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How to make or break a Brit: Jaguar must beat BMW or go belly up

Jaguar is releasing four new models in the next five years, and insiders reveal that if those models don't pan out the company may be at risk.
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Honda introduces a hybrid teakettle that can also compete in the Japanese Super GT

Honda's new advertisement might be a bit silly, but the NSX Concept-GT is serious business.

9 of the coolest cars from the Frankfurt Auto Show (and 1 hellacious truck)

The Frankfurt Auto Show saw numerous new production and concept car debuts, from hybrid sports cars to a tuned six-wheeled Mercedes off-roader.
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5 things we learned from the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show

Outside of the outlandish concept cars and the flash of new models, what trends caught our eye this year at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show? Here's a list.
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Grey market cars: Everything you need to know to avoid seeing your ride get crushed

Grey market cars are illegally imported vehicles that don't meet U.S. safety and emissions standards. They're the forbidden fruit of the car world.
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Cheap to drive and finally cheap to own: Comparing the new crop of affordable EVs

From the Chevrolet Volt to the Honda Fit EV, the pricing for electric vehicles continues to drop as companies continue to make strides with the technology. But is it enough to entice more people to buy the cars?

Everything you need to know about the Acura NSX hybrid supercar

The Acura NSX is one of the most anticipated cars of the next few years. Here's your ultimate guide to this extraordinary hybrid supercar.
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What spins your wheels? Drivetrain technology explained

You’ve chosen a powerful V8 engine, or perhaps an economical hybrid, but there is still an important question: What should that engine be attached too?

Top 5 cars that women love

Despite what you might think about the sexual magnetism of your car, truck or SUV, chances are good it’s not working.

So uncool they’re now cool: Top 5 cars for hipsters

As much as hipsters might not want to admit it, owning a car is virtually essential. Here's the list of of cars so uncool they're now hipster cool.
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What’s next for the electric car? Wireless power, lithium-air batteries and more

The third generation of electric cars will bring a host of new technologies that will erase our need for gas, like wireless charging as we drive, high-capacity lithium-air batteries and ultracapacitors that charge in the blink of an eye.

NHTSA drafts guidelines to minimize distracted driving, but carmakers don’t have to follow them

Distracted driving is becoming more of an issue as cars become more like smartphones, but will voluntary guidelines cure the problem?

Audi A3 now puts cost savings for gas at driver’s fingertips

In addition to locating the cheapest, Audi’s new Refuelling Stop service also considers the type of fuel different Audi vehicles use when identifying the filing stations.
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Cars or smartphones: Which will win Millennials’ hearts – and wallets?

Young people are less likely to buy cars than they were in the past, but does that mean they prefer texting and tweeting to driving?

The car as a mobile device: The perks and pitfalls of increased car connectivity

Image used with permission by copyright holder What if your car was nothing more than a four-wheeled smartphone? What if car companies spent as much time thinking about connectivity and apps as they do about horsepower and fuel economy? Making the car an extension of our online selves would add convenience, but it wouldn’t be […]

Mr. Trump, your truck is ready: Dartz tricks out the already over-the-top Mercedes G63 AMG 6X6

Extreme off-roading has never before looked so gaudy.
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Hey Honda, where are the new ‘classic’ bikes? Modern tech can make them great – again

Honda seems to still be asleep at the handlebars when it comes to what many riders want: cool-looking classics that ride like modern machines and include the tech goodness present in Big Red's cutting-edge cars and sportbikes.
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How VW milked 261 miles from a single gallon of gas with the record-breaking XL1

Volkswagen shocked the world when it unveiled the XL1 production car.

How does GM’s fabled EV1 stack up against the current crop of electrics?

The General Motors EV1 was the first serious modern attempt by a major carmaker to produce an electric car, but how does it compare to the EVs of today?

Can sporty hybrids burn rubber without burning too much gas?

Hybrid cars are known for being sensible, but not exciting. Is it possible to change that by making them more fun to drive?

How does an electric car get 99 miles per gallon? MPGe ratings explained

The MPGe rating is the official way of comparing gasoline and electric cars' fuel efficiency, but what does MPGe really mean?
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Turn your lead foot into a green one with these apps and tips for better driving

Changing the way you drive can improve your mileage, and that's what these apps are designed to do.
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How to use the Web to make car buying suck less

Cut your time bartering and still get the wheels you want with online research and even peer-to-peer lending.
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Miles and smiles: The most fuel-efficient (non-hybrid) cars money can buy

With alternative-powered vehicles entering the market at an unprecedented pace, many might think they need to turn to expensive electrics or dulled-down hybrids for true high-mile marathoners. But for those not ready to depart from a more conventional vehicle, here is a list of the most fuel efficient, non-hybrid/electric, cars on the market.
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Are you fit for the Fit? Honda wants to know

Think you're fit for the Honda Fit EV? Take the test and find out.
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Driving sim showdown: Real cars vs. their in-game counterparts

How realistic are racing and driving games? We took the wheel in four of the most popular modern racing games, then hopped in the real cars they model to find out.
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Chevy Volt: Everything You Need to Know

Chevy Volt: From gas mileage and electric range to price and availability, here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming electric car from GM.

GPS Buying Guide

Pick the right GPS for your needs and budget with our informative GPS buying guide.