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Fisker Automotive assets bought by Chinese parts giant Wanxiang for $149.2 million

Fisker Automotive's remains were auctioned off late last week, and the winning bid was $149.2 million submitted Chinese car-parts giant Wanxiang.
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When disaster strikes, this amphibious truck rolls (or floats) into action

The Gibbs Humdinga amphibious truck will be built under license in Asia, where it is expected to be used in tsunami relief work.
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2014 Jeep Cherokee: Uconnect

The 2014 Jeep Cherokee is available with a Uconnect infotainment system that features navigation, hands-free texting, and music services.
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Mercedes-Benz AMG and Cigarette Racing collaborate on high-performance boat

Mercedes-Benz AMG teamed up with Cigarette Racing to design a boat inspired by its Vision Gran Turismo concept car.
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BMW’s 2 Series Active Tourer is a teardrop-shaped front-wheel drive family hauler

The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is the first front-wheel drive vehicle to wear the blue-and-white roundel, and possibly the least sporty.
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2014 Jeep Cherokee: Reconfigurable instrument cluster display

The 2014 Jeep Cherokee is available with a 7-inch full-color reconfigurable instrument cluster display, allowing drivers to choose what they want to see.
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That’s a lot of Lambos: Lamborghini Huracán attracts 700 orders in first month

The Lamborghini Huracán LP610-4 is already proving popular, with 700 orders confirmed in its first month on sale.
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Think the 2014 Porsche 911 GT3 is fast? Get ready for the GT3 RS

The next Porsche 911 GT3 RS will reportedly generate 50 percent more downforce than the standard GT3, and shed a few pounds.
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2014 Jeep Cherokee: Safety tech

The 2014 Jeep Cherokee is available with over 70 safety and security features, helping the driver to prepare for any contingency.
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The 2014 Audi S1 looks like a bee (and stings like one, too)

The 2014 Audi S1 is a turbocharged pocket rocket. With 231 horsepower and all-wheel drive, it's set to debut at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show.
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Volvo to complete its stunning concept car trilogy at 2014 Geneva Motor Show

Volvo will show a follow-up to the Concept Coupe and Concept XC Coupe at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, completing the series of concepts.
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Koenigsegg founder says his Tesla Model S is more fun to drive than a BMW M5

The Tesla Model S has impressed many automotive journalists, and now it can add the founder of Swedish supercar builder Koenigsegg to the list of fans.
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‘Project Judi’ is a 510-horsepower retro-inspired, Jaguar XKR-based sports car

David Brown Automotive will unveil a new sports car based on the Jaguar XKR at the Top Marques show in Monaco this April.
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Toyota FT-1 may enter production as next-gen Supra, thanks to new sports car skunkworks

The Toyota FT-1 concept from the 2014 Detroit Auto Show may enter production as the successor to the legendary Supra sports car.
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Audi files patents taking electric tech to the tarmack with all-electric quattro system

Audi filed a patent for an all-wheel drive system featuring an electrically-driven rear axle, designed to work with regenerative braking.
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2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe: Rumor Roundup: UPDATE

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe will feature the luxury and technology of the S-Class sedan in a more attractive package.
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Nissan and Cummins unveil a diesel-powered Frontier pickup ‘project’

The Nissan Frontier Diesel Runner is a "project" truck with a four-cylinder Cummins turbodiesel, meant to gauge consumer interest.
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Well, that’s just ridiculous. Dubai’s Police Department bought a Bugatti Veyron

A Bugatti Veyron is the latest exotic car to join the Dubai Police fleet. While it has a top speed of 253 mph, it will be used for promotions only.
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2015 Subaru Legacy unveiled at 2014 Chicago Auto Show (yes, it’s new)

The 2015 Subaru Legacy midsize sedan was unveiled at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show, with evolutionary changes that should keep Subie fans happy.
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Aston Martin recalls 75% of models built since 2008, blames shoddy Chinese parts

Aston Martin will recall around 5,000 cars in the United States to fix faulty gas pedal arms that were improperly manufactured by a Chinese supplier.
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2015 BMW X3 emphasizes sensibility over style at Chicago Auto Show

The 2015 BMW X3 gets a diesel engine option and available rear-wheel drive as part of a mid-cycle refresh at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show.
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VW’s rally-ready 560 hp Beetle is one badass Bug

The Volkswagen Beetle is the latest model to join the Red Bull Global Rallycross series, a form of motorsport that combines pavement and dirt driving.
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Audi’s RS 4 Avant Nogaro commemorates 20 years of RS (and you can’t have one)

The Audi RS 4 Avant Nogaro is a special edition commemorating the 20th anniversary of the RS 2 Avant, Audi's first "RS" performance model.
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Look out Tesla: Audi’s Q8 e-tron is gunning for the luxurious Model X crossover

The Audi Q8 e-tron is an electric version of Audi's upcoming luxury SUV that could arrive by 2017, taking the fight to the Tesla Model X.
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Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé Waterspeed Collection: a literal ‘land yacht’

The Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé Waterspeed Collection is the latest special-edition model to come out of the company's Bespoke division.
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Gentlemen, start your engines. Audi sets driver lineup for 2014 World Endurance Championship

Audi will contest the 2014 World Endurance Championship with an updated version of its R18 e-tron quattro hybrid and a battle-tested slate of drivers.
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Audi’s glass engine is a literal window into how its synthetic new ‘e-fuels’ burn

Audi is testing new synthetic fuels called "e-fuels," which it claims burn cleaner than gasoline or diesel due to their unique chemical composition.
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BMW’s 4 Series Gran Coupe is the ultimate no-compromise 4-door coupe

The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is yet another permutation of the 3 and 4 Series. The only thing that's different is the styling.
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Quant E-Sportlimousine will test new battery tech (and the limits of the term ‘sport’)

The Quant e-Sportlimousine is an electric luxury car prototype set to debut at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. It will feature a new type of battery.
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Toyota TS040 Hybrid prepares to do all-wheel drive battle with Audi and Porsche at Le Mans

The Toyota TS040 Hybrid is the Japanese automaker's latest attempt at a winning Le Mans prototype. Will it defeat Audi and Porsche this June?

Ford Mustang versus Chevrolet Camaro: The ultimate American car rivalry

Mustang vs Camaro: Those words can easily spark a fight among fans of American performance cars. For nearly 50 years, these two icons
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Good news, lunatics! Radical’s racer-for-the-road RXC will be sold in the U.S.

The Radical RXC will make the trip across the pond, thanks to a very committed customer. It will be sold only in California initially.
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With plenty of horsepower and punctuation, the Camaro Z/28.R racer heads to Daytona

The Chevrolet Camaro Z/28.R will bring the historic Z/28 nameplate back to racing when it debuts at the Rolex 24 at Daytona later this week.
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Look out Sasquatch; Ken Block’s RaptorTRAX is coming to a mountain near you

Ken Block is known for doing crazy things with cars, and this might be his craziest scheme yet. The RaptorTRAX F-150 is set to star in an upcoming video.