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2013 Nissan Leaf

Price cut will make Nissan Leaf the cheapest five-seat EV in 2013

The 2013 Nissan Leaf's price will drop significantly, thanks to a new base model and U.S. manufacturing.
2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 overhead motion view

2013 Detroit Auto Show: Mercedes-Benz’s compact CLA-Class “four door coupe” finally breaks cover in Detroit

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class takes the technology of Mercedes' existing lineup, and puts it in a more stylish package.
Hyundai HCD-14 Genesis concept profile

2013 Detroit Auto Show: Motor City debut for the Hyundai HCD-14 Genesis concept

The Hyundai HCD-14 Genesis is meant to push its maker further into luxury territory with sophisticated styling and 3D gesture recognition technology.
Gemballa Mirage GT

Mild to wild: Extreme European tuner cars

Tuners like Alpina, Ruf, and Overfinch give Europe's finest cars more attitude in the form of high performance and extroverted looks.
2014 Infinti Q50 front three quarter

2013 Detroit Auto Show: 2014 Infiniti Q50 rolls into Detroit with new tech, same Infiniti style

The 2014 Infiniti Q50 features a new name and new tech, but it keeps the G37's good looks and powerful 3.7-liter V6.
2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray front three quarter silver

Return of the Stingray: Seventh generation Corvette unveiled at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is a major leap forward in technology and design, but it also resurrects a legendary name from the past.
2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG and CLS63 AMG Shooting Brake

Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG gets 2014 E63 AMG’s 4Matic all-wheel drive, S-Model

The Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG will get the same updates as the E63 AMG for 2014, including 4Matic all-wheel drive and an S-Model performance package.
2014 Lexus IS F-Sport front

Photos: 2014 Lexus IS F-Sport

The 2014 Lexus IS combines styling cues from the larger GS and the LF-CC hybrid concept, making it the latest model to get Lexus' new look.
gas pump fuel efficient cars

Will EV and hybrid sales suffer if gas prices fall in 2013?

Volvo interior

Volvo shows off Ericsson-developed touchscreen at CES

Volvo is ditching buttons and knobs in its future infotainment interfaces, and it's retrofitting older models with the new system.
Mazda6 Skyactiv-D diesel to race at 24 Hours of Daytona

Fast and frugal: Mazda6 Skyactiv diesel goes racing

A Mazda6 equipped with a racing version of the European-spec 2.2-liter Skyactiv-D diesel will hit the track at Daytona January 26-27.
Porsche announces Aha integration at CES 2013

Porsche announces Aha integration at CES 2013

2013 Audi Q7 front three quarter

Audi Q7 Sound Concept rocks CES 2013 with 24 speakers and “3D sound”

The Audi Q7 Sound Concept's 24 speakers and 1,800 watts of power are meant to immerse passengers in whatever they're listening to.
Audi announces NVIDIA Tegra-powered infotainment system at CES

Audi announces Nvidia Tegra-powered infotainment system at CES

Hyundai HCD-14 concept

Hyundai’s HCD-14 concept to debut at Detroit Auto Show next week

The Hyundai HCD-14 concept will preview Hyundai's future styling and in-car technology.
Chrysler Uconnect Access Via Mobile app screen

Chrysler Uconnect Access Via Mobile: Uconnect gets an upgrade to keep up with the competition

The Chrysler Uconnect infotainment system will add Pandora, Slacker, iHeartRadio, and Aha connectivity in the near future.
ford-technology-development-kit

Ford launches app developer program for Sync AppLink at CES

The Ford Developer Program will create new apps for Ford's Sync AppLink application programming interface.
Fiat 500e front

Fiat 500e rated at 122 MPGe city, with 87-mile range

The Fiat 500e is only being built to comply with California emissions regulations, but it still stacks up fairly well against other EVs.
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport main

Hyundai announces Siri integration for upcoming models

Hyundai may be using a Google Maps-based navigation system, but it will also incorporate Apple's Siri in future models.
2014 Subaru Forester front three quarter view red

With Starlink, Subaru jumps on the automotive infotainment bandwagon

The Subaru Starlink infotainment system, new on the 2014 Forester,has Aha Web-based content, social media, connectivity, and other potential distractions.
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

Stingrays, V8s, and plastic: What makes a Corvette a Corvette

The Corvette has been America's sports car for 60 years, and while it has had to change to stay relevant, some things have stayed the same.
Jaguar XF Sportbrake front three quarter

Jaguar XFR Sportbrake: Does Jaguar need a sporty station wagon?

The Jaguar XFR Sportbrake performance wagon could see limited production, if Jaguar can overcome a tricky engineering issue.
2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe motion urban background

2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet get new styling and safety tech

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet will get a midcycle refresh, with new styling and carryover mechanical components.
2013 Honda Civic Si rearview camera image

NHTSA misses rearview camera legislation deadline

Rearview cameras could become mandatory in the near future, but not if the NHTSA keeps missing its own deadlines for creating regulations.
2013 Toyota Crown pink

Paint it pink: New Toyota Crown color causes a stir in Japan

2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG

Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG and SLS AMG to downsize with a 4.0-liter, twin-turbocharged V8

Mercedes-Benz AMG's new engine will replace the 6.2-liter naturally-aspirated V8 in the current C63 AMG and SLS AMG.
2012 Chevy Volt

Chevrolet Volt dealers opt out over expensive tools

The Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid requires expensive tools to service its battery pack, and some dealers don't think they will recoup their investment.
Alpine A110 rally car jump

Renault Alpine sports car coming in 2015 with “French dash”

The Renault Alpine could be ready for showrooms in three years, and will be a French take on the small, nimble sports car.
Ford Fusion Energi white studio background

Ford Fusion Energi gets official 100 MPGe rating from EPA

The Ford Fusion Energi's MPGe beats the Chevrolet Volt's and Toyota Prius plug-in's, not to mention every regular hybrid sedan's.
2014 Infiniti Q50 teaser

Q Continuum: Infiniti Q50 to be unveiled at Detroit Auto Show

The Infiniti Q50 will replace the Japanese luxury brand's G37, and usher in myriad changes for Infiniti.
Maybach Landaulet

Hit the road: Five luxury, hybrid, and performance cars we won’t miss in 2013

2013 Cadillac ATS track

Best entry level luxury performance cars of 2012

The best entry level luxury performance cars combine sporty driving characteristics with indulgent interiors, all for a relatively low price.
2014 Alfa Romeo 4C teaser

Alfa Romeo 4C: Teaser hints at production version of Alfa’s 2011 Geneva concept

The Alfa Romeo 4C is expected to debut at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. Based on a 2011 concept, it will be Alfa's return to performance and the U.S.
Mazzanti Evantra white front three quarter

Italian Mazzanti Evantra adds V8 power before 2013 Monaco debut

The Mazzanti Evantra was first shown in December 2011, but since then Mazzanti has decided to ditch the prototype's flat six for a more powerful V8.