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Tech-heavy 2014 Range Rover Sport won’t drive itself (but comes close)

With a number of high profile launches at the 2013 New York Auto Show, not many have created quite the buzz as Land Rover's revamped 2014 Range Rover Sport.
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460 horsepower, 30mpg: How GM’s Corvette engineers pulled off the impossible

When equipped with a seven-speed manual transmission, Chevrolet claims that the Stingray will achieve up to 30 miles per gallon on the highway. How?
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Digital Trends best concept cars of 2011

We get to see a lot of amazing concept cars throughout the year, while some get the chance to make the leap from concept to production, others don’t. With the year coming to an end, check out our list of the Best Concept Cars of 2011.
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Watching out when you aren’t: Infiniti’s and Mercedes’ car safety suites square off

Infiniti and Mercedes Benz both have extensive driver and vehicle safety suites, respectively called Safety Shield and Intelligent Drive. Which is better?
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The cat’s claws: Jaguar F-Type’s hidden transmission and suspension tech revealed

The 2014 Jaguar F-Type certainly has good looks, but peel back that gorgeous shell and its clear this cat is packing the needed tech to go with the beauty.
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Screw ‘infotainment,’ why can’t I just jam an iPad in my dashboard?

Navigation systems and in-car entertainment have become essential components to the modern car but sometimes the way they operate has us feeling like we're stuck in the stone age. With so many wonderful smart devices sitting comfortably in our pockets, why can't we just jam those straight into the dash?
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Automotive tech a la carte: Upgrade your ride with these technology add-ons

If you don't have the fanciest set of wheels, try simple tech add-ons like GPS and a remote starter to bring your car's sophistication up a few notches.
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Beyond the tech, autonomous driving is an issue of trust – and parking

We assume it's a lack of technology that keeps us from enjoying all the cool stuff we see in the movies, but when it comes to autonomous vehicles, it's a lack of trust and infrastructure keeping us at bay.
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ACC, SH-AWD, and other car tech terms that’ll get you up to speed

Leave the confusion in your rearview with our hand glossary of automotive tech terms and definitions.
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Failed with Fisker but triumphed with Tesla, DoE to revive advanced vehicle loan program

Despite enduring great political scrutiny from the Republican Party, the DOE is reviving its Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing loan program.
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Name that tail light! Motor Recall iPhone app has you guessing car models at night

A new app for the iPhone called Motor Recall has self-proclaimed auto buffs testing their knowledge as they guess car models based on its front and rear lights.
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Nissan pledges Autonomous Drive tech will be ready by 2020 and not just for rich people

Not only will it be available by 2020, but Nissan is pledging that its Autonomous Drive tech will be affordable for a wide spectrum of drivers.
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Despite its elegant good looks, the Aston Martin DBC concept will remain a dream

The Aston Martin DBC concept may live on a computer but it's so good, it could just as easily roll out of the company's Gaydon, Warwickshire plant. The DBC possesses a unique quality all its own – no easy task when designing a concept car.
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Chevy says Spark EV can save you a cool $9,000 in gas over a five-year period

Chevrolet knows how important money is, which is why the American automaker is appealing to people’s wallets by claiming that the 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV can save drivers $9,000 in fuel costs over a five year period.
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New Zealand woman manages to text while sleeping – and driving 187 miles

Think drinking and driving is bad? A woman from New Zealand recently drove 187 miles while sleeping and texting.
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MINI ‘Boost’ concept looks like a Cooper roadster on steroids

Concept cars are meant to look futuristic while tying together a brand's past and present. But apparently nobody told that to German designer Liviu Tudoran, creator of the MINI Boost concept, who decided to put his own spin on the brand's iconic look.
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Hold the phone! New study says talking and driving not as dangerous as we think

Cell phones, long thought the cause of increased car crashes, may not be as bad as once perceived, according to a study conducted by Carnegie Mellon University and the London School of Economics.
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Irony alert! Tennessee Tesla driver causes blackout after crashing into power pole

For most of us, owning a Model S means driving in such a way that ensures no harm befalls it. Bur for one boneheaded Tennessee Tesla owner, caution was thrown to the wayside when she decided to drink and drive straight into a pole.
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Mercedes-Benz’s Google Glass app streams directions straight to your eyeballs

Mercedes-Benz is hoping to deliver to its customers a more streamlined navigation experience with its own Google Glass navigation app.
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Chrysler forced to recall faulty Fiat 500e models

Chrysler has been forced to recall a number of Fiat 500e models while insisting the issue has nothing to do with the vehicle's all-electric powertrain.
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RTFM*? Not anymore! Audi replacing 2015 A3 manual with interactive augmented reality app

Audi wants to do away with archaic car manuals and its looking like its eKurzinfo augmented reality app could get the job done.
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Is Toyota’s 400hp Hybrid-R Concept the hot hatch of our dreams?

Toyota recently released another teaser image of its Hybrid-R Concept, which is expected to debut next month at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
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Baby Macan SUV could cause sales bliss for Porsche, fund more exciting sports cars

Porche's Macan small sport utiltiy vehicle isn’t even out yet and it's already being touted as the company's best selling model.
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Futuristic ‘Estill’ concept car is one crazy-looking Cadillac

California-based designer Ondrej Jirec looks into his crystal ball and gives us all a glimpse into the brand's future with the futuristic and funky Cadillac Estill concept.
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Will the success of Tesla’s Model S speed along a $35k model with a 200-mile range?

With the en vogue EV-maker doing so well, will the recent success of the Model S spur the development of a more affordable version?
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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.
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‘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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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PES 2012 Review

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