton, Massachusetts-New Hampshire
    • No. 2 – St. Louis, Missouri-Illinois
    • No. 3 – Baltimore-Columbia-Townson, Maryland
    • No. 4 – San Diego-Carlsbad, California
    • No. 5 – Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, Colorado
    • No. 6 – Urban Honolulu, Hawaii
    • No. 7 – Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, California
    • No. 8 – Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, Illinois-Indiana-Wisconsin
    • No. 9 – Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, California
    • No. 10 – New York-Newark-Jersey City, New York-New Jersey-Pennsylvania
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