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Range Rover and Range Rover Sport diesel hybrids to address EV range anxiety one mile at a time – literally

The Range Rover hybrid and Range Rover Sport hybrid feature diesel-electric power trains and, Land Rover says, its signature off-road capability.

Frankfurt 2013: Forget about fun, BMW’s Concept X5 eDrive plug-in focuses on fuel-economy

At the Frankfurt Motor Show, BMW will unveil the Concept X5 eDrive, a plug-in hybrid version of its popular X5 luxury SUV.
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Video: 2014 Porsche 911 Turbo stays slippery at speed with moving active aerodynamics system

The 2014 Porsche 911 Turbo has many tech tricks up its sleeve, including an active aerodynamics package with adjustable front and rear spoilers.
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Ferrari 458 Speciale is a prancing horse with more attitude – and power

The Ferrari 458 Speciale is a hardcore version of the 458 Italia; already a great super car in its own right. The new version is both lighter and faster. It also clocked a 1:23.5 second lap around Ferrari’s Fiorano test track.
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New Toyota Supra could ditch turbos and stick shift for batteries and carbon fiber

The Toyota Supra could return from the dead in the next few years, but its friends probably won't recognize it because it could be a hybrid. Or?
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Audi’s 2015 S3 Sportback will be the world’s first production car to sport in-vehicle 4G LTE

The Audi S3 Sportback is the first production car with an onboard 4G LTE module. However, American buyers will have to wait until next year for in-car 4G.

BMW M4 Coupe Concept’s styling pleases our eyes, but will its performance stir our souls?

The BMW M4 Coupe Concept previews the replacement for the M3 Coupe. The production version is set to wow audiences at the Detroit auto show in January.

Will Apple’s quest for dashboard dominance change in-car tech for the better?

Apple in-car tech is coming, but will it make automotive infotainment better? Cupertino and 12 carmakers are hoping it will.

Five things that would make Sync with MyFord Touch better

MyFord Touch, Ford's all-encompassing infotainment system, is getting a software update. Will that be enough to fix it's flaws?

3G? 4G? V2V? Cloud-connected concept car set for debut

A connected car "proof-of-concept" from Cisco and Continental can switch between 3G, 4G, and other wireless networks for optimal Internet speed on the go.
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First drive: 2013 BMW Active E

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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Can your car be hacked? From brakes to GPS, a look at what’s vulnerable

Car hacking sounds threatening, but even with their plethora of onboard computers, most modern cars appear relatively safe.
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2014 BMW i3 revealed: It’s not just a new BMW, it’s a new kind of car

The 2014 BMW i3 is a clean sheet urban cruiser featuring electric propulsion, an aluminum and carbon fiber chassis, and new, eco-friendly interior.

Car hive mind: Will an NTSB ‘V2V’ mandate make driving safer?

V2V, or vehicle-to-vehicle communication, is still in the testing phase, but the NTSB wants to fast track its use in all new vehicles. Is that a good idea?
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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?

Five supercars that brought new technology to driving

All of the amazing technology in cars today had to come from somewhere, and it usually trickled down from supercars. Here are five that set the bar high.

Photos: Hot VWs and Audis meet at Waterfest

Waterfest, the annual Audi and Volkswagen car show at Raceway Park in Englishtown, NJ, was full of great German-engineered driving machines. Check out these photos.
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100 years of the bowtie: 5 of the best cars to ever don Chevy’s iconic badge

Chevrolet's bowtie logo has been around for 100 years, and has graced some of the most iconic names in the automotive industry. Here are the top five.
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2014 Mazda6 i Touring review

The Mazda 6's basic four-cylinder engines provide adequate power for a midsize sedan and gives those same buyers a little extra without going overboard.
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2013 Lexus LS600h L Review

From the hybrid powertrain to the tech to the styling, the 2013 Lexus LS600h L does many things well, but it won’t be making any headlines.

‘i-ELoop’ regen braking system earns the 2014 Mazda6 40mpg on the highway

The 2014 Mazda6's 40 mpg highway rating bests the big (non-hybrid) names in the midsize sedan arena.

Who will own the track? 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 vs. 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302

The 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 is quite a machine, but how does it stack up against its old rival from the days of Trans-Am racing?
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Siri Eyes Free, Big Data and goodbye Idiot Light: GM tech chief talks future car tech

General Motors believes connectivity is the future of cars, and it's preparing for that future with a barrage of tech.

Study: Firefox users pay less for car insurance than users of other browsers

Car insurance aggregator CoverHound compared the average rates users of major browsers pay for insurance, and named Firefox the bargain champ.

Allstate: July 4 is the deadliest day on America’s roads

July 4 is the deadliest day on America's roads, Allstate and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety say.

Belgium’s Minerva Auto returns from the dead with an improbable supercar

The Minerva J.M. Brabazon couples an esoteric name with a high tech plug-in hybrid power train. Minerva Auto says it will reach a top speed of 249 mph.

BMW’s i8 Roadster wins Concept Car of the Year award, debut set for 2014?

The BMW i8 Roadster received a North American Concept Car of the Year award for Best Production Preview.

GM and Honda announce hydrogen fuel cell collaboration: Can they bring hydrogen to the mainstream?

General Motors and Honda will collaborate on hydrogen fuel cell technology with plans for a 2020 system solution for the gas and fuel cells.

Happy 60th birthday to the iconic Chevrolet Corvette

The Corvette has been in continuous production for 60 years, but the road hasn't always been smooth.

New 2014 Mazda3 loses the smile, gains plentiful tech in a sharp new package

The 2014 Mazda3 borrows the Kodo design language of the Mazda6 and CX-5, and has a list of gadgets as long as a dragstrip.

Tata Nano Emax: The world’s cheapest car goes green with CNG bi-fuel option

The Tata Nano Emax can switch between gasoline and compressed natural gas (CNG) with the flick of a switch, but can't do much else.

Sticker shock never felt so good: Aston Martin V12 Vantage S priced at $185,995

The Aston Martin V12 Vantage S' 205 mph top speed should make it worth every penny of its six-figure asking price.

Tesla’s 90-second battery swaps are faster than pumping gas

Tesla Motors demonstrated its battery pack swapping system live, saying it's faster and easier than pumping gas.