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Aston Martin Rapide S: Four-door Aston gets 550 hp and a Hannibal Lecter grille

The Aston Martin Rapide S is an upgraded version of the standard Rapide, sporting a revised V12 engine and more aggressive styling.
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Luxury meets tech: 2014 Bentley Mulsanne becomes a Wi-Fi hotspot

The 2014 Bentley Mulsanne gets a tech upgrade that should preserve its ultra-luxury ambience while adding functionality.
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2014 Honda Accord Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle scores official 115 MPGe rating

The 2014 Honda Accord PHEV is the second plug-in midsize sedan to go on sale, and bests rival Ford Fusion Fusion by 15 MPGe.
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Batmobile crosses the auction block at $4.2 million

The 1966 Batmobile built by legendary customizer George Barris netted a sum that would surprise even Bruce Wayne.
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Is this the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette convertible?

Could the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette convertible could end up looking like these leaked concept images?

Rolls-Royce Wraith: Ghost coupe to revive a name from Rolls’ past at 2013 Geneva Motor Show

The Rolls-Royce Wraith, a two-door version of the Ghost, revives a name from the company's past and is expected to be the most powerful Rolls ever.
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Despite slow sales, GM executive says the Chevrolet Volt is not dead

The Chevrolet Volt may have failed to meet GM's sales goals in 2012, but the company is sticking with the car and its "extended-range electric" tech.
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2014 Maserati Quattroporte shows off new styling, more powerful engines at Detroit

The 2014 Maserati Quattroporte is still one of the best looking sedans around, and twin-turbocharged V6 and V8 engines should make it even more appealing.
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Aston Martin Vanquish Centenary Edition: Celebrating 100 years with special paint and Bang & Olufsen headphones

The Aston Martin Vanquish Centenary Edition celebrates Aston's 100th birthday with special paint, a new interior, and a gift box.
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2013 Detroit Auto Show: Shelby shows off Focus ST and Super Snake Wide Body

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

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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

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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

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.