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Red Bull F1 in New Jersey

Hey, I’m driving here! New Jersey Grand Prix provisionally back on F1 calendar

The New Jersey grand prix, formally known as the Grand Prix of America, will take place in june 2014, pending approval of its temporary street circuit.
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid stops, drops, and rolls to U.S. in 2014

The Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid could be coming to the U.S., but no earlier than next year, a new report say.
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Don’t forget your hat, Heinrich, Mercedes just greenlit a topless S-Class

Mercedes-Benz executive promises S-Class convertible to hit showrooms in the near future.
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Tesla Model S unintended acceleration complaint filed with NHTSA

A Tesla Model S owner says the electric car suddenly accelerating while his wife was pulling out of the driveway.
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BMW X6 M Design Edition literally earns its stripes

The BMW X6 M goes for a retro 1970s look with a new Design Edition, featuring stripes, bigger wheels, and a custom interior. Only 100 will be made.
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Surprise! Leak reveals plethora of new Porsches

Porsche models set to debut over the next nine months were leaked from what was reportedly a dealer meeting in Atlanta.
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Survey says: Drivers don’t want autonomous cars

Autonomous cars may be the future, but they might not be what consumers want, a new survey says.
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Would you like some bling with that? 2015 Cadillac Escalade teased ahead of October 7 reveal

The Cadillac Escalade will be redesigned for the 2015 model year, hopefully distinguishing it from its Chevrolet and GMC siblings.
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Stuck in customs: Alfa Romeo 4C priced at $54k, won’t hit Stateside until mid-2014

The Alfa Romeo 4C sports car is still set for a U.S. debut, but not until the second quarter of 2014.
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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.

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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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.

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.

Re-born from jets? Saab production restarts in Sweden – but EVs will have to wait

After nearly three years of dormancy, a Saab 9-3 sedan rolled off the assembly line in Sweden today.

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?

Bugatti Veyron who? British brand Keating claims 340 mph from its Bolt supercar

The Keating Bolt, a new supercar from Britain, aims to topple the Bugatti Veyron with a mind-boggling 340 mph top speed.

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.
Alfa Romeo Disco Volante concept

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.

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.
Mercedes S500 Intelligent Drive

Mercedes shows off fully autonomous S-Class, promises production version by 2020

Autonomous cars could be in showrooms by 2020, if Mercedes-Benz has its way. The carmaker's S500 Intelligent Drive prototype drove 60 miles on its own.

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.

Frankfurt 2013: Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Squadra Corse is lean and mean

The Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Squadra Corse is yet another special edition of Lambo's soon-to-be-retired supercar.
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Frankfurt 2013: BMW X5 eDrive is a sensible counterpart to the flashy i8

The BMW X5 could be getting a plug-in hybrid variant in the future, although most eyes at the Frankfurt Motor Show were on the BMW i8 plug-in sports car.

Frankfurt 2013: 2014 Porsche Panamera Diesel gets a power and speed boost

The Porsche Panamera Diesel is back with more horsepower and torque, but will Porsche fans be able to take such sacrilege?
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Frankfurt 2013: BMW finally unwraps i8 hybrid and it’s a high-tech beauty

After a long gestation, BMW finally unveiled the production version of its i8 plug-in hybrid sports car at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show.

Frankfurt 2013: Top 5 hottest car debuts

The Frankfurt Motor Show kicks off auto show season with a variety of concept and production car debuts. Here are the five most likely to draw stares.
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Volkswagen’s ‘Car-Net’ telematics system rats out teen drivers, takes on OnStar

Volkswagen Car-Net is an Onstar-style telematics system in a world of app-based infotainment systems. Can it compete? Or is Volkswagen behind the times?

Honda links cars, pedestrians, and motorcycles with V2V tech

Honda V2V, or vehicle-to-vehicle communication tech, is being adapted to protect pedestrians and motorcyclists from potential collisions.

Google and Continental partner to develop self-driving cars

Self-driving cars will get a big boost when two of their biggest proponents, Google and Continental, enter into an alliance.