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BMW’s i3 needs to shock the EV market if it wants to be Bavaria’s battery-powered champ

BMW's i3 electric city car is slated to launch next year but BMW can't afford to delay any further if it wants to capture the luxury EV market.

‘GlassTesla’ app harnesses the power of Google Glass to control your Model S

It was bound to happen and now it has. A San Jose-based developer has just introduced a new app that allows users to harness the power of Google Glass to control various functions of their Model S.

Tred test drive service delivers new car buying experience straight to your door

Tred, a new test drive service launching in Seattle, is looking to soundly defeat the dread experienced when buying a new car at the dealership.
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Same body, very different guts: Fiat 500 Turbo and Fiat 500e EV square off

Two of Fiat's feisty 500 models square off. Will the gasoline-powered 500 triumph or will the all-electric 500e win the battle?

Bosch offering wireless charging stations to LEAF and Volt drivers… but it’ll cost ya!

Bosch is now offering a wireless charging unit for the Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt - but is the convenience worth the price?
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First Drive: Smart’s gasless ‘ED’ can’t get it up (to speed) very quickly

Eco-conscious buyers get amped as yet another electric car has hit the market. Smart, makers of the Fourtwo, have just debuted an electric version of its funky city car and we take it for a spin to see just how well it stacks up.

No need for the leaf blower just yet, but Leaf sales are growing stateside

The Leaf continues to be the most popular electric car, with Nissan selling 25,000 units of the EV in the U.S. and 62,000 globally.

Sun-powered BoostSolar charger juices up your phone while riding shotgun

Want a more eco-minded way of charging your phone? Why not harness the power of the sun with Eton's BoostSolar phone and tablet charger?

Daytona USA Review

Review: You won’t have to hop in Doc Brown’s Delorean to get a chance at playing this seminal racing classic from Sega. An HD facelift, online multiplayer, and arcade controls await you in Daytona USA for Xbox Live Arcade and PSN Network.

FIFA 12 Review

Review: EA Sports takes a risk by changing the formula that worked so well with last year's model, and manages to create yet another winner with FIFA 12.
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Saints Row: The Third Review

Review: In the third installment of THQ and Volition, Inc's over-the-top Saints Row series, the Third Street Saints find themselves in a new city facing a rival criminal organization known as the Syndicate.

PES 2012 Review

Review: PES 2012 brings top-tier graphics to an already solid soccer game, but could still use a bit more polish.

Fuel Monitor app keeps tabs on your tank to keep your green in the bank

Calculating fuel costs just got easier with Fuel Monitor, an iOS app that uses your iPhone and iPad's built-in GPS to track your mileage and fuel efficiency.
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First drive: Fiat’s 500e proves an Italian accent is the key to making EVs cool

Digital Trend's first drive impressions of the 2013 Fiat 500e.
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2015 Audi A3 vs. 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA250

I remember speaking to one rep who told me that Audi’s strategy wasn’t simply to sell cars to customers, but rather sell cars to the right customers.

Budget Benzes and bite-sized Audis steal the spotlight at the New York Auto Show

With thousands of square feet packed with the latest and greatest cars from automakers all over the world, we pick out our top five that really shined at the 2013 New York Auto Show.

Brains and brawn don’t prevent Jeep’s new 2014 Cherokee from getting dirty

Jeep debuts the sexy and sleek new 2014 Cherokee, but don't let its good looks fool you, this is one car that wants to get down and dirty.

Svelte Stringray’s chiseled good looks prove even more piercing in the flesh

The Stringray has garnered a lot of fans since its recent Detroit debut, but seeing it in person at the 2013 New York Auto Show helps shed a more positive light on some of the car's more controversial design choices.

Busy BMW debuts 328d diesel, Concept hybrid and 3-series crossover at NY Auto Show

BMW got right down to business at this year's 2013 New York Auto Show, showing off three new vehicles, two of which are slated to debut later this year in North America.

Cadillac’s 2014 CTS is bolder and more beautiful than a daytime soap star

Building on the bold design and stunning performance of the 2013 ATS, Cadillac has now given its full attention to the company's flagship midsize sedan, the 2014 CTS -- and it shows.

New York Auto Show: Mercedes debuts CLA45 AMG with stunning 355hp 4-cylinder power plant

Mercedes has confirmed what we have suspected for some time now: an AMG-tuned CLA to rule them all.

HERE Drive + Beta: Nokia’s nav app proves the perfect companion to Windows Phone road warriors

Pickings might be slim for Windows Phone users. But Nokia's HERE Drive + Beta proves a more than capable accomplice to your daily driving and weekend getaways.

Six pieces of car tech we could live without

The amount of tech inside cars is growing at an exponential rate. And while we couldn't be more excited, there are a number of car tech features we're confidant we could live without if we had to.
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First Drive: Come for the nostalgia, stay for the tech smarts in Chevy’s 2014 Impala

Having received a thorough makeover and sporting the company's next generation MyLink system, Chevrolet is hoping its full-sized 2014 Impala sedan is one lively beast you won't mind living in your garage.

Siri who? Automatic’s iPhone app and companion device could be the only digital driving assistant you’ll ever need

San Francisco-based start-up Automatic launched a new iPhone app and smart device for you car today, providing a bevy of driving metrics so you can travel safer and smarter.

Hands-on: Automatica USB device puts your DJ skills on autopilot while you drive

Drivers tired of manually syncing new music to iPods and smartphones rejoice. A new USB-based device dubbed Automatica aims to get rid of all that hassle without you having to lift so much as a finger.
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Portable and affordable: Splitsecnd delivers automated crash detection regardless of your ride

We all deserve a little peace of mind while out on the road, but not everyone can afford a new car, or the expensive safety packages tacked on. Now, a portable device called Splitsecnd is bringing automated crash response services to the masses at an affordable price.

Driving design: How DesignNobis’ V-Tent could help EVs charge themselves

We get the lowdown form the team behind the V-tent solar charging concept.
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Ford B-MAX is Barcelona-bound, will make debut at 2012 MWC

Ford is Barcelona-bound, and it's taking its new B-MAX with it. The American car company will be the first to officially unveil a car at the mobile-focused event later this month.

No disc drive, no nav, no problem: 2013 Chevy Spark brings your phone to the dash

Digital Trend's hands-on review of the 2013 Chevrolet Spark MyLink infotainment system.
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Hands-on: UVO eServices mixes apps, maps, and other Google goodies free of charge

We go hands-on with some of Kia UVO eServices' more noteworthy additions, including Google Maps and iPhone app integration.
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Pagani Huayra kicking asphault and taking names during Top Gear season premiere

The season premier of Britain's popular Top Gear series just debuted and is proving to be quite the spectacle with some record-breaking events already taking place.
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918?! Call 911! Porsche prices 918 Spyder at a heart-stopping $845k

Official pricing for the princely Porsche plug-in has been revealed, confirming a sticker price that is every bit as exclusive as the 918 Spyder's limited production run.
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Chevy turns Volt into a commercial on wheels with bite-sized QR code sticker

Hoping to educate curious consumers, Chevrolet has turned to sending new Volt owners QR code stickers to place on their gas-sipping, electron drinking, plug-in hybrids.