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Signed, sealed, and delivered: Consumer Reports receives its Model S, we weep in envy

The Model S is a hot commodity at the moment, but having delved deep into its pockets, and after waiting more than two years in the process, Consumer Reports finally receives delivery of its all-electric sedan.
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2013 Detroit Auto Show: Acura NSX Concept has us feeling all ’emotional’

A production NSX seems like an eternity away, but thanks to a lovely, albeit brief, video and a host of pics released by Acura, we finally get a glimpse inside the hybrid supercar.
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2013 Detroit Auto Show: Is the Furia Concept the future of the Toyota Corolla?

Insomnia sufferers take heart; the Toyota Corolla won’t help you drift off into sweet slumber much longer.
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The latest driverless cars can navigate rush-hour traffic, but what about government red tape?

Cars of future will be piloted by machines, not people. But how far off is the technology? And is the road to a driverless tomorrow a smooth one?
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Can Chinese cash help save Fisker?

With the company's gas tank running on empty, Fisker Automotive is turning to China for some much needed financial support in order to kickstart its next model, the Fisker Atlantic.
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Follow the light: Audi’s R18 e-tron quattro blinds with tech at CES

Audi had a lot to show off at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show, but perhaps its most impressive piece of hardware was a piece of metal that none of us will ever drive.
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Texas Instruments’ DLP car console display matches a car’s curves

Texas Instruments gives automotive center console displays a shot of adrenaline with a DLP prototype that is sexier, curvier, and smarter than the rest.
New apps and iPhone 5 support headed to Pioneer's AppRadio

New apps and iPhone 5 support headed to Pioneer’s AppRadio

The new iPhone 5 might be the best Apple for so far, but its new Lightning connector has caused a host of problems for devices that support previous versions.
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Hyundai has us seeing double vision with its mirroring infotainment prototype

Faithfully recreating the smartphone experience has been an arduous task for automakers, but at CES, Hyundai had a prototype on display that could do just that.
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Ford begins paving the way to a modular motoring world with launch of OpenXC platform

Imagine a world where you can swap out parts of your car as frequently as your smarphone case. Well, Ford's OpenXC program could be paving the way for such a reality,
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Lexus sees Google’s self-driving car, raises it a shiny luxury badge and ‘smart’ awareness

Lexus' self-driving LS uses a host of high-tech sensors and software to cut the driver out of the equation, putting it in direct competition with Google.
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GM opens its development gates at CES 2013, will provide SDK for new infotainment apps

Taking a page from tablets and smartphones, GM is providing its development SDK to foster increased app development for future infotainment systems.
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The iPhone breathalyzer and 4 more apps for a safer New Year’s Eve

With 2013 almost upon us, we've come up with this handy list of apps for iOS and Android that will help you drink smartly and get home safely after ringing in the New Year.
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Holiday car wish list: The top rides we’d love to see wrapped in a bow

With the holiday season upon us, we've decided to indulge ourselves in some wishful thinking with a list of cars we'd love to see parked inside our very own garages.
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Gifts of Holiday Past: C-3PO has nothing on My Pal 2, the best robot of all time

Robots have always been awesome, but opportunities to own one have been few and far between. In 1991, a little robot pal came a long and changed all that.
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OnStar brings two new app-based solutions for future EVs

General Motors and Onstar are bringing to new solutions to your EV-driving world with their new EV Spark Waypoint and Park-Tap-Charge apps.
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Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk: “Model S variants to arrive next year”

According to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, new Model S variants will arrive next year.
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Scion to ‘kickstart’ young entrepreneurs with its own small-business incubator

Are you young, talented, and interested in starting a small business within the creative arts community? Scion's Motivate small-business incubator contest might be for you.
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2013 Lexus LS 460 first drive

Lexus unveils the latest version of its flagship sedan, featuring a dramatic styling overhaul and a robust list of tech features throughout its cabin.
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Rage HD for iPhone Review

Review: Rage HD comes to the iPhone and iPad and instantly cements itself as one of the must-buy games for Apple’s portable device.
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Move over iPhone 5, reservation holder places Tesla Model S on eBay hoping for a huge profit

A Tesla Model S recently showed up on eBay with a seller looking to turn a quick buck on the electrifying luxury sedan.
2012 Toyota Prius C Review front angle hybrid car

2012 Toyota Prius C review

The baby of the Prius family still has some growing up to do, but its low price of admission and high-tech amenities make the Prius C an excellent value and fun to drive, even when the fun comes from a screen rather than the gas pedal.
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Photos of the Samsung WB150F SMART camera

The final member of Samsung's new SMART camera family. The new WB150F offers new and innovative ways to share and upload your pictures to the web.
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Next Mazda MX-5 Miata: lighter, meaner, and more Mini-like?

Speculation persists that the next-generation Mazda MX-5 Miata will shed some pounds, feature a turbocharged engine, and take cues from Mini's customization book.
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Coda, NHTSA recall 78 electric sedans due to possible faulty side-curtain airbags

The NHTSA and Coda automotive have recalled 78 of its electric sedans due to an issue regarding the cars side-curtain airbags not deploying properly.
New Japanese coin-operated EV charging station cost more than a pretty penny

New Japanese coin-operated EV charging station costs more than a pretty penny

Bypassing the need for station-specific smart cards and pre-registed accounts, a Japanese company has developed a coin-operated EV charging station.
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BYD grants your childhood wish with life-sized remote control car

With a reputation for lax patent laws its not often we see Chinese cars with innovating new features, but that's not the case with BYD Autos remote control feature found in its new Su Rui compact car.
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Sanya Skypump: World’s first wind-powered EV charging station debuts in Spain

GE and Urban Green Energy have unveiled the worlds first integrated wind-powered EV charging station in Barcelona, Spain.
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Audi digital rear-view mirror to feature in upcoming R8 e-tron (UPDATE)

Audi will incorporate some race-inspired technology into its upcoming R8 e-tron.
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Pedal fast for freedom: Brazilian prisoners use pedal power to generate city’s electricity

A Brazilian maximum security prison is giving its inmates the option to pedal for their freedom as they generate electricity for the local community.
Meals on wheels Applebees, Taco Bell go mobile with roving restaurants

Meals on wheels: Applebees, Taco Bell go mobile with roving restaurants

Restaurant and fast food chains are taking to the road and going mobile, invading the popular world of food carts and trucks in the process.
Poised for Paris Nissan electric SUV concept to debut at Paris Motor Show

Poised for Paris: Nissan electric SUV concept to debut at Paris Motor Show

The electric car scene is beginning to take shape, and reports suggest Nissan could be readying an all-electric SUV for the market.
Audi teases Pikes Peak Hill Climb "surprise" via Facebook

Audi teases Pikes Peak Hill Climb ‘surprise’ via Facebook

German luxury automaker Audi attempts to recapture former glory in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with a suped-up RS5.
EPA hat trick Ford C-Max hybrid earns official 47 mpg rating across the board

EPA hat trick: Ford C-Max hybrid earns official 47 mpg rating across the board

Official fuel efficiency ratings have been awarded for the upcoming Ford C-Max Hybrid, along with some other interesting figures.