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garmin dash cam updated gps devices debut at ces

New hi-def Garmin Dash Cam: record accidents and Russian meteors all from your car

The Garmin Dash Cam is a high-definition camera that mounts to a vehicle's windshield and allows drivers to record motoring antics, including crashes.
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Will the next Humvee be a Subaru-powered diesel hybrid?

The TARDEC ULV prototype is one possible replacement for the military's venerable Humvee, and it features a diesel-electric hybrid powertrain.
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Rally fans rejoice: 2015 Subaru WRX STI confirmed for 2014 Detroit Auto Show

The 2015 Subaru WRX STI will be unveiled at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show next week, giving Subaru fans the high-performance rally rocket they've waited for.
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Call the plastic surgeon; Audi might produce the face-melting Sport quattro concept

The Audi Sport quattro concept, a plug-in hybrid sports car unveiled at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, could make it to showrooms.
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Fisker Automotive soap opera continues, as Wanxiang makes last-minute bid

Fisker Automotive is asking U.S. Bankruptcy Court to disregard a last-minute bid from Chinese auto-parts supplier Wanxiang.
ford c max solar energi concept to debut at 2014 ces

Lighthouse tech lets Ford C-Max Solar Energi concept go ‘off the grid’

The Ford C-Max Solar Energi concept features a solar roof that can charge its lithium-ion battery pack, allowing drivers to put away the plug.
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Audi Sport quattro laserlight concept to debut at CES (insert laser pun here)

The Audi Sport quattro concept will return for CES 2014 with laser headlights and a fetching Plasma Red paint job.
hippie favorite volkswagen kombi may get stay execution 2013 last edition

Unlike Jerry Garcia, Volkswagen’s Kombi Microbus isn’t dead … yet

The Volkswagen Kombi was supposed to got of production at the end of 2013, but the Brazilian government may exempt it from new safety regulations.
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Nissan to unveil next-gen Maxima in sport sedan concept form at 2014 Detroit Auto Show

Nissan will unveil a "Sport Sedan Concept" at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show, perhaps recalling the glory days of the original Maxima and Infiniti G35.
BMW X4 concept profile

Crossover coupe craziness: BMW X4 to debut 2014 New York Auto Show … for some reason

The BMW X4 will be to the X3 what the X6 is to the X5, namely a chop-topped version of an otherwise utilitarian crossover.
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Zoox’s Boz self-driving concept car was designed specifically for ‘bosses’

The self-driving car isn't quite a reality, but startup Zoox is planning for that eventuality. Its autonomous car concept doesn't even have reverse.
michigan museum offers ford model t driving lessons at gilmore car

Need driving lessons? Well, a Michigan museum will teach you to drive … a Ford Model T

The Ford Model T was the world's first mass-produced car, but it wasn't easy to drive by modern standards. Michigan's Gilmore Car Museum shows drivers how.
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Mercedes-Benz’s AMG Line package for the 2015 C-Class makes it look extra fast

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class will get sportier styling thanks to an optional AMG Exterior Line appearance package.
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Not so grand: Renderings reveal entry-level BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is an expected four-door version of the 4 Series Coupe, itself a version of the 3 Series sedan. Confused yet?
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Want to take a Porsche 911 off road? You’re in luck; a 911 Safari Concept is headed to Beijing

The Porsche 911 Safari is a rumored 911 off-road concept that could be unveiled at the 2014 Beijing Motor Show in April.
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City living: Best cars for the urban jungle

City cars are usually viewed as small, economical hatchbacks, but there are some good choices out there for buyers willing to think outside the box.
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Old name, new tech: Toyota Supra rumor roundup

A new Toyota Supra is something many car enthusiasts want, which is why there's no shortage of rumors about it.
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Iranian free trade zone is a haven for American trucks and muscle cars

Iran and the United States don't get along, but their citizens seem to have similar tastes when it comes to cars. Iran loves American muscle.
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What do BMW, Lambo, and Tesla have in common? They’re 10 cars we want to drive in 2014

2014 new cars: It's going to be a good year. Many great new cars expected next year, including new models from Lamborghini, McLaren, and Tesla.
2015 ferrari california coming soon 2013

Ferrari’s 2015 California will have a turbo V8 designed for cruising, not racing

An updated Ferrari California will reportedly arrive in Spring 2014, boasting a new turbocharged V8 engine and other tweaks.
five customized subaru levorg concepts coming to tokyo auto salon concept

Grovel at the feet of Subaru’s latest souped-up concept wagon: the Levorg STI

The Subaru Levorg will get the full custom treatment for the 2014 Tokyo Auto Salon. Five customized versions of the wagon will appear there.
biodiesel toyota takes dakar 2013 land cruiser

Are you done with that cooking oil? Toyota needs it for its diesel-powered off-road racer

A biodiesel-fueled Toyota Land Cruiser 200 will race in the 2014 Dakar Rally, which covers 5,200 miles of treacherous South American terrain.
2014 overfinch range rover preview

No roads? No problem. Overfinch’s Range Rover will take you anywhere … like a King

The Overfinch Range Rover is a massaged version of Land Rover's flagship SUV, featuring bespoke touches for buyers who want more exclusivity.
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A perfect storm: The Lamborghini Huracán LP610-4 makes official landfall with 610 hp

The Lamborghini Huracán LP610-4 is the long-awaited successor to the Gallardo, and has everything you'd expect from a Lamborghini.
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Germany and England bury the hatchet: Aston Martin and Mercedes-Benz finalize partnership

Aston Martin and Daimler signed a cooperative agreement after months of talk and speculation. AMG will supply V8 engines to Aston.
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Acura to bring TLX Prototype to Detroit … let’s hope the chrome beak is gone

A 2015 Acura TLX Prototype will be unveiled at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show, previewing a new midsize sedan from Honda's luxury brand.
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Toyota FCV hydrogen-powered concept to make North American debut at CES

The Toyota FCV concept is making the rounds ahead of the production Toyota fuel-cell vehicle's 2015 debut. Next stop: CES in Las Vegas.
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Nissan’s ‘bad boy’ 2015 24 Hours of Le Mans race car could have as many as 8 wheels

Nissan will enter the 2015 24 Hours of Le Mans with a radical new car to differentiate itself from rivals Audi, Porsche, and Toyota.
chevrolet corvette stingray tops 200 mph with hennessey upgrades hpe600

With a toll road all to itself, Hennessey pushes its HPE600 Corvette Stingray past 200 mph

The first Chevrolet Corvette Stingray to top 200 mph was built by Hennessey Performance Engineering, and tested on Texas' fast State Highway 99.
next mitsubishi lancer evolution could be a plug in hybrid

Will the mighty Mitsubishi Evo be powered by a 1.1-liter hybrid in its 11th generation?

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution may ditch the Lancer platform altogether, but gain a plug-in hybrid powertrain.
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A go-kart with go-fast stripes: MINI John Cooper Works Concept coming to Detroit

The MINI John Cooper Works will return in concept form at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show, with sportier styling and, presumably, a sportier powertrain.
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Godsil Manhattan: Real car, or natural-gas V16 vaporware?

The Godsil Manhattan is an extraordinary car, but perhaps too extraordinary to ever see the light of day.
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Mercedes-Benz’s 2015 C-Class is all grown up, with plenty of toys for tech-happy buyers

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is growing up, with more sophisticated styling and plenty of technology for the 21st-century luxury car driver.
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The Best (and worst) Maserati cars of the past 100 years

Maserati turns 100 in 2014. Here are some of the best (and a few of the worst) automobiles from the legendary company.