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Cadillac vs. Tesla: the electric luxury fight of the century

Cadillac is ready to take on Tesla Motors, GM CEO Dan Akerson told the Detroit News. However, Akerson isn't committed to electric cars.
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Distracted driving: New York to introduce ‘Text Stops’ along state highways

Axis of accleration: BMW and Toyota throttling forward with co-developed sports car

BMW and Toyota have teamed up to build a co-developed sports car.

Hurricane Chrysler: new 2.0-liter engine makes landfall in 2016

The Chrysler Hurricane will be an improvement over the company's current 2.0-liter inline-four, using new technology to improve fuel economy.

Volvo Drive-E gasoline engines: V8 power, hybrid-like fuel-efficiency

The Volvo Drive-E engines seek to improve the efficiency of internal combustion technology, and could form the basis for hybrid powertrains.

Chinese-built Trumpchi E-jet plug-in hybrid to debut in new Transformers movie

The Trumpchi E-jet plug-in hybrid concept from the 2013 Detroit auto show will have a role in the fourth Transformers movie, due out next year.
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Turnkey racecar: The Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG Racing Series

The SLS AMG GT3 turnkey racecar sold so well for Mercedes that it decided to replicate the experience with its all-new CLA 45 AMG Racing Series.

Bentley axes plans for a Mulsanne Convertible, defies its long-bodied lineage

Bentley CEO Wolfgang Schreiber has officially killed the Mulsanne Convertible.
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Evolution of an icon: the Mercedes S-Class Coupe changes with the times but remains a symbol of style

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe has worn different names and different styling over the years, but its position as a two-door flagship hasn't changed.

You’re doing it wrong: Brazilian man buries Bentley in backyard to save for afterlife

One Brazilian man is burying his Bentley in his backyard so that he, too, might use it in heaven.

Feeling blue: Bluebird DC50 electric sports car delayed until 2014

The Bluebird DC50 is meant to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Donald Campbell's twin speed record victories.

Downright Un-American: Infiniti to ‘de-Americanize’ in order to thrive

Infiniti needs to move away from large engines and and build a more upscale lineup in order to compete with other luxury brands, its leaders say.
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Caterham AeroSeven concept is a blast from the future

The Caterham AeroSeven previews a radically new production car from the company that makes the classic Seven sports car.

Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG goes Black – well, in the digital realm at least

A digital rendering of a Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG featuring Black Series design elements will likely have more than a few people hoping Mercedes-Benz decides to make the car.
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New 2014 Equus Bass 770 should win over even the least likely of muscle car fans

The 2014 Equss Bass 770 features a number of today's technology features with classic American muscle car styling cues reminiscent of the Fastback Mustang.
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The Mercedes SL GTR transcends mechanical design, enters the realm of the living

Designer Mark Holster has created a rendering of a car he calls the Mercedes-Benz SL GTR.

YouTube poised for slew of new car crash videos as deliveries of the 2014 Corvette Stingray begin

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray will soon make it into customer hands. Cars are being shipped from the Bowling Green plant this week.

Could Tesla’s electric-electric hybrid powertrain eliminate range anxiety?

Tesla Motors patented a hybrid system that uses a metal-air battery pack as a range extender. Could it be the solution to range anxiety?

Hold onto your Hat, Jed Clampett: Mercedes nearly built a pickup truck

According to a recent report, Mercedes-Benz aimed to release two Nissan-based pickup trucks for the 2016 model year.

The Corvette Z07 could get the twin-turbo V8 from the Cadillac Elmiraj

The forthcoming performance ‘Vette – the Z07 – could receive a downsized, twin-turbo 4.5-liter V8 in place of the standard 6.2 of the Stingray.

Volkwagen charges forward with innovative engine technology, going turbo-only in three to four years

Volkswagen's plans to only offer turbocharged and hybrid-powered models within the next three to four years.
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Thunder cat: could Jaguar be planning an EV alongside its latest crossover?

Jaguar's C-X17 crossover is based upon the new iQ platform. Designer Ian Callum hinted that more models are coming. Is an EV one?

Coda Cars is selling leftover EVs – but should you buy one?

Coda Automotive's electric sedan is back, sort of. Coda Cars is selling leftover inventory from the defunct electric car brand.

A self-reliant EV? Tesla to have self-driving cars by end of 2016

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, said that his company will have self-driving cars within the next three years.

Don’t get too comfortable, Elon, GM plans to build a Tesla-fighting 200-mile EV

General Motors is planning to build an EV with a 200-miles range for right around the $30,000 price, which would be aimed directly at the mass-market Tesla model.
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Tired of your Alfa Romeo 8C? Have it converted to a Disco Volante!

The Alfa Romeo Disco Volante concept car from the 2012 Geneva Motor is headed to production. Touring will build the cars based on 8C Competitzione chassis.

Aston Martin to get twin-turbo V8s from Mercedes-Benz

Aston Martin will soon be powered by Mercedes-Benz V8s while the S63 will be the last 5.5-powered Merc.

Tesla surges past another benchmark, completing 21 Supercharger stations

Tesla set the goal of constructing 18 Supercharger fast charging stations by this date.

Shall we take the Bentley or the Rolls? Rolls-Royce is still pondering an SUV

Rolls-Royce doesn’t want Bentley to be the only ultra-luxury SUV maker.

Pump it up: California to get 100 new Hydrogen stations by 2024

California Governor expected to sign a bill that would allocate funds for at least 100 new public hydrogen fueling stations across the state through 2024.

Could Volvo be steering itself into deeper trouble with plans for more expensive models?

Volvo will use some of the design elements on the Concept Coupe unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show to reposition the company as a more expensive brand.

Ford chargers for employees could help improve EV infrastructure

Ford’s strategy to offer its employees free charging could prove more beneficial in improving its line-up of EVs than getting people to buy the cars now.

BMW has ‘M’ and ‘i’ brands and – stupidly – says never the twain shall meet

BMW brass has said that the M engineers had nothing to do with the design of the i8 plug-in hybrid sports car – and they never will.

Hennessey HPE700: When a McLaren MP4-12C just isn’t good enough

The Hennessey HPE700 is a McLaren 12C on steroids. Tweaks to the engine yield 700 hp and a 2.8 second 0 to 60 mph time.