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Major automakers eying Iraq as country slowly stabilizes

As the war torn country of Iraq slowly stabilizes, major automakers like GM, Ford, and Vokswagen are looking to capitalize on the country's growing automotive industry.
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Miami Toyota dealership jacks up price of in-demand ‘cheap’ Prius C by $7K

A Miami Toyota dealership has taken the liberty of raising the price of the entry-level Prius C well past the price of a normal Prius, taking advantage of the new hybrid's popularity.
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Mercedes-Benz ‘In-Vehicle Hot Spot’ turns your Merc into a mobile office

In-car internet service provided Autonet Mobile is teaming up with Mercedes-Benz and turning your car into a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot.
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Blast from the past: Nissan to officially bring back Datsun as budget brand

After 31 years Japanese automaker Nissan is bringing back the Datsun nameplate to emerging auto markets with low cost and fuel efficient vehicles.
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Porsche Panamera plug-in hybrid hinted at for 2014

It appears Porsche might be readying a plug-in hybrid version of its successful four-door performance sedan within the next couple of years.
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Rental car’s navigation system guides Japanese students straight into the ocean

A group of Japanese students vacationing in Australia were forced to abandon their rental car in the ocean after listening to the car's navigation system.
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2013 Ford Mustang first impressions

Ford's 2013 Mustang offers more of a refresh than a radical redesign, but extra power and a stylistic cues like LED tail lamps refine the company's signature stallion more than ever.
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Pictures: Luxury Blue Forest treehouses

Have you ever wanted to re-live the memory of being a kid and playing in a treehouse? Well, now you can thanks to design and construction company Blue Forest and its luxury treehouses, perfect for kids and adults.
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Tata’s Megapixel: A tiny Tata with a big presence

Indian automaker Tata had a chance to show off it's Megapixel concept at the 2012 Geneva Motor show. And while the car is small in stature, it's big on style.
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Photos: Apple updates new Apple TV with 1080p, iCloud streaming, and more

Apple announced the new and updated Apple TV today at its eagerly anticipated media event in San Francisco.
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Official Infiniti Emerg-E images leaked ahead of Geneva

Good things come to those who wait, but sometimes not having to wait is just as good. Ahead of this week's Geneva Motor Show, official images of Infiniti's sporty green concept, the Emerg-E, have leaked all over the Web.
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Hyundai i-oniq concept: An electric sports hatchback that doesn’t mind showing off its curves

Hyundai's sleek i-oniq concept will hit the Geneva showfloor in a few days, but that hasn't stopped the premature unveiling of the Korean automaker's latest concept.
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Sony’s dual-screen Tablet P coming to AT&T on March 4 for $400

Sony and AT&T have officially given the uniquely designed Tablet P a release date -- and it's just around the corner
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Melkus RS 2000: Back in black — and lots of it

German auto manufacturer Melkus shows off its RS 2000 Black Edition -- and despite its moniker, it's anything but dark and dreary.
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Bertone reveals final design of Nuccio concept ahead of Geneva Motor Show

Celebrating the company's 100-year anniversary -- and perhaps pulling the trigger a little early -- Italian automotive design studio Bertone has pulled back the curtain on its highly anticipated Bertone Nuccio concept.
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Lyonheart K: A modern interpretation of Jaguar’s iconic E-Type

Classic Factory and Swedish designer Bo Zolland pay homage to the iconic Jaguar E-Type with their Lyonheart K.
Rumor: Mercedes-Benz to launch ten new Merc models by 2015?

Mercedes-Benz to launch ten new Merc models by 2015?

The Rumor mill is churning, and if it turns out be true, luxury automaker Mercedes could see at least ten new models added to its portfolio by 2015.
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Bertone gives limited preview of Nuccio concept ahead of Geneva Motor Show

Seminal automobile designers Bertone are nearing their 100-year anniversary and will highlight the occasion by unveiling its latest Nuccio concept at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show.
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Toyota teases FT-Bh concept, plans on bringing the whole concept family and more to Geneva

Toyota is teasing up with a very vague look at its FT-Bh concept. The car will make its debut next month in Geneva with a number of Toyota's other exciting concept and hybrid models.
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Audi gives us a glimpse of its TT RS Plus

Audi is offering up an even beefier version of its TT RS with its new TT RS 'Plus'.
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Multiple Natures tower is an alien-like structure that looks out of this world

Check out Soma Architecture's Multiple Natures twisting tower.
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Jaguar production C-X75 to feature jet engines after all

Jaguar has recently announced that it plans to bring a little more of its originally envisioned concept powertrain to the production version Jaguar C-X75.
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Kia drops the beat with its new Track’ster concept

Kia is gearing up for next week's Chicago Auto Show. The company plans on showing off its possible Soul spin off, dubbed the Track'ster.
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Blast from the past: Studebaker Motor Company looking to make a comeback

Long-defunct automaker Studebaker may be making an unexpected comeback. A Colorado-based company is looking to resurrect the American icon from the clutches of history.
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UP Vittoria Concept features a winning design and triple hybrid-drivetrain

The UP Vittoria concept from Italian studio UP features a unique and futuristic style with an interesting triple hybrid-drivetrain.
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Audi announces pricing for R8 GT Spyder, and it’s a doozy

Audi has announced its sticker price for the limited-edition R8 GT Spyder, and it's a jaw dropper.
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U.S. military developed self-guided bullet can travel over a mile and change direction before it snags its target

Adding another impressive technological accomplishment to its arsenal, the United States military has recently developed and created a self-guided bullet, able to twist, turn, and travel over a mile before it hits its target.
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Bumblebee Bugatti garners quite the buzz in Qatar

Adding another unique model to the quickly growing list of Bugatti Veyrons, the french automaker was recently on-hand to show off it's latest black and yellow limited edition Veyron Sport at the Qatar Motor Show.
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Is BMW trying to make John Cooper Works, Mini’s version of M?

Power, performance, and excellence, new Mini boss looking to emulate parent company, BMW's performance M division with Mini's John Cooper Works brand.
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BMW announces M550d, X5 M50d, and X6 M50d diesel cars, but only in Europe.

BMW officially announces diesel M versions of a number of its more popular models including the X5 and X6.
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Rolls Royce enocourages you to pimp and personalize your ride

With more and more customers seeking to customize their Rolls-Royce now more than ever, the British luxury automaker is looking to encourage potential customers to order their new Ghost or Phantoms with bespoke design.
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Word Up!: Volkswagen welcomes new five-door Up! to the family

Another member of the Volkswagen family has been born. The new five-door Up! adds yet another model for Volkswagen's small-car European line up.
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Airline evolution: How NASA’s push for the next step in commercial flying could see you in a B2-bomber

Take a look at some very interesting aircraft design concepts from Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Boeing that you just might find yourself flying on in the years to come.
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Mercedes boss suffers CES snafu, offends Cubans with Che Guevara reference

Mercedes-Benz is suffering some backlash as Cuban exiles in Miami, and across the country, are outraged over the luxury car manufacturers use of Argentine revolutionary Ernesto "Che" Guevara image during a presentation made at CES.